JAPA: If you’re earning a good salary in Nigeria, it’s better to stay than move the U.K for a job you’ll despise — DJ DSF

On a recent episode of Jay On Air Podcast, media personality Ms DSF shed light on the realities of working abroad, cautioning that not all opportunities overseas are as lucrative as they appear.

“People think you’re abroad and you’re making pounds. They could be abroad doing a cleaner job, making however much per hour. You probably have better opportunities here in Nigeria,” she said, stressing that a good salary at home may outweigh taking a job abroad that one dislikes.

Ms DSF highlighted the high cost of living in the UK, noting, “Do you know how much rent is in the UK? Do you know how much public transport is there? Before you even make your salary, let’s say you’re doing cleaner work or driving a taxi.”

Sharing a personal example, she recounted her father’s experience: “When my dad first went, he was a taxi driver. Imagine what he was making while trying to take care of his whole family me, my brother, all my siblings, my mum. He was working 9 to 5, then 5 to 9… taxi driver, security, accountant just to make a little money.”

Ms DSF concluded by acknowledging that earning abroad can be appealing but comes with challenges: “I get it, like if you make it in the UK it’s great because pounds are stronger and it’s nice to make pounds, but it’s not like that you really have to hustle to build your way up.”

Ex-Kano Anti-Corruption Chairman Muhuyi Magaji Narrates Police Ordeal After Arrest in Abuja

Former Chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji, has recounted his ordeal after being arrested by heavily armed police officers and transported overnight to Abuja. Magaji said his detention was linked to his role as lead prosecution counsel in the multibillion-naira Dala Inland Dry Port case. He revealed that he spent over 24 hours in custody, was denied access to the arrest warrant, and was later charged with defamation. Rights group HEDA condemned the arrest as politically motivated and part of a pattern of intimidation against Magaji following his anti-corruption investigations.

Photos from the ongoing rehabilitation of the Bauchi–Gombe Road under the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks a significant step toward transforming one of the most neglected federal roads in the North-East.

For years, the Bauchi–Gombe corridor was widely regarded as one of the worst roads to travel on, causing hardship for motorists, traders, and communities that rely on it for daily movement and economic activities. Today, that narrative is changing, as extensive rehabilitation work is visibly underway.

This progress is a testament to the dedication of Engr. David Umahi, the Honourable Minister of Works, whose leadership reflects the Federal Government’s strong commitment to delivering quality infrastructure, enhancing regional connectivity, and driving national development.

With this project, the administration is not only easing transportation challenges but also boosting commerce, safety, and socioeconomic growth across the region.

Barely 24hrs after a medical doctor was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services for transporting medical supplies from Sokoto State to kidnapping gangs operating in Kwara State, the Police have arrested an arms courier along Gbugbu/Patigi road in Kwara state.

Angel Reese Says $73,000 WNBA Salary Can’t Cover Her Bills, Renews Pay Gap Debate

WNBA star Angel Reese has once again sparked conversation about the league’s wage structure after revealing that her $73,000 salary is not enough to cover her everyday expenses. Reese, a 22-year-old forward for the Chicago Sky, previously disclosed that her $8,000 monthly rent alone exceeds her annual WNBA pay. While she acknowledges the added income from endorsements and the high-paying Unrivaled 3-on-3 league—where players can earn six figures—Reese maintains that WNBA salaries remain far below what is needed for financial stability. Her comments have reignited discussions surrounding gender pay disparity in professional basketball, especially when compared to NBA players earning tens of millions annually. Despite the challenges, Reese says she remains grateful for the opportunities the sport provides.

Turkish Prosecutors Order Arrest of 46 Suspects, Including 29 Footballers, in Widening Betting Scandal

A major betting scandal has rocked Turkish football as Istanbul prosecutors issue arrest warrants for 46 individuals, including 29 professional players, over illegal betting and match-fixing allegations. Authorities say 27 players placed bets on matches involving their own teams, one of the most serious violations in professional sports. Thirty-five suspects have already been detained. Notable names implicated include Galatasaray’s Metehan Baltacı, previously suspended for nine months, and Fenerbahçe’s Mert Hakan Yandaş, accused of using third-party accounts to evade detection. The scandal has swept through all levels of Turkish football, leading to the suspension of over 1,000 players and nearly 150 referees by the Turkish Football Federation. Two club presidents are also under investigation for attempting to manipulate a third-division match, while only one foreign player—Alassane Ndao of Konyaspor—has been directly linked so far.

DSS Arrests Doctor Supplying Medical Drugs to Kidnapping Gangs in Kwara

The Department of State Services has detained a medical doctor in Jebba, Kwara State, for allegedly transporting essential medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating in forest areas. Authorities say the criminal networks have become increasingly desperate for medical care after sustaining gunshot wounds in clashes with security forces. The Kwara government has urged health facilities in remote areas to strengthen security. The development comes amid the recent kidnapping of two Chinese nationals working at a BUA road construction site in the state.

Ex-Super Eagles Star Criticises Eric Chelle Over 54-Man Provisional Squad for AFCON 2025

Former Super Eagles striker Abubakar Balarabe has condemned coach Eric Chelle for inviting 54 players to camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the list as unnecessary and wasteful. With CAF’s deadline only six days away, Balarabe argued that Chelle already knows his final squad and should have limited the provisional list to about 30 players. Sports journalist Clement Oloruntoba also insisted that Chelle must win AFCON 2025 to redeem himself after Nigeria missed out on the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles, drawn in Group C with Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, are targeting their fourth continental title as preparations intensify.

Just In: Mali’s President Goïta Drops Bombshell — “We Either Fight for Our Freedom or Remain Slaves Forever”

In a powerful and emotional address, Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has sent a bold warning to his people and the world, insisting that Africa must choose between fighting for its freedom or remaining “slaves forever.”

According to Goïta, Mali and several African nations are being hunted, pressured, and manipulated by foreign powers using terror!sm as a tool of control.

“We either fight this w@r or remain slaves forever, because they are hunting us,” he declared.

Goïta accused powerful foreign interests of pretending to provide “help” while secretly working to dominate African countries politically and economically.

He alleged that these global actors are:

Influencing who becomes president, prime minister, mayor, and political leaders

Forcing African nations to give up shares in mining corporations

Trying to control national passports and security systems

Targeting ownership of Africa’s natural resources

His message to citizens was clear: wake up, recognize the thre@t, and defend national sovereignty before it’s too late.

This statement is already sparking debate across Africa — especially as more nations question the intentions of external powers on the continent.

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Gov. Buni Approves Scholarships for 28,346 Yobe Students, Doubles All Allowances

Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni , has approved the disbursement of scholarships and bursaries to 28,346 Yobe State indigenes currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, in what has been described as one of the most far-reaching educational interventions by any state government in recent times.

The approval underscores the Governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, access to education, and human capital development as critical pillars for sustainable growth.

According to the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Scholarship Board (YSSB), Dr. Kagu Abubakar, Yobe State University recorded the highest number of beneficiaries with 7,636 successful applicants, reflecting the steady growth of the institution and the increasing enrolment of Yobe indigenes in higher education. Students of other universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and specialized institutions across the country are also captured in the comprehensive beneficiary list.

Dr. Kagu disclosed that Governor Buni has further approved a 100 percent increment in all categories of scholarship payments, effectively doubling what students previously received.
Under the new payment regime, PGDE, Master’s and PhD students will now receive ₦110,000, up from the former ₦55,000.

While undergraduate students will receive ₦46,000, as against ₦23,000 previously paid. HND, NCE and National Diploma students will now receive ₦34,000, instead of the former ₦17,000, while students pursuing other Diploma, Certificate and Consultancy programmes will now receive ₦26,000, up from ₦13,000.

The increment, he noted, is in recognition of the prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of education across the country.

To ensure transparency, efficiency and smooth implementation of the exercise, the Scholarship Board recently convened a joint stakeholders’ meeting involving representatives of the House Committee on Higher Education, officials of the Ministry of Higher Education, Youth and Sports, education Focal Persons, as well as student leaders from various tertiary institutions.

The meeting reviewed the operational framework, harmonized schedules and addressed logistical issues to guarantee the successful execution of the exercise nationwide.

In line with established procedures, Dr. Kagu stated that the names, admission details and academic records of all successful beneficiaries will be forwarded to their respective institutions and recognized student bodies, while a comprehensive timetable for the disbursement exercise will be officially released to guide students and institutions accordingly. This, he emphasized, is to prevent congestion, ensure orderliness and eliminate sharp practices.

The Executive Secretary conveyed the gratitude and appreciation of students, parents and guardians across Yobe State to Governor Mai Mala Buni for his continued and consistent investment in education.

He noted that the scholarship scheme has remained a major source of relief for thousands of families, improved school retention rates, and strengthened access to tertiary education for indigent but brilliant students across the state.

Dr. Kagu assured that the Office of the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Scholarship Board will continue to provide regular updates to all schools, beneficiaries and the general public on developments relating to the exercise, stressing that the Board remains committed to accountability, transparency and timely service delivery in the execution of its mandate.

Nigerian Army Rescues Four Kidnap Victims in Waterborne Operation in Bakassi

The Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade has rescued four kidnapped civilians during a coordinated waterborne operation in Bakassi, Cross River State. The rescue took place on December 2, 2025, after troops on routine patrol intercepted armed militants transporting the victims by boat toward Cameroon. The militants opened fire but fled after soldiers responded with superior firepower. All victims were recovered unhurt with their belongings, and no troops were injured. Brigadier General P.O. Alimikhena praised the soldiers’ professionalism and reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks across coastal and riverine corridors. The incident unfolds amid rising kidnapping cases across Nigeria, prompting the Senate to advance a bill classifying all kidnapping offences as terrorism and prescribing the death penalty.


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Peter Mbah Presents Record N1.62 Trillion ‘Budget of Renewed Momentum’ to Accelerate Enugu’s Transformation




Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has unveiled a landmark N1.62 trillion budget for 2026, marking a 66.5% increase from the revised 2025 budget. Tagged the “Budget of Renewed Momentum,” it allocates 80% (N1.29 trillion) to capital projects and 20% (N321 billion) to recurrent spending.
The economic sector receives the largest share—N825.9 billion (51%)—to fund major infrastructure projects, including 1,200 urban roads, rural road networks, completion of key dual carriageways, expansion of Enugu Air’s fleet to 20 aircraft, and new transport terminals.
The social sector gets N644.7 billion, with education taking 32.27%, supporting Smart Secondary Schools, TVET colleges, and expansion of the state’s Smart Green Schools initiative.
The budget will be funded through N870 billion IGR, N387 billion federal allocation, and N329 billion capital receipts.
Mbah praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms for boosting Enugu’s revenue, noting that IGR is expected to exceed N400 billion, the highest in the state’s history, while FAAC allocation surpassed projections by over 50%.
He also earmarked funds for gratuity payments, security surveillance expansion, healthcare, and ongoing city development projects.





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12 BRIGADE INTERCEPTS VEHICLE WITH CANNABIS IN KOGI

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully intercepted a vehicle, conveying substance, suspected to be Cannabis Sativa during its operations in Agbede, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lieutenant HASSAN ABDULLAHI in a press statement says,
306 parcels weighing 276 kilograms were recovered from the vehicle on 1st December 2025.

He explains that troops on patrol, intercepted a red Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 325 LA transporting the substance from Ekiti to Borno State.

The driver, he said attempted to evade arrest upon sighting the check point but was eventually pursued and apprehended along the Apata–Lokoja road in Kogi.

The seized items and the driver have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kogi State Command for further action.

Nasarawa Police Rescue 40 Foreign Nationals from Human Trafficking Syndicate Lafia, Nasarawa State

The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 40 foreign nationals, mostly from Mali and Ivory Coast, who were lured into Nigeria by a human trafficking syndicate with false promises of jobs in France.

The victims were intercepted before they could be transported out of the country, police said on Saturday.
State Commissioner of Police, Shettima Jauro, disclosed the rescue during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital.

According to CP Jauro, the victims were deceived with offers of employment in Europe and brought into Nigeria through illegal routes. They were being held in a location within the state ahead of onward movement to France when police acted on intelligence and raided the premises.

The prime suspect, believed to be the leader of the trafficking ring, remains at large. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest him and other accomplices.
No further details about the victims’ conditions or the exact location of the rescue were immediately released, as investigations continue.

BREAKING: Nigerians living in the Diaspora have called for urgent government action to resolve persistent difficulties associated with obtaining National Identification Numbers and Nigerian passports abroad.

NIGERIAN ARMY SHATTERS TERROR NETWORKS: 8 NEUTRALIZED, 51 ARRESTED, 27 RESCUED, ARSENAL RECOVERED

In a decisive nationwide offensive, the Nigerian Army delivered major blows to criminal networks between 29 November and 1 December 2025, neutralizing eight terrorists, arresting 51 suspects, rescuing 27 victims and seizing a substantial cache of weapons and illicit items across several operations.

In the North East, troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, 152 Task Force Battalion and 192 Battalion in Borno State neutralized four ISWAP/JAS terrorists in ambush and clearance operations, recovering three AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines containing 70 rounds of 7.62mm, 31 rounds of 12.7mm, 171 rounds of 7.62x54mm linked, 183 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO, an AK-47 working part and a Baofeng radio. Troops also rescued no victims in these operations but responded effectively to infiltration attempts around Chibok.

In Plateau, Taraba, Benue, Kogi and Kaduna States, troops under Operation WHIRL STROKE and Operation ENDURING PEACE rescued 3 victims in Panyam, 1 in Zaki-Biam, 6 adult females and 1 minor (7 total) in Tsanyawa/Kankia, 4 victims in Yagba West, 1 victim in Odo Eri, 2 victims in Sanga LGA and 2 adult females in Isoko North, bringing the total rescued in the North Central and North West theatres to 20 victims. In these operations, troops arrested 2 suspected kidnappers in Panyam, 4 human traffickers in Sardauna, 3 extremist collaborators in Ukum, 13 illegal miners in Lau, 2 cultists in Delta and 1 gunrunner in Plateau. Combined with 25 drug suspects arrested in Bayelsa and Rivers, troops arrested a total of 51 suspects across the regions.

In Taraba, troops also neutralized 4 violent extremists and recovered one fabricated AK-47 rifle, three Dane guns, 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two motorcycles during a communal-clash response in Karim Lamido. Troops in Delta State recovered one locally made pistol, two cartridges and five mobile phones while arresting two suspected cultists. Security forces further recovered 76 rustled cattle in Plateau State and handed them back to their rightful owners.

In the South-South, anti-oil theft operations led to the shutdown of an illegal refining site with about 1,000 litres of stolen crude, while joint raids with NDLEA led to the arrest of 25 drug-related suspects. Meanwhile, in Kaduna State, troops intercepted vehicles transporting 5,000kg of gelatine explosives, 3,000m of cordtex fuse, 10 electric detonators and 1,000m of connecting wire, prompting ongoing investigations involving other security agencies.

Additionally, troops arrested notorious gunrunner Shuaibu Isah (aka Alhaji) who was attempting to receive 1,000 rounds of ammunition from accomplices still being trailed. His arrest marked one of the most significant breakthroughs of the period.

The Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding all Nigerians and ensuring that terrorists, criminals and their collaborators have no safe haven.

Russian “shadow fleet” hit with special “sanctions”

Turkey’s Ministry of Transport reported that the tanker Virat, part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, came under attack again this morning.

Details of the incident are still being clarified.

US Halts Visa Issuance for Afghan Nationals After DC Shooting Involving Afghan Suspect

The U.S. government has paused all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders following the fatal shooting of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom by an Afghan national in Washington, D.C. The State Department said the suspension is immediate and aimed at protecting national security. The attacker, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. in 2021, is being investigated for terrorism-related motives. The incident has intensified political tensions, with President Trump calling for a permanent ban on immigration from “Third World Countries.
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Former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has departed Abuja for Port Harcourt today.

We gave N800,000 to Sheikh Gumi just for transport"....