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...

Who Are the Muslim Brotherhood? Who Are the Muslim Brotherhood? The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) is a transnational Sunni Islamist organization founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna . Its main aim was to promote Islamic governance, social reform, and the application of Sharia law in political and social life. Over the decades, it has grown into a political and social movement , establishing schools, charities, and political parties in many countries. Core Ideals: Islam as a comprehensive guide for life, including politics. Social justice, charity, and education as key tools for societal reform. Opposition to Western secular influence in Muslim-majority countries. Influence in Africa and Nigeria: In Africa, the Brotherhood’s ideology influenced Islamist movements in countries like Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, and Somalia. In Nigeria , its influence is largely ideological and philanthropic rather than political. Some local Islamist groups have adopted MB principles, especially regard...