1. ICPC Invites Dangote Over Petition Against Former NMDPRA Boss
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has invited businessman Aliko Dangote for more information regarding his petition against the immediate past managing director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. Dangote is expected to appear or send his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, when ICPC’s investigation of the petition formally commences.
2. Twelve Die in Kogi Road Accident
No fewer than twelve people died while two were injured in a road accident involving a passenger bus along the Ejule/Enugu highway in Kogi State late Friday night. The accident involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace Bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. at the Iboko community in Idah Local Government Area of the State.
3. Tinubu Arrives Lagos for End-of-Year Holidays
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Lagos State for the end-of-year holidays. He had visited Borno and Bauchi states earlier in the day as part of his three-state official tour.
4. Lagos Police Arrest Housewife for Faking Kidnapping, Extorting N2.5m
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, and her accomplice, Adedamola Daniel, 30, for allegedly faking her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband who resides in South Africa. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspects were apprehended following investigations into a reported kidnap case that was later discovered to be staged.
5. Kebbi Denies Responsibility for Malami’s EFCC Detention
Kebbi State Government has denied claims that it was responsible for the ongoing ordeal of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who is currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to the government, the petitions against Malami being investigated by the EFCC did not originate from it.
6. Terrorists Don’t Represent Any Religion, Says Tambuwal
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has said terrorists neither respect nor represent any religion, noting that they are merely seeking available targets to attack. He said those perpetrating crimes across the country are common criminals waging war against citizens of all faiths.
7. Ondo Police Arrest Suspect for Shooting Officers at Checkpoint
Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwabali for allegedly shooting police officers at a checkpoint in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was said to be among three men who carried out the attack. Two police officers and a woman sustained injuries during the incident.
8. APC Releases Schedule for 2025/2026 Congresses, National Convention
The All Progressives Congress has released a comprehensive schedule of activities for its 2025/2026 nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, culminating in the party’s national convention. The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, released the schedule via his verified X handle on Saturday.
9. ADC Demands Suspension of Tax Laws Over Alleged Post-Approval Alterations
The African Democratic Congress has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws, alleging that critical sections were modified after approval by the National Assembly and assent by President Bola Tinubu, a development the party described as a grave constitutional breach. In a statement issued Saturday by ADC’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that altering legislation after approval by the legislature raises concerns that Tinubu is seeking to centralise power.
10. NNPP Re-Elects Ajuji as National Chairman
The New Nigeria People’s Party on Saturday re-elected Dr Ahmed Ajuji as its National Chairman. Ajuji was re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja.
11. Nigeria Migrated from Padded Budgets to Forged Laws – Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi, has lamented that the Nigerian government had moved away from padded budgets to a situation where laws are forged.
12. Abia Governor Explains Visit to IPOB Leader Kanu in Prison
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained the reason he visited the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is serving his term in Sokoto.
13. Group Invokes FOI Act, Demands Clarity on FIRS Tax MoU with France
A civil society group, the Impacthive Centre for Accountability, Democracy and Rights, has demanded that the Federal Inland Revenue Service provide information regarding its recent activities, including a Tax MoU with France and the choice of firm as TSA collector.
14. Borno Police Tighten Security, Close Roads for Tinubu’s Visit
The Borno State Police Command has tightened security around Maiduguri, the state capital, and other parts in efforts to ensure adequate security ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit.
15. SAN Rekindles Genocide Debate, Says Evidence Abounds
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Reuben Atabo, has again reignited debates and stories about genocide against Christians in the northern parts of the country.
16. Conoil Announces N2.42bn Dividend Payout for 2024
Conoil Plc has announced a dividend payout of N2.42 billion for the 2024 financial year, equivalent to N3.50 kobo per 50 kobo share.
17. Rights Group Drags FG to ECOWAS Court Over Alleged Killing of Women Protesters
A human rights organisation, Cadrell Advocacy Centre, has dragged the federal government before the ECOWAS Community Court over the alleged extra-judicial killing of at least nine unarmed women protesters by soldiers.
18. AFCON to Hold Every Four Years, CAF Confirms
The Africa Cup of Nations will now hold every four years instead of the biennial arrangement it had always maintained, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed.
19. Grammys to Honour Fela with Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026
The Recording Academy has announced that legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
20. TikTok Influencer Peller Apologises Following Roadside Suicide Attempt
TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, has issued a public apology from his hospital bed following his arrest over an attempted suicide on Sunday, December 14, 2025.