House of Representatives member Clement Jimbo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police security from VIPs, warning it exposes lawmakers and politicians to greater d+nger. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, the Akwa Ibom lawmaker said the order puts legislators—especially those from the North—at heightened risk. “You are further exposing them to insecurity, and their lives could be in d+nger,” he said.

The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, was on Thursday celebrated across the state and beyond as he marked his 67th birthday anniversary. Among the prominent goodwill messages was a heartfelt tribute from Comrade Paschal Candle, National Convener of the South East APC Young Progressives Forum and Anambra State Coordinator, Booth2Booth With Bola Tinubu. In his birthday message, Candle described Governor Uzodimma as…

The Supreme Court on Friday overrode the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based housewife, Maryam Sanda, and affirmed the death sentence handed out to her by lower courts. Ms Sanda was in 2020 sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. Justice Moore Adumein in the lead judgment held that the prosecution proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt as required, adding that the Court of Appeal was right to have affirmed the judgment of the trial court.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre, marking a N129 (15.58%) drop in the Premium Motor Spirit benchmark. The adjustment, effective December 11, 2025, is the refinery’s 20th petrol price change this year, according to Petroleumprice.ng. An anonymous refinery official confirmed the new price, emphasizing that it reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to affordable fuel.

Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has denied attempting to extort N150 million from the minister of power, Bayo Adelabu. TheCable had reported that Adelabu petitioned the DSS, accusing the cleric of bl@ckmail and demanding money and costly “spiritual items” in exchange for prayers to help him become Oyo governor in 2027. Adelabu alleged that Ayodele asked him to provide 24 APC flags and 1,000 saxophones/trumpets, priced between N50 million for fairly used Nigerian-grade and N130 million for Chinese grade-one, and that after he refused, Ayodele prophesied he would never be governor.

The federal government says it will raise N1.23 trillion within the next four months as part of a major push to settle longstanding debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. The special adviser to the president on energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this in a statement made available on Friday by her media aide, Senan Murray. Ms Verheijen said the initiative forms a key component of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme and signals renewed commitment to stabilising Nigeria’s power sector.

The Destination Management Office (DMO) of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans for a high-profile Christmas Dinner with His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno Ph.D; scheduled for Sunday, 21 December 2025, at the picturesque Marina of the Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort. Billed as The Governor’s Christmas Dinner at the Marina, the exclusive event will bring together a distinguished circle of business leaders, industry stakeholders, investors, and strategic partners for an evening of appreciation, engagement, and forward-looking conversation.

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout in Bakin Kogi, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Akelicious gathered the operation, carried out on 11 December, was part of intensified efforts to clear criminal elements from the Joint Operations Area ahead of the yuletide celebrations. The troops came under fire as they approached the hideout, but responded with superior firepower, overwhelming the armed gang.

Most Distinguished Senator Iyom Uche Ekwunife (Ifekaolaedo) has continued to receive goodwill messages as she marks her birthday today, with Comrade Paschal Candle joining friends, associates, and political allies to celebrate the accomplished lawmaker. In his congratulatory message, Comrade Candle, the National Convener of the South East APC Young Progressives Forum and Anambra State Coordinator, Booth2Booth With Bola Tinubu, described Senator Ekwunife as a visionary leader whose passion for progress and unwavering commitment to humanity continue to inspire many.

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.