Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Govt for Distributing Luxury Vehicles Ahead of 2027 Campaign

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has condemned the alleged use of public funds to purchase and distribute luxury vehicles—including Hilux trucks, Land Cruisers, and Hummer buses—for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign mobilisation. In a statement on X, Obi described the move as “profoundly insensitive” amid rising poverty, hunger, unemployment, and insecurity across Nigeria. He criticised leaders for prioritising political pageantry over urgent national needs such as healthcare, education and food security. Obi said the actions betray public trust and urged a shift toward empathy, accountability, and responsible governance, insisting that a “New Nigeria” remains possible.

Enugu Forest Guard Upgrades Weaponry

In Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah revamped the State's Forest Guard in a bid to strengthen security by equipping the guards with new weaponry.

They will be tasked with protecting the forest, with the move solidifying Governor Mbah’s efforts to strengthen and professionalise forest security across the state.

NIGERIA-US RELATIONS INTACT DESPITE VISA DECISION ON INDIVIDUALS- IDRIS

Meanwhile, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says visas are the prerogative of every country.

He made the comment responding to questions on the U.S. visa restrictions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio targeting individuals linked to alleged religious persecution in Nigeria.

Idris said Nigeria and the United States continue to maintain normal diplomatic relations and are working closely to resolve any challenges. He added that the matter was not discussed at today’s Federal Executive Council

The ban on fireworks and bangers is still in force. Today the command raided and recovered fireworks worth millions of naira. Some may ask is this the problem of the State, yes, it's part of a proactive strategy to prevent crime. It's better now to take this advice because if you are caught, you will lose your goods and still be prosecuted. Thank you. IRE O

BREAKING NEWS: The National Universities Commission (NUC) has received €3 million as the first tranche of a €40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency to fund major Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects in 10 selected Nigerian universities.

Army Thwarts Abd¥ction, Rescues Passengers From Suspected Sea Pirates in Cross River State

Four passengers k+dnapped by suspected sea pirates along the waterways between Nigeria and Cameroon have been safely rescued by the Nigerian Army, according to security sources.

National Peace Committee and EU on Indigene-Settler Question

Deliberate efforts towards a safer Nigeria amid security realities with focus on indigene-settler questions dominated a one day discourse on national identity in Abuja.

Ayodeji Makinde reports that the thought provoking and solution proffering event held at the instance of the national peace committee and the European union.

BREAKING - The FBI has arrested a Virginia man tied to the D.C. pipe bomb case involving devices planted at the RNC and DNC the day before January 6.

Sources say the suspect was identified years ago, but a fresh review of documents led to today’s arrest.

The Federal Government has issued a directive for the Keffi Bridge to be opened for vehicular movement. Minister of works David Umahi gave the directive during an inspection tour of ongoing projects within the Mararaba- Keffi -Abuja road.
The bridge which is now at 99% to attain completion has been under intense reconstruction in the last four months. Opening of the bridge, the Work Minister says, will ease traffic especially at this festive period.

South Africa Responds With Humor After U.S. Excludes It From 2025 G20 Activities

South Africa has reacted with dry humor after the U.S. confirmed that Pretoria will not be invited to participate in any G20 activities during Washington’s 2025 presidency. The decision, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, solidifies South Africa’s full exclusion despite being a founding G20 member. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya jokingly said the country would “take a commercial break” until the U.K. assumes the presidency next year. The move comes amid worsening U.S.–South Africa relations under President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the country’s policies and boycotted the 2024 G20 summit in Johannesburg.

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for 65 New Ambassadorial Nominees, Raises Total to 68.
President Bola Tinubu has submitted another list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate — made up of 34 career diplomats and 31 non-career ambassadors and high commissioners — pushing the total number of his ambassadorial nominations to 68.

The latest list includes former Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ibas and expands Tinubu’s ongoing reshaping of Nigeria’s diplomatic representation globally.

#Tinubu #NigeriaPolitics #Diplomacy #Ambassadors

Iraq has frozen the financial assets of major Iran-backed militias — including Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi movement — in one of Baghdad’s strongest moves yet to curb the funding networks of Tehran-aligned groups.

According to a notice published in Iraq’s official gazette, the order targets organisations long influential across the region, signalling a significant shift in Baghdad’s approach to militia financing and regional power dynamics.

#Iraq #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Iran-backedGroups

US-Based Nigerian CEO Arrested for Alleged $7m VA Fraud at San Francisco Airport

Cashmir Chinedu Luke, a US-based Nigerian and CEO of Four Corners Health LLC, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Nigeria. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, he allegedly defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs of over $7 million by submitting thousands of false claims for home-care services not rendered—including billing for care provided to veterans who were already dead. The alleged scheme spanned five years across multiple California counties. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Nigerian Army Rescues Plateau Reverend After Gun Battle With Kidnappers in Miango

Nigerian Army troops have rescued Reverend Ephraim Yakubu, who was abducted in Agingi Village, Plateau State. Soldiers engaged the kidnappers in a gunfight near Miango, forcing them to flee and abandon the victim. The cleric, found tied under a rock formation, was taken to the 3 Division Military Specialist Hospital for treatment as efforts continue to track down the fleeing kidnappers.

SAMKLEF Continues to seek Tinubu's face and favor by adding HE Mr. Peter Obi on his to do list

I have contributed more to Nigeria’s growth than Peter Obi — and that’s a fact.
Peter Obi is a public servant. I am a creator, a builder, and an employer.

I have created more job opportunities for Nigerian youths than he ever has.
I pioneered the new Afrobeats sound that has generated trillions for young Nigerians worldwide.

I produced one of the greatest artists, Wizkid, co-directed Holla at Your Boy, discovered talents like Simi, and even helped push people like Tunde Ednut into the music scene.

I’m one of the reasons many Nigerians are seeing food to chop in London today — platforms and careers were built on the wave we created.

The music industry is a trillion-dollar global force, and I am one of its foundations.

EXCLUSIVE: A Bayelsa High Court has admitted the controversial “confessions” of domestic workers accused of stealing jewellery belonging to ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan — despite their testimony that the statements were extracted under torture.

The defendants — Golden Vivian, Vincent Olabiyi, Tamunosiki Achese and Emmanuel Aginwa — earlier told the court they were brutalised by officers of the notorious Operation Puff Adder before being forced to confess.

Prison and court insiders say the judge accepted the confessional evidence regardless of the torture allegations, raising fresh concerns about rights abuses and fairness in the high-profile trial.

#Bayelsa #PatienceJonathan #HumanRights #NigeriaCourt

MI Abaga Recounts How He Was Chased Off 2008 Headies Red Carpet for Omotola

Nigerian rapper Jude MI Abaga has opened up about a humiliating moment early in his career, recalling how he was chased off the 2008 Headies Awards red carpet to make way for Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. Despite being a nominee for ‘Best Rap Single,’ event staff failed to recognize him and repeatedly pushed him aside. MI described watching Omotola take photos while he and his manager were moved from corner to corner. The setback didn’t stop him—MI later won the award that same night, marking the beginning of his rise to stardom.

EFCC Files Appeal Against Release of 27 Properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, which ordered the release of twenty-seven houses to James Ibechukwu Okoye and his company.

In the Notice of Appeal filed at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, the Commission expressed dissatisfaction with the decision of the trial court, which was delivered on October 31, 2025.
EFCC counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, sought two orders from the Court of Appeal, which include:

Staying the execution of the judgment of the trial court pending the hearing and determination of the appeal; and
Such further or other orders as the court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.

ICC Set to Deliver Sentence on Sudan’s Ali Kushayb Convicted of Darfur War Crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will on December 9, 2025, deliver its sentencing judgment on Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb. Convicted in October 2025 of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict, Kushayb was a key Janjaweed commander accused of ethnic cleansing and systematic attacks against non-Arab communities between 2003 and 2004. The upcoming ruling marks a major milestone in global accountability efforts as violence continues in Darfur under successor groups like the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

6 BRIGADE SUSTAINS MAJOR OFFENSIVE IN TARABA: BANDITS’ CAMPS DESTROYED, TWO NEUTRALISED, WEAPONS RECOVERED AND KEY SUSPECT ARRESTED

Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have intensified their ongoing offensive across Taraba State, recording multiple operational successes that include the destruction of bandits’ camps, neutralisation of armed elements, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect linked to criminal activities in the region.

On 2 December 2025, troops launched a deliberate clearance operation under Operation Zafin Wuta across Shiid, Agia and Tyozua villages in Takum LGA following credible intelligence on the activities of armed groups within the Tor-Tser general area. As the soldiers advanced towards the mountainous hideouts, the bandits fled deeper into the rugged terrain, abandoning their camps. The troops conducted a detailed search before destroying the camps, which the criminals had previously claimed were inaccessible to security forces. In Tyozua, the fleeing bandits set ablaze a wooden bridge in an attempt to obstruct troop movement, but the soldiers pressed forward with determination and forced the criminals across the power line into neighbouring Benue State. During exploitation, one suspect, identified as Dahiru Maigari, was arrested and is currently undergoing preliminary investigation.

In a related development, troops conducted a fighting patrol around Karim Lamido and its environs on 4 Dec 25 to deny bandits freedom of movement. While moving towards Usmanu, the patrol came under fire from armed bandits concealed behind Wudompi Community. The soldiers responded swiftly, repelling the attack and neutralising two of the armed men. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and 21 rounds of ammunition, with no casualties recorded on the part of own troops. The attackers are assessed to be members of the Karimjo faction responsible for recent attempts at regrouping within the area. Security within Karim Lamido remains calm, with troops maintaining heightened alertness.

Reacting to the sustained operational successes, Commander 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the professionalism and gallantry displayed by the troops. He stated that the series of operations once again demonstrates that no terrain is inaccessible to the Nigerian Army and no criminal enclave is beyond reach. He assured residents across Taraba State that the Brigade remains unwavering in its resolve to pursue criminals wherever they may flee and to sustain pressure until all threats to peace.

UMAR MUHAMMAD
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director
Army Public Relations
6 Brigade Nigerian Army
4 December 2025