Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said he will consider defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu can fulfil all his conditions.

Naija News reports that Abaribe, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, stated that the first condition would be a reversal of policies that penalise Nigerians.

The lawmaker stressed that President Tinubu must reduce the size of his government and rein in all those around him.

According to Abaribe, Nigeria is a democracy, not a monarchy, and governance must be carried out in line with democratic principles.

When asked if he would defect to the APC if President Tinubu called him, Abaribe said: “I will give him all the conditions and he can fulfil it. First of all, you must see all your policies, all the policies that punish Nigerians, you reverse them. That is number one.

“Number two, you cut down your government. Number three, you reign in all the people around you. Number four, there are so many things we will tell him.

“It’s up to him what he’s going to do. If you don’t run a government the way it is run… This is not a monarchy. This is a democracy.

“If there’s anybody that’s going to defect to APC, I think I should be the very, very last one. By the time I will defect, that means that there will be no parties in Nigeria.”

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Yusuf Magaji Bichi, former Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS,, on Monday stated that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari lacked any tendency to rig elections.

Bichi made the remark during the launch of Buhari’s biography, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr Charles Omole.

The former DSS chief commended President Bola Tinubu for continuing the legacies of commitment, purposeful leadership, democratic governance, and free and fair elections established by Buhari, saying, “President Buhari will never rig an election.”

Tinubu, for his part, urged Nigerians to carry forward Buhari’s work and legacy.

“A legacy is given greater meaning when those who follow choose to continue what has been started. That is my duty.

“President Buhari loved this country consistently, morning after morning, decision after decision, staying true to the oath he took.

“That is why even those who disagreed with him often acknowledged his honesty.”

Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, also lauded Buhari’s dedication to national service, both as a soldier and as a civilian President.

“Serving under him as Chief of Air Staff during a period of existential security challenges, I observed that he was not merely a Commander-in-Chief issuing orders but a statesman who understood that military powers must always serve democratic governance,” he said.

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A member representing Ijebu North State Constituency and former Minority Whip of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Rasheed Kashamu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable differences and deep divisions within the party at both state and national levels.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide announced Kashamu’s defection on the floor of the Assembly on Tuesday while reading a letter formally notifying the House of his resignation from the PDP and his decision to join the APC.

According to the Speaker, the lawmaker attributed his decision to persistent factional disputes at the national level and leadership tussles within the party in Ogun State.

In his letter, Kashamu said his defection was in line with the decision of his leaders and supporters in Ijebu North to align with progressive forces in the state and to support the policies and programmes of Governor Dapo Abiodun under the ISEYA Agenda, as well as the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He explained that after reviewing the unresolved crises rocking the PDP nationally and considering the mandate and support of his constituents in Ijebu North I, he resolved to move en masse with his supporters into the APC to strengthen the party and contribute to its success in the constituency.

Kashamu informed the House that he had officially joined the APC at his Oke-Sopen Ward in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area, alongside numerous supporters drawn from across the constituency.

His defection was formally acknowledged at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where his colleagues, led by the Speaker, welcomed him into the APC fold. His wife, uncle and other well-wishers were also present.

Meanwhile, the House also acknowledged a letter from Governor Dapo Abiodun requesting the confirmation of Mr. Abdul Najeem Olayinka as the new Auditor-General for Local Governments, following the retirement of the former Auditor-General, Mr. Lamidi Mulero.

The Speaker directed the nominee to appear before the House on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 12 noon, and to submit 30 copies each of his curriculum vitae and other relevant credentials.

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.Eulogises late predecessor, recalls his integrity, humility, service
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.There can’t be a better successor to Buhari than Tinubu, says Katsina gov

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that his predecessor, late Muhammadu Buhari taught Nigerians, particularly the politicians, that public office is a sacred trust and not a personal windfall.
This is just as he also paid glowing tribute to the life and legacy of his late predecessor.
Tinubu, who spoke at the official launch of the 606-page biography, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, described Buhari as a leader whose reputation for integrity, discipline and modest living endured long after leaving office
He stressed that the true measure of Buhari’s leadership was not the offices he occupied or the privileges that came with power, but “what persists when the sirens fall silent,” noting that the late former President left behind a legacy defined by honesty, restraint and a firm belief that leadership is anchored in service.
Tinubu, who described himself as Buhari’s brother, friend and political partner, recalled the political journey they shared together and the coalition-building efforts that culminated in the historic 2015 election victory which unseated an incumbent government and reshaped Nigeria’s political landscape.
According to him, the alliance forged during that period had since evolved into the fastest-growing political party in Africa.
His words: “I stand here not just as President, but as a brother, friend, and political partner who shared a journey with President Buhari through challenging times. Together, we built a broad coalition, campaigned across the country, and proved that Nigeria could chart a new course. Our movement united diverse interests and achieved a historic victory in 2015 by unseating an incumbent president, thus reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
The coalition we built in 2014 is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today. Its growth continues.”
The President said the biography serves as an honest account of Buhari’s life and leadership, outlining both achievements and shortcomings, and urged future leaders to draw lessons from history rather than rely on empty slogans.
He identified humility, security, vision and social justice as the enduring pillars of Buhari’s legacy, noting that the late leader preferred simplicity over extravagance, believed in self-discipline as the foundation of governance, and prioritised national security as the bedrock of prosperity.
Tinubu also highlighted Buhari’s long-term vision for infrastructure development, including roads, railways, bridges and airports, as well as his commitment to targeted social investments aimed at protecting the poor and vulnerable.
He said Buhari’s consistent love for Nigeria and faithfulness to his oath of office earned him respect, even among critics, adding that their political experience together reinforced the importance of cooperation across differences in the task of nation-building.
Tinubu enumerated lasting legacies of his predecessor in areas of security, building social infrastructures and entrenching social justice and restated his commitment to building on it.
“This book reinforces the public’s memory. It outlines achievements and flaws, as all honest histories should. It should motivate future leaders to learn lessons rather than repeat slogans.
“In that spirit, let us reflect on the enduring pillars of President Buhari’s legacy:
“First, humility. President Buhari preferred simplicity over ornamentation. He believed that a leader must first discipline himself before he can discipline a system. He lived modestly, and he carried the dignity of that modesty into power.
“Second, security. President Buhari recognised that security is the foundation of citizenship and prosperity. He invested in platforms and personnel, improved capacities across our armed services, and pushed for reforms that endured beyond the headlines. He understood that safety requires protecting both the state and its citizens.
“Third, vision. He understood the importance of long-term thinking — constructing bridges, restoring railways, building roads, modernising our airports, and renewing critical infrastructure —while prioritising maintenance and sustainability.
“Fourth, social justice. He believed in targeted social investments to ensure that the state did not ignore the poor and vulnerable.
“These are the pillars of his legacy. But a legacy is given greater meaning when those who follow choose to continue what has been started. That is my duty. “
“President Buhari loved this country consistently, morning after morning, decision after decision, staying true to the oath he took. That is why even those who disagreed with him often acknowledged his honesty.
“Our political journey together taught me that cooperation across differences is not weakness; it is wisdom. Nation-building demands that we compete passionately and govern responsibly. President Buhari understood that the contest ends when the oath begins. In his memory, let us keep our politics honourable and our governance focused on results.”
Tinubu vowed that his administration would honour and build upon Buhari’s legacy, stressing that remembrance must go beyond rhetoric to the delivery of tangible results with discipline, compassion and resolve.
“To my dear brother, President Muhammadu Buhari: though you are no longer with us, your impact endures. We will honour and build upon your legacy, not just by invoking your name, but by delivering results with discipline, compassion, and resolve”.
The President commended the author of the book for enriching Nigeria’s collective memory and expressed hope that the biography would inspire young Nigerians as they reflect on leadership and public service.
Earlier in his welcome address, Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, portrayed the late former President as an incorruptible strategist whose leadership was defined by integrity and a deep understanding of national security.
Radda said Buhari’s foresight in security matters and his personal discipline set him apart as a leader committed to the protection of the state and the welfare of its citizens.
He also lauded the collaboration and camaraderie that existed between the later President and his successor, President Tinubu, which culminated in the victory that installed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015, adding that there could not have been a better successor than Tinubu.
Earlier, author of the biography, Dr. Charles Omole, described the book as the most comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, explaining that the 600-page work addresses complex questions surrounding his journey, character and leadership.
According to Omole, the book focuses not just on Buhari the public figure, but on the man himself—his guiding principles, values and personal convictions.
He noted that one of Buhari’s enduring legacies is his family, particularly his children, whom he said were raised with forthrightness, balance and strong emotional intelligence.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Buhari’s daughter, Hadiza Nana Buhari, said the biography transcends a mere historical record, capturing instead the rhythm of a life lived with restraint, steadiness and an abiding belief that public office is a sacred trust.
She noted that while the story is not presented as flawless, “as no human story ever is”, it challenges the next generation to build institutions strong enough to translate good intentions into lasting outcomes.
Nana Buhari urged young Nigerians to draw lessons from her father’s life by embracing integrity, moderation and patience in their pursuit of success and service to the nation.
The event was graced by dignitaries from all walks of life including President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow; members of the Buhari family, led by former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari; traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III; the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and others.
Also at the event were the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen Buba Marwa (rtd); former Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Isiaka Amoo (rtd); former Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS), Alhaji Yusuf Bichi; former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd); and former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Asamu, who all spoke on their experience with the late former President.

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Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.

United have lost just once in their last 10 games but Ruben Amorim will be frustrated as more points at home were frittered away despite arguably the best attacking display of his reign in charge.

Amad Diallo and Casemiro gave the hosts a half-time lead either side of Antoine Semenyo’s equaliser.

Two Bournemouth goals from Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier in seven minutes at the start of the second period turned the game around.

The Red Devils roared back through a brilliant Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Matheus Cunha’s second goal for the club.

However, after failing to beat 10-man Everton and struggling West Ham at home in recent weeks, United let another two points slip away.

Eli Junior Kroupi’s fine finish secured a point for Bournemouth, who should have even snatched victory in stoppage time as David Brooks was twice denied by Senne Lammens.

The Cherries’ winless run stretches to seven games but a point edges them up to 13th.

United move ahead of Liverpool on goal difference into sixth.

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…handles 33.52m tonnes of cargoes

Nigerian Ports Authority ( NPA) has recorded 8.4 per cent in ship traffic at the port in the third quarter of 2025.

It noted that the number of vessel calls increased to 1,074 ships from 991 vessels recorded in Q3 2024.

According to the authority, the total Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) jumped by 18 per cent to 42.64 million, compared with 36.13 million recorded a year earlier, indicating that Nigerian ports are increasingly handling larger vessels.

A breakdown of the number of ship calls along the port locations revealed that Tin Can Port topped the chart at 22.7 per cent, followed by Apapa Port at 22.2 per cent.

Onne and Lekki Ports followed with 18.9 per cent and 18.4 per cent respectively, while Calabar Port contributed the least at 2.1 per cent.

However, the analysis of ship calls by size of ship revealed that Lekki Port received the largest size ships with an average Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of 57,244, followed by Onne Port with an average of 51,276 GRT.

Apapa and Tin Can Island Port received ships of average GRT of 35,556 and 34,400, while the average size of boats calling at Delta Ports was 18,677 tonnes.

Similarly, a breakdown of cargo throughput by port showed that Lekki Port emerged as the dominant growth driver, accounting for 46.8 per cent of total cargo handled in Q3 2025.

Onne Port contributed 17 per cent, followed by Apapa Port with 15.1 per cent and Tin Can Island Port with 10 per cent, while Calabar Port recorded the lowest share.

A further analysis along the cargo type revealed that Liquid Bulk accounted for the highest share at 53.8 per cent, followed by Containerised Cargo, which contributed 26.6 per cent, while Dry Bulk and Other General Cargo contributed 11.3 per cent and 8.2 per cent respectively.

The NPA Managing Director, Abubakar Dantsoho, attributed the strong performance to the Federal Government’s export-focused economic reforms and improved investor confidence, noting that the results reflect growing efficiency across all pilotage districts.

He added that ongoing port modernisation, the deployment of export processing terminals and the expansion of digital systems such as the electronic truck call-up platform have helped reduce bottlenecks, improve turnaround time and position Nigeria’s ports to play a more strategic role in regional trade.

Also, NPA posted one of its strongest quarterly performances in recent years, recording a dramatic 1,085 per cent surge in export-laden containers as total cargo throughput rose to 33.52 million metric tonnes in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.

Operational data released by the authority showed that cargo handled during the period increased by 16.2 per cent, up from 28.84 million metric tonnes recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2024, reflecting rising trade activity across Nigeria’s ports.

Container operations were a significant contributor to the improved performance. Total container traffic climbed by 18.9 per cent to 546,931 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in Q3 2025, compared with 460,038 TEUs in Q3 2024.

Within this, import-laden containers rose by 33.1 per cent to 268,713 TEUs, from 201,839 TEUs a year earlier, while export-laden containers surged to 69,039 TEUs, from just 5,812 TEUs in the same period of 2024.

The sharp rise in export containers also led to a 21.5 per cent reduction in empty container traffic, signalling improved balance between imports and exports and stronger non-oil export activity.

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Minister of Works David Umahi says there will no longer be a need for the people of the South-East to agitate for a Biafran nation, as President Bola Tinubu’s inclusive governance has addressed the region’s long-standing grievances.

The minister made the remarks in a one-minute, 30-second video of an inspection tour of ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the region.

Mr Umahi said the agitation for Biafra, largely driven by feelings of neglect, exclusion, and underrepresentation, has significantly reduced under Mr Tinubu’s administration due to increased federal presence and investments in the South-East.

“There will be no need for Biafra again,” Mr Umahi said. “In the past administration, our people felt very much marginalised, and that was the reason some people were agitating for Biafra. But I can say today that we are well integrated into the mainstream of the nation, Nigeria.”

According to Mr Umahi, the people of the South-East are now “comfortable and happy” with Mr Tinubu.

“So, we are very grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. There will be no need for Biafra again. We are comfortable. We are very happy with the integration,” he said.

Mr Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, highlighted several ongoing and completed federal projects in the South-East, noting that many of them had stalled for more than a decade before the Tinubu administration intervened.

He said the federal government is prioritising durable infrastructure, particularly concrete roads designed to last between 50 and 100 years.

“For more than 15 years, it has been one government coming to do something small and go. But the section being handled by MTN under RCC will be completed fully by February, and it is costing N202 billion,” he said.

According to him, another 72-kilometre road section being handled by SKCC at the cost of N150 billion has already received 30 per cent payment.

“The job of building roads by Mr President all over the country is that these roads will stay for 50 to 100 years,” he said, comparing the projects to the ongoing coastal highway.

Mr Umahi listed key projects in the region, including the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway, and Section 2B of the Second Niger Bridge, valued at N176 billion.

“You go to Enugu now, and you see the Artisan Bridge finished, dusted, and delivered. You go to Depot Junction in Eke-Obinagu, where the biggest flyover in the South-East is ongoing.

“These are the reasons why I said we do not have any reason again to agitate for Biafra. He that has started this great and beautiful thing, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will continue it,” he said.

The minister added that political relevance for the South-East must be pursued through strategy rather than rhetoric.

“We cannot retake our rightful position by sentiment and venomous statements. It is by realities and being strategic,” he stated.

Mr Umahi described his support for Mr Tinubu and the recent defection of the Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as calculated political decisions.

“I am supporting President Bola Tinubu; it is being strategic. The governor of Enugu State coming over to the APC is being strategic,” he added.

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The Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed confiscated alcoholic drinks in Bakori town, within the Funtua local government area of the state.

The exercise was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Information officer of the Hisbah Board in Abdul Baki Mustapha.

According to the statement, DC Bashir Lawal Balarabe alongside other Hisbah commanders from the Funtua zone, supervised the destruction of the seized alcohol.

The Hisbah Board said the action was aimed at curbing practices that contravene Islamic teachings and protecting societal moral values.

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• A Nigerian woman in the UK has sparked debate by warning Nigerian men against bringing their wives from Nigeria.
• The woman, identifying as Igbo, claims there are high rates of marital breakdowns among Nigerians in the UK.
• Her comments have particularly resonated within the Igbo community, highlighting potential cultural and relational challenges.

A UK-based Nigerian woman has sparked intense debate online after issuing a warning to Nigerian men living in the United Kingdom, advising them against bringing their wives from Nigeria.

In a viral video, the woman, who identified herself as Igbo, made strong claims about marital breakdowns among Nigerians in the UK, particularly within the Igbo community.

In her own words, she said:

“Ninety percent of UK marriages that are separated and broken today are Igbos,” she said. “You can’t see Benin, you can’t see other tribes. It’s only Igbo men and women disgracing themselves on social media. I am Igbo, I need to tell you the truth. You people have failed us woefully.”

According to her, relocating to the UK often places excessive strain on marriages, leading to public disputes, family conflicts, and separation.

She argued that these issues frequently play out on TikTok, bringing embarrassment to families and the wider community.

She added:

“If you know you are a Nigerian man living in the UK, the only advice I can give you is to avoid bringing your wife to the UK. Just avoid it. You will later regret it as a man.”

Her comments have drawn mixed reactions. While some social media users agreed that migration, financial pressure, and changing gender roles can negatively affect marriages in the diaspora, others criticized her remarks as exaggerated, divisive, and unfairly targeting Igbo women.

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