AAC Inaugurates New NWC, Launches Renewed Push to ‘Rescue Nigeria’ from Bad Governance

The African Action Congress (AAC) has inaugurated a new National Working Committee (NWC), unveiling a renewed revolutionary agenda aimed at rescuing Nigeria from corruption, insecurity, poverty, and failed leadership.
In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Rex Elanu, the party said the new NWC represents a bold, people-centered force committed to grassroots mobilization, ideological clarity, anti-poor policy resistance, and national liberation.
The AAC called on workers, youths, students, professionals, and Nigerians in the diaspora to join its movement, insisting that the ruling political class has failed and that true liberation must be organised and demanded by the people.


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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.

NBA Warns Osun Governor Adeleke as Months-Long Court Shutdown Threatens Constitutional Breakdown

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Governor Ademola Adeleke, demanding an immediate resolution to the judiciary shutdown that has crippled the state since September 22, 2025.
The five NBA branches warned that the prolonged closure—triggered by a JUSUN strike over welfare issues and alleged neglect by the Judicial Service Commission—risks plunging Osun into a constitutional crisis “akin to a state of emergency.”
The lawyers accused the governor's JSC appointees and JUSUN leadership of sabotaging mediation efforts, leaving detainees stranded, cases abandoned and the justice system at a standstill.



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Nigerian Soldiers Kill Seven Women During Protest in Adamawa, Tension Escalates After Militia Attack

Seven women were shot dead and five others critically injured in Lamurde, Adamawa State, after soldiers escorting the 23 Brigade Commander, Amechi Agwu, allegedly opened fire on protesters. The women were demonstrating against what they described as the delayed response of security forces following coordinated militia attacks on multiple communities earlier in the day.
Local leaders say the troops fired at the unarmed crowd, deepening community anger and fear. The Nigerian Army has yet to issue an official statement, and attempts to reach the Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Apollonia Anele, were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.


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Intelligence Report Uncovers Hundreds of Kidnapping and Bandit Syndicate Members Across Northern Nigeria

A classified Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) report has exposed a vast network of kidnapping and bandit syndicates operating across the North-West and North-East. The investigation reveals detailed profiles of key kingpins, informants, logistics operators, and possible links to politically exposed persons.
Hotspot states like Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna dominate the findings, with suspects tied to ransom collection, weapons sourcing, international communication, and alleged collaboration with security and political figures. The report highlights how coordinated criminal networks sustain abductions, banditry, and cross-regional movement of armed groups.

Several Killed in Enugu Road Crash as Speeding Bus Collides With Hilux on Enugu–Abakaliki Highway

A fatal accident on Sunday night along the Enugu–Abakaliki Federal Road near Akpoga-Nike claimed multiple lives after a 608 commercial bus crashed into a Toyota Hilux truck carrying construction workers. All occupants of the Hilux died instantly, while the bus driver and another passenger sustained severe injuries. Eyewitnesses described the crash as horrific, blaming excessive speeding for the tragedy. Residents say at least 20 people have died on the same route since December 1, urging the government to hasten the long-delayed dualisation of the highway. FRSC and police authorities have yet to comment on the incident.



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Benin’s Communist Party Condemns Nigeria, France Over ‘Foreign Military Intervention’ After Failed Coup

The Communist Party of Benin (PCB) has denounced what it calls unlawful foreign military intervention by Nigeria and France following the December 7 failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. In a strongly worded statement, the party accused French forces and Nigerian fighter jets of playing decisive roles in quelling the coup, calling the action an assault on Benin’s sovereignty.
While rejecting military takeovers, the PCB blamed the Talon administration for deepening political repression and fuelling public anger. It demanded the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, warning that continued authoritarian governance makes future instability inevitable.



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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.


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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.


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Fraudster Arrested in Osun After Stealing Woman’s BVN, Offering ₦10m Bribe to Bury Case

A major identity-theft ring has been uncovered in Osun State after fraudsters used a woman’s BVN and NIN to open a MoniePoint account, later offering her ₦10 million to drop the case. Despite the suspect’s arrest with over 150 stolen identities, police handling has raised serious concerns as the suspect was released on bail and the victim’s BVN remains blocked.


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Nigeria Earns $62 Million from Airline Ticket Taxes in 2024 — IATA

Newly released data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that Nigeria generated $62 million from airline ticket taxes in 2024. The country’s earnings are part of the global $60.3 billion ticket-tax revenue recorded worldwide, and of the broader $1.97 billion collected across Africa during the period.

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— Peller finally reacts to TikTok bann!ng live in Nigeria.

US Rep Riley Moore Hails US-Nigeria Joint Task Force, Warns Insecurity Still Worsening

US Congressman Riley Moore has praised the newly established US-Nigeria joint task force as a major step toward ending terrorism and mass killings in Nigeria, following a meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. In a statement on X, Moore said the US delegation discussed concrete security actions that could disrupt terrorist networks in the North-East and stop attacks on Christians in the Middle Belt — an issue he said concerns both him and President Donald Trump.
He commended President Tinubu for the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren in Niger State but warned that Nigeria’s insecurity remains far from resolved. Moore urged the Nigerian government to turn its openness to US cooperation into real action, stressing that more work is needed to stabilise the country.



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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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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.

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Kidnapping Began in Southern Nigeria, Not the North — Gov Sule Warns Against Regional Blame

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says kidnapping did not originate in the North as widely believed, arguing that the crisis first emerged in Nigeria’s oil-producing southern region between 2003 and 2009. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, he described a tense governors’ meeting where rising insecurity sparked anger and frustration among members. Sule recounted how oil workers were frequently abducted in the Niger Delta for economic ransom and urged Nigerians to stop regionalising insecurity. He stressed that kidnapping has now become a national problem requiring collective effort to defeat.


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Kwankwaso Hails Gov Yusuf’s Transformative Achievements in Kano

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed satisfaction over the outstanding performance and infrastructural transformation being recorded under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Kwankwaso stated this on Sunday night when he received Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor formally presented his recent national leadership award.

The Kwankwasiyya leader said the award bestowed on Governor Yusuf was a testament to good governance and social economic growth being impacted on the good people of Kano.

Senator Kwankwaso expressed joy over the governor’s achievement, and applauded his remarkable development through purposeful leadership.

He also offered prayers and goodwill to the governor, urging him to sustain the tempo of public service reforms and people-oriented development.

During the meeting, the governor presented the Distinguished Award for Visionary Leadership and Public Service Sector Reform, which was conferred on him at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held earlier in Abuja.

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.


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The Tragedy of Nigeria’s Mind-State: Shilgba Warns on Discipline, Leadership and National Renewal

Leonard Karshima Shilgba argues that Nigeria’s biggest crisis is a “troubled national mind-state” reflected in indiscipline, chaotic cities, poor work ethic, weak leadership, corruption, and social decay. Using Benue State as a case study, he highlights how societal neglect, insecurity and failed institutions stem from a deeper psychological decline. Shilgba draws lessons from China’s transformation—discipline, long-term planning, meritocracy, value-based education, and decisive anti-corruption—and urges Nigerians to rebuild national character from the heart, where lasting change begins.