Imo Police ‘Tiger Base’ Accused of Torture, Deaths; Activists Launch “Tiger Base Must Fall” Campaign

A new report by the Centre for Accountability and Transparency Initiatives (CAPTI) exposes widespread human rights abuses at Imo State’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, “Tiger Base,” linking the facility to torture, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and extortion from 2021 to 2025. The investigation found that at least 200 people died or went missing in custody, while survivors recounted beatings, electric shocks, and sexual abuse. Families were forced to pay between ₦200,000 and ₦20 million to secure detainees’ release. Despite petitions to police and human rights bodies, no officers have been prosecuted. Activists, including Omoyele Sowore, called for the unit’s disbandment, accountability for implicated personnel, and reparations for victims. CAPTI warned that without intervention, Tiger Base remains a “death chamber,” threatening a repeat of nationwide police abuse crises.

Lagos Police Allegedly Shoot Resident During Illegal Arrest, Demand N300,000 for Release

A Lagos resident claims he was shot by police after intervening in the attempted arrest of young men in the Powerline area. The victim alleged that officers from Area G Command fired at him, hitting his thigh and thumb, before taking him and others to Elere Police Station. He and fellow detainees were reportedly beaten, falsely accused of crimes, and forced to pay N300,000 for bail and compensation for a damaged phone. The Divisional Police Officer denied the allegations despite video evidence. This incident raises serious concerns over police brutality and extortion in Lagos.

Disability Groups Accuse Benue Government Officials of Diverting ₦50 Million Presidential Empowerment Fund, Petition EFCC

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Benue State has accused state government officials, including the Principal Special Assistant on Special Needs, Anshe Bemshima, and Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Scholastica Ben-Sor, of misappropriating ₦50 million Presidential Empowerment Fund intended for persons with disabilities. Only 42 of the 250 intended beneficiaries reportedly received partial payments of ₦150,000 instead of the full ₦200,000, with N50,000 allegedly deducted under the pretext of a “free medical outreach.” JONAPWD petitioned the EFCC, ICPC, and DSS, urging investigation, recovery of funds, prosecution of culpable officials, and full disbursement of the grant to the rightful beneficiaries.

Nigerian Police ‘Spy Unit’ Officers Accuse Commissioner Allen Abiola of ₦25 Million ‘Dinner Project’ Fraud

A group of Supernumerary (Spy) Police officers has accused CP Allen Abiola, Commissioner of the Supernumerary Police Unit, of mismanaging ₦25 million collected under a covert initiative called the “Dinner Project.” Petitioners claim Abiola solicited funds to facilitate a uniform change project, allegedly converting contributions into $10,000 for delivery to a former IGP aide, CP Joseph Owuabunwa. Officers allege Abiola handled the transfer unilaterally, refused to allow verification, and has not produced receipts, creating distrust and division within the unit. The petition also questions Abiola’s academic claims and calls on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and take disciplinary action.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio Hospitalised in London After Collapse, Misses Key Budget Session

Senate President Godswill Akpabio is receiving medical treatment in London after collapsing on December 10, 2025. He was airlifted via a private jet provided by billionaire Aliko Dangote. Akpabio’s absence has caused him to miss critical legislative engagements, including the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) interactive session. Medical experts reportedly advised him to reduce his workload, with some suggesting he consider stepping down from the Senate. This marks the second time Akpabio has required emergency treatment abroad. Senators have reportedly traveled to London to check on his health.

Petrol price Expected to drop to ₦739 per litre nationwide from Tuesday Dangote

The Founder and President of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has announced that Petrol will sell for ₦739 per litre across Nigeria from Tomorrow Tuesday, He made the announcement Sunday at a press briefing at the Refinery, in Lagos revealing that the refinery had already slashed its gantry price from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre two days earlier.

Reiterating His Resolve to Enforce the Low price he assures Nigerians That The new pump price, is to first take effect at MRS filling stations in Lagos before spreading nationwide.
Dangote accused some fuel marketers of deliberately keeping pump prices high, allegedly to frustrate government efforts and deny Nigerians the benefits of reduced costs.
He alleged discussions had taken place to keep prices artificially high, but insisted the refinery would push ahead with its planned reduction.
He Urged the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and other bulk buyers, to take advantage of the lower gantry price.

Vowing to use all resources at his disposal to make crash petrol price down Within a week to 10 days, he Stressed that No one Should sell petrol for more than ₦740 nationwide from December to January.

He had criticised the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over plans to issue import licences for petrol, warning that such actions could undermine local production.

He warned that continued import approvals could push local and modular refineries to the brink. With the price cut set to begin Tomorrow Nigerians are waiting to Start harnessing the promised ₦739 per litre petrol reflecting at filling stations nationwide.

Osun Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN) Suspends Three-Month Strike, Courts to Resume December 16, 2025

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State has suspended its nearly three-month strike, effective December 16, 2025. State chairman Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran announced that significant progress had been made in addressing welfare-related demands, including delayed promotions. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will oversee the 2024 and 2025 promotion exercises for affected staff. The strike resolution followed interventions by the Department of State Services (DSS), the state judiciary, and labour leaders. Normal judicial activities are expected to resume across Osun State courts from Tuesday.

Bandits Attack Sokoto Deputy Governor’s Ancestral Village, Residents Flee Amid Gunfire

Armed bandits invaded Idi community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, on December 15, 2025, firing sporadic gunshots and forcing villagers to flee. The village is the ancestral home of Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idris Muhammad Gobir. Sabon-Birni, bordering Zamfara State, has been a recurring hotspot for banditry, kidnappings, and cattle rustling despite repeated government assurances. At the time of reporting, it was unclear whether there were casualties or abductions. The incident has intensified concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the eastern axis of Sokoto State.

Mother of Six Killed in Oak Park Shooting — Sacramento, CA — Feb 23, 2024

Family members identified 33-year-old Lillie “Porkchop” Jones as the woman shot and killed in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood.

The shooting happened just before 5:30 p.m. near 14th Avenue and 38th Street. Officers found Jones with multiple gunshot wounds; she was taken to a hospital and later died.

Avonte Teasely, 32, faces a murder charge enhanced by a firearm allegation after police said they arrested him in Oakland.

JRB Abolishes All Road Stickers, Calls for End to Illegal Roadblocks and Non-State Revenue Collection

In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of its 158th meeting held December 9-10 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) outlined strong measures against unauthorized revenue practices and support for national tax reforms.

The communiqué reads:

“The Board commends the Federal Government for the far-reaching fiscal policy and tax reforms, noting their potential for enhanced revenue mobilization, promotion of economic competitiveness, improvement of ease of doing business, and deepened fiscal sustainability across the federation.

”The Board lauded the transition of the Joint Tax Board into the Joint Revenue Board, noting that it represents a bold step towards a more coordinated, efficient and coherent national revenue administration framework.

“The Joint Revenue Board is expected to strengthen collaboration among revenue authorities, enhance information sharing, and improve tax compliance nationwide.

”The Board affirmed that the future of tax administration hinges on accurate, comprehensive and interoperable data, and resolved that strengthening data sharing frameworks and deploying analytics tools for revenue administration purposes will promote streamlined processes and harmonization of revenue practices.

“The Board restates its commitment to eradicating the menace of non-state actors in the nation's revenue administration value-chain, and calls on the Office of the National Security Adviser, Nigeria Police Force, and all relevant security agencies to take immediate steps towards eliminating illegal road-blocks mounted and operated along the nation's road transport corridors for the purpose of collection of taxes, levies, rates and charges, while ensuring the integrity of the nation's tax administration process, especially at the sub-national level.

“The Board re-emphasizes the outright abolition of the design, production, issuance and enforcement of all manner of road stickers and related instruments by both state and non-state actors, and encourages the resistance of such by Nigerians, and the reporting of all such promoters of the issuance of stickers and related instruments to security authorities for appropriate sanctions.

“The Board calls on all States to expedite action in the passage of the Harmonized Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill into Law, for uniform application of taxes, rates, and levies at the sub-national level, in line with the national objectives of the ongoing tax reforms.”

Supreme Court Revises Sagecom Case Ruling, Issues Clarification Favoring Fidelity Bank

In a surprising development, Nigeria’s Supreme Court on December 12, 2025, issued a clarification in the long-standing Sagecom Concepts Limited vs. Fidelity Bank Plc case, effectively revising aspects of its April 2025 judgment. The case, originating in 2011, involved claims by Sagecom for possession of a Lagos property and substantial rental damages, including daily-compounded interest and conversion of dollar rents to Naira at the prevailing exchange rate. While the original judgments by the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court awarded interest at 19.5% per annum compounded daily and conversion at the 2025 exchange rate, the Supreme Court’s clarification adjusted the interest rate to 19.5% per annum and applied the 2018 exchange rate. Fidelity Bank, citing ambiguities in the earlier judgment’s computation of interest and currency conversion, engaged Wole Olanipekun, SAN, to seek clarification. Legal experts expressed shock, noting that Supreme Court rulings are generally final, but the bank and the court argued the clarification was within the court’s authority to ensure proper implementation, not to reopen the case.

Ex-AGF Malami Demands EFCC Chairman Step Aside, Seeks Arraignment or Release Within 24 Hours

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has demanded that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) either arraign him before a competent court or release him within 24 hours, citing constitutional protections against unlawful detention. In a statement issued by his media aide, Malami alleged bias, political persecution, and a personal vendetta by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, linking it to his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress. He called for Olukoyede’s recusal and intervention by the Attorney-General of the Federation, warning that failure to act could damage institutional credibility. Malami criticized the EFCC for media harassment, procedural abuses, and reliance on foreign-convicted individuals as potential witnesses. The EFCC had previously defended its actions, stating that Malami failed to meet administrative bail conditions and insisting that the investigation is apolitical.

Suspected Bandits Launch Morning Raids In Kwara, Abduct Eight Residents As Communities Live In Fear

At least eight residents have been abducted following fresh attacks by suspected bandits on two communities in Kwara State. The first incident occurred early Monday morning at Gaa Jimoh community in Ijara Isin, Isin Local Government Area, where heavily armed gunmen reportedly operated freely and kidnapped five residents. Another attack was recorded last Friday night at Gaa Power Line in Omu-Aran, where three people were abducted after assailants fired shots to scare residents. Although a nursing mother and her infant were later released, two victims remain in captivity. The attacks have heightened fear across the state amid ongoing controversy over a viral video allegedly showing bandits in possession of AK-47 rifles and a Kwara local government-branded security vehicle, raising public concerns over security lapses and accountability.

Tinubu Presidency Denies Using EFCC To Witch-Hunt Opposition Leaders, Says Defections To APC Are Voluntary

The Presidency under President Bola Tinubu has dismissed allegations that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is being used to target opposition politicians, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, the Presidency said recent defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were voluntary and protected by the constitutional right to freedom of association. It stressed that the EFCC operates independently and without political interference, noting that several individuals criticising the anti-graft agency were already under investigation before the current administration assumed office. Reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law, the Presidency said only the courts can determine guilt or innocence and urged political actors to avoid politicising accountability efforts.

Alleged ₦2.2 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige To Remain In Kuje Prison Pending Bail Ruling

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarimpa, Abuja, has ordered former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, to remain at the Kuje Correctional Centre until December 18, 2025, when a ruling on his bail application will be delivered. Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan issued the order after hearing arguments from Ngige’s counsel, who sought bail on health grounds, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which opposed the request, describing the former Anambra State governor as a flight risk. The EFCC alleged that Ngige previously failed to return after being granted administrative bail to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ngige is facing an eight-count charge over alleged ₦2.2 billion contract fraud and acceptance of gifts from contractors of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).

Music, Arts Empower Collective Resistance Against Oppression — Sowore Tells African Human Rights Festival In Abuja

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has described music, art and creative expression as powerful tools of resistance that oppressive systems cannot defeat. Speaking at the African Human Rights Festival in Abuja, Sowore said rhythm, symbols and collective creativity have historically served as weapons against tyranny, from enslaved Africans using drums for communication to modern protest movements powered by music and digital tools. He noted that art transforms protests into unified resistance, sustains courage and builds community, citing movements such as anti-apartheid struggles and Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests. Sowore also praised Amnesty International for its role in Nigeria’s human rights advocacy while condemning attempts to undermine it, insisting that as long as people can create and express themselves collectively, oppression will never prevail.

RULAAC Accuses IGP Monitoring Unit Policemen Of Plotting To Cover Up Murder Of 19-Year-Old In Enugu After Alleged Bribery

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that officers attached to the IGP Monitoring Unit are attempting to derail the prosecution of suspects indicted in the murder of a 19-year-old, Nnamdi, in Enugu State. According to the petition, the homicide investigation was concluded by police detectives, with recommendations for prosecution, but influential suspects allegedly offered bribes to senior officers to interfere with the case. RULAAC warned that efforts to withdraw the case file from the Homicide Department under the guise of a collateral petition amount to an abuse of police processes and a threat to justice. The group urged the IGP to halt any interference, ensure the suspects are charged to court, and investigate officers accused of undermining the murder investigation.

Leprosy Mission Nigeria Raises Alarm As Children With Disabilities Remain Invisible In Federal, State Budgets From 2023–2025

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has warned that children with disabilities are largely excluded from Nigeria’s federal and state budgets, despite government claims of inclusive policies. Speaking at a media roundtable in Abuja, TLMN National Director Dr. Sunday Udo revealed that a review of budget documents between 2023 and 2025 showed little or no specific, traceable allocations for children with disabilities. He said the absence of dedicated budget lines amounts to systemic exclusion, leaving affected children vulnerable to poor access to education, healthcare and social protection. TLMN and media partners urged journalists to intensify scrutiny of public spending and called on the government to adopt clear, costed and monitorable budget provisions to ensure equity, accountability and justice for children with disabilities.

SERAP Urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB To Probe NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Over Alleged Licence Abuse, $5m Foreign School Fees

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies—the EFCC, ICPC, and Code of Conduct Bureau—to urgently investigate allegations against the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The call follows claims that the agency arbitrarily issued petroleum import licences and that its head spent about $5 million on foreign education for his children. SERAP said a probe would strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of Nigeria’s oil sector and urged the Tinubu administration to protect Aliko Dangote as a whistleblower under the UN Convention against Corruption.

Over 100 Delta Women Protest Seplat Energy, Demand Recognition as Host Community Under Petroleum Industry Act

Women from Abigborodo community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State staged a protest at Seplat Energy’s project site, demanding formal recognition as a host community under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the women accused the company of ignoring their rights, denying them jobs, and commencing pipeline operations without resolving longstanding land disputes. Protest leaders called on the Delta State government to intervene, warning that continued neglect could fuel unrest, while citing government reports affirming Abigborodo’s ownership of the disputed land. Seplat Energy was unavailable for comment at the time of reporting.