PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES THE RETURN OF 100 CATHOLIC STUDENTS, CHARGES SECURITY AGENCIES ON SAFE RETURN OF OTHERS

President Bola Tinubu has commended the security agencies for their tireless efforts in securing the freedom of the 100 students of Papiri Catholic School in Niger State.

A statement by Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga indicates that
while expressing his joy over the safe return of the students, President Tinubu equally charged the security agencies to ensure the swift release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers who are still held hostage.

President Tinubu assured the parents that both the federal and the Niger State governments are working closely to reunite all the abducted students with their families.

"I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21.

"My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely. We must account for all the victims. The Federal Government will continue to work with Niger State and other states to secure our schools and make the learning environment safer and more conducive for our young ones.

"From now on, our security agencies, working with the governors, must prevent future kidnappings. Our children should no longer be sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma," President Tinubu said.

Tinubu’s Benin Republic Intervention Is Unconstitutional and Impeachable — Lawyer Marshal Abubakar

Human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar has declared President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of Nigerian troops to Benin Republic after the December 7 coup an impeachable offence, arguing it violates Section 5(4)(b) of the 1999 Constitution. He said the President lacks the power to send armed forces on combat duty outside Nigeria without prior approval from the National Assembly, regardless of ECOWAS protocols. Abubakar stressed that emergency military action is only lawful when Nigeria itself faces imminent threat — not when intervening to defend another country. He also warned that ECOWAS treaties cannot supersede the Nigerian Constitution.
Beyond the legal infractions, Abubakar expressed concern over rising coups across West Africa, linking them to corruption, weak institutions, insecurity, and leadership failures. He urged African leaders to restore public trust, strengthen democratic systems, and address governance collapse to prevent further military takeovers.


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Dalung Lauds Tinubu’s Benin Airstrike but Questions Failure to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria

Former minister Solomon Dalung has praised President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s swift military intervention in Benin Republic, describing the airstrike against coup plotters as decisive and effective. However, he criticised the government for failing to apply the same urgency to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Dalung questioned why operations against terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers at home lack the coordination displayed in Benin, citing unanswered attacks such as the killing of Brig. Gen. Musa Uba and mass school kidnappings. He warned that Nigeria’s inability to protect its citizens fuels international calls — including past remarks by Donald Trump — for external intervention. Dalung urged Tinubu to deploy equal military strength to Sambisa, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, and Kaduna, insisting that national strength must be proven within Nigeria’s borders.


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Use Benin-Style Military Force Against Terrorists in Nigeria, Adeyanju Urges Tinubu

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Tinubu to apply the same decisive military strength used in stopping the failed coup in Benin Republic to crush terrorist groups operating across Nigeria. Praising Nigeria’s swift and coordinated intervention in Benin — involving Air Force jets and ground operations — Adeyanju said the same firmness is urgently needed to tackle terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism within the country. He added that Nigeria’s regional leadership means little if citizens at home continue to suffer relentless attacks, especially in the North-West, North-East and North-Central regions.

Benin Failed Coup Is a Warning to Tinubu to Address Nigeria’s Hardship — Yoruba Union

The Yoruba Union Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá has warned President Bola Tinubu that the failed coup in the Republic of Benin should serve as a serious wake-up call for Nigeria’s leadership. The group says widespread corruption, insecurity, poverty, collapsing healthcare, and decaying infrastructure have left Nigerians disillusioned with democracy. They caution that continued neglect and suppression of citizens’ rights could push the public toward supporting undemocratic alternatives. The Union urged the government to urgently restore accountability, improve living conditions, and address rising social inequalities to prevent instability in Nigeria.

Macron Backs Tinubu as France Pledges Full Support to Nigeria Amid Escalating Terror Threat

French President Emmanuel Macron has assured President Bola Tinubu of France’s full support as Nigeria battles a worsening wave of terrorism, mass kidnappings, and violent attacks across the North and Middle Belt. Macron revealed via his official X account that he spoke directly with Tinubu, expressing solidarity and promising to strengthen France’s security partnership with Nigeria at the president’s request.

The call comes as Nigeria declares a nationwide state of emergency after multiple mass abductions of schoolchildren and deadly assaults on churches and rural communities. Tinubu announced plans to recruit 20,000 additional police officers, deploy forest guards, and reinforce security in schools and places of worship.

The crisis coincides with international concern, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s warnings and rising criticism over Nigeria’s handling of insecurity. Analysts caution that Tinubu’s increased troop deployment may not be enough to curb the escalating violence.

BREAKING: Macron says France will intensify counter-terror assistance to Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to strengthen France’s support for Nigeria in tackling terrorism and other security challenges, following a discussion with President Bola Tinubu.

In a tweet on Sunday, Macron said he had conveyed France’s solidarity with Nigeria in the face of “various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the north”.

Kaduna Secures $200 Million Chinese Deal for West Africa’s Largest Poultry Hub

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has arrived in Beijing to finalize binding agreements on a $200 million integrated poultry project that will become the largest in West Africa.

According to governor, this initiative, building on the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership announced last month, is projected to generate an staggering $450 million in annual revenue, create over 350,000 jobs ranging from direct farm roles to indirect supply chain positions and dramatically enhance food security across Nigeria. Spanning 10,000 hectares, the project will integrate large-scale poultry farming with maize and soybean cultivation for feed production, addressing chronic feed shortages and slashing costs for local farmers.

Construction on the pilot phase is slated to break ground in Kaduna next month, positioning the state as the epicenter of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda for agricultural self-sufficiency.

Governor Sani is leading the high-stakes delegation, joined by a federal team spearheaded by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership. Their itinerary includes closed-door sessions with top Chinese firms, notably the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to lock in technical expertise, infrastructure support, and sustained investments.

"This is more than diplomacy, it's a blueprint for prosperity," Sani declared upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, where he was greeted by Chinese officials. "On behalf of Kaduna and Nigeria, I extend my deepest gratitude to President Tinubu for championing this vision and to our Chinese partners for their unwavering commitment. We are resolute in our pursuit of investments that uplift our people, secure our tables, and propel Kaduna as Africa's agro-industrial beacon."

I returned as governor because of President Bola Tinubu’s special favour.

~ Rivers state Governor, Fubara says

Okwy Chris fired back; problem with puppet like Sim is not knowing that he’s even an elected Governor and can't be removed unless by a vote in his state House of Assembly.

Why do we keep allowing the worst among us to lead us?

Tinubu’s ‘Security Emergency’ Is Not a Constitutional State of Emergency — Odinkalu Warns Against State Police

In a detailed opinion piece, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu critiques President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a “nationwide security emergency,” arguing that it does not meet the constitutional requirements for a state of emergency and bypasses necessary oversight by the National Assembly. Odinkalu warns that the move appears politically calculated and masks the administration’s reluctance to acknowledge Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
He further cautions against the push for state police, citing historical abuses—from Native Authority Police to Bakassi Boys—and the failure of state-led security initiatives in Zamfara, Benue, and Anambra. Odinkalu warns that creating 37 separate police forces could decentralize despotism, enabling governors to weaponize security agencies against opponents. He argues instead for decentralizing the Nigeria Police Force with stronger oversight, autonomy, and professionalism.


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Fubara Says He Remains Rivers Governor by Tinubu’s ‘Special Favour’ After Emergency Rule

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that he remains in office after the six-month emergency rule only through the “special favour” of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Rivers State University convocation, Fubara linked the institution’s funding challenges to the political instability triggered by his rift with former governor Nyesom Wike. He assured that full administrative control has resumed and pledged priority funding for infrastructure, security, staff welfare, and struggling satellite campuses in 2026.
The governor also commended the university’s progress and congratulated over 13,000 graduating students. Rivers State had experienced months of turmoil, prompting federal intervention and the suspension of parallel legislative activities. Fubara’s reinstatement to full executive power followed high-level negotiations led by President Tinubu.

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PDP Slams Rivers Lawmakers Over Fresh Defection to APC, Moves to Recover Mandates

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the renewed defection of 16 Rivers State House of Assembly members, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who announced their move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the second time. The lawmakers, loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, claimed internal division within the PDP as their reason.
In response, the PDP accused them of acting as “political puppets” and vowed to begin legal proceedings to recover the mandates the lawmakers won under its platform. The party said their actions amount to “defection from APC to APC,” insisting they had long abandoned PDP values.
The development intensifies the political crisis in Rivers State and reflects broader power struggles involving Wike, who is reportedly trying to retain influence amid declining favour from President Bola Tinubu.

FG says they attract $2 billion in CNG investments, aim for $5 billion by 2027.

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG) has successfully drawn over $2 billion from private investors into Nigeria's CNG sector, with ambitions to reach $5 billion by 2027.

This announcement came from PiCNG's Executive Chairman and CEO, Ismaeel Ahmed, during the launch of innovative CNG technologies by Alfa Design Nigeria Limited in Abuja on Friday. Ahmed's remarks were delivered by the initiative's Chief Compliance Officer, Zayyanu Tambari.

He highlighted the sector's rapid transformation: "As of 2023, when this programme started, the CNG sector was virtually non-existent. It was not really attracting any serious investment from any quarters. Today, as I speak, we have attracted over 1.8 billion dollars in investments. We have rounded up to two billion dollars of private sector investment in the CNG subsector in just two years."

Describing the $5 billion goal as "modest," Ahmed suggested that surging investor enthusiasm could push investments into "double-digit" billions by the target year.

The said initiative has already generated more than 80,000 direct jobs, with projections to expand to 300,000 by 2027. "We are already at 80,000 direct jobs," Ahmed noted. "Again, we are reasonably confident we will meet and exceed this target."

He added that Infrastructure growth has been equally impressive. Conversion centers for CNG vehicles have surged from just seven in 2023, following President Bola Tinubu's launch of the program, to 369 today, with plans for 3,000 by 2027.

He said refueling stations have also multiplied: from 20 in 2023 to over 68 licensed outlets, plus more than 150 in various stages of construction. The vision includes 2,000 to 2,500 retail stations nationwide by 2027.

Breaking: Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has urged Bola Tinubu to withdraw the names of Reno Omokri, Kayode, and others from the list he submitted to the Senate for ambassadorial screening and confirmation.

Tinubu Govt Shortlists 20 Top Nigerian Content Creators for Training on New Tax Reform Laws

The Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee under President Bola Tinubu has shortlisted 20 leading Nigerian content creators from over 8,500 public nominations for a specialised training programme on Nigeria’s new tax reform laws. The creators—ranked by their combined social media influence—will be trained to deliver clearer, more balanced information on ongoing fiscal reforms. The committee has set December 8, 2025, as the deadline for nominees to confirm participation and has invited Nigerians to suggest key tax areas for inclusion in the training.

Nigerian Muslim Coalition Urges Tinubu to Restore NAHCON Supervision to SGF Office, Citing Risks of Politicisation

A coalition of Nigerian Muslim stakeholders has written to President Bola Tinubu demanding the reversal of the current supervisory arrangement placing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) under the Office of the Vice President. The group insists that the NAHCON Act of 2006 assigns coordination to the Presidency through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), warning that the 2023 restructuring exposes Hajj operations to political influence and administrative instability. They urged Tinubu to order a formal review, restore SGF oversight, and prevent future politically-driven restructuring, stressing that consistent and professional management is vital for the safety and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.

Tinubu Appoints New Boards for NADF, UBEC and Bank of Agriculture

President Bola Tinubu has approved new boards for three major federal institutions — the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). According to a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the July appointment of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura as UBEC chairman remains unchanged, with additional zonal representatives appointed. For the Bank of Agriculture, Tinubu reaffirmed earlier appointments, including Muhammad Babangida as chairman and Ayo Sotinrin as managing director, alongside new executive and non-executive directors from all geopolitical zones. The NADF board was also fully constituted, with Bello Maccido named chairman and other members appointed to represent various zones, completing the agency’s leadership structure.

16 Rivers Lawmakers, Speaker Defect from PDP to APC, Confirming SaharaReporters’ Exclusive

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced during Friday’s plenary, confirms SaharaReporters’ earlier exclusive report that the lawmakers loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike would dump the PDP. Amaewhule said the defection was triggered by a “clear division” within the PDP. The development marks a major escalation in the political crisis in Rivers State and further highlights the strained relationship between Wike and President Bola Tinubu, despite Wike’s attempts to regain favour with the presidency.

Tinubu Hails Senate for Swift Confirmation of Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Senate for quickly confirming retired General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, was nominated to replace the former minister who resigned due to health issues. After an intensive screening session, the Senate approved his appointment.
Tinubu described Musa’s confirmation as timely, noting that Nigeria is at a critical moment in its fight against insecurity. During his screening, Musa vowed to confront criminal groups threatening the country and strengthen national security efforts.

Tinubu Welcomes 21 New Envoys, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Peace and Partnerships

President Bola Tinubu has received Letters of Credence from 21 newly accredited foreign diplomats, assuring them of Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships in trade, security, development, and diplomacy. Speaking at the State House, Tinubu reaffirmed his open-door policy and encouraged deeper collaboration across key sectors including energy, agriculture, technology, education, and defence. He emphasised Nigeria’s readiness to work with the international community to address global challenges such as security threats, climate pressures, and economic instability.
Japan’s Ambassador, Suzuki Hideo, who spoke on behalf of the envoys, praised Tinubu's economic reforms and national security efforts, describing Nigeria as a resilient and promising nation within ECOWAS and Africa.