A U.S. congressional delegation met with Benue clerics and traditional leaders to discuss recurring violence and insecurity, signalling heightened international concern.
Local leaders reportedly pressed for stronger protection of rural communities and accountability for perpetrators.
President Tinubu approved a phased opening of the Bodo–Bonny Road in Rivers State for light vehicles, restricted to daytime travel. Heavy-duty vehicles and night movement remain barred pending full completion expected in Q1 2026.
The opening is framed as relief for long-standing access challenges to Bonny Island.
A Bauchi traditional leader stated that Sharia criminal law applies to Muslims and does not target Christians, describing contrary claims as misinformation.
The remarks come amid renewed public and international attention to Nigeria’s religious-freedom narratives and interfaith anxieties.
At the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, the EFCC presented documents alleging that funds linked to Arik Air were used to float NG Eagle Airlines. The trial involves former AMCON officials and corporate entities.
The matter was adjourned into early January 2026 for continuation of proceedings.
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.)
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