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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A young lady has sparked reactions online after recounting an awkward and emotional experience involving a man she had feelings for.

According to her, she decided to be upfront about her emotions after believing the man felt the same way. Mustering the courage to speak first, she confessed her interest, only to receive an unexpected response.

Lady.

The lady said the man told her that he saw her only as a “sister in Christ,” a statement that left her deeply confused, especially because she noted that she was not particularly religious at the time.

She explained that the rejection came as a shock and left her momentarily disoriented, describing how she felt overwhelmed and emotionally affected by the encounter.

Her words …

“There was one time I told this guy that I liked him. I thought he liked me back so I said lemme say it first. He was like ‘Oh, I only see you as a sister in Christ. At the time I wasn’t even in Christ. So I was very confused, so I just started losing hearing, I couldn’t see properly after that…”

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A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ijebu North Constituency I, Rasheed Kashamu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Announcing his defection on Monday on the floor of the House, Kashamu cited irreconcilable differences and divisions that have polarised the opposition party at the state and national levels.

The Speaker of the House, Oludaisi Elemide, while reading his letter at plenary, said the lawmaker formally notified the House of his resignation from the PDP and his decision to join the APC, citing factional disputes at the national level and leadership tussles at the state level as reasons for his defection.

According to the lawmaker, he aligned his decision with his resolve to join other progressives in the state to support Governor Dapo Abiodun’s strides under the ISEYA Agenda and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

“After a review of the current state of affairs of the PDP at the national level, with factions and unresolved leadership crises, and as someone who rode on the pro-people legacy and support of my constituents in Ijebu North I State Constituency, I have agreed with my leaders and teeming supporters that we should move en masse into the APC.

“So, in order to bring our winning formula in Ijebu North I into the APC and fully support Mr Governor’s ISEYA Agenda, as well as the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, alongside my teeming supporters, we are now members of the APC.

“I have since joined the APC at my ward in Oke Sopen, Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, and I am ready to contribute my quota to further strengthen the ruling party and entrench good governance across the state,” he said.

He informed the House that he had joined the APC at his Oke Sopen Ward, Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area, alongside his supporters from across Ijebu North.

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Wale Igbintade writes that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof NenwateYilwatda, is seeking stronger collaboration between Nigeria and its global partners geared towards enhancing national security.

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. NentaweYilwatda, has canvassed the the need for Nigeria and its international partners to ensure stronger collaboration to strengthen democratic institutions, enhance national security and stabilise the nation’s economy.

Speaking at an interactive session with senior journalists in Lagos, Yilwatda commended the longstanding support of the international community, noting that Nigeria’s democratic advancement has benefitted significantly from constructive engagement and mutual respect.

He also expressed appreciation to the media for their sustained commitment, stating that their work has contributed to projecting Nigeria positively on the global stage.

His words: “I want to begin by thanking you for your commitment to this country. Democracy is not negotiable, and we are all partners in nurturing and strengthening it. We are all working together to ensure our democracy grows in the way we desire”.

Yilwatda lauded Nigeria’s diplomatic posture in recent months, citing the government’s calm and strategic response to controversial remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

He said the measured statements issued in defence of Nigeria were grounded in principle and demonstrated how responsible governments should respond to external criticism.

The APC Chairman also spoke extensively on reforms within the nation’s security architecture.

According to him, President Bola Tinubu has acted on several recommendations arising from earlier consultations with the Ministry of Interior and defence stakeholders.

These reforms, he said, include changes in the leadership of security agencies and the issuance of new operational directives to improve efficiency and accountability.

Yilwatda disclosed that police personnel attached to VIPs, including senior political office holders, have been withdrawn as part of efforts to restore professionalism within the force.

Unlike in the past, he said, the withdrawal directive is now being strictly enforced.

“We took practical steps such as withdrawing police personnel from VIPs, including some of us. In the past, directives were issued but not implemented. Now, there is full enforcement”.

He added that soldiers are being redeployed from routine checkpoints into forest areas to directly confront terrorists, thereby enabling the police to assume full responsibility for checkpoint operations.

Yilwatda further noted that Nigeria is deepening its security cooperation with several foreign governments and institutions to enhance military capacity, intelligence gathering and the use of technology in counter-terrorism operations.

He acknowledged the significant financial cost of modern security tools, noting that a single surveillance drone costs about $150,000, excluding manpower, fuel and logistical needs.

Despite the heavy financial burden, Yilwatda said the government continues to prioritise security funding in recognition of the scale of threats confronting the nation.

On the economy, the APC chairman said Nigeria had been on the verge of a Venezuela-style collapse due to massive monetary financing, pre-sold crude entitlements and advance tax collections by previous administrations.

He argued that although the current reforms are difficult, they have stabilised key indicators and pulled the country back from the brink.

Yilwatda cited the recent $5 billion increase in foreign reserves, the first major rise in over six years, as well as GDP growth of about 4%, surpassing projections of below 3%.

He added that Nigeria now has a positive trade balance, with exports exceeding imports.

Yilwatda also highlighted improvements in social protection programmes saying the national social register has been expanded through the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), allowing the number of conditional cash transfer beneficiaries to grow from two million in a decade to six million in just 10 months.

AI tools, he explained, were used to geo-locate homes, assess structural quality and analyse spending patterns to eliminate ineligible applicants.

“If someone spends heavily on calls or lives in a house that can be mortgaged, that person cannot be classified as poor,” he said.

He added that health insurance coverage has expanded from four million to 16 million households, pregnant women now receive free malaria treatment, and cancer and tumour care initiatives have been widened to support more vulnerable citizens.

On education, Yilwatda reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to widening access.

He noted that the newly launched student loan scheme guarantees financial support for the poorest Nigerians without interest or collateral, with repayment required only after beneficiaries secure employment.

According to him, the initiative ensures that no student drops out of school due to financial hardship, adding that Nigeria’s public universities continue to produce some of Africa’s leading professionals.

Yilwatda concluded by assuring Nigerians and international stakeholders that the country remains on a path of steady progress.

“The challenges are real, but we are making progress in security, economy, social protection, healthcare and education. Slowly but steadily, things are improving,” he said.

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