Nigeria Arrests Notorious Drug Supplier Linked to Banditry in Niger State as NDLEA Seizes Over 470kg of Cannabis in Nationwide Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug supplier, Mohammed Sani, also known as Gamboli, accused of supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits terrorising communities in Niger State. The 33-year-old suspect was apprehended in Shiroro Local Government Area after weeks of intelligence-led surveillance, weeks after evading an earlier raid where officers recovered 471.8 kilograms of skunk. The arrest formed part of a sweeping nationwide operation that led to multiple drug seizures and arrests across several states, highlighting NDLEA’s intensified efforts to cut off drug supplies fueling terrorism and banditry in Nigeria

“I Relocated to My Village in Mangu With My Children, But Bandits Keep Calling and Threatening Me” — Plateau Widow Cries Out Over Insecurity

A widow in Plateau State, identified as Nanbam, has raised alarm over continued threats from bandits despite relocating with her children to her village in Mangu after her husband was killed in Mushere community. She revealed that the attackers have persistently called and intimidated her, causing fear for her family’s safety. Although she changed her SIM card on relatives’ advice, the threats resumed, leaving her psychologically distressed and struggling to care for her children. Her ordeal highlights the growing insecurity and emotional toll faced by victims of banditry in Plateau State.

Terror Attack at Bondi Beach During Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney Leaves Multiple Injured, Police Make Arrests

A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, turned chaotic as gunmen opened fire on the crowd, leaving multiple people injured and some feared dead. Police confirmed that two suspects are in custody, while the operation to secure the area continues. Social media footage shows a bystander confronting and disarming one of the attackers. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area. The attack has sent shockwaves through the city, occurring during the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, celebrated to commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

UK Conservatives Pledge to Scrap Petrol and Diesel Car Ban If Returned to Power, Warn of Industrial Risk

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, announced that a future Conservative government would cancel the planned ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, calling the policy “economic self-harm.” The ban, scheduled for 2030, requires all new UK cars to be electric or hybrid to meet net zero targets by 2050. Badenoch warned the mandate risks weakening domestic car manufacturing while benefiting foreign competitors, particularly China. She emphasized a transition based on affordability, practicality, and technological progress, rather than rigid deadlines. The Labour government continues to support EV adoption through grants and proposed mileage-based charges.

Breaking: Armed Bandits Kidnap Man in Okunran as Insecurity Surges Across Kogi State Communities

Residents of Okunran in Yagba West Local Government Area, Kogi State, were thrown into panic on December 13, 2025, when armed bandits stormed the community and abducted a Hausa man. This incident highlights a rising trend of kidnappings and attacks in Yagba East and West, including recent abductions from farms and religious institutions, where victims faced ransom demands. Locals are appealing for urgent security reinforcement as repeated raids continue to threaten safety and heighten tension in the region.

Two Killed, Nine Injured in Shooting at Brown University Ivy League Campus; Police Launch Massive Manhunt for Suspect

A lone gunman opened fire inside the Barus & Holley engineering building at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, killing two students and injuring nine others during exams. Over 400 law enforcement officers, including the FBI and ATF, were deployed in a massive manhunt as the suspect, described as a masked male in his 30s wearing black, remains at large. Authorities ordered a lockdown and shelter-in-place, while hospitals treated seven of the injured in critical condition. The motive remains under investigation, and city security has been heightened as police comb through surveillance footage.

SERAP Urges Tinubu, AGF Fagbemi to Publish Names of Officials Indicted in N6 Trillion NDDC Scandal, Calls for Immediate Enforcement of Court Judgment

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu and Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi comply with a Federal High Court ruling to publicly release the names of individuals implicated in the alleged misappropriation of N6 trillion meant for 13,777 NDDC projects between 2000 and 2019. SERAP highlighted that the delay undermines Nigeria’s Constitution, the rule of law, and international transparency obligations, warning that non-compliance could lead to contempt proceedings. The organization emphasized that enforcing the judgment would restore public trust and reinforce accountability in the management of Nigeria’s resources.

IPOB Celebrates ESN at Five, Hails Group for Defending Biafraland and Securing Southeast Forests

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has marked the fifth anniversary of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), praising the group for defending rural communities and reducing attacks across Nigeria’s South-East. IPOB said ESN was formed in 2020 to fill a security vacuum and has remained resilient despite military pressure and losses.

Controversy as Kwara Government Includes SUBEB Chairman’s Wife in Singapore Debate Delegation

The Kwara State Government is facing criticism after the wife of the KWASUBEB chairman was included in an official delegation to Singapore for the 2025 Asia Parliamentary International Debate Competition. While the PDP alleges nepotism and abuse of office, the state government insists her participation was based on professional expertise and was not funded by public resources, sparking broader debates on ethics and transparency in public service.

Influencer ‘Senator JP’ Accuses Nsukka LG CSO Of Leading Brutal Attack Over Criticism Of Council Chairman

A Nigerian social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi (Senator JP), has alleged that operatives of the Nsukka Local Government neighbourhood watch, led by the council’s Chief Security Officer, brutally attacked and stabbed him in broad daylight at a fuel station in Enugu State. He claims the assault was in retaliation for his online criticism of the Nsukka LGA chairman and is demanding accountability from authorities.

BREAKING NEWS: Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has directed that an autopsy be carried out on his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to medically determine the cause of his d€ath.

WANTED ! WANTED !

This is the face of the organ harvester who manages the mortuary and is the owner of the hotel where kidnapped victims along Aba -Owerri road are kept or killed.
His name is Chief Morocco Oparaugo from Umuhu, a community in Ngor Okpala. He is wanted for crimes committed against our people and the IPOB intelligence unit has been ordered to track him down.
Whoever knows his whereabouts should contact any IPOB member you know or reach out to the IPOB inquiry numbers.

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Davido Observes as President Tinubu Declares the Journey to Reclaim Osun in 2026 Has Begun

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji on emerging as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Osun State following Saturday’s primary election. Tinubu described Oyebamiji’s victory as the start of the journey to reclaim Osun for the progressive fold in 2026.

He commended the Osun APC for the unity and spirit of reconciliation that characterized the primary, which was conducted through affirmation. The President also praised aspirants who stepped down for Oyebamiji, highlighting their demonstration of party loyalty and commitment to APC ideals.

He urged the candidate to be magnanimous in victory by embracing all party leaders and former aspirants, fostering inclusivity and cohesion as the party moves forward. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said: “The journey to reclaim Osun State for the progressive fold in the 2026 governorship election has begun.

I urge all APC members and leaders in the state to remain focused, united, and resolute. Victory is achievable, and together, we will succeed.” The primary election in Osogbo, the state capital, was chaired by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, where party delegates unanimously affirmed Oyebamiji’s candidacy.

JUST IN: The Cyber Security Authority in Ghana, has arrested 32 Nigerian nationals linked to a romance scam syndicate at Kasoa Tuba in the early hours of today.

Troops rescue kidnapped woman in Taraba

Troops of Sub-Sector 3B, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped woman during a search-and-rescue operation in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, deployed at Kufai Amadu in Takum LGA, received information at about 1:13 p.m. on Friday about a kidnapping incident at Torikegha village, Chanchanji Ward.

The source said the troops immediately moved to the village, where they were informed that the victim, Mrs Iloda Ayinba, a resident of Torikegha, had been abducted while on her way to her farm by suspected herdsmen relocating from the area.

According to the source, the troops pursued the suspects along their withdrawal route and conducted an extensive combing of the general area up to the power line corridor between Benue and Taraba states.

“Following the aggressive and robust search-and-rescue operation, the kidnappers abandoned the victim in the bush and fled,” the source said.

The troops subsequently rescued the woman, while no contact was made with the suspects during the exploitation of the area, the source added.

Five people detained in Germany over plans to carry out a terrorist attack at a Christmas market — Bild

They include three Moroccans, one Egyptian, and one Syrian. They were planning to drive a car into Christmas market in Bavaria, the report says.

According to the outlet, the Egyptian suspect is a religious community leader who allegedly urged the three Moroccans to carry out the attack.

One-Third of Nigeria’s Workforce to Be Tax-Exempt from 2026 — Oyedele

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to exempt about one-third of Nigeria’s workforce, across both the public and private sectors, from paying personal income tax, in what officials describe as a major shift toward a fairer and more inclusive tax system. Low-income earners earning ₦100,000 or less per month will no longer be required to pay personal income tax starting January next year.

BREAKING NEWS: Burkina Faso Official Warns Nigeria: "Do Your Worst - We're Ready for Any Showdown".

Tensions have reached a boiling point as Burkina Faso continues to hold eleven Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members more than 48 hours after detaining the NAF C-130 aircraft.

What began as a diplomatic disagreement has now spiralled into a direct challenge to regional cooperation, international aviation protocols, and long-standing military norms.

Nigerian authorities are reportedly alarmed, while a senior Burkinabé official's defiant statement has intensified fears of a broader diplomatic clash between the two West African nations.

BUK Students Plunged Into Darkness as N5.6bn Solar Plant Reportedly Fails Two Years After Launch

Barely two years after its commissioning, the N5.6 billion solar hybrid power plant at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has collapsed, throwing students and staff into erratic electricity supply and rising energy costs. The 3.5-megawatt facility, inaugurated in September 2019 by then Vice President Yaptor Yemi Osinbajo, was hailed as Africa’s largest off-grid solar plant.

Executed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Energising Education Programme and handled by Greek firm METKA, the project powered lecture halls, offices, hostels and staff quarters during the day, cutting the university’s energy costs by over 60 percent. By 2021, however, the plant developed faults and was shut down, forcing the institution back to diesel generators and the national grid.

Staff and students said the collapse ended a period of uninterrupted daytime power that improved learning, security and productivity across the campus. University workers attributed the failure to overuse, lack of storage facilities, rising maintenance costs and the absence of adequate technical involvement from BUK during implementation.

Inflation and prolonged inactivity reportedly worsened the d+mage, while electricity materials depreciated over time. The REA has now announced plans to revive and expand the plant to 6MW under a N100 billion federal solarisation programme. Speaking at the launch of the upgrade on November 20, 2025, REA Managing Director, Dr Abba Aliyu Abubakar, said the project would undergo a complete overhaul to deliver 24-hour power supply.

BUK Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, said the new phase would fully involve the university’s experts to ensure sustainability, noting that the school currently spends over N130 million monthly on electricity alone. Staff and students welcomed the intervention but urged strict accountability to prevent a repeat of the failure.

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, Calls for Border Wall Around Nigeria

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on the government to construct a physical barrier around the country to strengthen national security.

According to him, such a wall would help put an end to illegal cross-border movements and curb the influx of criminals into the country.

He further stated that many countries around the world have border barriers to prevent terrorists and other criminal elements from entering their territories. However, Nigeria lacks such a structure, which, he said, makes it easy for terrorists to freely cross into the country with weapons