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Month: December 2025

Nigeria’s Inflation Slows to 14.45% in November 2025 as Food Prices Ease

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Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed in November 2025 as consumer price pressures eased under the new base year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released on Monday, showed the CPI rising to 130.5 points in November from 128.9 points in October, a month-on-month increase of 1.6 points. Despite the rise in CPI, the year-on-year headline inflation rate fell to 14.45 per cent, down from 16.05 per cent in October. On a monthly basis, inflation stood at 1.22 per cent in November, higher than the 0.93 per cent recorded in October, indicating that prices still increased in the short term despite the moderation in annual inflation. Compared with November 2024, headline inflation was 20.15 percentage points lower, largely reflecting the effects of rebasing the CPI from 2009 to 2024. The twelve-month average CPI ending November 2025 increased by 20.41 per cent, a slowdown from the 32.77 per cent recorded over the same period in 2024. Food and non-alcoholic beverages remained the largest contributors to headline inflation, accounting for 5.78 percentage points, followed by restaurants and accommodation services (1.87 points) and transport (1.54 points). Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels contributed 1.22 points, while education and health accounted for 0.90 and 0.88 points, respectively. Food and non-alcoholic beverages also drove month-on-month price increases, contributing 0.49 points, followed by restaurants and accommodation at 0.16 points and transport at 0.13 points. Regionally, urban inflation fell to 13.61 per cent year-on-year in November, down sharply from 37.10 per cent in November 2024. Rural inflation was higher at 15.15 per cent but still significantly lower than the 32.27 per cent recorded a year earlier. Month-on-month, urban inflation slowed to 0.95 per cent, while rural inflation rose to 1.88 per cent, showing stronger price pressures in rural areas. Food inflation moderated on an annual basis, falling to 11.08 per cent in November from 39.93 per cent in November 2024. However, month-on-month food prices rose by 1.13 per cent after contracting by 0.37 per cent in October, driven by increases in dried tomatoes, cassava tubers, shelled periwinkle, ground pepper, eggs, crayfish, egusi, oxtail, and fresh onions. The twelve-month average food inflation rate was 19.68 per cent, compared with 38.67 per cent in 2024. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, fell to 18.04 per cent year-on-year in November from 28.75 per cent in November 2024, while month-on-month core inflation eased slightly to 1.28 per cent. Other sub-indices showed farm produce inflation at 0.79 per cent, energy inflation at 1.08 per cent, services inflation at 1.82 per cent, and goods inflation at 0.79 per cent. At the state level, Rivers recorded the highest year-on-year all-items inflation at 17.78 per cent, followed by Ogun (17.65 per cent) and Ekiti (16.77 per cent), while Plateau had the lowest at 9.13 per cent. Month-on-month, Bayelsa led with a 6.58 per cent increase, followed by Gombe (5.11 per cent) and Edo (4.45 per cent), while Plateau, Delta, and Kaduna recorded declines. Food inflation by state showed Kogi with the highest year-on-year increase at 17.83 per cent, followed by Ogun (16.52 per cent) and Rivers (16.11 per cent). Month-on-month food price increases were highest in Yobe (9.52 per cent), Katsina (6.61 per cent), and Ondo (6.04 per cent), while Imo, Nasarawa, and Enugu saw declines. The NBS cautioned that comparisons between states should be interpreted carefully, as CPI weights vary according to local consumption patterns, making direct comparisons of inflation baskets potentially misleading.

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Mr Real Accuses D’Banj of Being Stingy, Reveals Years of Unpaid Work and Sacrifices

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Nigerian singer Mr Real has criticised D’Banj on the Honest Bunch podcast, accusing the veteran musician of being stingy and unappreciative despite years of working with him. Speaking during the podcast, Mr Real said, “D’Banj is a stingy man. If I die and D’Banj no settle me… after working for him for more than two years, the only thing I gained was five hundred dollars. For what? I don’t know. Maybe na for moimoi, maybe not for Agidi, maybe na for Adi Para.” He challenged the idea that respect for an older artist should prevent him from speaking out, saying, “Forget all this OG nonsense. Because an OG does that mean I shouldn’t say my fate? I shouldn’t say the truth? Because it’s an OG that I’m disrespecting?” Mr Real also spoke about his dedication, explaining, “They call me for shows, I go without asking for money. I would go perform without asking for money. I would go days without asking for money. He would take me around, carry me up and down, show people as if I were his artist… and after all that, people would say I’m stingy.” He added that the experience affected his reputation, saying, “Because of this man, people on my streets felt I was stingy because they felt I was seeing the money. But I didn’t have the money; I was just there giving my all.” His remarks have sparked reactions online, reigniting debates about fairness, recognition, and treatment of younger artists by established stars in the Nigerian music industry. “D’banj is a stingy man. If I die and …” – Mr. Real pic.twitter.com/DbURfK921Y — @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) December 15, 2025

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FBI Charges Nigerian Damilola Bamigboye for Resisting Arrest, Abducting Federal Agent in Minnesota

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The FBI has charged 24-year-old Nigerian Damilola Bamigboye with resisting arrest and abducting a federal agent, following a December 10 incident in Plymouth, Minnesota, according to court documents reviewed by Peoples Gazette. Bamigboye was under surveillance by Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents for overstaying his student visa when the routine operation escalated into a hostage situation. He was charged alongside Rekeya Frazier, who allegedly assisted in the incident. According to the FBI, agents in an unmarked vehicle equipped with sirens and lights were monitoring Bamigboye’s Kia Optima outside his apartment when a Jeep parked beside it. Bamigboye, seated in the front passenger seat, masked his face and began moving items from the front to the back seat, while Frazier remained at the wheel. When the agents approached and identified themselves, Bamigboye allegedly grabbed the driver’s headrest and instructed Frazier to drive. FBI Special Agent Terry Getsch reported: “He yelled at Frazier, ‘Drive! Drive! Drive! Get in the car and drive now,’ or words to that effect.” During the struggle, one agent tried to prevent Frazier from starting the Jeep, while another attempted to remove Bamigboye from the back seat. Despite the efforts, Frazier started the vehicle, forcing an agent to jump out to avoid being hit, while another was involuntarily carried inside the moving Jeep. The agent repeatedly identified himself as a federal officer and urged Frazier to stop, but she threatened to crash the car and insisted on dropping him at a police station. The original HSI team pursued the Jeep with sirens and lights. The Jeep eventually stopped in front of the New Hope Police Department, approximately two miles from Bamigboye’s residence. Bamigboye fled into a nearby grocery store and was arrested there, while Frazier was taken into custody by uniformed police after initially resisting. Bamigboye later admitted to struggling with a federal agent and instructing Frazier to flee, attributing his actions to post-traumatic stress disorder caused by a previous kidnapping in Nigeria. The FBI said there is probable cause to believe Bamigboye and Frazier intended to abduct a federal officer, violating Title 18 of the U.S. Code, Section 111, which covers assaulting or resisting federal officers. Bamigboye has been formally charged following his arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge David Schultz in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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Tonto Dikeh Opens Up About How Holy Spirit Saved Her From Depression and Suicide

I Started Smoking at 13, But God Delivered Me from Addiction and Anger – Tonto Dikeh

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Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has publicly shared a testimony of her spiritual transformation during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church. In a video posted by DCLImagery on YouTube, the actress revealed that God has delivered her from smoking, alcohol addiction, ma.sturbation, and prolonged anger. Recalling her struggles, Dikeh said she began smoking at the age of 13 and battled alcohol consumption for years. She stated: “I smoked since I was 13. God healed me from ma.sturbation, too. I have known myself to have se.xual intercourse in the dream ever since I was a child.” She explained that her decision to speak at the altar was both a testimony and an act of thanksgiving, noting she nearly withdrew due to concerns about her public image. “The devil tried to tell me that I was supposed to protect my image. But I told myself, what image? The God that gave me the image is the same God that can take it away,” she said. Dikeh also described a turning point in her spiritual journey following her attendance at the Ghana Prayer Conference. “I realised that the weak man who held me captive all my years in my dream ran away,” she said, describing the experience as a release from years of spiritual oppression. The actress further spoke about overcoming what she called “demonic anger,” which had negatively impacted her relationships and personal life. “An anger that destroyed my life. Everybody had to feel it. But praying with NSPPD, God took all of those away and gave me peace,” she said. Reflecting on her current state, Dikeh shared: “I am 40 years old, and I can tell you I have never known peace until now. I am living in it.” She concluded by attributing the start of her smoking habit to her father, saying: “Something as little as that habit can inhabit the lives of your children.”  

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Peller is Very Irresponsible – VDM Condemns TikTok Star’s Alleged Suicide Attempt

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Social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has condemned TikTok star Peller’s alleged suicide attempt, which reportedly followed a breakup with his girlfriend, Jarvis. The incident came to light after videos circulated online showing Peller in visible distress inside his newly purchased Mercedes-Benz following a crash. Unconfirmed reports suggested the crash occurred after a heated argument with Jarvis. Responding to the situation, VDM described Peller’s actions as “irresponsible and reckless,” stressing that relationship issues should never escalate to self-harm, especially for someone with a large public following. He warned that such behaviour could send the wrong message to young fans and urged Jarvis to distance herself from the unfolding situation. VDM also highlighted the emotional toll these incidents can have on family members and supporters, noting that public figures carry an added responsibility due to their visibility and influence. The episode has sparked widespread online debate, focusing on mental health awareness, accountability, and the pressures faced by young social media influencers. “Peller is a very irresponsible boy” – Verydarkman pic.twitter.com/0mfzmuF8Eg — 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) December 15, 2025

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Supreme Court Upholds President’s Power to Declare State of Emergency

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The Supreme Court has affirmed the President’s authority to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country in order to prevent a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos and anarchy. In a split six-to-one decision delivered on Monday, the apex court ruled that the President may suspend elected officials during a state of emergency, provided such suspensions are temporary and limited in duration. Justice Mohammed Idris, who delivered the lead majority judgment, held that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to adopt extraordinary measures aimed at restoring normalcy whenever emergency rule is proclaimed. He explained that the section does not clearly define the scope of those extraordinary measures, thereby granting the President discretion on how best to act under such circumstances. The judgment arose from a suit filed by Adamawa State and 10 other states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party, which challenged the legality of the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. Under that declaration, elected state officials were suspended for six months. Justice Idris also upheld the preliminary objections raised by the defendants, ruling that the objections were valid and affected the competence of the suit before the court.

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Hospital Video of Peller and Girlfriend Jarvis Sparks Backlash After Suicide Attempt

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A hospital video featuring popular streamer Peller and his girlfriend, Jarvis, has triggered intense backlash online, with many viewers expressing shock and concern over the tone of the clip. The footage surfaced days after Peller reportedly attempted suicide and was involved in a car crash, prompting questions about his state of mind and whether it was appropriate to appear playful so soon after the incident. In the video, Peller is seen lying on a hospital bed, joking about feeling unusual and leaning on Jarvis for support. Jarvis responds by teasing and lightly scolding him, which quickly turns into shared laughter between the couple. However, the moment has not gone down well with many social media users. Critics described the exchange as insensitive, arguing that the situation called for sobriety rather than humour. Several commenters accused Peller of trivialising a serious issue and using the moment to attract sympathy or attention. Others turned their criticism toward Jarvis, questioning her reaction and suggesting she did not appear to be treating his mental health struggles with the seriousness they deserve. The video has since fueled broader conversations online about mental health awareness, responsibility, and how public figures handle sensitive personal crises in the public eye. Grace just Dey mumu these days see otondo wey e dey work for😭 pic.twitter.com/jGzxzIA0gn — jaia (@Jaiathalien11) December 14, 2025

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FRSC to Prosecute TikTok Star Peller for Reckless Driving

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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has raised alarm over a rising trend of reckless road use by celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers, warning that such behaviour endangers lives and undermines road safety initiatives. The warning follows a widely circulated video showing popular TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, live-streaming while driving, an act that reportedly caused a road traffic crash. In a statement signed by FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide on Monday, Mohammed condemned the behaviour as unlawful and dangerous, noting that it could have resulted in loss of lives. He said the incident “serves as a grim reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads.” Mohammed stressed that “live streaming, content creation, recording or engaging in any activity that distracts a driver while driving is a direct violation of established road traffic regulations and poses grave danger not only to the driver but to other innocent road users.” He added that such actions undermine national efforts aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities. Consequently, he directed the Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC to initiate prosecution against the individual involved, citing “reckless driving, use of phone while driving, and distracted driving, in accordance with extant traffic laws.” The corps marshal also called on professional bodies and entertainment industry groups to take responsibility for their members. He urged actors guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks, and content creator communities to enforce responsible behaviour on Nigerian roads. Mohammed emphasised that celebrities and influencers, who wield significant influence over young Nigerians, “must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness.” Warning of strict enforcement, he said the FRSC “will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against any individual, celebrity or otherwise, found engaging in distracted or reckless driving.” He stressed that “no social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life.” He further reminded motorists that “public roads are not studios, stages or streaming platforms,” describing them as shared spaces governed by laws designed to preserve lives. Mohammed encouraged Nigerians to report dangerous driving behaviours and support collective efforts to make roads safer. The FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to safer highways, stating that road safety “remains a shared responsibility that requires discipline, restraint, and respect for the law by all road users, without exception.”

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