Local government chairmen and councillors in Rivers State reportedly endorsed President Tinubu for a second term, signalling shifting grassroots alignments in a politically pivotal state.
The endorsement lands amid broader Rivers power recalibrations and will likely shape narratives ahead of future electoral contestations.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to inaugurate 10 projects across Rivers local governments, framed as accelerated service delivery and statewide visibility for the administration.
The rollout is expected to reinforce infrastructure and community-focused governance signals amid a politically charged environment.
Kano State’s government mobilised 4,444 Qur’anic reciters in a faith-based initiative aimed at reinforcing community resolve against insecurity. The event reflects the state’s blending of spiritual and civic approaches to public anxiety.
Officials may hope the mobilisation complements conventional security efforts and fosters social cohesion during a tense period.
Kebbi State has distributed empowerment packages to persons with disabilities as part of a social-inclusion and welfare drive. The initiative is framed as support for livelihoods and reduced vulnerability.
Stakeholders will watch for sustained programming and institutionalisation beyond one-off distributions.
NAFDAC has reiterated warnings against the importation of prohibited food items, stressing that offenders will face enforcement actions. The agency says the restrictions are tied to public-health safeguards and compliance with national food-safety standards. The warning fits into a broader posture of tightening border and market surveillance as regulators confront rising health risks linked to substandard and non-compliant consumables. (Source: The Punch, Dec 6, 2025.)
The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State’s suit seeking release of withheld local government allocations, ruling that the state attorney-general lacked standing to sue on behalf of the councils. However, reports indicate the Court also faulted the Federal Government’s withholding of the funds and reaffirmed the principle that allocations should be released directly to duly elected local governments. The judgment has sparked political reactions, including public commendation from Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, who described the ruling as reinforcing due process and local government autonomy. (Sources: The Punch, Premium Times, The Guardian, Dec 5–6, 2025.)
Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination list before the Senate, alleging that the distribution violates the federal character principle. He claims some states have multiple nominees while others have none, warning that the imbalance could deepen mistrust and inflame regional grievances. The senator appeals for a re-submitted list that reflects broader geographic and state-level inclusiveness. (Sources: Daily Trust and Tribune, Dec 6, 2025.)
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged the Federal Government to grant a 10-year tax relief for operators within Special Economic Zones, warning that failure to do so could weaken investor confidence and trigger disruptions across the free-zone ecosystem. The call comes as implementation of a new tax act approaches, with NEPZA framing the relief as a competitiveness tool to protect Nigeria’s FDI prospects amid rising global investment scrutiny. (Source: The Punch, Dec 6, 2025.)
The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode has asked Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) to complete a royal lineage data form as part of procedures for the next Awujale of Ijebuland selection. Punch reports that the ruling house chairman stressed that only verified members of the family would be allowed to participate in the process. KWAM 1 had reportedly written to declare interest in the stool, describing himself as a bona fide son of the house and stating that his aspiration aligns with customary law and Ogun State chieftaincy regulations. The development has fueled significant public discussion in Ogun’s cultural and political circles. Source: Punch, December 7, 2025.
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