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Arewa Youths Hails Zulum Over Peaceful Borno Council Polls
The Arewa Youths Development Initiative has attributed the success of the Borno State local government elections to the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
The group praised the peaceful, credible and transparent conduct of the polls, describing them as a milestone in the state’s democratic journey.
In a statement yesterday, the National Coordinator of AYDI, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammed, said the governor provided an enabling environment, approved critical resources and ensured coordination among electoral and security agencies.
He said the elections were conducted in a calm atmosphere, with active participation by political parties, election observers, civil society groups and the Inter-Party Advisory Council.
According to him, the process reflected growing confidence in democratic institutions across the state.
AYDI said reports from its independent monitors showed that voting, counting, collation and declaration of results were peaceful across the state.
It added that areas previously affected by insecurity, including Gwoza, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Askira/Uba and Biu, recorded orderly exercises.
“Our monitors observed professionalism and orderliness throughout the exercise,” the group said.
The organisation acknowledged the declaration of results by the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission, which announced that the All Progressives Congress won all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the 27 local government areas.
It recalled that the BOSIEC Chairman, Dr Tahiru Shettima, described the polls as peaceful, credible and largely hitch-free, in line with the Electoral Act 2022.
AYDI also commended special arrangements made for displaced voters from Abadam, Guzamala, Kala-Balge and Marte to vote in secure locations in Maiduguri.
The group said the use of Maiduguri as an operational hub ensured that no eligible voter was disenfranchised.
It further noted the calm acceptance of the results by opposition parties and the absence of post-election violence.
“This level of maturity shows that democracy is taking firm root in Borno State,” the statement said.
AYDI urged the newly elected council officials to prioritise good governance and deliver dividends of democracy to communities affected by insecurity and displacement.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has disposed of counterfeit, prohibited and expired pharmaceutical products valued at more than N55 billion in Oyo State.
The destruction exercise was conducted on Thursday at the Moniya dumpsite in Ibadan, within Akinyele Local Government Area.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said the action was aimed at permanently removing unsafe medicines, medical devices and other regulated products from circulation.
Her remarks were delivered by the Deputy Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mrs Florence Ubah.
She explained that the exercise was necessary to ensure that seized expired, substandard and falsified products do not re-enter the supply chain and pose risks to public health.
According to NAFDAC, the items destroyed included fake and expired drugs, unsafe cosmetics, contaminated or unwholesome food items, counterfeit products and other regulated goods confiscated from manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Adeyeye also disclosed that more than 70 companies, non-governmental organisations and trade unions voluntarily submitted damaged and expired products for disposal.
“The total estimated market value of the items destroyed today stands at N55,436,844,470,” she stated.
She commended security agencies such as the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the NDLEA and other partners for their collaboration in tackling the circulation of fake and unsafe products.
The NAFDAC boss further urged religious and community leaders, healthcare professionals, media practitioners and members of the public to intensify awareness campaigns on the dangers of purchasing drugs and food items from unauthorised sources.
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) in collaboration with the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Secret Service have apprehended three internet fraudsters in Edo and Lagos State.
Naija News reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The suspect’s allegedly targeted email systems of major corporate organisations mostly in Nigeria.
According to the statement, the suspects carry out the crimes “through the deployment of phishing links and malicious software.
The arrest followed credible and actionable intelligence received from Microsoft Corporation, FBI, which revealed the “use of a sophisticated phishing toolkit known as RaccoonO365”.
The Force PRO said the toolkit was designed to create fraudulent Microsoft login portals aimed at harvesting user credentials and unlawfully accessing the email platforms of corporate, financial, and educational institutions.
He said, “Consequently, the NPF–NCCC initiated a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in collaboration with Microsoft, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service.
“Investigations traced multiple incidents of unauthorised Microsoft 365 account access between January and September 2025 to phishing emails crafted to closely mimic legitimate Microsoft authentication pages.
“These activities resulted in business email compromise, data breaches, and financial losses across multiple jurisdictions.
“Acting on precise and actionable intelligence, NPF–NCCC operatives were deployed to Lagos and Edo States, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
“Search operations conducted at their residences resulted in the recovery of laptops, mobile devices, and other digital equipment, which have been linked to the fraudulent scheme after forensic analysis.
“Further investigations identified Okitipi Samuel, also known as “RaccoonO365” and “Moses Felix,” as the principal suspect and developer of the phishing infrastructure.
“Investigations reveal that he operated a Telegram channel through which phishing links were sold in exchange for cryptocurrency and hosted fraudulent login portals on Cloudflare using stolen or fraudulently obtained email credentials.
“Notably, investigations revealed no evidence linking the two other arrested individuals to the creation or operation of the phishing scheme.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its steadfast commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital space through the deployment of advanced technology, strengthened international partnerships, and diligent investigative and prosecutorial processes aimed at effectively countering evolving cyber threats”.
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Buhari Knew That Nigerians Were Not Happy With His Leadership- Buhari’s Daughter Speaks
- Halima Buhari has said her late father, former President Muhammadu Buhari, was conscious of Nigerians’ disappointment with his administration.
- Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, she noted that he understood unmet expectations, listened to criticism, and struggled with the difficult realities of leadership.
- She added that his legacy would remain open to public debate.
Halima Buhari, daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that her late father was fully aware of the disappointment many Nigerians felt about his administration. She made this known in Abuja during the public presentation of a book by former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.
According to Halima, Buhari understood that the high expectations placed on him were not fully met, particularly in areas of security and economic management. She explained that governance in Nigeria was far more complex than it appeared, involving difficult compromises and constant pressure.
She said, “Behind every soundbite, there was a human being; sometimes tired, sometimes determined, sometimes frustrated, always painfully aware that his decisions impacted millions of lives.
“That human being was our father. I saw a side of him that never appeared on television and was rarely captured in print.
“I saw the man who would sit quietly, listening more than he spoke. The man who worried about the security of ordinary people.
“The man who agonised over the gap between what was promised and what was possible.”
She described her father as a deeply reflective leader who worried about the real-life consequences of his decisions and listened carefully to criticism. Halima stressed that while Nigerians knew him as President Buhari, at home he was simply “Baba,” a man who agonised over the gap between promises and realities.
She added that Buhari’s legacy would continue to be debated, noting that such discussions are essential in a healthy democracy.
“This particular book, written by someone who was in the inner circle of communication and messaging, provides one important perspective of how an administration must be shaped and sometimes challenged in the court of public opinion,” she said.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on 16 December.
Members of the reconstituted Board are:
• Mulisiu Oseni, PhD. — Chairman
Mr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed Vice Chairman of the Commission.
His appointment as Chairman took effect from 1 December 2025 and shall subsist until the completion of his ten-year tenure at the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2023.
Yusuf Ali, PhD. — Vice Chairman
Mr Ali was first appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022. His designation as Vice Chairman took effect on 1 December 2025 and shall remain in effect until the completion of his first term.
Nathan Rogers Shatti — Commissioner
Mr Shatti is serving a second term as commissioner. He was first appointed in January 2017.
Dafe Akpeneye — Commissioner
Mr Akpeneye is serving a second term, having been first appointed as a Commissioner in January 2017.
Aisha Bello — Commissioner
Aisha Bello is serving her second term, having been first appointed as a Commissioner in December 2020.
Chidi Ike — Commissioner
Mr Ike is serving his first term, having been first appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022.
Fouad Animashaun — Commissioner
Mr Animashaun is serving his first term, effective December 2025.
He is an energy economist with extensive experience in the Nigerian power sector and most recently served as Executive Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the board members of NERC to deepen and consolidate the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s power sector, in strict alignment with the letter and spirit of the Electricity Act, 2023.
Bayo Onanuga,
Special Adviser to the President,
(Information & Strategy)
December 18, 2025
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.