If Nigeria Fails, The Black Race Has Failed – VP Shettima Warns At NIPSS Graduation

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigeria’s failure would amount to the failure of the entire Black race, stressing the country’s role as a global pacesetter. Speaking at the NIPSS Senior Executive Course 47 graduation in Plateau State, he said Nigeria’s diversity, confidence and global influence must be harnessed for national success.

Enugu Residents Protest Power Outages Despite Paying Premium Band A Electricity Tariff

Residents of Enugu State have expressed anger over persistent power outages despite being charged the premium Band A electricity tariff, which guarantees at least 20 hours of daily supply. Consumers accuse electricity distribution companies of overbilling and failing to meet service obligations, calling on regulators to enforce compensation and protect customers from exploitation.


#Electricitytariff, #PowerOutage, #EnuguState

Tanzanian Lecturer Arrested Over Classroom Remarks as Academics Accuse Suluhu Government of Repression

A senior lecturer at the University of Dodoma has been arrested by Tanzanian police over comments made during a classroom lecture, sparking outrage among academics and human rights advocates. The University of Dodoma Academic Staff Association (UDOMASA) said the lecturer’s remarks were secretly recorded by an informer and forwarded to authorities, leading to a late-night raid on his home. Though later released on bail, the incident has heightened concerns about shrinking academic freedom, state surveillance, and repression under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration.


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#AcademicFreedom

#SuluhuAdministration

Four children were killed on Thursday in a reprisal attack allegedly carried out by armed Fulani herdsmen in Dorong village, Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, amid rising tensions following recent attacks on herders and cattle rustling in the area.

The victims were identified as Precious Joshuah, 17; Isa’ac Joshuah, 9; Mary Joshuah, 7; and Eve Sambo, 3.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred less than 48 hours after coordinated assaults on pastoral communities in Barkin Ladi, Jos East and Riyom LGAs, during which no fewer than 168 cattle were rustled and several others poisoned.

Zagazola reports that on Wednesday evening, Militia from plateau rustled 137 cattle around Nding community in Fan District of Barkin Ladi LGA, while another 34 cattle were driven away from Kukukah community in Jos East LGA, with only three later returning.

Less than 24 hours later, nine cows reportedly died after grazing on poisoned substances around Kwi village in Riyom LGA, further heightening tension across the affected areas.

A community leader in Foron District, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Dorong attack was carried out in the early hours of Thursday.

“The atmosphere has been tense since the cattle rustling incidents. People have been living in fear, warning that reprisals were imminent if nothing was done. Sadly, those fears have now materialised,” the source said.

Security sources confirmed the incident, adding that troops and other security operatives had been deployed to the area to prevent further escalation and restore calm.

We therefore renewed calls on the Plateau State Government and concerned security agencies to urgently intervene, arrest perpetrators on all sides, and address the underlying causes of the recurring violence.

Zagazola warned that without decisive action, including accountability for cattle rustling, livestock poisoning and retaliatory attacks, Plateau State risks sinking deeper into another cycle of reprisals that continues to claim innocent lives, particularly women and children.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the Dorong incident.

Court Awards ₦10m Damages Against Panaserv For Abandoning Injured Driver, Orders Salary, Medical Payments

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered Panaserv Nigeria Limited to pay ₦10 million in damages for abandoning its driver, Fatai Ganiu, after he was injured during an official assignment. The court held that the company breached its duty of care by failing to provide medical treatment, stopped his salaries unlawfully, and never terminated his employment properly. Panaserv was also directed to refund medical expenses and pay all outstanding salaries, allowances, and bonuses.

#LabourRights

#IndustrialCourt

#WorkersWelfare

EFCC Detains Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami Over Unmet Bail Conditions, Denies Political Witch-Hunt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, was detained for failing to meet five conditions attached to his administrative bail granted on November 28, 2025. The agency dismissed claims that his detention was politically motivated, insisting it is apolitical and acting strictly within the law. EFCC stated that Malami neither fulfilled his bail requirements nor provided credible medical evidence to justify repeated delays, leading to his continued detention pending compliance.

#EFCC

#AbubakarMalami

#CorruptionProbe

Fulani Herdsmen Mutilate 15-Year-Old Girl In Kaduna After Family Rejects Forced Marriage

A 15-year-old girl, Endurance Sabon, was brutally attacked in Goska community, Kaduna State, after her family rejected a forced marriage proposal by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The assailants allegedly trailed the family from their farm, abducted the teenager, and severed her hand during the attack. She is currently receiving treatment after being referred to Jos University Teaching Hospital. Five suspects have been arrested, while the family and residents are calling on the government and security agencies to ensure justice, provide medical support, and address growing insecurity linked to forced marriages and violence in the area.


#KadunaInsecurity

#ForcedMarriage

#FulaniHerdsmen

PDP Chairman Turaki Meets Obasanjo, Declares Party Battle-Ready For Ekiti, Osun Ahead Of 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signaled its readiness to reclaim power starting with off-season governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. National Chairman Taminu Turaki, leading a delegation of party leaders, met former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta for strategic consultations. Turaki emphasized the importance of party unity and learning from past leadership experience. The PDP aims to demonstrate its resurgence by winning Ekiti and Osun, positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling APC.

#PDP

#EkitiElections

#OsunElections

CAC Registrar-General Magaji Defies AGF Order Over River Park Estate Corporate Records

The Registrar-General of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, has allegedly defied a directive from the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, ordering the preservation of corporate records linked to companies involved in the River Park Estate dispute in Abuja. Despite ongoing police investigations, court orders, and a formal request to place a caveat on the firms’ records, the CAC is accused of altering company ownership details, escalating a major corporate, legal, and regulatory crisis that has now drawn the attention of the National Assembly.

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#RiverParkEstate
#CorporateGovernance

Seven Years On, NNPCL Fails to Pay Scholarship Promised to 2018 Science Quiz Winner Tony Okeke

Seven years after winning the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s 2018 National Science Quiz Competition, Tony Okeke has yet to receive the ₦100,000 grant and ₦300,000 annual scholarship publicly promised by the corporation. Despite fulfilling all documentation requirements and repeated follow-ups, the NNPCL has neither paid the award nor offered an explanation, raising concerns over accountability and the credibility of its flagship CSR initiative. Okeke has since graduated with top honours in biomedical engineering fields in the United States.


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#EducationScholarship
#Accountability

Judicial Power to Quash Presidential Pardon Explained by Femi Falana SAN

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, argues that presidential or gubernatorial pardons cannot override ongoing judicial processes, especially where trials or appeals are still pending. Citing several Nigerian and foreign court decisions, Falana explains that the prerogative of mercy is only valid after a conviction and exhaustion of appeals, warning that misuse of pardon powers undermines the rule of law. The article references the Maryam Sanda case to reaffirm that courts retain authority to nullify improperly granted pardons.


#PresidentialPardon
#RuleOfLaw
#FemiFalana

Bola Oyebamiji Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for 2026 Osun Governorship Election

Former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. He was affirmed through a voice vote at the party’s primary in Osogbo after all aspirants agreed to a consensus arrangement, reportedly following consultations with President Bola Tinubu. The primary was attended by top APC leaders, underscoring strong party backing for Oyebamiji’s candidacy.

#OsunElection
#APC
#BolaOyebamiji

Peter Obi Calls for Probe as US Seizes Nigerian Supertanker Over Alleged Oil Theft

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerian authorities to launch a thorough investigation after United States officials seized a Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude oil theft and illicit activities. Describing the incident as a wake-up call, Obi warned that large-scale oil theft could only be carried out by powerful networks, not ordinary citizens, and stressed the need for stronger institutions, accountability, maritime security reforms, and transparent tracking of Nigeria’s oil resources to restore the nation’s economy and global image.


#PeterObi

#OilTheft

Angry Fans Vandalise Indian Stadium After Lionel Messi Abruptly Leaves Tour Event

Chaos broke out at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after thousands of fans vandalised the venue when football legend Lionel Messi abruptly exited a “GOAT Tour” appearance in India. Supporters, many of whom paid high ticket prices, were angered by poor crowd management and tight security that limited their access to the Argentine star. The incident led to property damage, pitch invasion, and the arrest of the event’s chief organiser, prompting an official probe and public apologies from West Bengal authorities.

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#India

#Football

Oyebamiji emerges APC candidate for Osun governorship election

The Immediate Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority NIWA, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji has been picked as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming 2026 Osun governorship election.

Oyebamiji emerged in Osogbo after seven other aspirants unanimously agreed to step down for him.

Bola Oyebamiji who was one time commissioner of finance in Osun State in his acceptance speech promised put Osun back on track of development.

The Chairman of Osun APC primary Committee and Governor of Edo state, Monday Ophebolo who supervised the primary described the unity in the party in Osun as a signal for victory for the party in 2026.

Governors of Ondo and Nassarawa, Deputy governor of Lagos attended the primary.

Bola Oyebamiji Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for 2026 Osun Governorship Election

The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. He was affirmed through a voice vote at the party’s primary in Osogbo after all aspirants agreed to a consensus arrangement reportedly endorsed by President Bola Tinubu. The primary was attended by top APC leaders and conducted by affirmation rather than a competitive ballot.

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#OsunElection
#APC

BREAKING : Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has issued a powerful statement that is already sparking intense debate across Africa and beyond.

“It’s not terror!sm, it’s imperialism. Their objective is to keep us in a permanent w@r, prevent us from developing, and continue to exploit our resources.”

Traoré’s words point to a deeper accusation — that insecurity in parts of Africa is being weapon!zed to weaken nations, stall development, and maintain control over natural resources. He also criticized some West African coastal leaders, accusing them of buying into these arrangements just to remain in power, even at the cost of regional sovereignty.

This statement adds fuel to growing conversations about foreign influence, resource control, and leadership choices in West Africa at a time when many citizens are demanding true independence and security.

Do you agree with Ibrahim Traoré — is insecurity in Africa about terror!sm, or is it something deeper?

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Nigerian Whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh Faces Christmas in Detention as Court Delays Persist, Receives 2025 African Award

Nigerian whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh, winner of the 2025 Blueprint Africa Whistleblowing Prize, may spend Christmas in detention after a Federal High Court in Awka adjourned his case until next year. Despite existing bail and release orders, Emeh remains incarcerated, drawing criticism from rights groups and international organisations. His prolonged detention has intensified calls for his release, sparked the #FreeNnamdiEmeh campaign, and renewed concerns over whistleblower protection and judicial compliance in Nigeria.


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#Whistleblower
#HumanRights