The recent release of declassified documents by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sparked a significant conversation regarding the extent of U.S. involvement in global biological research. For years, the mere mention of U.S.-funded biolabs—particularly those in Ukraine—was frequently dismissed by officials and media outlets as dangerous misinformation or foreign propaganda. However, these newly public records reveal a sprawling network of over 120 laboratories across more than 30 countries that have received U.S. financial support. By bringing these files into the light, Gabbard is challenging the official narrative that previously sought to shut down debate, effectively turning a spotlight…

The rapid spread of misinformation in today’s digital age can turn a localized security incident into a nationwide crisis of panic within minutes. Recently, social media was set ablaze by alarming reports alleging that Boko Haram insurgents had launched a violent raid on a school within the Kautikari community of Borno State, reportedly abducting innocent students in the process. Given the region’s traumatic history—particularly the painful legacy of the 2014 Chibok girls’ kidnapping—the news immediately sparked widespread fear and anxiety. However, security consultant and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama quickly stepped in to debunk these claims, providing a vital lesson on…