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Malami Still in EFCC Detention Despite Court-Granted Bail — Aide
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, who was granted bail by an Abuja High Court in an order dated December 23, 2025, remains in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his aide has said.
Bello Doka, Malami’s media aide, described the continued detention as illegal in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Doka accused the commission of using the media to circulate what he termed inaccurate narratives about the former AGF, despite the fact that Malami voluntarily submitted himself for investigation and fulfilled the bail conditions set by the EFCC.
“His continued detention in an EFCC facility constitutes a breach of due process and a blatant abuse of office by a commission expected to respect and comply with court orders,” Doka said.
He added that the development portrays the EFCC as placing itself above the law, stressing that no Nigerian is above the law.
According to Doka, Malami’s media office considers his continued detention, despite being granted bail by a competent court, as a violation of the former AGF’s fundamental human rights.
He warned that the alleged disregard for a court order by a constitutionally established body such as the EFCC could undermine democracy and raise questions about the commission’s commitment to justice.
Doka further alleged that court bailiffs were turned away when they attempted to serve the court order on the commission, insisting that Malami is being held in clear disobedience of the court.
He challenged the EFCC to either arraign Malami before a court of competent jurisdiction or desist from what he described as a media trial and the spread of false narratives.
Kano State was thrown into mourning following the sudden death of two sitting members of the State House of Assembly, who passed away within a short interval.
Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who represented Kano Municipal Local Government Area, died just minutes after news emerged that another lawmaker, Aminu Sa’adu, the representative of Ungoggo Local Government Area had also passed away.
The near-simultaneous deaths shocked politicians and residents across the state, especially due to the active roles both men played in the Assembly.
The passing of Sarki Aliyu Daneji was confirmed by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.
He announced the sad development through a post on his official Facebook page.
Renowned writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has described reports of being appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as entirely false.
Naija News reports that some online publications had claimed that the vice-chancellor (VC) of UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, appointed Adichie, Prof. Kevin Urama, an executive at the African Development Bank (AfDB), and Prof. James Robinson, a professor of the University of Chicago, as visiting professors.
According to the reports, the varsity announced the appointments in a statement dated December 18, 2025, and issued on Wednesday by the acting public relations officer (PRO) of UNN, Inya Egwu.
The statement claimed the appointments were part of Ortuanya’s administration’s drive to put the university on the global academic stage.
However, Adichie, in a statement on Wednesday, through her communications team, signed by Omawumi Ogbe, debunked the appointment and urged the public to disregard the false reports.
The statement read, “It has come to our attention that several news outlets are reporting that Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been appointed as a ‘Visiting Professor’ at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
“We wish to state categorically that this information is entirely false.
“Ms. Adichie has not received any such appointment, nor has she been in communication with the University regarding a professorship. The reports claiming that official letters were signed and dated December 18, 2025, are inaccurate.
“While UNN holds a very special place in Ms. Adichie’s heart as the institution where she grew up and where her parents served as Professor and Registrar, respectively, it is disappointing that such a significant claim would be circulated without any verification.
“We urge the public and the media to disregard these false reports. We also request that the outlets currently carrying this news take it down immediately to avoid the further spread of misinformation.”
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APC compensates ex-council chair allegedly excluded from Kano govt’s severance benefits
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has compensated a former council chair who was allegedly excluded from the state government’s severance package for former public officials.
On Tuesday, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, presented a ₦7 million cheque to Fa’izu Alfindiki, the immediate past chairperson of the Kano Municipal Local Government Area.
The payment followed claims that the state government intentionally withheld Mr Alfindiki’s entitlements.
The Severance Payment
Last week, the Kano State Government announced it had finalised the payment of ₦15 billion in severance benefits to former elected officials.
According to the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the cumulative payout across three phases totalled ₦15.67 billion, benefiting over 3,400 former council members.
However, Mr Jibrin alleged that Mr Alfindiki was singled out and denied his legitimate earnings due to his political affiliations and vocal opposition.
“It is unfortunate that he has been denied his legitimate entitlements simply because he stood firmly with the APC.
“This is wrong, unjust, and a clear breach of the freedom of speech and association,” Mr Jibrin stated.
He said constructive criticism, like that of Mr Alfindiki, is the lubricant of democracy.
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Accepting the cheque, Mr Alfindiki expressed gratitude to Mr Jibrin, stating the gesture reinforced his loyalty to the party.
“This singular act proves that the APC is a platform worthy of our dedication and sacrifice,” Mr Alfindiki said. “From the moment this incident happened, I was confident that the party would stand by me.”
In response, the Kano State Government’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Waiya, dismissed claims of political victimisation. He noted that the majority of the beneficiaries are actually members of the APC.
Mr Waiya suggested that Mr Alfindiki’s omission might have been due to a technical glitch rather than a deliberate act.
He further argued that Mr Alfindiki should have commended Governor Abba Yusuf for clearing the debt, a payment he noted the previous APC administration had failed to make.
By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka
Senator Barau I Jibrin, Deputy Senate President has paid ₦7 million entitlement to Fa’izu Alfindiki, former chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, withheld by the state government. Alfindiki’s entitlement was withheld allegedly due to his criticism of the NNPP-led administration.
Senator Barau emphasized that constructive criticism is essential to democracy, stating, “Constructive criticism, like that of Fa’izu Alfindiki, is the lubricant of democracy. Without it, this system of government will not flourish.” Alfindiki thanked Senator Barau, affirming his confidence in the APC’s support.
He has been endorsed by various stakeholders in Kano State as the APC’s sole governorship candidate for 2027. These endorsements come from former local government chairmen, commissioners, and serving and former members of the Kano State House of Assembly. They praise Senator Barau’s contributions to Kano State, citing his impactful projects and dedication to the people.
Some of his notable achievements include, ₦20,000 empowerment scheme for 10,000 Kano residents, launching of Kano North Transport Service with 107 buses, distribution of 69 trucks of fertilizer to farmers, foreign postgraduate scholarships for 70 students and facilitating 1,000 motorcycles for Kano Police Command.
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Single Lady Who Wants Husband Writes it Down As Prayer Point, Puts Date She Wants it to Happen
- A woman who wants to get married in 2025 wrote it down with faith and added a particular date she wants the marriage to happen
- According to the woman identified as Priscilla, she wants to get married on December 27, 2025 with her introduction happening on December 20
- However, December 20, 2025 has since come to pass and the introduction didn’t happen as she prayed, prompting netizens to ask her to continue to believe
A single woman who is wishing to get married in 2025 has written her heart desire down as a prayer point.
The woman put down the date she wants to get married and turned it into a prayer point.
A lady who wrote down the date she wished to get married shared her experience. Photo credit: TikTok/@prissyprie8 and Getty Images/Burazin.
Source: UGC
According to a post on TikTok, the user, known as Priscilla wrote down the dates for her introduction and wedding.
She wanted her introduction to hold on December 20, 2025 and the wedding proper to follow on December 27. She said she wrote the prayer point two years ago, yet, it has failed to come to pass.
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Priscilla wrote:
“Wrote that with faith two years back. Still hoping and still waiting on my Heavenly Father to answer my inner prayer.”
The photo she posted also shows that she was wearing a rubber band on her ‘ring finger’ as a demonstration of faith. But nothing has happened so far as she has remained single.
Lady who wrote marriage as her prayer point fails to get married: TikTok/@prissyprie8.
Source: TikTok
Reactions as single lady shows prayer point she wrote two years ago
@San Sylvia said:
“Are you in a relationship? Because December is a few weeks from now.”
@PrincessFaithEleojo said:
“2016: I prayed and wrote down 2020 as my wedding year but guess what? I am still single in 2025. In God’s time it will happen.”
@Honest for Christ said:
“In 2023 I marked my calendar claiming my wedding to be 6th September 2025 and guess what God did I wedded on 13th September 2025.”
@Marc Creates VA said:
“I hope you are not worried about the prayer seeing that time has gone. At his right time, God makes things happen. He is perfecting your man and he keeps what belongs to you. I want you to know that all things work together for Good for those that love the lord and are called according to his purpose.”
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@Wambuiversion40 said:
“When I remember I prayed and fasted for a partner and I’m now divorced weeeuh God forgive me! tondu I’d not want to be that blind ever again in life! God remember her…. Grant her her hearts desires and bless her with a great partner amen!”
@mimiemelzs said:
“I wrote mine at the beginning of this year 12 Dec 2025 and I’m now single I’m hopping for a miracle as well let’s hope for our miracles together.”
Man shares his experience after marrying single mother
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man said he married a single mother but later regretted the decision after she dealt with him.
According to the man, he fell in love with the single mother who already had two children he later began caring for.
After their marriage, he discovered that the woman had no interest in him as she had another lover.
Source: Legit.ng
A Nigerian lady who passed by GehGeh’s mansion has shared details of her discovery, revealing its exact location.
It would be recalled that a recent report emerged online, suggesting a fire incident occured at GehGeh’s mansion.
The report came 24 hours after the social media influencer opened the luxurious mansion, with congratulatory messages pouring in.
Lady’s Post About GheGhe’s Mansion
A viral video posted by the lady, @abigalinice360 on TikTok ,offers a glimpse of GheGhe’s mansion, showing it in undamaged condition, contradicting earlier reports of a fire incident.
The woman, whose face wasn’t visible in the video, laughed off reports of a fire incident at GheGhe’s mansion.
Meanwhile, under the comment section of the video which has garnered over 2 million views, it was revealed that the mansion is located in Uwherue, Delta State.
Reactions Trailing Below…
@Eriga Ukane remarked, “Building a house of almost 100m on a land that doesn’t worth up to 10m is financial mistake”.
@️Lastmoni, “Now can we all agree that Gehgeh defeat Saidaboj ? Gehgeh bought benz and built a mansion whilst saidaboj couldn’t even pay Portable for a feature”.
@{BĩĽĽŶ}, “Nah once I realized say, social media are not to be trusted”.
@Gifted arena, “Na only him din build house for there?”.
Watch video below……
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has demanded N25 billion damages from the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, over alleged defamation of character and libel.
DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo also demanded an apology from the PDP state chairman to be published in three national dailies.
Okpebholo made the demands in a letter addressed to Aziegbemi, dated 22 December, 2025, and signed by his lawyer, R.I.D Okezie, Esq.
The letter is titled, “Demand for damages and apologies for defamation of the character of the executive governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo’.
Okpebholo face a seven days ultimatum to the PDP state chairman to pay the N25 billion damages and also to publish a retraction on three national dailies.
Parts of the letter read, “Our client’s attention has recently been drawn to a press release by you as the Factional Chairman of Edo State PDP, Caretaker Committee on the 7th January, 2025, which has been published by several newspapers in Nigeria and on-line news organizations wherein you repeatedly disparaged the reputation and character of our client and the high office he occupy in this State.
“In the said publication, you published the following words to disparage and ridicule the good reputation and image of our client, which he has meticulously built over the years as a responsible politician, dating back to his days as a Senator in the Nigerian National Assembly.”
…Two factions consider Saraki’s peace formula
Concerned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders have commenced moves to broker peace between the two factions in accordance with the peace formula suggested by former Senate President Bukola Saraki.
According to party sources, party leaders who are interested in averting uncertainties ahead of the 2027 polls have reached out to the factional leaders – Chief Nyesome Wike and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and Alhaji Saminu Turaki – to consider the option of withdrawing pending court cases and agree on a new national convention date.
A source, who is a party to the proposed reconciliation deal, said, “PDP has to return to the Saraki suggestion to restore sanity and survive.”
From the beginning of the protracted crisis, Saraki had urged PDP leaders to manage their affairs such that they would not need to resort to litigation.
The former Senate President, who also cautioned against factionalisation, had envisaged that going to court would stall the progress and unity of the party.
Saraki said factions would only play into the hands of foes plotting their future electoral downfall.
He also advised that the leaders should manage the party to get to the National Convention, where they can now fix all the issues, review the constitution, and chart the way forward.
Also, a Lagos party chieftain, who lamented the neglect of Saraki’s advice, said party elders are trying to bring the two camps into amity.
He said, “The party leaders did not listen. They pushed the matter until there were resultant court cases and factions. With the litigations, Saraki advised that the best move is to stop the convention and set up a caretaker committee that will be used to resolve all the issues and reconcile the various factions and groups.
“Still, the feuding parties refused to listen, and they went to hold a convention that has now become an exercise in futility. With the decision of INEC, PDP has now become a flock of sheep without shepherds. A ship without a captain.”
According to the party elder, “the next move is to return to the Saraki formula. As the former governor of Kwara State has counselled, the leaders should not wait for the court to give judgment in any of the cases.”
He added, “The party leaders should move among themselves and start talking about resolving the disagreements. I am happy about the latest peace effort.”
Bandits have released Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, after 25 days in captivity.
The traditional ruler was freed on Tuesday at about 7pm after his family and community members paid a ransom.
Rafiu Ayinla Lawal, a senior member of the royal family, confirmed the monarch’s release on Wednesday.
Lawal said residents of Ojibara at home and in the diaspora jointly raised the ransom demanded by the abductors.
His words: “We paid ransom when he had spent 15 days with the terrorists. They collected the money but refused to release him. We had to contribute again, and the second payment was delivered yesterday (Tuesday) before he was finally freed.”
He said Oba Kamilu was immediately taken to a hospital in Ilorin, the state capital, for medical attention after weeks in captivity.
Lawal added that the monarch’s mobile phone was taken from him to allow adequate rest on doctors’ advice.
Members of the royal family accused the Kwara state government and security agencies of failing to assist in securing the monarch’s release.
“The Kwara State Government did not contribute to the ransom, and there was no serious attempt to rescue Oba Kamilu. We, the family and the community, contributed to get our king free. No one from the government or the security agencies made any effort to get him out of the hands of the terrorists,” a family source said.
The abduction and prolonged detention of the monarch have heightened concerns over worsening insecurity in parts of Kwara state.
Oba Kamilu was kidnapped on November 29, 2025, by armed men.
Lawal said the family was forced to sell properties and exhaust personal resources to raise the ransom demanded by the abductors.
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Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan takes over at NUPRC, pledges upstream investment revival – Nairametrics
Newly appointed Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has formally assumed office.
Her assumption of duty and policy direction were announced at her first town hall with NUPRC management and staff on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, according to a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu.
According to the statement, Mrs. Eyesan’s assumption of office is in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.
What she said
Speaking at the town hall meeting, the new Commission Chief Executive stressed that regulation under the PIA must support industry growth rather than hinder it.
The CCE said, “The goal is that we must enable the industry, we are regulators. We must enable the industry from our interactions with the stakeholders, from our interactions with everybody.”
Eyesan added that her core objective is to ensure the Commission delivers tangible impact.
“My main objective is to ensure that we make a difference. I believe the NUPRC is at the Center of the industry,” she noted.
She also announced clear production ambitions, including growing Nigeria’s crude oil output and increasing gas production to support energy security and economic growth.
Earlier this month, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s crude oil production climbed marginally to 1.436 million barrels per day (bpd) in November, up from 1.401 million bpd in October.
What you should know
Earlier this month, President Bola Tinubu announced the nomination of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as the new chief executive officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
The nomination follows the resignation of Gbenga Komolafe, who previously led the upstream regulator, and comes as the federal government moves to ensure leadership continuity in Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory institutions.
Eyesan is a veteran energy executive with more than 30 years of professional experience spanning banking, public service and the oil and gas industry.
She is a graduate of Economics from the University of Benin and began her career in the financial sector, working at People’s Bank of Nigeria and later Gulf Bank of Nigeria, before transitioning into the petroleum industry.
She spent nearly 33 years at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and its successor, NNPC Ltd., rising through the ranks to occupy some of the most senior positions within the organisation.
On leadership style, the CCE promised an open-door policy and frequent staff engagement.
Mrs. Eyesan also solicited for support and cooperation as the industry embarks on the next phase of transformation.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent a special message to Nigerian Christians to mark the 2025 Christmas celebration.
In a statement released to Nigerian Christians by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President urged citizens to embrace love, peace and goodwill towards all people.
President Tinubu said the Christmas season should serve as a reminder of shared values that promote unity and national harmony.
He encouraged Nigerians to show compassion to one another and extend support to the less privileged during the festive period.
The President also called for peaceful coexistence across religious and ethnic lines as the country celebrates Christmas.
Read Tinubu’s full text:
My Fellow Nigerians, As we mark this year’s Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity abide with us all.
Beyond the celebration and festivities of this season, Christmas reminds us to reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth and his message of salvation as the Prince of Peace.
On this Holy Day, I wish all Christians in Nigeria and around the world a Merry Christmas. I thank God for the opportunity to serve as the leader of our great country, and I pray for peace in our land, especially among individuals of differing religious beliefs.
As your President, I remain committed to doing everything within my power to enshrine religious freedom in Nigeria and to protect all people of different faiths from violence.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us also reflect on the many contributions that Christians in Nigeria, as followers of Christ, have made and continue to make toward the progress of our country.
The love of Christ and the message of the Gospel have inspired many Christians to care for the vulnerable and less privileged in our society.
We honour those who, following the example of Jesus, work tirelessly to promote peace, harmony, and tolerance in their communities.
For those who bring hope and faith in the midst of despair, this season is a reminder that, despite daunting challenges, God is with us.
Since I assumed office in 2023, I have continually reassured Nigerians of our unyielding commitment to safeguarding the security, unity, and stability of our nation.
That commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. All Nigerians have the right to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity.
No one, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should be made to suffer for professing and practising his faith. The love for God and love for humanity is at the heart of all the great faiths.
These shared values must continue to bind us together as one indivisible and resilient people of our blessed country.
Throughout the year, I have had the privilege of engaging with prominent leaders from the two major faiths in the country, particularly amid concerns about religious intolerance and insecurity.
We will build on these conversations to strengthen collaboration between government and religious institutions, prevent conflict and promote peaceful coexistence.
As many Nigerians travel to reunite with family and loved ones during this holiday period, I urge all citizens to exercise patience and maintain discipline on the roads.
I wish all travellers a safe journey and a safe return to their destinations.
With confidence in divine providence and our collective strength, we will continue the work of building a greater Nigeria, one that future generations will be proud of.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in advance.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
December 25, 2025.
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Yusuf Atah, has empowered more than 100 economically vulnerable non-indigenes residing in Kano State as part of efforts to promote social inclusion and poverty alleviation.
The minister provided each beneficiary with undisclosed cash support to either start small businesses or improve their living conditions, describing the gesture as part of his sustained commitment to grassroots engagement and support for the less privileged.
A statement by his publicity aide, Seyi Olorunsola, said the empowerment exercise formed part of Atah’s End-of-Year outreach programme, aimed at assisting economically disadvantaged individuals from various non-indigenous ethnic nationalities living in Kano State.
According to the statement, the beneficiaries were drawn from low-income groups who have contributed to the social and economic life of the state but often lack access to structured support systems.
Atah explained that the initiative was driven by his belief that governance must translate into tangible relief for ordinary Nigerians, regardless of ethnic background, faith, or state of origin.
“This initiative is a modest but deliberate effort to make life a little better for the ordinary Nigerian, particularly those who live and work outside their ancestral homes and are often the most vulnerable to economic shocks. Every Nigerian deserves dignity, opportunity, and a fair chance to survive and thrive,” he said.
The minister noted that the government alone cannot address poverty nationwide, calling on privileged individuals to see supporting the less fortunate as both a civic and moral responsibility.
“Eradicating poverty requires a collective crusade that cuts across government, individuals, and communities,” he added.
Atah said the empowerment programme aligns with his long-standing approach to public service, which prioritises identifying vulnerable segments of society and implementing practical interventions to support them.
He added that he has remained actively engaged with grassroots communities in Kano State over the years, listening to their challenges and responding with targeted assistance.
The minister emphasised that the End-of-Year empowerment initiative is not a one-off event but part of a broader philosophy aimed at narrowing the gap between the haves and the have-nots through compassion, shared responsibility, and collective action.
The beneficiaries, in turn, expressed appreciation to the minister for what they described as his inclusive approach.
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Akinyemi rallies support for Oyebanji, distributes relief packages to over 5,000 Ekiti residents
By Rotimi Ojomoyela
Ado-Ekiti — As Ekiti State revels in the festive season, an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and philanthropist, Mr. Jide Akinyemi, has distributed food items and gifts worth several millions of naira to about 5,000 residents across the 16 local government areas of the state.
The distribution was carried out through his non-governmental organisation, the Jide Akinyemi Foundation, at the All Progressives Congress Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Akinyemi said the outreach was organised to spread joy during the Christmas season and to reaffirm his support for the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
Speaking with journalists, he explained that the foundation’s annual Christmas outreach is aimed at ensuring that vulnerable members of society are able to celebrate the season with dignity. He noted that food items and essential gifts were distributed to beneficiaries drawn from different parts of the state.
The philanthropist, who hails from Ayedun in Ikole Local Government Area, said the Christmas outreach has been sustained for about four years, adding that the foundation remains committed to continuing and expanding the initiative in the coming years.
Addressing speculations that the event was linked to any political ambition, Akinyemi dismissed such claims, stressing that the foundation’s activities are purely humanitarian and supportive of good governance.
He further disclosed plans to expand the foundation’s interventions by 2026 to reach more communities and social groups across Ekiti State.
On his support for the Oyebanji administration, Akinyemi said the government has performed creditably in critical areas such as workers’ welfare, pension payments, social interventions and infrastructure development.
He reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to complementing government efforts, noting that while government may cover a significant portion of citizens’ needs, civil society organisations can help bridge existing gaps for the overall benefit of the people.
“We are here to celebrate Christmas with our people and to ensure that everyone can enjoy the season. Many people struggle to afford food at this time, so providing food items is our way of sharing joy and hope,” he said.
“Across the world, governments cannot do everything alone. That is why foundations and NGOs exist to complement government efforts. Supporting the government does not mean political ambition; it means supporting good governance.
“For the first time in a long while, people across the state are speaking with one voice about governance. Workers are paid, senior citizens receive their pensions and there are visible initiatives that touch the lives of the people. It is only normal to support a government that is doing well,” he added.
Receiving Akinyemi officially into the party, the Ekiti APC Chairman, Barrister Sola Eleshin, commended the philanthropist for supporting residents with relief packages, describing the gesture as a reflection of his commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the people.
Eleshin said Akinyemi’s decision to join the APC was a welcome development, noting that Ekiti State needs more patriotic citizens to complement government efforts by contributing to the welfare of residents through private and community-based initiatives.
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The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned one Ali Muhammed for allegedly defrauding the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, of N39,500 on the pretext of selling him a car purportedly on auction by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS).
Muhammed, 45, was arraigned at a Magistrate Court in Ogbomoso on December 23 on a 4-count charge bordering on defrauding the first-class monarch.
The suspect, according to charge sheet MOC/234c/C/2025, presented himself as the NCS Comptroller in Oyo State with a promise to auction a car to the monarch.
The act was described as impersonation, contrary to and punishable under Section 484 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38. Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
Two of the charges read: “ That you Ali Muhammed ‘m’ and others now at large, between the 12th day of October, 2025, and 19th day of October, 2025, at Oja-Igbo area, Ogbomoso, in the Ogbomoso Magisterial district did Conspire with one another to commit felony to wit: Obtaining money under false pretence, stealing and impersonation and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
“That you Ali Muhammed ‘m’ and others now at large, on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial district with intent to defraud obtain the sum #39,500,000:00 from Oba Ghandi Olaoye ‘m’ under the pretence of selling aunctioned vehicles and bags of rice to him which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 419 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.”
Muhammed pleaded not guilty to the charges.
He was thereafter granted bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties living within the court’s jurisdiction.
The court subsequently adjourned the hearing to January 28, 2026.
In a sweeping security operation ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has deployed no fewer than 1,293 personnel across the state, underscoring mounting concerns over public safety and the protection of critical national assets during the festive season.
The deployment, ordered by the Delta State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chinedu Igbo, brings together officers drawn from specialised units, including the Armed Squad, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit, Disaster Management Unit, Tactical and other Component Units.
According to a statement issued by the state command’s spokesperson, Anthony Uchenna, the scale of the operation is designed to ensure “watertight security” before, during and after the Yuletide.
Beyond conventional patrols, Rapid Response and Patrol Teams have been strategically assigned across the state’s three senatorial districts, while the newly reorganised Female Squad teams will conduct routine patrols in major towns throughout the festive period.
Particular emphasis has been placed on the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), a long-standing vulnerability in Delta State.
Commandant Igbo has ordered 24-hour surveillance of oil and gas installations and continuous patrols of the First and Second Niger Bridges—facilities whose disruption would have far-reaching economic and security implications.
While the NSCDC has urged residents to celebrate without fear, the deployment also serves as a reminder of persistent security challenges that tend to spike during festive periods, including armed robbery, vandalism and infrastructure attacks.
Commandant Igbo reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to working with sister security agencies to clamp down on criminal elements, pledging that miscreants would be “apprehended and brought to book.”