Sowore Arrives Lagos Federal High Court to Challenge Police Commissioner Over ‘Illegal Wanted’ Declaration Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore appeared at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for the hearing of his fundamental rights enforcement suit against Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood. Sowore is challenging the police chief’s November 3 declaration naming him “wanted” over a protest in Oworonshoki—an action his lawyers say had no legal basis, warrant, charge, or investigation. Friday’s proceedings were stalled after police served Sowore’s legal team a fresh counter-affidavit inside the courtroom, a move described by his lawyer, Tope Temokun, as a deliberate “last-minute ambush.” The court adjourned to December 9, 2025, to allow the applicant file further responses. Sowore argues the declaration violated his constitutional rights to liberty, dignity, and movement, accusing the police of using unlawful tactics to intimidate critics.

Over 40,000 Enugu Commercial Drivers Protest Planned Ban as Government Prepares BRT Rollout More than 40,000 commercial motorists in Enugu—including keke riders, yellow bus operators, and mini-bus drivers—are protesting the state government’s plan to restrict their operations in favour of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Drivers say the policy amounts to a total ban without alternatives and could push over 200,000 dependents into poverty. The government has marked major city routes as exclusive BRT corridors, a move drivers argue will force them off the roads in favour of politically connected investors. Although officials insist tricycles and yellow buses will retain secondary and last-mile roles, operators say nearly all major routes have been taken. The state has procured 200 CNG BRT buses, 4,000 electric taxis, and new infrastructure, but commercial drivers—already burdened by steep taxes—insist the reform is an anti-poor policy. They demand dedicated BRT lanes, job security, and inclusion in the new transport scheme. With no compromise yet, a major confrontation appears imminent.

Yusuf Dantalle re-elected as IPAC national chair The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has re-elected Yusuf Dantalle as its national chairman. Dantalle was re-elected for another two-year term on Monday in Abuja. Dantalle is the national chairperson of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). He reclaimed the IPAC chairmanship unanimously after Kenneth Udeze of the Action Alliance, his only rival, withdrew from the contest.

FG Bans Cash Payments Nationwide, Orders MDAs to Adopt Full Electronic Revenue Collection The Nigerian government has announced an immediate ban on all physical cash payments for federal revenue collection, directing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to switch entirely to electronic channels. The policy, issued through four Treasury circulars from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, mandates MDAs to install POS terminals within 45 days and display “No Cash Payment” notices. The circulars also prohibit MDAs from making unauthorised deductions on revenue, introduce a mandatory national e-receipt system effective January 1, 2026, and require full integration with the new Revenue Optimisation (RevOP) platform. The measures aim to eliminate leakages, strengthen TSA compliance, improve transparency, and modernise Nigeria’s revenue collection framework.

EFCC Re-Arrests Former AGF Abubakar Malami, Grills Him Over Fresh Allegations The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again detained and interrogated former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over multiple allegations, including issues tied to past asset recovery processes. Malami was arrested late Monday and worked through the night to meet bail conditions requiring two permanent secretaries as sureties. His arrest follows a recent EFCC invitation on November 28, during which he was also questioned and granted bail. Malami insists the allegations against him are fabricated, dismissing claims that he duplicated the recovery of the $322.5 million Abacha loot. He maintained that the process he oversaw saved Nigeria billions of naira compared to previous proposals. Despite being released, Malami confirmed he is scheduled for further engagements with the EFCC as investigations continue.

New ISIS leader Abdul Qadir Mumin ran terror operations from a cave in Somalia after preaching in UK mosques for years. Mumin, an orange-bearded and elusive terrorist, now commands ISIS forces from Puntland as the operational head of ISIS' General Directorate of the Provinces (GDP), which coordinates the activities of ISIS branches across the world. Born in Somalia in the 1950s, he fled the civil war, living in a Somali area in Gothenburg, Sweden, before moving to the UK around 2000. There, he preached at Quba Mosque in Leicester and Greenwich Mosque in London, recruiting young Britons to join Islamist terrorist groups in Somalia. He crossed paths with notorious terrorists, including infamous Jihadi John and Lee Rigby's murderer Michael Adebolajo. Mumin left the UK in 2010, abandoning his wife and three children, who remain in Slough with no contact. "We have not seen or heard from him in more than 10 years. We have nothing to do with him. The kids know who he is, but they don't have any contact with him either." After returning to Somalia, he pledged allegiance to al-Shabaab, then defected to ISIS in 2015, growing its Somalian cell from 30 to around 1,200 fighters by 2024. Somali and US forces have hunted Mumin since early 2025. Airstrikes on Puntland caves several weeks ago killed several, but Mumin remains at large. Mumin's new position has drawn criticism from other jihadists, who claim that only an Arab descendent of Prophet Muhammed from the Quraysh tribe, can take the role as leader. They argue that Mumin's African roots disqualify him from being the leader of ISIS.

Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reforms Boost Competitiveness, Simplify Levies, and Protect Investors — Tope Fasua Dr. Tope Fasua has clarified public misconceptions surrounding Nigeria’s new tax administration laws set to take effect in January 2026. Contrary to fears of investor flight and high tax burdens, he explains that the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) and Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) modernize the system, streamline levies, and align Nigeria with global standards. A key change is the 4% Development Levy, which replaces multiple fragmented taxes like TETFund, NITDA, NASENI, and Police Trust Fund levies—reducing compliance costs and improving predictability for businesses. The reforms also preserve Free Trade Zone incentives while curbing misuse, introduce a globally approved 15% minimum tax for large multinationals, and ensure fair competition with large domestic firms. Fasua argues the reforms ultimately enhance investor confidence, revenue stability, and Nigeria’s economic competitiveness.

BREAKING: The Federal Government has ordered ministries, departments, and agencies to carry over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year as the administration moves to prioritise the completion of existing projects and contain spending pressures in the face of weak revenues. This directive is contained in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and circulated to all ministers, service chiefs, heads of agencies and top government officials in Abuja.

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Reps Committee Summons NNPCL GCEO Bayo Ojulari Over 2021 Audit Queries, Demands Documents by Dec 15 The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has ordered NNPCL’s Group CEO, Bayo Ojulari, to appear before lawmakers on December 15, 2025, over unresolved audit queries from the Auditor-General’s 2021 report. PAC Chairman Bamidele Salam condemned NNPCL’s repeated failure to provide documents or honour earlier invitations, describing the conduct as disrespectful to the National Assembly. Ojulari’s absence—explained as a result of a “critical engagement” at the Presidential Villa—angered committee members. The lawmakers warned that no agency, including NNPCL, is exempt from oversight, as the audit queries involve abandoned projects, irregular payments, tax violations, and unaccounted funds. The committee insists on full compliance to strengthen accountability across MDAs. #NNPCL #AuditQueries #HouseOfReps

Court Declares Police Wanted Notice on Lagos Lawyer Illegal, Orders Retraction and Apology A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Nigeria Police Force acted unlawfully by declaring Lagos-based lawyer Emmanuel Chinyere Orji wanted without a court order. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa held that the Police exceeded their constitutional powers and violated Orji’s fundamental rights by publishing his name and photograph in national media and on its website. The court nullified the publication, directed the Inspector General of Police to retract the notice and issue a formal apology, but dismissed Orji’s N1 billion damages claim. The judgment reinforces that law enforcement agencies cannot declare a citizen wanted without judicial authorization. #NigeriaPolice #FundamentalRights #LagosCourt

8 Most Decorated Footballers in History as Lionel Messi Secures 48th Career Trophy with Inter Miami Lionel Messi has extended his record as the most decorated footballer of all time after winning the 2025 MLS Cup with Inter Miami, taking his total to 48 trophies. His latest triumph leads the updated list of the eight most decorated footballers in history, featuring legends like Dani Alves, Hossam Ashour, Marquinhos, Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta, Gerard Piqué, and David Alaba. The ranking highlights players with the highest trophy counts, showcasing their dominance at club and international levels across Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Al-Ahly, Real Madrid, and Inter Miami. Messi’s legacy continues to grow as he maintains his status at the top of world football. #LionelMessi #MostDecoratedFootballers #InterMiami

Fresh Assassination Plot Against Whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh in Anambra Prison Exposed as Global Rights Groups Demand His Release Global human rights organisations have raised alarm over a fresh alleged plot to assassinate detained whistleblower Nnamdi Daniel Emeh inside Awka Correctional Centre. A weapon was reportedly smuggled into the prison with instructions to stage a fight and kill him, despite multiple court orders granting him bail for more than 18 months. Blueprint for Free Speech and 20 other international groups have petitioned Nigerian authorities, demanding his immediate release, an independent probe into the threats, and accountability from the police whose investigation findings remain hidden. Emeh, who exposed alleged extrajudicial killings and organ harvesting by Anambra police officers, continues to face prolonged detention, vanished court documents, and repeated obstruction of justice — even as he recently won an international whistleblowing award. #NnamdiEmeh #WhistleblowerProtection #HumanRightsNigeria

ERC Slams Education Ministry for Forcing SSS 3 Students Into Untaught Subjects Under 2026 WAEC Curriculum The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has condemned the Federal Ministry of Education for issuing what it calls a vague and evasive clarification on the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum, set to be used for the 2026 WASSCE. The group argues that the Ministry ignored the core concern raised by parents and teachers: current SSS 3 students are being required to register for subjects they have never been taught since SSS 1. With several subjects removed from the WAEC portal, thousands of students now have barely four months to prepare for unfamiliar alternatives. The ERC insists that the new curriculum should only apply from 2028, as earlier stated by NERDC, and praised the House of Representatives for directing the Ministry to halt the rushed implementation. It warned that enforcing the new curriculum in 2026 is unfair, confusing, and academically harmful to students. #WAEC2026 #EducationCrisisNigeria #ERCWarning

Imo Communities Suffer as ₦273m Irete–Ndegwu Road Project Stalls Despite Two Years of Funding – MonITNG Accountability group MonITNG has accused the Federal Ministry of Works of repeatedly allocating funds for the 1.5km Irete–Ndegwu Road in Owerri West, Imo State, despite no evidence of work on the ground. The project, budgeted in 2023 and again in 2024, reportedly received ₦273.3 million paid to Pinnatech Engineering Ltd, yet Tracka’s inspections found the road untouched—muddy, flooded, and dangerous. The group says pregnant women, schoolchildren, and traders remain at risk as the abandoned project worsens daily hardship. MonITNG demands full transparency, release of contract details, and a probe by ICPC and EFCC, insisting that public funds must be traced, recovered, and the road constructed without further delay.

Nnamdi Kanu’s 2025 Sentence Strengthens Rule of Law,” Says Dr. Austin Orette in New Commentary Dr. Austin Orette, a US-based Nigerian scholar, has described Nnamdi Kanu’s 2025 sentencing as a major win for Nigeria’s rule of law, arguing that the judgment brings long-overdue clarity to a politically charged case. In a strongly worded opinion, Orette says avoiding Kanu’s trial only amplified extremism and misinformation, insisting that due process—not political pressure—should dictate outcomes. He criticizes activists who demanded Kanu’s release outside the judicial process and warns that undermining the courts could lead to anarchy, vigilante justice, and loss of public trust. Orette also dismisses claims of political persecution, emphasizing that the court delivered a fair, transparent trial. #RuleOfLaw #NnamdiKanu2025 #NigeriaJudiciary

Court Adjourns Hearing on Nnamdi Kanu’s Request for Transfer From Sokoto Prison to January 27 The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s application seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a facility nearer to the FCT. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case to January 27, 2026, directing that the Correctional Service and prosecution be notified. Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges, argues that his distant detention location hinders effective legal consultation and obstructs his appeal process. His legal team maintains that relocating him to Kuje, Keffi, or any facility within the court’s jurisdiction is essential for fair defence.

Fuel Tanker Fire Halts Traffic on Kutigi Road in Niger State, No Casualties Reported A fuel tanker went up in flames on Monday along Kutigi Road in Lavun LGA of Niger State, causing panic among motorists and residents as thick smoke filled the area. Emergency responders quickly moved in, bringing traffic to a halt while they worked to contain the blaze. Authorities confirmed that the fire was successfully extinguished with no casualties recorded. The incident adds to a series of fuel-tanker-related fires in Niger State, including deadly explosions in recent years. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the latest outbreak.

Kwankwaso Says Federal Government Overwhelmed as Militias Spread, Urges Urgent Action Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has warned that the Nigerian government is struggling to contain the rising spread of militias, violence, and ethnic profiling across the country. While congratulating newly appointed Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa, he expressed concern that the Federal Government appears overwhelmed, allowing poorly trained vigilantes and political militias to proliferate. Kwankwaso cautioned that unchecked arms circulation, harassment of citizens, and rising hate speech threaten national unity, urging immediate and decisive intervention to prevent further instability.

IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor Urges Senate to Reject Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Nomination Over ‘Ethnic Bigotry’ IPOB lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on the Nigerian Senate to reject the appointment of Reno Omokri as Ambassador-Designate, describing the nomination as a “profoundly unwise decision” and a threat to Nigeria’s diplomatic image. In a strongly worded statement, Ejiofor accused Omokri of ethnic bigotry, reckless social media conduct, and years of attacks against the Igbo people. He argued that Omokri’s controversial commentaries, past insults against national leaders, and divisive online behaviour make him unfit for diplomatic service. Ejiofor urged senators—especially of Igbo origin—to oppose the confirmation, warning that approving Omokri would be a “national embarrassment.”