Tinubu Meets Service Chiefs, Issues New Security Directives
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at the State House, Abuja, where he issued fresh directives aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and achieving tangible results in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other emerging threats, as part of renewed efforts to stabilise troubled regions and ensure a peaceful festive season.
Tinubu Nominates Former CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence, with the nomination transmitted to the Senate in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday.
Court Bars Sowore From Statements Deemed Harmful to National Security
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday warned politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore against making statements considered detrimental to peace and national security, with Justice Mohammed Umar threatening to revoke his bail should he violate the order.
Reps to Vote on State Police, Women’s Seats, Others in Constitution Review
The House of Representatives has fixed December 10 and 11 to vote on key proposals in the ongoing constitutional review, including the creation of state police, special seats for women in parliament, the establishment of new states and the push for full local government autonomy.
PDP Sends Expulsion Certificates to Wike, Fayose and Others
The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent politicians, including former governors Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose, after ratifying their removal at a National Working Committee meeting in Abuja, in what the party described as a decisive move to sanitise its ranks ahead of the 2027 elections.
Gunmen Kidnap 19 in Rivers, Imo as Reps Seek Justice for Slain Policemen
No fewer than 19 persons, including five students of Rivers State University, were abducted by gunmen in Rivers and Imo states on Tuesday, on a day the House of Representatives urged the federal government to track down and prosecute those responsible for the killing of five policemen in Bauchi State last week.
Tears as Land Dispute Victims Are Buried in Delta
Residents, government officials and security operatives witnessed emotional scenes at a public cemetery in Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday as the bodies of three tenants killed during a violent land dispute in Okwe were laid to rest after Islamic prayers.
Naira Maintains Stability Near N1,448/$ at FX Markets
The Naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar on Tuesday across both official and parallel markets, trading close to the N1,448 per dollar mark, according to real-time data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
Adebayo Emerges PDP Candidate as Adeleke, Leaders Shun Osun Primary
Adedamola Adebayo emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election after polling 919 votes from 957 accredited delegates at the party’s primary in Osogbo on Tuesday, amid the absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke and other key state leaders.
Over 1,500 PDP Members Defect to APC in Kebbi
More than 1,500 members of the PDP from the Zuru Emirate defected to the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State on Tuesday, with the state APC chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, attributing the political shift to the performance of Governor Nasir Idris.
CDS Reveals Focus of Tinubu’s Security Meeting
Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, disclosed on Tuesday that President Tinubu charged service chiefs to develop and deploy new strategies, demand greater efficiency and ensure inter-agency cooperation in order to achieve improved results in combating insecurity and guarantee peaceful yuletide celebrations nationwide.
Tinubu Receives Abia Governor Alex Otti Over Nnamdi Kanu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday hosted Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with sources indicating discussions may have centred on ongoing political and legal efforts to secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who is serving a life sentence for terrorism-related convictions.
Edo Assembly Summons Natasha Osawaru Over Viral Altercation
The Edo State House of Assembly has directed the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week following a viral video showing a heated altercation between her and her husband, singer Innocent Idibia, which lawmakers say brought the Assembly into public disrepute.
Bode George Urges Tinubu to Call Wike to Order
Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Olabode George, has accused the APC-led federal government of working to undermine the opposition and Nigeria’s democracy, urging President Tinubu to restrain FCT Minister Nyesom Wike from interfering in PDP affairs and criticising the administration’s response to rising insecurity.
‘I’ll Speak When Ready’ – Anita Joseph on Marriage Rumours
Actress Anita Joseph on Tuesday addressed rumours of a crisis in her marriage to MC Fish via an Instagram post, thanking supporters for their concern and stating that she would tell her story “when I deem fit,” without confirming or denying the claims circulating online.
Nkechi Blessing Recounts Rejecting Controversial Early Nollywood Role
Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday revealed on a podcast that she rejected an early script involving an inappropriate scene with a dog, explaining that she walked away to protect her career image and later secured her debut role in Through The Fire after meeting veteran filmmaker Emeka Duru.
Chelle Names 55-Man Provisional Super Eagles Squad for AFCON
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has listed 55 players in a provisional squad for the 2025 AFCON finals in Morocco, with stars including William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi named alongside several Nigeria Premier Football League players, ahead of a final 28-man selection.
FIFA Extends Player Release Date for AFCON
FIFA has granted Premier League clubs an extra week before releasing players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, allowing squads to retain African stars until December 15 ahead of the tournament’s December 21 kickoff in Morocco.