Obasanjo Attends Aso Rock Christmas Carols as Tinubu Skips Event Amid Rising Insecurity

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Aso Rock, hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, marking his first visit to the Presidential Villa since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Obasanjo read a biblical passage during the service, while President Tinubu was absent, reportedly due to the religious nature of the event. The former president has recently criticized the Tinubu administration over escalating insecurity, including killings, kidnappings, and the government’s reliance on negotiations instead of decisive action against terrorists, highlighting Nigeria’s advanced drone capabilities.

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Here is the couple accused of kidnapping ICE agents yesterday in Minnesota.

When ICE attempted to arrest Oluwadamilola Bamigboye (yes, that's his name) from Nigera for overstaying his student visa, he jumped from the front passenger seat to the back seat of the vehicle.

One ICE Agent entered the back seat to detain him and another entered the front passenger seat. The drive, Rekeya Lionesha Lee Frazier, put the car in drive and took them to a nearby police station. The Nigerian man sprinted from the vehicle and ran into a local store.

Both were taken into custody and are being held on Federal charges.

Harrison Gwamnishu Scandal Exposes the Dangers of Celebrity Activism in Nigeria

The controversy surrounding Harrison Gwamnishu and a disputed ₦20 million ransom payment has sparked a deeper debate about Nigeria’s growing culture of celebrity activism. In this opinion piece, Damian Ugwu argues that the scandal highlights the risks of substituting visibility and social media fame for professional competence, especially in life-and-death situations like kidnapping negotiations. The article calls for greater accountability, oversight, and a shift away from personality-driven activism toward transparent, professional, and community-based advocacy.


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Nsukka Road Kidnappers Spoke Igbo, Identified as Fulani — Enugu Survivor Recounts Four-Day Ordeal

A kidnapping survivor has narrated his harrowing four-day captivity in the hands of armed kidnappers along the Ugwogo Nike–Opi–Nsukka Road in Enugu State. The victim, identified as Peter, said the gang consisted of Fulani men who also spoke fluent Igbo and English, operated with military-style coordination, and carried out multiple abductions during his detention. He warned motorists to avoid the road in the late afternoon and evening, describing it as highly dangerous due to the strategic positioning of the kidnappers.

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Popular Kogi Farmer ‘Old Soldier’ Abducted in Isanlu as Kidnapping Surge Worsens

A well-known farmer, Dada Babatege (widely called “Old Soldier”), was kidnapped on Friday from his farmland behind St. Kizito’s College in Isanlu, Yagba East LGA of Kogi State. The abductors stormed the farm in broad daylight and escaped through nearby bushes, heightening fear in a community already struggling with rising kidnapping cases. The incident follows a recent major abduction in Yagba West, where 14 church members – including infants and six children from a pastor’s family – remain in captivity as bandits demand ₦200 million. Locals are urging swift government intervention as insecurity escalates across the region.

Rights Group Petitions IGP Over Alleged Torture, Killings at Imo Police ‘Tiger Base’

The Coalition Against Police Tiger Base Impunity (CAPTI) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, alleging systemic torture, nightly executions, enforced disappearances, extortion, and judicial disregard at the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as “Tiger Base.” The petition cites over 200 recorded deaths, torture chambers, obstruction of autopsies, hostage-taking of relatives, and promotions of implicated officers. CAPTI demands urgent investigations, accountability for senior officers, compliance with court orders, unhindered access for human rights bodies, and reparations for victims of what it describes as widespread and institutionalized human rights abuses between 2021 and 2025.


#HumanRightsViolations #ImoPolice #TigerBaseAbuses

Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Supplying Food and Logistics to Armed Groups Behind Killings, Kidnappings

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a logistics network accused of supplying food and essential items to an armed criminal group linked to secessionist activities across Ihiala, Nnewi South, and Aguata. The suspects—Mmadubuchi Ike and Chinonso Izunobi—were apprehended during a raid on December 11. Police say they provided support to a camp responsible for kidnappings, targeted killings, and recent violent attacks, including the murder of a local youth leader. Security operatives recovered firearms and ammunition during the operation as authorities intensify efforts to curb rising insecurity ahead of the festive season.


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NLC Declares Nationwide Protest for December 17 Over Insecurity, Education Collapse, Economic Hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, 2025, citing worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, failing tertiary education, prolonged health sector strikes, and political interference in the Labour Party. Following its NEC meeting in Lagos, the NLC condemned the rising wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, and criticised lapses in security deployment. The union warned that 139 million Nigerians now live in poverty, according to the latest World Bank report. It also raised concerns over decaying university infrastructure, unpaid staff allowances, and the ongoing Joint Health Sector Unions strike. The NLC vowed to revive the Labour–Civil Society Coalition and described the planned protest as necessary to force action on national crises affecting security, education, the economy, and governance.

Terrorists Demand ₦30m Ransom for Three Brothers Kidnapped After Mother’s Burial in Kwara

Three relatives returning from their mother’s burial in Agboro, Kwara State, have been abducted by terrorists who are now demanding ₦10 million each, totalling ₦30 million. The victims — Isanlu Bidemi (33), Olumide (30), and their 17-year-old cousin Moses — were kidnapped on December 7 along the Odo-Ogbe axis in Yagba East. A fourth traveler was also seized. The grieving family’s attempt to negotiate with ₦3 million was rejected as the abductors intensified threats and beatings. The incident adds to growing insecurity in the Yagba area, where kidnappings and daylight ambushes have surged, prompting renewed calls for urgent government intervention.


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Kidnappers Demand N100 Million for Abducted Vine Crest College Employee in Ogun

Magaji Adebanjo, an employee of Vine Crest College, has been kidnapped along Kabba Road in Kogi State while traveling from Iperu to Abuja. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, Adebanjo is seen tied up with a gun pointed at his head, pleading for help. His abductors are demanding a ransom of N100 million for his release. Adebanjo, who has a pregnant wife, a young son, and an elderly father depending on him, called on Nigerians for urgent assistance. The incident highlights the growing wave of kidnappings along highways in Kogi and neighboring states.


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Zamfara Bandits Kill Political Leader After Collecting N15m Ransom, Months After Abduction

Armed bandits in Zamfara State have killed Hon. Mu’azu Zannan Gwashi, a local political leader abducted on July 22, 2025, despite collecting a negotiated N15 million ransom. The attackers initially demanded N30 million before reducing it, only to later insist on the full amount after receiving the first payment. Gwashi remained in captivity for about five months before his death was confirmed by community sources. The incident highlights the worsening insecurity in Zamfara, where kidnappings and violent attacks by armed groups remain rampant despite ongoing security operations.


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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.

Former Anambra Governor Chris Ngige Arrested by EFCC in Abuja Amid Unclear Allegations

Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige, has been arrested by security operatives at his Abuja residence, with multiple sources confirming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out the operation. Although early reports suggested a kidnapping, Ngige’s former media aide later clarified that he is in EFCC custody. The agency has not released an official statement, leaving the reason for the arrest unknown. The development follows a recent attack on Ngige’s convoy in Anambra and echoes his 2003 abduction during his tenure as governor.

Kogi Church Kidnapping: Bandits Issue 48-Hour Ultimatum, Demand ₦200m for Pastor and 13 Others

Bandits who abducted 14 worshippers from the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Kogi State, have given families a 48-hour deadline to pay a reduced ransom of ₦200 million. The victims include the presiding pastor, his wife, six children, a three-week-old baby, and a four-month-old infant. Over a week after the November 30 attack, families say the state government has made no public intervention, prompting desperate appeals for help as conditions of the hostages reportedly worsen.

Tinubu Orders Shettima to Convene NEC Meeting on Ranching Amid Rising Farmer-Herder Clashes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to summon a special National Executive Council (NEC) meeting focused on resolving Nigeria’s escalating farmer-herder crisis through ranching reforms. The directive comes as violent clashes surge across several states. Tinubu also ordered the immediate training, arming, and deployment of additional forest guards to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. According to the presidency, the worsening insecurity demands a more aggressive, coordinated national response to protect citizens.


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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.

Police Arrest Notorious Suspect in Murder of Anambra Lawmaker Azuka Justice

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 26-year-old Ugochukwu Uzor, the alleged mastermind behind the abduction and killing of Anambra lawmaker Hon. Azuka Justice. Police operatives captured the suspect during a major offensive in Ogbaru, recovering a locally made Beretta pistol and live ammunition. According to police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Uzor confessed to leading several violent criminal gangs across Anambra and neighbouring states and admitted involvement in the December 2024 abduction and murder of the lawmaker, whose decomposing body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge in early 2025. Authorities described the arrest as a major breakthrough in efforts to dismantle kidnapping and armed robbery syndicates. Residents were urged to remain vigilant and support ongoing security operations.

Corruption Fueling Nigeria’s Security Crisis, CISLAC/TI Warn on UN Anti-Corruption Day

CISLAC and Transparency International-Nigeria warn that corruption is the driving force behind Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, accusing political leaders, security chiefs, and military elites of profiting from opaque defence spending and fraudulent security contracts. The groups cite diversion of funds, recruitment racketeering, illegal arms deals, extortion, and poor welfare for frontline personnel as key factors undermining the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and organised crime. They call for urgent reforms, full transparency in defence procurement, strict sanctions for corrupt officers, and independent oversight to stop what they describe as an entrenched “insecurity economy.”

BREAKING: Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the kidnapping of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” compared to k!ll!ng soldiers, insisting that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent greater bloodshed.

Bandits Shoot Prominent Resident As Zamfara Community Suffers Second Attack in One Week

Bandits launched a midnight attack on Bakura town in Zamfara State, marking the second assault on the community within a week. The gunmen shot a respected resident, Alhaji Kabiru Daket, before fleeing into the night, sparking fear and unrest among locals. The attack comes amid broader security concerns as investigations reveal that bandit networks linked to kidnapping, terrorism, and cattle rustling have migrated from Niger Republic and Nigeria’s North-West into Kwara and Niger forests. Security forces recently intercepted seven fleeing suspects from the Gbubu Forest enclave, disrupting their operations but highlighting the spread of organised criminal camps across multiple states. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the Bakura incident.