Operatives of the Special Task Squad, STS, of the Niger State Police Command have arrested 25-year-old Aminu Ahmed for allegedly abducting three children in Kotangora and collecting over N2 million ransom.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun in a statement said the arrest was based on technical intelligence indicating Ahmed’s involvement in the abduction and kidnapping of three children in Kotangora, from which he received over N2 million in ransom.

He explained that, according to investigations, Ahmed’s criminal activities began in January 2025, when he abducted a three-year-old boy from the Samaru area of Kontagora.

Ahmed allegedly took the child to Lagos, where he held him for four days, contacted the boy’s father and demanded a ransom of ₦10 million.

“He eventually received ₦1.4 million through multiple POS transactions. After collecting the ransom, Ahmed abandoned the boy near a radio station in Kotangora, pretending he was a “found child,” and escaped,” Abiodun disclosed.

The police spokesman also said in May 2025, Ahmed struck again, abducting a four-year-old boy within Kotangora and also took the child to Lagos, where he stayed for three days.

“He demanded a ransom of ₦10 million  from the family. He received ₦500, 000 and subsequently dropped the boy at a location in Mashegu Local Government Area, informing the parents where to pick up the child.

“Most recently, in November 2025, Ahmed abducted a three-year-old boy from the GRA area of Kotangora. He took the child to Ilorin, Kwara State, stayed for three days, and contacted the father, demanding a ransom of ₦5,000,000. He received ₦350, 000 before dropping the boy in Kaboji, Mashegu LGA,” Abiodun added.

The police PRO further disclosed that Ahmed also revealed that he lost over N1.8 million of his illicit proceeds in a failed mining investment scheme.

The suspect is currently undergoing further investigation as authorities intensify efforts to uncover more details about his activities and bring him to justice.

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Some gunmen have reportedly abducted a retired customs officer, Prince Emmanuel Owolabi, from his residence in Osun State.

Naija News learnt that the assailants on Monday night stormed Ora Igbomina, a border community in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, and whisked away Owolabi.

The gunmen are said to have also killed the leader of non-indigenes in a community outside the Osun boundary after invading the Akisa Road area, where the former customs officer was kidnapped.

According to Vanguard, sources told the media platform that the gunmen invaded the community around 7 pm, forcefully gaining entry into Owolabi’s house.

The sources said the assailants fired sporadically into the air to scare residents before whisking the retired customs officer away to an unknown destination.

After abducting Owolabi, the gunmen reportedly moved to another area along the Oteere/Ila axis, where they attempted to abduct some travellers.

However, the travellers, who noticed the presence of the gunmen, reportedly ran to safety. The development angered the assailants, who opened fire on them, leaving several travellers injured.

Local security guards and community vigilantes were said to have mobilised to repel the attackers and protect residents, but their efforts were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the heavily armed bandits.

When contacted, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the abduction of the former customs officer.

However, the police spokesperson denied reports that anyone was killed during the attack, insisting that while the kidnapping occurred, no death was recorded in the community.

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• A young woman has sparked online debate after sharing a dating experience in which her date allowed her to pay the bill without offering to intervene.
• In a video posted on X, she said she brought out her card to be polite and test his reaction but was disappointed when he simply watched.

A young woman has shared a frustrating dating experience that occurred when the bill arrived, sparking debate on modern relationships.

In a video shared by @Chinonso on X, she explained that she intentionally brought out her card to pay, partly to be polite and to gauge her date’s reaction. To her surprise and disappointment, the man made no effort to stop her or offer to pay; instead, he quietly watched.

Recounting the experience, she said: “I went on a date with this guy, so I intentionally brought out my card to pay. He did not even try to stop me. Like he was just watching. I had to ask myself, what are men turning into these days?”.

Her story quickly attracted reactions online. Some commentators criticized the man, with one writing, “These men are hopeless!”.

Another questioned, “Who raised these men?”.

I went to on a date with this guy and when they present our bills I casually brought out my card to pay he didn’t even try to stop me” what are men turning into – lady pic.twitter.com/MO5HV8G1ji

— ChukwuNonso✍️ (@Mazi_Chinonso1) December 14, 2025

In other news….. Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has revealed plans to take legal action against Pastor Chris Okafor, alleging that he broke a promise to marry her and instead wed another woman.

Ogala shared her claims during a live interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, where she discussed her past relationship with the pastor and the circumstances that led to their separation.

The actress explained that her decision to pursue legal action stems from the promise of marriage she says Pastor Okafor made to her.

During the interview, she also addressed questions about her conduct while married to her former husband. Ogala admitted to having a phone-based relationship with Pastor Okafor at that time, describing it as a mistake she regrets. She clarified that their interactions did not involve any physical contact.

When asked if she could substantiate her claims, Ogala stated that she possesses chat logs, screen recordings, and a video showing the date and phone number of the recipient.

Daddy Freeze cautioned her against publicly sharing these materials, noting that doing so could breach privacy laws.

Ogala, however, remained firm, saying she had instructed her lawyer to pursue the case. She maintained that Pastor Okafor’s decision to marry another woman after allegedly promising to wed her provided sufficient grounds for legal action and that she is ready to present her evidence in court.

As of the time of reporting, Pastor Chris Okafor had not issued a public response to Ogala’s allegations.

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An activist and lawyer, Chetam Nwala, has accused president Bola Tinubu of having an ulterior motive before declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State early this year.

Nwala made this accusation on Tuesday during an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST.

He further alleged that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was purely political and not about stabilizing the state.

DAILY POST recalls that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State in March this year, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members of the state House of Assembly.

“You remember, I have always stated, and I will keep mentioning that the declaration of emergency was purely political. It was not about stabilizing the state at all.

“It was a president trying to make sure that ambition for 2027 is being protected within the body of Rivers State. And of course, we have seen what has happened to the governor.

“The governor has been hoodwinked. And we have seen the governor who came back like a wounded and a defeated lion. Having returned back, he has now defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to work with the president.

“This was all because there was a state of emergency. This was all because the President had a 2027 ambition. So he didn’t care whether the Rivers economy was dying. His interest was to make sure that the governor comes to his party which they succeeded,” he said.

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The Nigerian Judiciary and legal community have been plunged into mourning following the reported death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.

​The news was confirmed to Sahara Reporters on Tuesday morning by a close source, who revealed the former CJN died while receiving treatment abroad.

​“Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad is dead. He passed away this morning at a Saudi Arabian Hospital,” the source said.

​The Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), National Headquarters, issued a formal condolence statement, dated December 16, 2025, describing his passing as a huge blow.

​“Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,” the statement read. “His demise is a monumental loss to the Nigerian judiciary, the legal profession, the Muslim Ummah, and the nation at large.”

​NAMLAS praised the retired jurist, noting that throughout his judicial career, he: “Exemplified the highest ideals of the Bench—fairness, courage, and fidelity to the rule of law.”

​The association particularly noted his role as a mentor: “To NAMLAS, the late Chief Justice was more than a jurist; he was a fatherly pillar and a source of encouragement to Muslim law students across the country.”

​Justice Muhammad served for decades in the Nigerian judiciary, eventually rising to the highest judicial office in the country. He had resigned as CJN in June 2022, citing ill health.

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Adeniyi Salawu Mustapha has emerged as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, expressing confidence in defeating all contenders on the ballot.

Mustapha clinched the party’s ticket during the SDP primary election held in Osogbo yesterday, August 8, 2026, and described his emergence as divinely ordained.

“We are going to defeat all candidates that we see on the ballot paper because God is our backer, just as God was behind David to defeat Goliath,” Mustapha said in his acceptance speech.
“My advice to party members and citizens of Osun is to remain calm. Our party is gentle and peaceful, and our calmness will win the election. There should be no rancour, obscene or abusive language. Our strategies are intact, and we will deliver.”

The SDP flagbearer outlined his priorities, noting that his administration, if elected, would focus on education, agriculture, economic empowerment, and other critical sectors to tap into Osun State’s vast potential.

He urged party members and residents to maintain peace and civility, promising a non-violent, issue-based campaign.

Speaking separately, Dr. Segun Oyebolu, Chairman of the SDP Electoral Committee for the gubernatorial primary, said the party is ready to campaign statewide ahead of the election.

“We aim to build on past developmental efforts in the state, focusing on infrastructure, child development, access to quality healthcare, and improved living conditions for residents,” Oyebolu said.
“We will restart what the late Governor Isiaka Adeleke Serubawon initiated, ensuring our children can compete globally and citizens receive healthcare without financial hindrance. We are social democrats; we want everyone to live comfortably.”

The primary election was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), represented by Okeranti Samson and Abajesude M.A.

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• Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass a $600 billion net worth, with Forbes estimating his wealth at $677 billion.
• The surge is largely driven by a dramatic increase in SpaceX’s valuation to $800 billion, making his stake in the company his most valuable asset.
• With strong holdings in Tesla and xAI, and a potential SpaceX IPO on the horizon, Musk is increasingly positioned to become the world’s first trillionaire.

Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first person to exceed a net worth of $600 billion, with his wealth estimated at $677 billion as of Monday noon, U.S. Eastern Time, according to Forbes.

This surge in fortune was primarily driven by a sharp rise in the valuation of his private space company, SpaceX.

Earlier this month, a tender offer valued SpaceX at $800 billion, doubling its previous $400 billion valuation from August. Musk owns an estimated 42% stake in SpaceX. The valuation increase alone added approximately $168 billion to his fortune. Forbes estimates that his SpaceX stake, valued at $336 billion, is now his most valuable asset, surpassing his Tesla holdings.

The tender offer comes as SpaceX prepares for a potential IPO in 2026, which could value the company at around $1.5 trillion. Such an IPO would likely make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.

Musk’s 12% stake in Tesla is estimated to be worth about $197 billion. His xAI Holdings is also a significant contributor; the company is reportedly raising funds at a $230 billion valuation. Musk owns 53% of xAI Holdings, valued at approximately $60 billion.

With an estimated $425 billion lead over the world’s second-richest person, Google co-founder Larry Page, Musk is closer to reaching $700 billion than losing his spot.

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has accused the Nigeria Police Force of contempt of court and a disregard for the rule of law over its plan to resume enforcement of the motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, NBA President Afam Osigwe condemned a press release by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announcing the reactivation of the policy from 2 January 2026.

Mr Osigwe, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), described the move as “executive recklessness” and a “disturbing disregard for the rule of law and due process.”

He said the announcement undermined the authority of the courts and suggested that the Police were prioritising revenue over citizens’ rights.

Backstory

The policy, introduced by the Inspector-General of Police in April, required motorists to obtain annual tinted glass permits via an online platform.

Enforcement, initially scheduled for 1 June and later postponed to 2 October, faced criticism over reports of harassment, extortion, and civil rights violations.

On 2 September, the NBA, through its Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), filed a suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/1821/2025) at the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging the legality of the policy.

The NBA argued that the measure was based on the outdated Motor Tinted Glass (Prohibition) Act of 1991, lacked statutory authority to impose fees, and could lead to harassment and abuse by the Police.

The association also warned that the policy placed unnecessary financial burdens on Nigerians, especially as many imported vehicles already come with factory-fitted tinted glass.

The police were duly served court processes, represented by Ayotunde Ogunleye, also a SAN.

On 3 October, the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, in a related case, ordered the police to maintain the status quo and restrain enforcement of the tinted glass permit pending judicial determination.

Following public outcry, the IGP held a meeting with NBA representatives, resulting in a temporary suspension of the policy.

Court proceedings and NBA response

The case came up for hearing on 12 December before Judge M. S. Liman. During the hearing, the police confirmed the suspension agreement, leading the court to strike out the motion for interlocutory injunction.

Therefore, the NBA called the police’s announcement to resume enforcement “a reckless overreach” and “a serious assault on institutional integrity.”

The association urged the IGP to withdraw the statement and halt enforcement until all related court matters are determined.

It also directed its branches and the NBA Human Rights Committee to provide legal support to any motorist harassed or prosecuted over the policy.

Police justification

Mr Benjamin, who is a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), defended the planned resumption of enforcement, citing security concerns.

“Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited unauthorised tinted glass to conceal their identities and commit crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping,” he said.

He added that enforcement would respect citizens’ rights and existing laws, and that the earlier suspension was intended to allow motorists to regularise their documentation.

Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, had reiterated that the regulation was introduced for security reasons, not revenue generation, noting that all payments are remitted to the federal government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA).

The tinted glass permit policy has been widely criticised for enabling harassment and extortion, with civil rights groups urging the Police to respect court orders and citizens’ rights.

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..Dismiss allegations against NMDPRA CEO as unfounded, misleading and a media trial

A coalition of 40 lawyers under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy and Anti-Corruption has strongly condemned what it described as frivolous, baseless and unfounded corruption allegations levelled against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, by President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the lawyers accused Dangote of engaging in a malicious media trial aimed at unjustly portraying Engr. Ahmed as guilty of corruption without recourse to due process, warning that such actions undermine democracy, the rule of law and investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The press conference was jointly addressed and the statement signed by Barrister Emeka Okafor, National Coordinator, and Barrister Mohammed Bello, Secretary, on behalf of the 40 lawyers under the Lawyers in Defence of Democracy and Anti-Corruption.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Barrister Emeka Okafor, National Coordinator of the organisation, described the allegations, including claims that Engr. Ahmed received $5 million and sponsored his children’s education in foreign institutions in Switzerland, as reckless fabrications unsupported by facts or evidence.

The lawyers pointed out that monopoly is not the best form of business, insisted that the efforts of the NMDPRA boss is in national interest and not to witch-haunt or targeted at any businessman in the petroleum industry.

“We find these allegations not only frivolous and unfounded but also dangerous to the stability and development of Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sector,” Okafor said. “This is a clear attempt at a media conviction of a public officer who has not been investigated, charged or found guilty by any competent authority.”

The lawyers emphasised that Section 36(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) expressly guarantees the right to fair hearing, stressing that no Nigerian, regardless of status, can be declared guilty on the basis of public accusations or media narratives.

“The Constitution is clear. Every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. What we are witnessing is a blatant violation of this sacred constitutional provision,” Okafor added.

The group further faulted Dangote for failing to channel his grievances through appropriate legal and institutional mechanisms, noting that a personality of his stature ought to understand the importance of petitions, investigations and lawful procedures rather than public sensationalism.

“If indeed there were genuine concerns, the proper course of action would have been to submit a petition to relevant anti-corruption agencies for investigation, not a trial by media,” said Barrister Mohammed Bello, Secretary of the group.

The lawyers warned that what they described as witch-hunting tactics could discourage both local and foreign investors at a critical time when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is focused on implementing workable policies to attract investment and revitalise the economy.

They noted that the liberalisation of the downstream petroleum sector, driven by regulatory reforms under Engr. Ahmed’s leadership at the NMDPRA, has opened up the industry, attracted new investors and dismantled monopolistic tendencies.

“Ironically, the same reforms Dangote appears to be attacking are the very policies that enabled private sector participation, including the establishment of the Dangote Refinery,” Okafor stated.

According to the lawyers, the sector has witnessed renewed investor confidence, with additional refineries beyond the Dangote Refinery already completed or nearing commissioning, a development they attributed to transparent and firm regulatory oversight by the NMDPRA.

In a similar vein, the organisation reaffirmed its opposition to monopoly in the petroleum industry, insisting that Engr. Ahmed’s regulatory stance has promoted competition, fairness and national interest.

“As a group, we state unequivocally that the Chief Executive Officer of the NMDPRA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has not only been committed to his statutory responsibilities but has also remained clean of corruption based on our independent findings,” the statement read.

While reiterating their commitment to accountability and good governance, the lawyers urged Nigerians to disregard the unsubstantiated allegations, calling on stakeholders to respect the autonomy of regulatory institutions and desist from actions capable of destabilising critical sectors of the economy.

They called on Nigerians to disregard the unsubstantiated allegations, urged stakeholders to respect the autonomy of regulatory institutions, and appealed to the Federal Government to continue supporting reform-driven, independent and professional leadership at the NMDPRA in the overall interest of national development.

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• A young lady shared a video online showing how her landlady’s son messed up some clothes washed and kept outside
• A tenant had washed the clothes and sprayed them outside on a line to dry, but came and discovered palm oil on the clothes
• A lot of social media users said they would not take such behaviour from anyone, not even the mother of their landlord

Social media users are reacting to a video of a lady who showed what her landlord’s mother did.

According to the lady, a tenant had washed some clothes and kept them outside to dry, only to come and discover that the clothes had been soiled.

A Nigerian lady accused her landlord’s mother of pouring oil on a tenant’s clothes. Photo credit: TikTok/@just_that_girllll.
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In a video posted by @just_that_girllll, the lady showed how palm oil was used to mess up almost all the clothes hung on the line to dry.

The lady said it was her landlord’s mother who used palm oil to mess up the clothes.

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The video is captioned:

“Your landlord’s mother struck again. I don see a lot in this house. Assuming it’s my clothes, I would have shown my shege.”A Nigerian lady shared a video of how a landlord’s mother poured palm oil on someone’s clothes. Photo credit: TikTok/@just_that_girllll.
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Reactions as lady shows what landlord’s son did to her

@belleinstlye said:

“Paste location na this kind compound I Dey like live.”

@Muna Miles said:

“Silent is power with this you will forever be mercy Johnson. No loud your revenge cos who neglect signs go see wonders.”

@EMMANUEL ESEOGHENE said:

“I go pack my valuables small small first, empty my cylinder inside the room, the rest na story.”

@Eni hams the brand said:

“Hey you know those black ants?The big ones pour am for her clothes when h know she’s about to pack them …you’re welcome 🤗 also u can rub that werepe leaves that use to scratch..rub ur while the clothes are wet.”

@Annie Joel said:

“Try dey hot soak peeled unripe plantain inside for 24 if dem hang their clothes pure am put dem go testify dem go do change of wardrobe.”

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@CHINELO said:

“Nne which side you Dey live?, if na east i fit help you waybill AGBARA, just wear glove once you want to drop it on her clothes , sit back and enjoy the show.”

@Jollofina said:

“Wait for when they wash,open hypo sachet very tiny and do your own back.”

@NONSO!! said:

“Is this school hostel or normal tenant house?”

@Viral_Glory said:

“Them no Dey sell cane for your area? I fit waybill for you spoil the rod and spare the child. Abi no be so Una Dey talk ham?”

@VITAMIN K VIBES said:

“Some of us na landlord but we still decide stay rent bi be memes oo ..na her son first start to build house …house when you go put fire on a low people no go even suspect you.”

Lady marries landlady’s son

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady shared the story of how she met her husband and the video is trending and getting many reactions on TikTok.

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Lady who posted father’s video gets message from woman claiming to be his girlfriend, displays chat

The lady said the person she married is the son of the landlady who gave her a place to stay when she was in school.

According to her, she did not know how her husband got her number but they would later fall in love and get married.

Source: Legit.ng

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