Akwa Ibom Community Leader Alleges Police Backing Land Grabbers, Appeals to Tinubu, IGP for Intervention

A community leader from Akwa Ibom State, Udeme Eyosukwa, has accused powerful village heads and compromised police officers of orchestrating widespread land grabbing, intimidation, extortion, and violent attacks against residents. He claims thousands have been displaced through fabricated criminal charges and forced sales of ancestral land, leaving many unable to return to their community. Eyosukwa has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, and security agencies to urgently intervene and establish an independent investigation panel.


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US Group Warns of Planned Christmas Day Attacks in Nigeria, DSS Confirms Intelligence

A United States–based humanitarian group, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised alarm over alleged plans by terrorist groups to launch coordinated attacks on several Nigerian communities on Christmas Day. While Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed it has intelligence on the threat and has begun preventive operations, the Bola Tinubu Presidency dismissed the warning as doubtful and capable of spreading panic. The alert has intensified concerns over security in parts of the Middle Belt amid recurring festive-season attacks.

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Police Escort Withdrawal: DSS Officers Lobby for VIP Protection Roles

Following President Bola Tinubu’s withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs, some officers of the Department of State Services have started lobbying influential Nigerians to take them on as personal security details

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Maryam Sanda

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence passed on Maryam Sanda for the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in a split 4–1 judgment. The apex court dismissed her appeal, holding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the Court of Appeal was right to uphold the trial court’s verdict.

In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Moore Adumein, the court ruled that all issues raised by Sanda lacked merit and affirmed the sentence of death by hanging earlier imposed by an Abuja High Court on January 27, 2020, for the 2017 stabbing incident at their Abuja residence.

The Supreme Court also faulted the exercise of executive powers by President Bola Tinubu to reduce her sentence to 12 years while an appeal was still pending, stressing that such intervention was improper in a culpable homicide case under active judicial consideration.

Despite having spent about six years and eight months at Suleja Prison, Sanda was included in a recent presidential pardon on compassionate grounds. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said the clemency considered the best interests of her children, citing her good conduct, remorse, and positive influence while in custody.

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Tinubu Dismisses Claims of Christian or Muslim Genocide, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Is Criminality-Driven

President Bola Tinubu has refuted allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, insisting the country’s insecurity stems from criminality and extremism rather than Christian–Muslim conflict. Speaking at NASFAT’s Biennial Conference in Abuja, he emphasized that both Muslims and Christians are victims of terrorism and urged Nigerians to reject divisive narratives. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security reforms, economic stability, and collaboration with faith-based organisations to promote unity and resilience.

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Death Toll in Adamawa Shooting Rises to 11 as Community Demands Probe From Tinubu, Defence Chiefs

The Pene Da Bwate Development Association (PDBDA) has announced that the death toll from the military shooting of women protesters in Lamurde LGA, Adamawa State, has risen to 11, including an 11-year-old girl. The group is demanding an immediate, independent investigation by President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s defence leadership, describing the killings as reckless and targeted. PDBDA linked the violence to longstanding tensions from a land dispute and referenced earlier alleged military air raids in 2017 that reportedly killed over 100 people. While the Adamawa State government praised security agencies for “swift intervention,” the community insists the shooting of unarmed women must not be ignored and is calling for justice, accountability, and an end to recurring violence.

Police Escort Withdrawal: Pres. Tinubu Should Be Held Responsible If Anything Happens to A Lawmaker — Rep. Jimbo Says

House of Representatives member Clement Jimbo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police security from VIPs, warning it exposes lawmakers and politicians to greater d+nger.

Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, the Akwa Ibom lawmaker said the order puts legislators—especially those from the North—at heightened risk. “You are further exposing them to insecurity, and their lives could be in d+nger,” he said.

Jimbo, an APC member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, argued that the government’s primary duty is the security and welfare of citizens, citing Sections 12 and 14 of the Constitution. “If the federal government is failing in this constitutional provision and anything happens to a lawmaker as a result of this directive, Mr President should be held accountable,” he said.

He urged President Tinubu to reverse the order immediately and instead formalise the security arrangement to generate national revenue. Jimbo suggested recruiting at least 15,000 youths into the police or creating a private security unit dedicated to VIP protection. “Those of us that have this security personnel around us are not free. We pay for it,” he added, arguing that Nigeria could earn “a minimum of N20 trillion annually” from regulated VIP security services.

Jimbo also rejected the idea that only politicians are VIPs. “Every single Nigerian is a VIP,” he said, insisting that anyone who needs protection should have the right to hire security personnel. President Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police from VIPs on 23 November. The Special Protection Unit has begun implementation after an audit revealed 11,566 officers assigned to VIP duty.

Although the Senate has appealed for an exemption, Tinubu maintained that the redeployment is “not negotiable,” directing the NSA, Minister of Police Affairs, and IGP to enforce compliance. He stressed that police officers must serve the general public, particularly the most vulnerable—not a select group of VIPs.

Tax Reforms: Bank Accounts May Be Restricted for Nigerians Without Tax ID from 2026 — Oyedele

According to Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, financial institutions will be required to verify Tax Identification Numbers for all taxable Nigerians as part of the new tax system President Bola Tinubu is implementing from January 1, 2026.

“Any taxable entity without a tax ID may have difficulty running their bank account in the near future,” Mr Oyedele warned during an interview.

Rivers Governor Fubara Defends Defection to APC as ‘Spiritual Assignment’ Ahead of 2027 Elections

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a “spiritual assignment” aimed at aligning the state with President Bola Tinubu’s political agenda. Receiving his APC membership card at a Government House ceremony in Port Harcourt, Fubara emphasized that the move ensures stability, deepens cooperation with the federal government, and positions Rivers State for development ahead of the 2027 elections. He also pledged to strengthen APC structures in the state.

Nigeria Spends N5.3 Trillion on Fuel Imports in First Nine Months of 2025 Under Tinubu

Nigeria imported fuel worth N5.3 trillion in the first three quarters of 2025, according to National Bureau of Statistics data. Q1 imports totaled N1.76 trillion, rising to N2.37 trillion in Q2, and N1.2 trillion in Q3. This reliance on imported fuel contradicts President Bola Tinubu’s 2024 promise to end fuel importation and continues to strain the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Meanwhile, state refineries remain non-operational and heavily indebted.

Nigeria’s Wealth Lies in Citizens’ Creativity, Not Crude Oil — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s wealth lies in creativity and determination rather than crude oil. He said his administration is poised to build citizens’ skills base to drive the country’s next phase of growth.

Withdraw Mine? Then Withdraw the President’s, Vice President’s, Others Too — Sen. Ningi Condemns Selective Enforcement of Police Escort Order

The Senate session turned heated on Tuesday after Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) sharply criticized the withdrawal of police orderlies attached to lawmakers, accusing the executive of enforcing President Bola Tinubu’s directive selectively.

Raising a Point of Order, Ningi said he woke up to discover that his only police orderly had been withdrawn, insisting he was not opposed to the President’s November 23, 2025 directive—which ordered police escorts attached to VIPs to return to regular security duty—but furious that lawmakers appeared to be the first targets. “I woke up today and was told my police orderly had been withdrawn. I have no problem with that, but I want the same action applied across the board—they should also withdraw the president’s, vice president’s, ministers’, and others’ police escorts,” he said, lamenting what he described as a double standard.

Ningi further fumed that while senators were stripped of protection, “businessmen, foreign nationals, and celebrity entertainers” were still moving around with full police escorts, openly flouting the presidential directive. His outburst prompted the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, to reveal that the Senate leadership had already held an emergency meeting to seek an exemption for lawmakers, warning that the sudden withdrawal exposed members to unnecessary d+nger. In the meantime, the Senate directed its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the alleged selective enforcement. The committee has four weeks to report back to plenary.

AAC Accuses Tinubu Government of Human Rights Abuses, Demands Shutdown of Imo Police Tiger Base

The African Action Congress (AAC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of enabling widespread human rights abuses by security agencies, calling for the immediate closure of the Imo Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as Tiger Base. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson, Rex I. Elanu, the AAC alleged that the facility has been associated with unlawful detentions, enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings—particularly targeting South-East residents.
The party also condemned the reported killing of 10 women protesters by Nigerian Army personnel in Adamawa State, describing the incident as a grave violation of citizens’ rights. AAC demanded independent investigations into both the Imo and Adamawa incidents and urged Nigerians to resist what it calls systemic oppression under the Tinubu administration, insisting that a revolutionary alternative is needed to protect citizens’ dignity and safety.

Human Rights Day: Activists Protest in Oyo, Accuse Tinubu Government of Rising Repression

A coalition of labour and civil society groups staged a major Human Rights Day protest in Ibadan, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of intensifying repression against activists and critics. Marching to the Oyo State House of Assembly and the National Human Rights Commission office, the protesters condemned alleged victimisation, arbitrary arrests, and harassment of figures like Andrew Emelieze, Abbey Trotsky, Omoyele Sowore, and the “University of Ibadan Three.” They criticised the government’s use of the Cybercrime Act to silence dissent and demanded an end to political persecution, unconditional release of detained activists, and protection of workers' rights. The coalition warned that Nigeria is slipping into authoritarianism and urged authorities to respect democratic freedoms.

2027 Election: Adeyanju Predicts Peter Obi Will Align With Tinubu, Reject Opposition Coalition

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju claimed that Peter Obi will ultimately align with President Bola Tinubu rather than work with the ADC-led opposition coalition. In a strong criticism posted on X, Adeyanju accused the Obidient movement of being fraudulent and vowed never to support Obi. Meanwhile, Obi has publicly maintained his willingness to collaborate with the broader opposition coalition, though he has not officially joined the ADC. Political heavyweights including Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai are part of the coalition seeking to unseat Tinubu in 2027. Despite this, commentators like Primate Elijah Ayodele insist Obi’s chances in 2027 remain slim.

Lawyer Seeks Compensation, Apology After Court Acquits 11 #EndBadGovernance Protesters

An Abuja Federal High Court has discharged and acquitted 11 #EndBadGovernance protesters after striking out all treason and terrorism charges filed by the Bola Tinubu administration. Justice Emeka Nwite described the case as baseless, leading human rights lawyer Abubakar Marshal to demand immediate compensation, restoration of frozen accounts and a public apology from the Nigerian government. Marshal condemned the prolonged prosecution as state-backed persecution, insisting the protesters were victimised for exercising constitutional rights to demand good governance. He said the ordeal—detentions, frozen accounts, and reputational damage—violated their freedoms and must now be remedied.


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Abuja Court Frees 11 #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Dismisses Treason and Terrorism Charges

A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted 11 activists arrested during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, striking out all treason and terrorism-related charges brought against them. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that the allegations were unfounded, marking what activist Adaramoye Michael Lenin described as a “historic victory.” The protesters had been detained for over a year after security agencies accused them of attempting to destabilise the country during nationwide demonstrations fuelled by economic hardship, insecurity, and public frustration under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Human rights groups consistently condemned the charges as politically motivated attempts to suppress dissent. With the ruling, all accused individuals have been fully discharged.

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Tinubu Reaffirms Withdrawal of Police From VIP Escorts, Orders Strict Clearance for Exceptions

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive withdrawing police officers from VIP escort duties, insisting that only individuals who secure his personal approval through the Inspector-General of Police will receive special protection. Speaking before the Federal Executive Council meeting, Tinubu said the decision aims to redeploy security personnel to critical national security operations, particularly the fight against kidnapping and terrorism. He ordered the Interior Minister and NSCDC to replace withdrawn police escorts with civil defence operatives and directed the NSA and DSS to review nationwide security deployments. Tinubu also emphasised arming forest guards. The directive follows a national debate reignited by Wole Soyinka, who criticised the excessively large convoy attached to Seyi Tinubu, calling it a misuse of security resources.

Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has criticised what he described as the excessive deployment of security personnel around the family of President Bola Tinubu, saying it reflects poorly on Nigeria’s priorities and security architecture.

PDP Warns Nigeria Sliding Into Authoritarianism After Governor Fubara Defects to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his justification as “pitiful” and accusing the ruling party of weaponizing state power to coerce political actors. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Fubara’s move reflects a growing erosion of democratic institutions and a dangerous shift toward authoritarian governance under President Bola Tinubu. The party warned that Nigeria is “visibly inching toward a one-party state,” urging citizens and the international community to resist what it calls a deepening decline of democratic norms.