Man Alleges Assault, Illegal Detention, and Reckless Driving by Nigerian Police in Abia Somto Okonkwo has accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abia State of assault, illegal detention, reckless driving, and damaging his brand-new vehicle while transporting him and his family. Okonkwo claims the officers, allegedly in plain clothes, seized his phone, drove dangerously, and caused an accident, putting lives at risk. He called on the Abia State Government to investigate, hold the officers accountable, and compensate for the damages. The Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) has responded, requesting further details to investigate the incident. #NigeriaNews #AbiaState #PoliceMisconduct #PoliceAssault

Senator Ndume Urges Tinubu to Suspend Tax Reform Laws Amid Forgery Allegations Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of controversial Tax Reform Acts set to take effect in January. The call follows allegations that the laws were altered after being passed by the National Assembly. Ndume urged the President to set up an ad hoc committee to verify the authenticity of the laws and investigate claims of forgery. Opposition groups, civil society organisations, and the Nigerian Bar Association have also demanded a halt to implementation pending investigation, warning that failure to act could undermine public trust and legislative credibility. #NigeriaNews #TaxReform #AliNdume #BolaTinubu #NigerianBarAssociation

19 Dead in Separate Trailer Crashes in Gombe and Plateau States At least 19 people have died in separate road accidents in Gombe and Plateau states within 24 hours. In Gombe, nine people were killed when a trailer lost control and collided with a Sharon bus along Kaltungo-Cham road. In Plateau, 10 passengers died in a multi-vehicle crash involving two trailers and two mini buses on Jos-Bauchi Road. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the accidents to excessive speed and reckless driving, urging motorists to exercise caution, especially during the festive period. Injured victims were taken to nearby hospitals, and investigations are ongoing. #NigeriaNews #RoadAccidents #GombeState #PlateauState #TrailerCrash #RoadSafety #FRSC #JosBauchiRoad

Ogun Court Remands 56-Year-Old Monarch, Babatunde Sonola, Over Attempted Murder Charges A Magistrate Court in Mowe, Ogun State, has remanded 56-year-old traditional ruler Babatunde Akanni Sonola over alleged attempted murder in Makogi community. He was arraigned with two others, Dimeji Adigun Mustapha and Taoheed Sonola, facing four counts of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. Victims reportedly sustained severe injuries from machete attacks. Sonola was granted ₦500,000 bail with two sureties, including one second-class traditional ruler. The trial is adjourned to February 23, 2026. Community members have accused Sonola of using cultists to intimidate residents amid land disputes. #OgunState #BabatundeSonola #AttemptedMurder #MakogiCommunity #TraditionalRuler #CourtNews #NigeriaNews #LegalNews #GrievousBodilyHarm

Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days in Bandits’ Captivity The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Kamilu Salami, kidnapped 25 days ago in Kwara State, has been released following payment of a substantial ransom by his community. His return sparked jubilation, with residents welcoming him back at the palace. The monarch was immediately taken to Ilorin for medical attention. Community leaders confirmed that state and local governments did not intervene during the ordeal, and additional security measures have been put in place to prevent future attacks. #KwaraState #Kidnapping #Bandits #NigeriaNews #TraditionalRulers #Security #Ransom #CommunitySupport

Maid Who Got Pregnant by Employer Warns His Wife: ‘I Have the Same Rights Now’" Dorcas, a maid who became pregnant by her employer, has issued a stern warning to her former employer’s wife after she allegedly posted about her on social media. In a WhatsApp voice note, Dorcas clarified that her pregnancy was consensual and not the result of abuse, asserting that she now shares equal rights in the situation. She further warned that any future posts about her would be met with retaliation, emphasizing she is no longer the submissive individual her former employer assumed her to be. #Dorcas #MaidPregnancy #NigeriaNews #SocialMediaControversy #CelebrityGist

Nigerian Govt Charges Ex-AGF Malami, Son With Money Laundering and Concealment of Illegal Funds The Nigerian government has filed 16 charges of money laundering and illegal funds concealment against former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges allege laundering of over ₦1.014 billion through companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited and the acquisition of multiple properties using illicit funds. Co-defendant Hajia Bashir Asabe is also implicated. The charges cite violations under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2011 and 2022. Malami, who served from 2015 to 2023 under former President Buhari, was granted interim bail by Justice Bello Kawu, with conditions including surrendering his passport and providing sureties. The case resumes on January 5, 2026, under Hon. Justice Sylvanus Chinedu Oriji. #AbubakarMalami #MoneyLaundering #EFCC #NigeriaNews

Terrorists Kill FRSC Officer, Brother of House of Reps Member in Katsina Amid Peace Talks Ibrahim Dalhatu Tafoki, a Federal Road Safety Corps officer and younger brother of Rt. Hon. Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, a House of Representatives member, was killed by armed assailants along the Funtua–Tafoki road in Faskari LGA, Katsina State. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening while Tafoki was riding a motorcycle, and the attackers stole his motorcycle. The incident raises serious concerns about the fragility of ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts with bandit groups in the region, highlighting the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West. Authorities have yet to release an official statement. #Katsina #NigeriaSecurity #FRSCOfficerKilled #Banditry #NorthWestNigeria #PeaceTalks #NigeriaNews #HouseOfReps

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Goodluck Jonathan Estate Lands to FG The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited lands approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. Judge Mohammed Umar granted the ICPC’s request on December 11, 2025, directing supervision in collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to ensure the housing units benefit end-users. The forfeited plots include Plot 5 in Kaba District (122,015.80 m², valued at N1.94 billion) and Plot 4 (157,198.30 m², valued at N3.34 billion), suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity. A joint ICPC-FMBN committee will oversee completion of the project. This follows similar government action on ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s estate, with public calls for transparency and productive use of recovered assets. #GoodluckJonathanEstate #ICPC #AssetRecovery #FederalGovernment #NigeriaNews #HousingDevelopment #FMBN #CourtForfeiture

Nigerian Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members from Fire on MV Chimba Express in Calabar The Nigerian Navy confirmed the rescue of 20 crew members from the foreign vessel MV Chimba Express after a fire broke out along the Calabar Channel on December 22, 2025. The vessel, carrying 14 Nigerians and 7 Cameroonians from Gabon to Calabar, suffered a fire in its midship and aft sections. Naval personnel, supported by local fishermen and other units, rescued the crew using life buoys and administered first aid. One crew member, the Chief Engineer, remains missing after reportedly jumping overboard. Investigation into the fire’s cause and ongoing search operations continue. #NigerianNavy #MVChimbaExpress #MaritimeRescue #Calabar #FireIncident #SeafarerSafety #NigeriaNews

Lives Lost During #EndSARS, But None at Lekki Toll Gate — Lai Mohammed The Lekki Toll Gate incident remains one of the most disputed episodes of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality, with sharply differing accounts from protesters, civil society groups, and the Federal Government. Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has again maintained his position that although lives were lost during the nationwide #EndSARS protests, no deaths occurred at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020. Speaking on Tuesday as a guest on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, Mohammed said his stance has remained unchanged since the protests. He stressed that the Federal Government never denied that lives were lost during the unrest. “Five years later, my position has not changed. At no point did the government ever say that lives were not lost during #EndSARS. We lost several lives, including soldiers and policemen, but nobody was killed at the toll gate,” he stated. #EndSARS #LekkiTollGate #NigeriaNews #Politics

Armed Men Abduct 28 Muslim Travellers, Including Women and Children, in Plateau State Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau State, Nigeria, while they were traveling to an annual Islamic event. The ambush occurred on Sunday night between villages, and families of the victims have begun receiving ransom demands. Police confirmed that they had deployed security assets to the area to rescue the hostages. The incident comes a day after the release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State. Authorities noted that the Plateau abduction is separate from the ongoing Islamist insurgency in northeastern Nigeria and emphasized that trained forest guards would support army operations to curb the growing kidnapping crisis. #PlateauState #NigeriaKidnapping #BanditryInNigeria #RansomDemands #WomenAndChildrenAbducted #NigerianSecurity #IslamicEventAbduction #NigeriaNews

Kwara Families Appeal for Help as Gunmen Demand ₦500 Million Ransom for Abducted Workers Families of five workers abducted at a road construction site along Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, are appealing to the government and security agencies for urgent intervention. The victims include two engineers, two labourers, and a driver. Kidnappers reportedly demanded a ₦500 million ransom, an amount far beyond the families’ means. Security forces, including police, military, and local vigilantes, have launched operations to rescue the victims. This incident mirrors another recent abduction in Oba community, Isin LGA, highlighting rising insecurity and targeted attacks on construction workers in Kwara State. #KwaraState #Kidnapping #Insecurity #NigeriaNews #RansomDemand #ConstructionWorkers #PoliceOperations

NAF Pilots, Crew’s Detention in Burkina Faso Resolved — FG The Federal Government has announced the resolution of the diplomatic issue surrounding the detention of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members in Burkina Faso. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement, confirming that the detained NAF personnel are expected to return to Nigeria soon. According to Tuggar, the breakthrough followed a high-level visit by a Federal Government delegation, which he led, to the Burkinabe leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. During the engagement, both countries addressed the circumstances surrounding the detention and reached a mutual understanding that led to its resolution. Beyond resolving the incident, Tuggar said discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Burkina Faso, as well as deepening regional integration within the sub-region. The development underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts by Nigeria to protect its citizens abroad while maintaining constructive ties with neighbouring countries. #NigeriaNews #NAF #BurkinaFaso #Diplomacy

Mob Attacks Zamfara Federal Lawmaker Over Alleged Poor Performance An angry crowd on Tuesday attacked a federal lawmaker in Dansadau town, Zamfara State, accusing him of poor performance since assuming office. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the lawmaker—said to be a member of the House of Representatives—was seen being slapped, dragged on the ground, and manhandled by a mob, while security operatives struggled to shield him from further assault. #Zamfara, #NigeriaNews, #HouseOfReps, #PublicAnger

ICPC Receives Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Ahmed, Assures Thorough Probe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed receipt of a petition filed by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk. According to the anti-graft agency, the allegations raised by Dangote are under review and will be investigated in line with due process. Since the petition became public, neither the NMDPRA nor its chief executive has issued an official response. The ICPC says it will carry out a comprehensive probe and act based on its findings. #ICPC #Dangote #NMDPRA #NigeriaNews

Insecurity: Kogi Govt Promises Major Revelation Within 24 Hours The Kogi State Government says it will unveil a revelation capable of “shaking the country” within the next 24 hours amid growing security concerns. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the state would soon address the nation to outline decisive steps taken by Governor Usman Ododo to tackle insecurity. According to Fanwo, security agencies are closing in on key developments, adding that the forthcoming address will clearly show the administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Kogi State and beyond. “In the next 24 hours, a revelation that will shake this country will come. We are closing in, and I am very sure that within the next 24 hours, we are going to address the nation and they will see the great effort of His Excellency in ensuring security in Kogi State and Nigeria,” he said. #KogiState #Insecurity #UsmanOdodo #NigeriaNews

FRSC to Prosecute TikToker Peller Over Reckless Driving The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the prosecution of popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him livestreaming while driving—an action that reportedly ended in a road crash. According to the FRSC, the act is a direct violation of road traffic regulations and poses grave danger to other innocent road users. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed serious concern over what he described as a growing trend of reckless road use by celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers. Mohammed warned that the quest for online attention does not justify endangering lives, stressing that the FRSC will not hesitate to apply the law to anyone found violating traffic rules, regardless of social status or popularity. #FRSC #RoadSafety #RecklessDriving #NigeriaNews

VIDEO: Tinubu Calls for Stronger Measures on Farmer–Herder Clashes Speaking ahead of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged the government to take stronger and more decisive steps to address the recurring conflicts between farmers and herders across Nigeria. #NigeriaNews #Tinubu #SecurityUpdates #FEC

Insecurity: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police From VIPs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive for police officers attached to VIPs to be withdrawn and reassigned to communities facing serious security threats. He also instructed the Minister of Interior to collaborate with the IGP and NSCDC to ensure that NSCDC officers replace the withdrawn police personnel. #NigeriaNews #SecurityUpdates #Tinubu #NSCDC