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Tinubu’s Government Explains Roles of 7,000 Newly Recruited Forest Guards Deployed to Tackle Banditry

The federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clarified the job description of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards deployed across seven frontline states to combat banditry and insecurity. The guards, trained for three months under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, are tasked with protecting Nigeria’s forests, gathering intelligence, supporting security agencies, and reclaiming territories overtaken by criminal elements. According to the Office of the National Security Adviser, the initiative marks a decisive step toward restoring state authority, with plans to recruit up to 180,000 forest guards nationwide to curb terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes operating from forest reserves.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe, according to the Presidency.

The disclosure was made on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He said the President is proceeding to Europe to continue his end-of-year break, ahead of an official engagement in the Middle East.

From Europe, President Tinubu will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, following an invitation from the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Nigerian leader is expected to participate in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, scheduled to hold in early January.

The summit is a global platform focused on sustainability, climate action, and economic development.

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Wike Reaffirms Support For Tinubu In Rivers, Warns Against Political Betrayal
He stressed that his political philosophy is rooted in consistency and in honouring agreements.

Breaking: President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break and in preparation for his official trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The presidency confirmed that Tinubu was invited by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit scheduled for early January. The weeklong global summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss sustainable development, innovation, and finance, after which the president is expected to return to Nigeria.

Breaking: President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break and in preparation for his official trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The presidency confirmed that Tinubu was invited by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit scheduled for early January. The weeklong global summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss sustainable development, innovation, and finance, after which the president is expected to return to Nigeria.

US and Nigeria Carry Out Joint Missile Strikes on Islamist Militants in Sokoto State on Christmas Day

On December 25, 2025, the United States and Nigeria conducted precision missile strikes targeting Islamist militants in Sokoto State. Ordered by US President Donald Trump and approved by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the operation focused on ISIS-linked positions, aiming to degrade the group’s operational capabilities. The attacks underscore the complex terrorism landscape in north-west Nigeria, where fragmented militant groups, including Lakurawa fighters with shifting jihadi allegiances, have threatened civilians for years. Initially invited by local communities to combat banditry, groups like Lakurawa later turned violent, imposing radical practices and attacking both civilians and security forces. The strikes prompted suspected terrorists to relocate, though insecurity continues to affect Sokoto residents of all faiths.

President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday for a European trip, the destination of which has been officially withheld. According to his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the trip continues the President’s end-of-year break and precedes his official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tinubu has been invited by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan to attend the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, scheduled for early January. The summit aims to bring together leaders from government, business, and society to promote sustainable development under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go.” Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after the weeklong event.

Fayose Releases Documents Showing Oyo Governor Makinde Received N50 Billion from Tinubu’s Government After Ibadan Explosion

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has released documents claiming that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received N50 billion from the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a special intervention fund following the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. According to Fayose, only N4.5 billion of the fund was released to victims, while the remainder was allegedly diverted to support Makinde’s presidential ambitions, sparking tensions within the PDP. Fayose challenged Makinde to sue him and stated he has additional proof of undisclosed intervention funds provided to the Oyo State Government by Tinubu’s administration.

From Idle Plots to Survival Farms: How Ogun Community Turns Vacant Lands Into Food Security Solutions

Amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic hardships, residents of Iwoye-Aiyedokun in Ogun State have transformed idle lands into small-scale survival farms, producing maize, cassava, plantain, vegetables, and fruits to sustain their families. Families like Rukayat Ogunjimi and Ademola Adedokun grow crops in unused plots near their homes, minimizing food costs and transportation while improving access to fresh produce. The initiative is inspired by backyard gardening campaigns promoted by prominent Nigerians, including Nonye Soludo and First Lady Remi Tinubu, emphasizing subsistence farming as a solution to rising food prices. Local regulations now protect crops from free-ranging livestock, helping maintain farm productivity. The project demonstrates how communities creatively address food security and reduce dependency on commercial markets.

Borno South Senator Ndume Calls for Nigeria-US Military Strikes Against Boko Haram, ISWAP in North-East

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged the Nigerian government to expand its ongoing military collaboration with the United States to the North-East, following a US airstrike targeting ISIS militants in Sokoto State. Ndume, a former Senate Committee on Army chairman, highlighted that extending joint operations to Boko Haram and ISWAP strongholds—including Lake Chad, the Mandara Mountains, and Sambisa Forest—would significantly weaken terrorist groups. He also called for deeper intelligence sharing and logistical support, including attack helicopters, while commending President Bola Tinubu’s record defence budget for 2026 and emphasizing transparency in its execution. The remarks come amid rising concerns over sovereignty and the legality of foreign military action in Nigeria.

Tinubu Attends Eyo Festival, Says It Promotes Nigeria’s Tourism Potential
The President said that the festival coincided with “Detty December,” when Lagos welcomes Nigerians in the diaspora and foreign visitors.

Tinubu Announces Order of 4 US Attack Helicopters, Emphasizes State and Community Policing During CAN Leaders Meeting

President Bola Tinubu revealed that his administration has ordered four attack helicopters from the United States to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Speaking at a meeting with Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leaders, Tinubu acknowledged delays in military procurement but assured that ongoing security reforms, including state and community policing, would soon yield results. He also highlighted the importance of cooperation from religious leaders and called for vigilance in tackling insecurity. CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh pledged support for the administration and requested direct engagement with local structures across Nigeria to further collaboration.

Peter Obi Set to Join ADC Ahead of 2027 Election: Date and Details Emerge

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, is reportedly set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources indicate that Obi will hold a declaration rally in Enugu State on December 31, 2025, with party structures aligning to accommodate his political base and the wider Obidient movement. Obi’s decision follows consultations with ADC leadership, including national chairman David Mark, amid growing opposition coalition efforts. While the ADC has not officially confirmed the defection, heavyweights like Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai have already joined the party, signaling a strengthened opposition aiming to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

Sokoto Bombing: Senator Ali Ndume Urges FG to Extend US Missile Strikes to Boko Haram, ISWAP Strongholds in North-East

Borno South Senator and former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on the Nigerian government to expand its ongoing joint military operations with the United States beyond Sokoto to the North-East region. Ndume made the call while reacting to the recent US airstrike in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State, which targeted ISIS-linked militants. According to him, extending the collaboration to areas such as Lake Chad, the Sambisa Forest, and the Mandara Mountains would significantly weaken Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. He also advocated deeper intelligence sharing, logistical support, and deployment of attack helicopters to assist Nigerian troops. Ndume commended President Bola Tinubu for increased defence spending in the 2026 budget, while urging transparency in its execution, and expressed condolences to victims of the recent mosque bombing in Maiduguri.

Eyo Festival 2025: Tinubu Carries Sacred Staff as Lagos Hosts Historic Cultural Carnival After Eight Years

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, December 27, attended the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, where he carried the sacred opambata staff, a key symbol of the ancient carnival. Dressed in traditional white regalia, the president joined thousands of revellers as Lagos revived the historic festival for the first time in eight years. Tinubu described the Eyo Festival as a powerful expression of Lagos’ cultural identity and tourism potential, urging participants to celebrate peacefully while preserving the state’s rich heritage during the peak ‘Detty December’ season.

FG GRADUATES OVER 7,000 FOREST GUARDS, SET FOR IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the graduation of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states, following the successful completion of an intensive three-month training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in May 2025.

The initiative represents a coordinated Federal–State security intervention aimed at reclaiming Nigeria’s forests from criminal exploitation.

The graduation ceremonies were held on 27 December 2025 across Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi States. The programme is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture by denying terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal groups sanctuary within forested and hard-to-reach terrains.

The training programme was deliberately intensive, structured, and demanding, designed to transform loyal and committed Nigerians into agile, disciplined, and capable field operatives. The curriculum integrated environmental conservation principles with advanced security competencies, ensuring a balanced, professional, and mission-ready force.

Trainees underwent extensive physical and mental conditioning, including endurance exercises, obstacle-crossing drills, and long-range patrol simulations to prepare them for sustained forest operations.

They were also trained in tactical fieldcraft, including movement techniques, enemy-contact drills, ambush response, rescue operations, and coordinated offensive actions—equipping them to deny criminal elements any form of sanctuary within Nigeria’s forest spaces.

Equally central to the programme was a strong emphasis on ethics, legality, and professionalism. The curriculum placed significant focus on human rights, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), gender rights, and the protection of civilians.

Arms handling and use-of-force protocols were strictly regulated in line with an Arms Management Manual jointly agreed upon by all participating agencies.

Speaking at the ceremonies, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, described the initiative as a decisive step toward restoring state authority and protecting vulnerable communities.

“These Forest Guards are not just uniformed personnel. They are first responders, community protectors, and a critical layer of Nigeria’s security architecture. They will hold ground, gather intelligence, and support security agencies in reclaiming territories previously overtaken by criminal elements.”

The NSA confirmed that deployment will commence immediately, with no gap between graduation and operational duty.

“There will be no delay between graduation and deployment. Salaries and allowances will commence immediately, and every certified guard will proceed directly to assigned duty posts,” he stated.

The training programme recorded a 98.2 percent completion rate. A total of 81 trainees were disqualified on disciplinary grounds, while two trainees passed away due to pre-existing medical conditions. All successful participants have been fully certified and cleared for operational service.

The graduating Forest Guards are indigenous to their respective local government areas, enabling them to leverage terrain familiarity and community trust in countering banditry, kidnapping, and the illegal exploitation of forest resources.

The Nigerian Forest Guard is an inter-agency national security initiative established under the leadership and strategic guidance of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment, and operationally coordinated by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Park Service.

The programme draws doctrine, operational alignment, and strategic input from the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)—ensuring unity of command, clarity of purpose, and operational effectiveness.

Governors and Deputy Governors from the seven participating states attended the ceremonies, including Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, with other states represented by their Deputy Governors.

Reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment, the NSA concluded: “By protecting our forests, we are securing our territory. And by securing our territory, we are protecting our people. The Federal Government will not relent. This initiative will expand nationwide as part of our sustained effort to build a safer and more secure Nigeria.”

Eyo Masquerades Assault Residents During 2025 Lagos Festival, Videos Spark Social Media Outrage

The 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos turned violent as videos circulated online showing Eyo masquerades assaulting residents with staves during street processions. One clip showed four men in traditional white regalia attacking a man, while another captured residents throwing objects at masquerades. Social media users condemned the incidents, questioning the excessive use of force and lack of crowd control. Some speculated the victim may have breached traditional taboos, but others criticized the response as extreme. The festival, the first since 2017, had earlier welcomed dignitaries including President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Tinubu Announces Order of 4 US Attack Helicopters, Highlights State and Community Policing in Security Reforms to CAN Leaders

President Bola Tinubu revealed that his administration has ordered four attack helicopters from the United States to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Speaking to Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leaders, he acknowledged delays in military hardware procurement but reassured that ongoing reforms, including the establishment of state and community policing, will yield results. Tinubu emphasized the need for religious leaders’ cooperation, defended the government’s handling of schoolchildren abductions, and confirmed engagement with Turkey for additional security support. CAN pledged its backing, urging direct engagement through its local structures nationwide.

Senator Ali Ndume Urges US-Nigeria Military Collaboration Against Boko Haram and ISWAP in North-East

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to expand US-led military cooperation to Nigeria’s insurgency-hit North-East. Speaking after recent airstrikes against ISIS cells in Sokoto State, Ndume urged similar operations in Boko Haram and ISWAP strongholds, including Lake Chad, Mandara Mountains, and Sambisa Forest. He emphasized the need for deeper collaboration through intelligence sharing, training, and deployment of attack helicopters, while stressing that budgeted defence funds must be transparently and effectively used. Ndume also condemned a recent mosque attack in Gamboru, highlighting that terrorists target communities indiscriminately, regardless of religion.