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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, “over their failure to account for the spending of the N14trn fuel subsidy savings they collected from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations, including details of projects executed with the money, and the completion reports on the projects.” The suit followed reports that the 36 governors and the FCT minister have collected trillions of naira from FAAC allocations as fuel subsidy savings since mid-2023. But the increased allocations have not translated into improved access to…
An international human rights lawyer and bilateral affairs expert, Emmanuel Ogebe, has stated the reason the US military chose Sokoto as its first target with airstrike. According to News Express, Ogebe said the location of the strikes appeared to reflect strategic familiarity rather than the scale of violence. He said Sokoto had previously been the site of a US military operation during former President Donald Trump’s first term, when American special forces rescued US citizen Philip Walton from kidnappers in 2020, killing no fewer than six terrorists in the process. The international human rights lawyer described Sokoto as an unusual…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a suspect in the culpable homicide of a casual staff member at the Gombe Government House. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident involved two casual staff working within the Gombe Government House premises. The statement said the deceased, identified as Mallam Umar, also known as Baba Usama, was employed as a borehole operator at the Government House. “On 26th December, 2025, at about 1550 hours, a distress report was received that a male adult identified as Mallam Umar was found lying motionless,” the police…
Plateau United will miss the service of eight players in their matchday 19 fixture against Abia Warriors. The absentees are Harrison Ebah, Dawa Victor, Daniel Solomon, Alukam Elvis, and Amah John. Others are Enewarikpemi Timi, Ahmed Farouk and Rotshak John. All the players are currently battling with different degrees of injuries. Plateau United expressed optimism despite the injury worries. “Setbacks remain part of the journey, but the spirit in camp is strong, the focus is clear, and the target remains unchanged,” Plateau United stated in response to the injury list. “All eyes forward. One final push to close the year…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an ex-convict, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over the seizure of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and destined for the United Kingdom. The NDLEA said 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilogrammes were recovered from factory-sealed cold-water starch sachets at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. A statement released on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said three cargo agents — Jubrin Hassana, Kuku Oluwasegun and Igwe Jane — were arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in connection with the consignment. He said…
As the group stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase, eight countries will face off in the remaining four fixtures of Matchday 2 on Sunday (today). With powerhouses such as Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon in action, the matches are expected to deliver high-stakes encounters across Morocco’s stadiums. The tournament, scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, has already produced dramatic moments, with Nigeria securing a place in the Round of 16 following a 3–2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday. As of Saturday, Groups A through D concluded…
Patrick Mahomes, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Rodgers. Getty Images(3) Many star athletes know there’s no “I” in team and go all-out to celebrate their fellow players on holidays. Patrick Mahomes, the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, makes sure to show his appreciation for his fellow members of the team’s offense. “I got the o-line a gift that they got today. I got them some golf clubs, some designer luggage to take on the road and some other little things here and there that they could have,” Mahomes revealed during a December 2022 appearance on Audacy’s “The Drive” radio show.…
Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi expressed disappointment but optimism after the Carthage Eagles’ 3-2 loss to Nigeria in their AFCON 2025 Group C clash. Trabelsi said Tunisia’s strong finish showed their capacity to challenge top teams when they controlled possession and imposed their playing style. Nigeria stormed into a 3-0 lead and dictated early exchanges before Tunisia’s spirited response transformed the contest into a tense finale. Goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi reignited Tunisian belief, forcing Nigeria to rely on composure to preserve their advantage. Man-of-the-Match Ademola Lookman inspired Nigeria with two assists and a goal, highlighting the Super Eagles’…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has praised his team’s intensity and control, after Nigeria edged Tunisia 3-2 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Round of 16. Nigeria raced into a 3-0 lead and dominated for long spells, but were forced to dig deep as Tunisia mounted a late comeback in a tense Fez encounter. Chelle’s side showed composure under pressure, holding firm after goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi threatened to overturn Nigeria’s early dominance. Lookman delivered a Man-of-the-Match display, providing two assists and scoring once, underlining his growing influence closer to goal for the Super…
Kebbi State has bolstered its security framework with the graduation of 819 National Forest Guards trained to protect forest reserves and curb criminal activities. The guards completed an intensive nine-week training program in Kalgo Local Government Area, focusing on early warning systems, patrol operations, ambush tactics, and handling of AK-47 rifles. Their training was jointly supervised by the Department of State Services, DSS, the Nigeria Police Force, and the military, reflecting a coordinated security effort. Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, Deputy Governor Umar Tafida urged communities and traditional rulers to collaborate with the newly trained personnel, emphasizing that local…
