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Alaafin to confer chieftaincy titles on Seyi Tinubu, ex-Zamfara Governor Yari
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, will on Sunday confer chieftaincy titles on the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi and a former governor of Zamfara State, Abubakar Yari.
This was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye.
According to the statement, Senator Yari will receive the chieftaincy title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland, representing love, compassion, justice and a bridge between physical and spiritual realms, while Seyi Tinubu, a business magnate, will receive Okanlomo of Yorubaland title, symbolising a custodian of Yoruba values, unity and cultural heritage.
The statement concluded that both titles come with responsibilities such as promoting Yoruba culture, advising the Alaafin, fostering unity and advancing education and social welfare.
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja.
The National Working Caretaker Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has insisted that there is only one legitimate leadership structure recognised within the party and dissolved 14 State Working Committees (SWC).
This was disclosed in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting of the committee held on Wednesday, in Abuja and read by the Acting Publicity Secretary, Haruna Jungun.
He group said the PDP is firmly under the leadership of Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, dismissing claims of parallel structures within the party.
The committee warned individuals and groups it accused of attempting to drag the image of the party into disrepute to desist from such actions.
It specifically described as false, reports circulating in the media that the group led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) had been recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The group challenged Turaki to publicly produce the INEC upload code, which he used to submit his executive list, noting that no such recognition exists.
In further resolutions, the NWC ratified the dissolution of several state working committee, while confirming caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in those states.
The affected states are: Borno, Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Ekiti, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Delta, Taraba, Kano and Lagos.
The committee also assigned portfolios to some of its members to ensure effective administration of party activities.
Those assigned include: Prof. Adenike Ogunse as Women Leader, Engr. Deji Dohati as Deputy National Secretary, Sen. Olaka Ogunwu as Treasurer, Hon. Jungu Haruna Mohammed as National Publicity Officer, and Ambassador Dr. Ibrahim Bala-Aboki as National Youth Leader.
On the party’s electoral timetable, the committee approved a calendar for the conduct of state congresses scheduled to commence from January 9, 2026. It explained that the PDP national convention would be held only after the conclusion of the state congresses.
Earlier in his address, the Acting Chairman Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed said that the group is the one that is aligned with the party’s constitution.
He said, “We have only one PDP under my leadership and my team as the caretaker committee of our great party. Party is all about being in line with the constitution of the party and that of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“This body is well-aligned and understands the law of the Federation and the constitution of our great party. We have only one body as PDP under my leadership” he reiterated.
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Video Shows Moment Lecturer Jumped on Popular TikTok Trend With Female Student in His Office
- A trending video of a Nigerian lecturer’s humorous moment with a female student in his office has warmed the hearts of internet users
- In the short clip, the academic and his female student jumped on a popular TikTok dance challenge in his office
- The clip made some people compare the lecturer with theirs, as people marvelled at his spontaneous moment with the student
Social media users have gushed over a video of a Nigerian lecturer, Dr Taiwo Seyi, doing a popular TikTok trend with a female student in his office.
The lecturer posted the clip on TikTok, suggesting that it was the student’s idea, to which he finally consented.
A lecturer shows his fun side as he vibes with a female student.
Photo Credit: (@drtaiwoseyi_)
Source: TikTok”I finally agreed to do this,” he wrote while tagging the student’s TikTok account.
Lecturer and student do popular TikTok trend
“When e reach your turn as a lecturer no do challenge with your student,” words overlaid on the video read.
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The clip started with the female student starting the trending TikTok dance while the lecturer sat in his seat behind her.
In seconds, he funnily came forward and matched the lady’s dance steps as they vibed together like people doing a choreography, while a song played in the background.
The clip garnered over 9k views at the time of this report. Netizens hailed the lecturer for showing his fun side and impressing with his performance of the TikTok trend.
A Nigerian lecturer vibes with his female student in his office.
Photo Credit: (@drtaiwoseyi_)
Source: TikTok
Watch his video below:
Lecturer-student display warms hearts
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the lecturer-student moment below:
🌟Lau_Ra🍀 said:
“Steps Dey cry.”
Ethereal Being 🌺💜 said:
“My lecturers left the group chat.”
zionvera said:
“The only lecturer that loved doing content with his student is Mr. val abi Mr. Prototype.”
VibesandValues said:
“See me smiling like I won a cash gift.”
Amin_Ashe Contractors 🇳🇬 said:
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“Make dem no use u shine ooo my friend.”
Samuel Balogun said:
“My own lecturers go dey squeeze face up and down.”
odiiikechukwu3 said:
“I sure say students go dey lobby to have them assigned to you for their project works…. you’re a true definition of simple and open.”
rimascakes&more… said:
“Na student wey behave well lecturer go do challenge with.”
In a related story, Legit.ng reported a video of a young student dancing with his best female lecturer in the department.
Nigerian lecturer joins male students recording video
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lecturer had joined some male students who were recording a dance video within the school premises.
A funny clip showed two male students in the midst of recording a dance video when the lecturer, who happened to be strolling by, unexpectedly joined in. Viewers who stumbled upon the video took to the comments section to heap praise on the lecturer, who was described as jovial and fun-loving.
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Many were impressed by his willingness to let his hair down and have a good time with his students. They emphasised the importance of building strong relationships between lecturers and students. Commenting on the story, a Nigerian lecturer, Chijioke Nwajiuba, shared his opinion, stating that he can’t dance with his students to avoid disrespect.
Source: Legit.ng
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has affirmed that he has strong grassroots structures and dedicated supporters capable of fully backing President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
He revealed that mobilisation efforts for Tinubu are already about 70 percent complete across the state.
While commissioning the 9.7km Ogbakiri Road project, the governor assured the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of his extensive grassroots network and loyal followers.
He added that his confidence is reinforced by the warm reception and support observed during project commissioning activities across various parts of Rivers State.
Fubara called on citizens to uphold their political responsibilities following Wednesday’s engagement with the APC national leadership, urging them to rally behind President Tinubu.
Describing the Ogbakiri Road as a landmark achievement of his administration, he noted that the project was initiated during one of the most challenging periods of his tenure.
The governor recalled that the first tranche of payment for the project was made even when a court ruling halted the Federal Government from releasing statutory allocations to Rivers State.
He emphasised that the key success was delivering the road as promised despite the obstacles faced.
Fubara also pledged to assess the cost of extending internal roads in the area and connecting the newly commissioned road to Degema through a proposed bridge.
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other defendants from giving effect to a resolution allegedly aimed at removing or sidelining the Cross River State Chairman of the party, Hon. Alphonsus Ogar Eba.
Justice J. E. Obanor issued the interim orders on December 18, 2025 while sitting at Court 26, Jabi, Abuja, in a suit, marked FCT/HC/CV/5197/2025, filed by Eba against the APC, Mr. Ekum Ekok Ojogu, Mr. Patrick Asikpo Okon and INEC.
The claimant approached the court through a motion ex parte,filed by his counsel, Ayotunde Ogunleye (SAN) seeking protection from what he described as an unlawful resolution dated November 26, 2025, which allegedly sought to prevent him from carrying out his duties as the APC chairman in Cross River State.
In granting the application, the court restrained the defendants, either by themselves, their agents or privies, from giving effect to or continuing to give effect to the said resolution, particularly any action that would prevent Eba from performing his responsibilities as the state chairman of the APC pending the determination of the substantive motion before the court.
Justice Obanor also barred the defendants from stopping the claimant from attending the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, as well as any other party meetings he is entitled to attend during the subsistence of his tenure or any extension granted by the party’s NEC.
In a further order, the court restrained the second defendant, Mr. Ekum Ekok Ojogu, or any other person, from parading himself as the Acting State Chairman of the APC in Cross River State while the tenure of the claimant subsists.
The court also directed all the defendants to refrain from initiating, deliberating upon or taking any action or decision capable of adversely affecting Eba’s position or rights as the duly recognised chairman of the party in the state pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
Justice Obanor, after reviewing the processes filed before the court, held that there was sufficient reason to grant the interim reliefs sought by the claimant.
“Having gone through all the processes before the court and being satisfied as to the need to grant the interim orders sought, Motion No. M/16959/2025 is hereby granted, and the orders are made as prayed, pending the determination of the Motion on Notice,” the judge ruled.
The judge subsequently adjourned to January 22, 2026, for the hearing of the motion on notice.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he possesses strong grassroots structures and committed supporters to ensure full backing for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Fubara stated that mobilisation efforts for Tinubu are already about 70 percent complete across the state.
Speaking during the commissioning of the 9.7km Ogbakiri Road project, the governor assured the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of his robust grassroots network and loyal supporters.
He said his confidence is further strengthened by the warm reception and support witnessed during project commissioning activities across various parts of the state.
Fubara reminded citizens of their political responsibility following Wednesday’s engagements with the APC national leadership and urged them to rally behind President Tinubu.
Describing the Ogbakiri Road as a landmark project of his administration, he noted that it was initiated during one of the most challenging periods of his tenure.
The governor recalled that the first tranche of payment for the project was made even when a court ruling blocked the Federal Government from releasing statutory allocations to Rivers State.
He emphasised that the key achievement was the completion of the road as promised, despite the hurdles faced.
Fubara also pledged to examine the cost of extending internal roads in the area and linking the newly commissioned road to Degema via a proposed bridge.
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, seeking approval to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
The letter, read on the floor of the House on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, stated that the President wishes to address a joint session of the National Assembly at 12 noon on Friday, 19 December, 2025.
“I write to crave the kind indulgence of the House of Representatives to grant me the slot of 12:00 noon on Friday, December 19, 2025, to formally present the 2026 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly,” the letter read.
According to the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper before the House, the proposed 2026 budget stands at ₦54.46 trillion, with ₦34.33 trillion expected from retained revenue.
New borrowings are projected at ₦17.88 trillion, covering both domestic and external loans, while debt servicing is estimated at ₦15.52 trillion.
Spending on pensions, gratuities, and retirees’ benefits is projected at ₦1.376 trillion, with the fiscal deficit estimated at ₦20.13 trillion.
Capital expenditure is set at ₦20.13 trillion, excluding transfers and statutory allocations of ₦3.15 trillion, while the Sinking Fund is projected at ₦388.54 billion.
Total recurrent (non-debt) expenditure is estimated at ₦15.265 trillion, with special intervention funds for recurrent and capital spending pegged at ₦200 billion and ₦14 billion, respectively.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the promotion of graduate primary school teachers in the Tutor Cadre from Grade Level 16 (GL 16) to Grade Level 17 (GL 17).
The disclosure was made in a statement released by the Ogun State Government via its official X account on Thursday.
The government said the move is intended to end career stagnation. It also aims to boost motivation and improve service delivery in primary schools.
What Ogun State Government is saying
According to the statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, the promotion follows a review of existing career progression frameworks.
The review showed that teachers at the peak of the Tutor Cadre had stayed too long at GL 16. Moving them to GL 17 recognizes their experience and qualifications, the statement noted.
“Ogun State Governor, Prince @DapoAbiodunCON has approved the career advancement of Graduate Primary School Teachers (Tutor Cadre) from GL. 16 to GL.17.
“This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya.
“The Head of Service explained that the decision aims to address stagnation at the peak of the cadre and enhance motivation, ensuring improved service delivery in the primary education system,” the statement read in part.
The government also said the promotion is expected to improve learning outcomes. The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has been directed to implement the policy immediately.
Salary upgrades and education reforms
Governor Abiodun also approved a consolidated salary structure for the Head-Teacher General. The statement noted that this aligns with the revised career framework.
The measures are intended to ensure structured career progression for both teachers and school leaders.
The statement added that the steps form part of broader efforts to strengthen human capital in the education sector.
Teachers and headteachers are expected to continue delivering effective services across all primary schools.
What you should know
The recent career advancement and salary upgrades for teachers in Ogun State align with the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s education sector.
These efforts include the launch of a digital portal by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to ease teacher registration, certification, and professional development.
The reforms also focus on professionalisation, digitalisation, accountability, equity, and global alignment.
Together, state and federal initiatives aim to improve teacher motivation, career progression, and overall service delivery in schools nationwide.
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Vote buyers, sellers risk 2-year jail term, N5 million fine as Reps approve electoral act amendment
The House of Representatives has approved sweeping changes to the Electoral Act amendment, introducing tougher punishments to deter vote buying and selling and strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process.
The Electoral Act amendment was adopted during clause-by-clause consideration of the House Committee on Electoral Matters’ report at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu.
Tougher penalties for vote trading
Under the Electoral Act amendment, individuals involved in vote buying or selling now face a minimum of two years’ imprisonment, a N5 million fine, or both.
The Electoral Act amendment also imposes a 10-year ban from contesting elections on offenders convicted of vote trading or voter card transactions.
These sanctions replace the previous penalties, which were limited to a maximum fine of N500,000 or two years’ imprisonment.
Mandatory electronic transmission of results
Lawmakers further strengthened the Electoral Act amendment by mandating INEC to transmit polling unit results electronically to the IREV portal in real time.
The new provision requires electronic transmission to occur simultaneously with physical collation, reducing opportunities for result manipulation.
Sanctions for electoral officials
The Electoral Act amendment introduces stricter punishment for presiding officers who deliberately breach procedures during counting, announcement, or result transmission.
A new section prescribes a minimum fine of N500,000, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for willful violations by presiding officers.
Early funding and fraud prevention
To improve preparation, the Electoral Act amendment mandates the release of election funds to INEC at least one year before a general election.
Penalties for multiple voter registration were also increased, with offenders facing a minimum fine of N100,000, one year’s imprisonment, or both.
Changes for parties and voters
The Electoral Act amendment extends the deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists to INEC from 180 to 210 days before elections.
Lawmakers also approved the use of electronically generated voter identification, including downloadable voter cards with unique QR codes, as approved by INEC.
Consideration of the remaining clauses in the Electoral Act amendment bill is still ongoing in the House.
The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut in the wake of the rise in insecurity in some parts of the country,
The Federal Government also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives of students and ensuring uninterrupted education across the country.
This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo said that academic activities had fully resumed after the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools.
According to her, students have returned safely to their schools, with many currently concluding their December academic programmes, while others have successfully completed their examinations.
“The Federal Ministry of Education assures parents, guardians and the general public that the safety, welfare and well-being of students remain a top priority.
“The government continues to work closely with relevant security agencies to sustain stability and restore normalcy within school environments nationwide.
“The Federal Government remains resolute in its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and to uphold their fundamental right to education in a safe and secure environment,” she said.
Boriowo added that the current administration placed strong emphasis on human capital development and recognised education as a critical pillar for national growth and development.
She said the government also remained determined to prevent any disruption to the academic calendar.
“The safe return of students and the successful conduct of examinations in several Unity Colleges underscore the government’s resolve to keep learning on track despite prevailing challenges.
“The ministry appreciates the cooperation, patience and support of parents, school administrators and students, and reiterates its commitment to sustaining a secure, stable and uninterrupted education system across the nation,” she said. (NAN)
An undergraduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been named the overall winner of the United States’ video talent contest, “Made in America, Loved in Nigeria.”
The competition, organised by the US Mission in Nigeria, aims to promote American products while strengthening trade, industry, and investment ties between the two countries. Out of 57 entries, five finalists were selected for the grand prize awards.
Raheedat Fagbenle from Lagos State emerged as the grand prize winner. She was followed by Tito Abumere, also from Lagos, in second place, and Janefrancis Ugwu from Abuja in third.
Fourth place went to Cyril Usheshe from Cross River State, while Timileyin Durotoye from Osun State claimed fifth position.
Speaking at the awards ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, Lee McManis, Country Public Diplomacy Counsellor at the US Embassy, described the contest as a celebration of the enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria, built on commerce, mutual respect, and a commitment to progress.
He emphasised that the event goes beyond showcasing American products, highlighting its role in boosting trade, investment, and business relations between both nations.
“Last year, the US Department of Commerce and Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment signed a five-year Commercial and Investment Partnership agreement focusing on agriculture, the digital economy, and infrastructure. Nigeria is one of only five African countries with such an agreement, underscoring the importance we place on our economic relationship,” McManis said.
He added that over 100 major American companies operate in Nigeria across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and technology, alongside numerous small and medium-sized enterprises.
“These companies are driving innovation, creating opportunities, and transforming lives on both sides of the Atlantic,” he noted.
McManis further commended the winners for demonstrating how American products and technologies empower Nigerians’ creativity and support businesses and communities across the country.
“Your stories not only highlight the quality and impact of American-made goods, but also the strong connections linking our nations in trade, creativity, and the pursuit of opportunity. Commerce between the US and Nigeria is about more than goods—it is about people, entrepreneurship, students, families, and communities working together for a brighter future,” he said.