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 In mid-December 2025, the international community finds itself grappling with a period of intense transition and instability. From the fragile aftermath of regime changes in the Middle East to constitutional crises in East Asia and the worsening effects of climate change in South Asia, the past week has underscored the volatile state of global security and humanitarian welfare. THE MIDDLE EAST One year after the dramatic fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the nation remains a symbol of both hope and despair. While the end of the long-standing dictatorship initially signaled a new era, the country is currently paralyzed by a reconstruction crisis. Over a million refugees have returned to a land where infrastructure is non-existent and localized skirmishes persist. The fragility of this transition was highlighted this week by an ISIS ambush that claimed the lives of U.S. personnel, proving that extremist remnants still threaten the nation's path to peace. Simultaneously,...

Mixed feelings as John Cena Sr reacts to Son's  WWE farewell :              John Cena Sr has shared his thoughts on his son’s final WWE match, expressing mixed feelings about the outcome. On December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event, John Cena wrestled Gunther in his retirement bout, ultimately submitting to near-naked choke. The finish left many fans in the arena and watching at home emotional, a sentiment echoed by Cena’s father. Fans Vandalise India Stadium After Messi’s Abrupt Exit:                 Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who was on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left the arena. As a part of a so-called GOAT tour, Lionel Messi, an Inter Miami superstar, toured the eastern state of West Bengal early Saturday, 14th Dec, 2025. Thousands of fans struggled to catch a glimpse of the superstar be...

In today’s edition of local news! If Nigeria Fails, African Race Has Failed – V.P Kashim Shettima: Vice President Kashim Shettima issued a high-profile warning that if Nigeria fails economically and socially, it would be a setback for the entire Black race, thus underscoring national pressure on governance and performance. Following the recent coups in West Africa, ECOWAS President declared a West African state of emergency, pushing member states including Nigeria to reassess or reinforce their collective security strategy. Nigeria’s Security: Investigation has shown that a significant portion of police forces are tied up in “VIP protection duties,” from school runs to personal errands, restricting deployment in frontline security operations against kidnappings and violent crime. Recent directives to reverse this practice are being implemented, to combat the insecurity crises going on in Nigeria. Nigeria’s food sector is under economic stress with its food import bill...

Internet Sensation “Nons Miraj” Reveals What “Real Love” Means In a podcast with fellow internet sensation (Taymesan), Nons Miraj mentioned that a way for a man to show and express his undying affection for his lover is to move her and her family into a new apartment. That the man should step up with better housing, extend support to her family, and take care of all their bills as proof of commitment. A lot of Nigerians have had many things to say about this, with some criticizing the statement while others are defending it. Wizkids’s Documentary “Long Live Lagos” Premieres A major entertainment moment this week was the HBO documentary Music Box: Wizkid's– Long Live Lagos , which debuted on December 11, 2025. The 85-minute film chronicles Wizkid’s rise from Lagos to becoming one of Africa’s biggest global music icons. Detty December (Decembizzy) The end of the year is known for the buzz of events, concerts, and parties. As expected, Lagos and Abuja are central h...

On today’s book review, we'll be reflecting on the book,  Why You Act the Way You Do by Tim LaHaye. It is a book that explains the reasons behind human behavior and how personality differ in a clear and practical way. The book focuses on helping readers understand themselves and others by examining temperament rather than judging actions as simply good or bad. LaHaye introduces four basic temperament types: sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic. He explains that everyone possesses a mixture of these traits, with one or two usually dominating. Through this framework, the author shows how these temperament shapes communication styles, emotional reactions, leadership abilities, and relationships. The good thing is, his ideas are presented in simple language which makes the book quite accessible to a wide audience. A major lesson of the book is its emphasis on self-awareness and responsibility. LaHaye encourages readers to recognize both their strengths and weakn...

Afghanistan, officially known as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in South-Central Asia and occupies a strategic position linking Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. This location has made Afghanistan historically important in international politics, however, it has also exposed the country to repeated foreign invasions and prolonged instability. Historically, Afghanistan served as a small neutral state between rival powers during the nineteenth century, especially between British India and Tsarist Russia. In the modern era, the country has experienced continuous conflict, beginning with the Soviet invasion in 1979, followed by civil war, the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s, and the United States led intervention in 2001 after the September 11 attacks. The withdrawal of foreign forces in 2021 and the return of the Taliban to power marked another major turning point in Afghanistan’s political history. Politically,Afghanistan is ...

Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord Syrian president says Israel is in a 'fight against ghosts' ... Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has accused Israel of exporting crises to other countries and “fighting ghosts,” amid persistent incursions and air strikes by Israeli forces into southern Syria. Al-Sharaa was speaking at the Doha Forum in Qatar on Saturday, in a conversation with CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour. Syria’s interim president again demanded that the Israel agree to reinstate the 1974 deconfliction agreement that separated Syrian and Israeli forces. Israeli forces crossed into southern Syria a year ago, as the Assad regime fell, and continue to occupy the strategic heights of Mount Hermon. The summit, which overlooks Israel, Lebanon and Syria, had been in a buffer zone for the previous 50 years. Trump’s Pentagon Chief Under Fire As Scandals Mount: Hegseth came under fire during...

THE STORY OF ICELAND: A LAND OF FIRE AND SAGA President: Halla Tómasdóttir is the current President of Iceland, serving since August 1, 2024. System of Governance:Iceland is a unitary parliamentary republic, with the president serving as head of state and the prime minister as head of government. Population: As of 2024, Iceland's population is approximately 393,396 people. Currency:The official currency is the Icelandic króna  Language:Icelandic is the official language, and it's a North Germanic language descended from Old Norse.  Economy: Iceland has a mixed economy, with a strong focus on tourism, aluminum production, and fishing.    Iceland, a small island nation in the North Atlantic, has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 1,000 years. The country's unique culture and landscape have been shaped by its Viking heritage, literary traditions, and struggle for independence.     Iceland was first settled by Norse Vikings in the late 9...

In today’s edition of International News: IRAN WATER CRISIS Taps may run dry in this country where the crisis is so severe it can be seen from space. Rows of citizens, some with their faces veiled, prayed for rain at a mosque in Tehran earlier in November. A desperate reality as the city grapples with a water crisis so severe the Iranian President has suggested people may need to evacuate. ISRAEL PM SEEKS PARDON IN ONGOING TRIAL Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country’s President Isaac Herzog for a pardon over a corruption case he has been battling for the past five years. RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, according to an official in Ukraine’s security services (SBU). HONG-KONG FIRE At least 128 people are known to have died, others have been injured and thousands more have lost their homes and living in evacuation shelters after a fire broke out in a...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NIGERIA AND AFRICA NEWS            Asake Concert Ticket Price Backlash: Singer Asake's upcoming homecoming concert in Lagos faced significant fan outrage on social media over the high ticket prices, some reportedly as high as ₦300,000. Burna Boy Cancels US Shows Amid Fan Fury: Nigerian superstar Burna Boy faced significant backlash from fans and subsequently canceled his U.S. tour dates. Fellow comedian I Go Save condemned other Nigerians who celebrated the cancellation. BBNaija Season 10 Records High Illegal Streams: An executive from MultiChoice raised an alarm that the current season of Big Brother Naija recorded over 5 million illegal streams. OAP Dotun Accuses US Embassy: Popular OAP (on-air personality) Dotun accused the U.S. Embassy of assisting his estranged wife in eloping with their children. Wizkid Sparks Debate with Self-Appraisal: Wizkid ignited discussions online with a statement asserting, "I built my own struct...

West Africa’s Coup Trend Is a Warning We Must Not Ignore West Africa is slipping into a worrying cycle. In the last four years alone, the region has recorded over seven coups and attempted coups, the highest concentration anywhere in the world. From Mali and Burkina Faso to Niger, and now the strange, staged political drama - “coup”, in Guinea Bissau. The pattern is unmistakable: democratic progress is under real threat. Guinea Bissau’s episode is particularly troubling. A president announcing his own “overthrow” while freely speaking to the media is not a genuine coup; it is political theatre designed to interrupt an election. When leaders toy with democracy this openly, the damage goes beyond politics, it erodes public trust and invites instability. Nigeria’s recent scare in October 2025 adds to the tension. Reports that 16 military officers were detained over an alleged plot immediately stirred national anxiety. Even though the military denied an active coup attempt, the reaction sh...