The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for a nationwide protest on December 17, citing the worsening security situation across the country. In a notice circulated to all state councils on December 10, following its National Executive Committee (NEC) in-session meeting on December 4, the labour union condemned the persistent threats posed by bandits and kidnappers. The NLC specifically referenced the November 17 abduction of female students from a boarding school in Kebbi State, expressing outrage over the withdrawal of security personnel from the school shortly before the attack.

Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Friday arraigned before an Abuja High Court in Gwarinpa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦2.2 billion contract fraud linked to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Ngige, who served between 2015 and 2023, pleaded not guilty to an eight-count charge bordering on abuse of office and accepting gifts from contractors allegedly connected to NSITF projects.

Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), PhD, CON, has marked her 55th birthday with a heartfelt message of gratitude and a renewed call for unity, strengthened security, and purposeful national development. In an official statement issued on Thursday, Ekwunife expressed deep appreciation to God for the “priceless gift of life, sustaining grace, and the rare privilege of service.” She described her birthday as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s progress.

A U.S. court has sentenced a Lagos-based Yahoo Boy, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, to prison for his roles in wire fraud and romance scam. The U.S. Department of Justice, in a statement on Friday, said Daniel Chima Inweregbu, 40, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment by United States District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown. He was also handed a three-year supervised release following imprisonment, payment of a $100 special assessment fee and payment of restitution of $166,400.

Yaba College of Technology has been named the best tourism tertiary institution in the South-West at the 2025 Southwest International Tourism Expo in Ikeja. A statement on Thursday by Adekunle Adams of the Centre for Communication, Information, and Public Relations said the award honoured the institution’s cultural performance, creativity, craftsmanship, and exhibition excellence. It noted that students of Tourism Management Technology showcased outstanding work that impressed judges and visitors throughout the expo.

Fresh controversy has erupted in Cameroonian football after reports claimed Samuel Eto’o blocked striker Vincent Aboubakar from joining the national squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in order to protect his goal scoring record. According to a report by The Sun, Eto’o, now serving as president of the Cameroonian football federation, allegedly influenced the decision to omit Aboubakar from the final tournament squad.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called for urgent adoption of advanced digital protection tools, including encryption, blockchain technology, digital watermarking, and cloud security, as Nollywood battles an escalating wave of online piracy fueled by the rise of streaming platforms. The call was made during a webinar hosted by Greychapel Legal titled “Clicks, Streams, and Copyright: Who Owns Nollywood’s Digital Future?”, which brought together filmmakers, regulators, entertainment lawyers and media strategists to examine how content ownership and copyright enforcement are being reshaped by the digital age.

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A youth sustained injuries following a reckless shooting incident by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Ngurore Market, Yola North Local Government Area of Yobe State. Sources told Akelicious that on 10 December 2025 at about 1000 hours, NDLEA officers stormed a ghetto area inside the market, firing their weapons sporadically. During the operation, a stray bullet struck 22-year-old Abubakar Hassan of Jambutu community, causing injuries to his stomach and right leg.

The Nigerian Army troops of 6 Brigade, Operation Peace Shield, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, on Thursday repelled multiple attacks by armed bandits during a security escort and clearance operation across several communities in Taraba State. Sources told Akelicious that the troops had provided armed escort to farmers travelling from Chanchanji to Ayu village in Donga Local Government Area, a distance of about 29 kilometres, when the operation began at about 8:15 a.m.

The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday 11, December, 2025, arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon and the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja. The defendants were arraigned on a two- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation of funds allocated to the Corps…

Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco in 10 days’ time. The Franco-Malian also picked defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Simon Moses, among others.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 11 December 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, at his palace in Lagos. During the visit, the COAS expressed profound appreciation to the revered monarch and the council of Obas for their consistent support to the Nigerian Army.

The United States Coast Guard, in joint operation with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over suspected involvement in crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational criminal activities. The 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), with IMO Number 930****, is reportedly owned and managed by Nigeria-based Thomarose Global Ventures Ltd., although its registered ownership documents list Triton Navigation Corp., based in the Marshall Islands, as the vessel’s official owner.

Sir Azuka Okwuosa, KSC, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. In a heartfelt message issued on Thursday, Okwuosa described Governor Uzodimma as a “Renewed Hope Ambassador” whose life and leadership continue to inspire confidence and admiration across political and social spheres. He noted that the governor’s over four decades of service in politics and business have been marked by conviction, compassion, and tangible achievements that resonate across the nation.

Nigerian social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has debunked a viral photograph circulating online that appears to show him meeting with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. In a statement on Thursday, he dismissed the image as fake and likely created with artificial intelligence to damage his reputation. “This picture of myself and Aliko Dangote going viral is fake. Please disregard it,” he said.

Following the recent foiled coup in Benin Republic, President Patrice Talon on Wednesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Army at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou. The delegation was received as part of regional efforts to show solidarity with Benin and strengthen security cooperation. According to officials, the Nigerian team visited to express support for the Beninese armed forces and to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to safeguarding stability within the sub-region.

Human rights lawyer, Bar. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has issued a strong reaction to the ongoing Senate screening of social commentator Reno Omokri, warning that the outcome may have far-reaching political consequences for serving Igbo Senators ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Thursday, Ejiofor said that if Omokri successfully scales through the screening process, it would mark a turning point for the political landscape in the South-East.

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Brigadier General B. M. Uba, who was killed in the line of duty while defending the nation at Wajiroko in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. During the visit, the Minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss and described Brig.

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested one Sahabi Rabi’u suspected to be in connection with the gruesome murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village of Faskari Local Government Area of the state. Rabi’u, 35, according to a Thursday’s statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, lured the victims to the outskirts of Sheme village where they killed them.

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday cleared former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former presidential aide Senator Ita Enang, and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. During the session held at the National Assembly complex, the lawmakers had questioned the nominees on Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, bilateral engagements, and strategies for strengthening the nation’s diplomatic and economic relations.

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, is reportedly dead. It was gathered that the deputy governor died on Thursday in an undisclosed hospital at the age of 60. As of the time of filing this report, the Bayelsa State Government and his family have not released any information on the circumstances surrounding his death. Akelicious recalls that the deputy governor collapsed on Thursday and was rushed to the hospital. Ewhrudjakpo, born on September 5, 1965, was a former federal lawmaker and had served as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State since 2020.

The Deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, the state capital today December 11. Vanguard reports that the incident occurred around 1:30 pm while the deputy governor was in his office, prompting an emergency response. Eyewitnesses described him as being in a serious condition when he was taken to the hospital’s emergency unit.

Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Tonto Dikeh, has shared an emotional reflection on her spiritual journey after relationship therapist Blessing CEO publicly praised her transformation. In a heartfelt message posted on her social media pages, Tonto said she was deeply moved by testimonies from others about her life, describing it as evidence of God’s transformative power. “This touched me in the most profound way.

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims circulating in a viral video alleging that an Inspector of Police was caught stealing and subsequently beaten by a mob. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 11, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adebisi, described the allegations as false and misleading, clarifying that the officer is attached to the Lagos State Taskforce.