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Magistrate Mohammed Suleiman Kumo has been arraigned before a Gombe State High Court over allegations of receiving N1.4 million in bribes. 

Cashmir Chinedu Luke, Chief Executive Officer of a U.S.-based home care company, has been arrested at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Nigeria.

Netflix has unveiled plans to purchase Warner Bros. in a landmark $82.7 billion acquisition, a move that would unite the world’s largest streaming platform with one of Hollywood’s most iconic studios, known for classics like Casablanca and global franchises including Harry Potter.

United States President Donald Trump was honoured with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on Friday ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will determine whether the century-old constitutional right of birthright citizenship will continue. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office in January to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instituted a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual harassment.

PDP chieftain Umar Sani has cited INEC’s consistent recognition of the Turaki-led National Working Committee as definitive proof of its legitimacy, noting the electoral body ignored the Wike faction’s attempt to stop state primaries.

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed January 23, 2026, to deliver judgment in a suit filed by a civil society organization, Initiative for Freedom, Conflict Prevention and Social Integration, challenging the conduct of the last local government elections in Rivers State.

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has attributed the current wave of insecurity in Nigeria to what he called “absent-mindedness of Tinubu government”, which he said, had become rudderless.

The Osun State House of Assembly has, on Friday, passed the Osun State Local Government Accounts Administration Bill, 2025.

The All Progressives Congress has ruled out former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other contenders from participating in the party’s governorship primary scheduled for December 13 in Osun State.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairmen and board members for some federal government parastatals.

  The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal divisions within his former party.

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said the 16 defected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that if elected as Nigerian President, he will split the cabinet into two equal parts consisting of male and female ministers.

Sixteen members of the Rivers house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Digest: The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has publicly accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration of gross negligence in education, alleging that funds are available for political protests but not for teachers, in a move that threatens to shatter a mediated truce.

Senator Danjuma Goje, a prominent Nigerian lawmaker, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar holds a commanding position within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is unlikely to face any serious opposition for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.

Senators drifted from their seats and formed small discussion clusters, leaving the chamber noisy and visibly disorganised.

Abdul Rasheeth, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, reacted on his official X account on December 2, 2025, after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issued an official Certificate of Expulsion to Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

A report by Channels TV states that on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, criticized the timing of the President’s latest ambassador appointments.

The Tanimu Turaki faction of the PDP released a public statement clarifying that Wike and several others are no longer members of the party and should not be considered as such.

In a searing critique of Nigerian governors, Omoyele Sowore did not hold back, describing the Akwa Ibom State Governor as a masquerade — someone hiding behind appearances rather than addressing real governance issues.

Political tensions in Rivers State thickened Thursday night as multiple insiders claimed that members of the Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly are preparing for a dramatic early-morning defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has stated that former state administrator Ibas left the state treasury with more than ₦600 billion at the end of his tenure.

In a recent Facebook video, prominent cleric Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Nigeria’s political leaders of impending challenges in governance and elections as the country approaches the 2026 and 2027 election cycles.

Asari Dokubo has stated that the claims that there is persecution or genocide of Christians in Nigeria under President Tinubu are not true.

In a recent Facebook broadcast, Primate Ayodele issued a stern warning to a high-ranking official within the Nigeria Customs Service, cautioning that a covert plot is unfolding with the potential to harm the person’s career and public image.

The International Press Institute, IPI, Nigeria has listed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, and two governors in its Book of Infamy.

A viral Nigerian naval officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, has sparked widespread discussion online with a recent statement regarding the appointment of retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence.

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, on Thursday said he was “chilled” over remarks some ambassadorial nominees made against President Bola Tinubu in the past.

Tension has re-emerged in Rivers State only two months after the return of democratic governance, following the withdrawal of emergency rule. The renewed conflict is between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly, signalling that the political crisis in the state may not yet be over.

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, ex-National Chairman Umar Damagum and others as impostors who are no longer members of the party .

SaharaReporters learnt that despite Wike’s efforts to shore up his standing, including directing loyal members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to pass a vote of confidence in the President, insiders say the move failed to impress Tinubu. 

Popular comedian Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Ciana Chapman. Speaking during a recent TikTok live stream, Sabinus revealed that the union, which began in 2023, ended amicably.

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has rejected a motion seeking to prohibit the sale and consumption of dog me@t in the state. Sponsored by Uduak Ekpoufot, representing Etinan State Constituency, the motion failed on Tuesday after it received no seconder a procedural requirement for debate.

  The Nigeria Police Force has warned that any officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, following a directive issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to publicly identify, sanction and prosecute all individuals and organisations financing terr+rism and b@nditry, as part of new measures to curb rising insecurity across the country.

A rowdy scene broke out in the Senate on Wednesday after several lawmakers opposed a proposal to excuse former Chief of Defence Staff and ministerial nominee, Christopher Musa, from questioning.

 Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has been confirmed as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following a five-hour screening by the Senate on Wednesday. During the session, Musa called for a comprehensive national database and tracking system for ransom payments to help apprehend cr+minals.

Tennis icon Venus Williams has given fans a rare glimpse into her love life, releasing previously unseen engagement photos with her fiancé, Andrea Preti, on Tuesday, December 2. She also revealed that the couple got engaged on January 31, 2025 the first time she has publicly shared details of the milestone.

  President Bola Tinubu has submitted a new list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. 

  Authorities in Panipat, northern India, have arrested a woman identified as Poonam for allegedly dr%wning her 6-year-old niece, Vidhi, during a family wedding ceremony on Monday.

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, delivered a stirring message on national unity, economic opportunity, and the remarkable industriousness of the Igbo community. According to him, “Ndigbo has the greatest stake holders in the Nigerian project .”

Armed bandits attacked the Gaa Fulani community in Iye-Mero, Ikole LGA of Ekiti State on Wednesday evening, abd¥cting residents and looting valuables in a raid that lasted between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on December 3, 2025.

Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “sh%%t on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. 

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has praised the Federal Government for what he described as decisive and transformative economic policies, including the new exchange rate framework and the removal of fuel subsidy.

  The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has ruled that the Directorate of Road Services (VIO) lacks the legal authority to confiscate vehicles or impose fines on Nigerian motorists.

  In a shocking turn of events, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he feels “perfectly safe” in Nigeria, dismissing negative reports about the country’s security situation ahead of his visit.