Tinubu Reaffirms Order Withdrawing Police From VIPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday restated his directive for police officers attached to VIPs to be withdrawn and redeployed to conflict-prone areas. He said officers guarding ministers must also be reassigned, stressing the nation cannot afford to divert critical security manpower away from priority theatres.
Adeleke Emerges Accord Party Candidate for 2026 Osun Poll
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday clinched the Accord Party’s ticket for the 2026 Osun governorship election. Adeleke, the sole aspirant, secured 145 of 150 delegate votes to emerge the party’s standard-bearer.
ICPC Warns Strict Anti-Corruption Enforcement Could Jail Majority of Nigerians
The ICPC has warned that Nigeria’s corruption crisis is so widespread that full enforcement of existing laws could see most citizens jailed. Kaduna State Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner Sakaba Ishaku issued the warning at a workshop on local government accountability.
Customs Unit Seizes N10.1bn Smuggled Goods in Seven Months
The FOU Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced seizures worth N10.1 billion in seven months. Outgoing Controller, ACG Mohammed Shuaibu, said on Wednesday that officers intercepted a range of prohibited items in ongoing anti-smuggling operations.
Army Neutralises Bandit Kingpin Kachalla Kallamu in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division have neutralised notorious bandit leader Kachalla Kallamu in Sabon Birnin LGA of Sokoto State. A military source disclosed the successful operation to journalists on Wednesday.
Fubara Says Silence Worsened Political Crisis in Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday said he suffered politically because he refrained from telling his side of the story in the state’s prolonged crisis. He added that he has not met Speaker Martins Amaewhule because lawmakers insisted on attending only meetings called by Nyesom Wike.
EFCC Detains Chris Ngige Amid Kidnap Rumours
Former Labour Minister and ex-Anambra governor Chris Ngige is in EFCC custody, not a kidnap victim, his aide Fred Chukwuelobe clarified on Wednesday. Panic had spread after unverified reports claimed he had been abducted.
Three Family Members Die in Lagos Multi-Vehicle Crash
A father, mother and young child were found dead early Wednesday following a four-vehicle accident at the Lagos State Secretariat inward Otedola Bridge on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Emergency responders confirmed the fatalities.
NDLEA Arrests Two, Seizes 763kg of Cannabis in Edo
The NDLEA in Edo State announced on Wednesday the arrest of two suspected traffickers and seizure of 763kg of skunk. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju said the operation was part of pre-Yuletide enforcement efforts.
Nigerians Among 41 Arrested in Ghana Forex Crackdown
Ghanaian authorities have arrested 41 people, including Nigerians, for alleged illegal forex trading in Accra. The CID-led operation also netted suspects from Ghana, Togo and Benin.
Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Resolve ₦4tn Debt to Contractors
President Bola Tinubu has established a committee to address the federal government’s ₦4 trillion debt to contractors. His spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu was “very upset” after the BPP DG briefed the FEC on money owed to about 2,000 contractors.
Petrol Prices Drop as NNPCL, Marketers Reduce PMS Rates
NNPCL and several independent marketers have again reduced petrol prices across Abuja. NNPCL stations now sell at ₦915 per litre, while independent outlets offer between ₦910 and ₦937 following recent downward adjustments.
Tinubu Meets Osun APC Aspirants, Appeals for Unity Before Primary
President Tinubu has met with Osun APC governorship aspirants, urging them to unite ahead of the December 13 primary. He asked them to avoid the internal disputes that cost the party victory in the last election.
Tinubu Insists Ministers Must Obtain Clearance for Police Escorts
President Tinubu on Wednesday ordered strict compliance with the directive withdrawing police from VIPs, VVIPs and ministers. He said any minister requiring security must seek clearance through the IGP.
Tinubu Assigns Shettima to Lead Grazing Reserve-to-Ranch Initiative
President Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to coordinate efforts through NEC to identify and rehabilitate grazing reserves for conversion into ranches. He said the move is vital to ending farmer–herder conflicts and boosting the livestock economy.
El-Zakzaky Says Buhari Will Face Judgement Over Zaria Killings
IMN leader Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky on Wednesday said former President Muhammadu Buhari “will give account on the Day of Judgement” over the 2015 Zaria killings. He criticised successive governments for failing to act on the judicial commission’s report.
Regina Daniels Says She Will Never Remarry After Painful Experience
Actress Regina Daniels says she has no intention of remarrying, describing marriage as an institution she is “traumatized” by. She made the comment while responding to a fan’s question about marrying again after her separation from Ned Nwoko.
Newly Elected AGN President Abubakar Yakubu Arrested After Fatal Crash
New AGN President Abubakar Yakubu has been taken into police custody following a fatal crash in Surulere, Lagos. Preliminary reports indicate one person died, and investigations are ongoing.
Babangida Warns Super Eagles Against Overreliance on Osimhen
Former winger Tijani Babangida has cautioned coach Eric Chelle against relying too heavily on striker Victor Osimhen ahead of AFCON 2025. He said Nigeria’s results with and without the forward highlight a worrying dependence.
Alex Iwobi Ranked Fifth Most Creative Premier League Player
Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi has been ranked the Premier League’s fifth most creative player this season by WhoScored. The Fulham midfielder has created 23 chances and contributed four goal involvements in 15 matches.