Nigeria’s government has confirmed it cooperated with the U.S. under “structured security cooperation” — including intelligence sharing and strategic coordination that supported the operation. Nigerian officials stated the cooperation was consistent with international law and respect for sovereignty. � ThisDayLive Multiple news reports also note that U.S. officials said the strikes were carried out with Nigeria’s approval and at the request of Nigerian authoritie FOREIGN BOMBS ON NIGERIAN SOIL: WHEN A SOVEREIGN NATION NEEDS OTHERS TO FIGHT ITS WAR By Sights and Sounds of Ndon-Eyo II, Etinan | Front Page | National Security Nigeria has crossed a line it long insisted would never be crossed. On Christmas Day , United States forces struck ISIS-linked terrorist targets inside Nigeria , confirming what many Nigerians have feared but officials have avoided admitting: the war has overwhelmed our borders, our institutions, and our deterrence capacity . Yes, the strikes were coordin...

      “Every gift comes with a price.” This simple line carries a deep philosophical, moral, and even spiritual weight—one that cuts across personal life, politics, religion, and history. At its core, the statement challenges the illusion of free benefit . Nothing of real value arrives without consequence. The price may not always be immediate, visible, or monetary—but it always exists. 1. The Hidden Cost of Blessings Gifts often arrive wrapped in celebration, but their costs unfold later. Talent demands discipline. A gifted mind pays in isolation, pressure, and expectation. Power demands sacrifice. Authority extracts loyalty, sleepless nights, and moral compromise. Wealth demands vigilance. Riches invite envy, fear, and the burden of preservation. What we call a “blessing” frequently becomes a test. Many are not destroyed by lack, but by abundance they were unprepared to carry. 2. The Moral Price Every advantage shifts responsibility. To receive without accoun...

 For nearly two years, Ndon-Eyo II in Etinan LGA of Akwa Ibom State lived under fear. Once peaceful, the village became a hub for drug activities and kidnappers. Over 90% of residents—including the village head—fled for safety. When a Village Falls Silent: The Untold Story of Ndon-Eyo II   Ndon-Eyo II in ELocal Etinan Government Area of Akwa Ibom State endured one of the darkest chapters in its history. A once peaceful and orderly community was overtaken by hoodlums who converted the area into a hub for drug activities and a haven for kidnappers. The security situation deteriorated so severely that more than 90 percent of residents—including the village head—were forced to abandon their homes in search of safety. In response, the state government deployed a joint security task force to restore law and order and, where possible, effect arrests. However, efforts were repeatedly frustrated. Each time security operatives approached the village, informants within the community al...