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Meta Suspends Eedris Abdulkareem’s Instagram and Facebook Accounts Following Release Of ‘Open Letter to Donald Trump’

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Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has had his Facebook and Instagram accounts suspended by Meta, days after releasing a new politically charged single. The song, titled ‘Open Letter to Donald Trump’, was released on TikTok on November 29, 2025, through his label Lakreem Entertainment. While addressed to the former US president, the track mainly targets Nigeria’s political elite, criticizing leaders for enriching themselves while citizens face kidnappings, killings, and widespread insecurity. Abdulkareem also raps “dem dey fear Donald Trump,” using the song to draw global attention to Nigeria’s crises. Eedris Abdulkareem has released an open letter addressed to Donald Trump, appealing to him to intervene and help Nigeria👀 pic.twitter.com/R6rAocNSHv — Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) November 29, 2025 This is the latest in a string of provocative releases from the rapper. In June 2024, he challenged RCCG founder Enoch Adeboye in the song ‘Emilokan’ to be critical of President Bola Tinubu’s government, echoing his stance during Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. In April, he released ‘Tell Your Papa’, calling on Seyi Tinubu to raise awareness of Nigerians’ suffering with his father, a track that was later banned by the National Broadcasting Commission for allegedly violating broadcasting regulations. Abdulkareem has a history of controversial music. His 2004 hit ‘Jaga Jaga’ was banned by then-President Olusegun Obasanjo but became an underground anthem, cementing his reputation as a fearless voice against corruption and social injustice.

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Cameroonian Opposition Leader Anicet Ekane Dies In Custody In Yaounde

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Cameroonian opposition leader Anicet Ekane has died in detention in Yaounde, his party’s vice president confirmed on Monday. “Anicet Ekane passed away this morning in Yaounde, where he had been transferred after his arrest in Douala at the end of October,” Valentin Dongmo of the African Movement for the New Independence of Cameroon (Manidem) said. The cause of the 74-year-old’s death has not been confirmed. Ekane, a veteran left-wing nationalist, was arrested in Douala on October 24, just before the announcement of presidential election results that secured 92-year-old Paul Biya an eighth term. He was a close ally of opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who had challenged Biya’s decades-long rule. Dongmo said Ekane’s health worsened while in custody at the State Defence Secretariat (SED) in Yaounde. “We repeatedly requested that he be transferred to a hospital with adequate medical care, but our appeals were ignored. Just yesterday, his supporters again called for a medical evacuation,” he added. Ekane and other opposition figures had been detained after publicly supporting Bakary’s claim of victory ahead of the official results. Manidem described the arrests as “arbitrary” and intended to intimidate citizens. Born in Douala in 1951, Ekane joined the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon (UPC) in 1973 before founding Manidem in 1995. He was previously arrested in 1990 as part of the Yondo Black group, tried by a military court, and later pardoned. Ekane led Manidem for several years and ran for president in 2004 and 2011. News of his death has sparked widespread reactions on social media.

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Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Hold Emergency Security Meeting In Kaduna

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Northern governors and traditional rulers are convening at the Government House in Kaduna State to address escalating security concerns across the region. The meeting, initially scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, brings together leaders from several northern states to craft a coordinated response to persistent security threats. “The meeting aims to develop a unified approach to tackling security concerns affecting the region and discuss the way forward on security matters,” Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant to the Nasarawa State Governor on Public Affairs, told Daily Trust. He added that the Nasarawa State government had proactively organized the session to make decisive decisions to prevent security breaches in the state. “It is the duty of citizens to help deal with security threats in our country and state. Therefore, citizens must provide security agencies with relevant information about individuals with criminal tendencies,” Ahemba said. Among the governors attending are Uba Sani (Kaduna), Umar Bago (Niger), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), alongside several traditional rulers from the region. The gathering is expected to outline collaborative strategies and strengthen intelligence sharing among northern states to curb insecurity.

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Presidency Urges Nigerians to Report VIPs Flouting Tinubu’s Police Escort Withdrawal Order

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The Presidency has called on Nigerians to help ensure compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s order withdrawing police escorts from certain VIPs. Daniel Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, made the appeal during a TVC interview on Sunday, urging citizens to document any violations of the directive. “If you come across a celebrity, business figure, or any private individual using police protection contrary to the President’s instruction, please record what you can, photo or video,” Bwala said. He explained that the policy does not remove security escorts from all government officials, emphasizing that some key public officers would still receive authorised protection. Bwala added that alternative security agencies, such as the State Security Service (SSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), could be assigned where necessary. “In such cases, it might be the SSS or Civil Defence providing security support, but not the police. Police officers should not be attached to individuals who fall outside the President’s exemption list,” he stated.

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Alex Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto, Assures Continued Efforts For His Release

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Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Sunday paid a visit to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him that efforts to secure his release remain active. Governor Otti was joined by Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; Abia State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Ikechukwu Uwanna (SAN); and his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma. Officials from the Sokoto State Government were also present. Speaking after the visit, Ekeoma said Otti encouraged Kanu to stay strong, noting that the governor had intensified initiatives he began more than two years ago. Otti expressed confidence that the situation would be resolved administratively, and that Kanu would soon regain his freedom. The governor also informed Kanu that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, had expressed support for a peaceful resolution. Otti recounted that the Sultan jokingly referred to Kanu as his “subject” and hinted at turbaning him, a remark that made Kanu laugh. Kanu, reportedly in good spirits, thanked Otti for the visit, commended the development projects in Abia State, and encouraged the governor to continue prioritising effective governance.

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Tunde Bakare Claims Trump’s Nigeria Agenda Is Fuelled by Oil, Minerals and Geopolitical Power

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Pastor Tunde Bakare has suggested that the Trump administration’s heightened focus on Nigeria is rooted in America’s pursuit of key resources and strategic advantages in emerging global technologies. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Lagos, the Citadel Global Community Church overseer said Nigeria’s oil reserves, mineral wealth and relevance in future tech supply chains make the country an inevitable point of interest for President Donald Trump’s style of governance. He linked the development to the US government’s decision to relist Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom and Trump’s recent remarks on the rising violence across Middle Belt communities. Bakare explained that he anticipated this shift long before it happened, recalling that after Trump’s 2024 victory he received what he described as a symbolic revelation pointing toward a renewed American push in Nigeria driven by geopolitical calculations. According to him, “Nigeria’s oil wealth and other mineral resources will be critical to the Trump presidency, as will our role in the value chain of emerging technologies.” He warned that foreign pressure on Nigeria’s delicate religious landscape could heighten tensions if the government responds emotionally rather than strategically. He urged the authorities to prioritise economic diplomacy and clear policy direction, saying Trump’s approach to power often turns threats into negotiation opportunities. Addressing the wider security crisis, Bakare said the unending assaults in the Middle Belt, North-West and South-East reveal the depth of Nigeria’s internal fractures, leaving many communities feeling unprotected and ignored. He criticised lawmakers and foreign affairs officials for reacting slowly and placing political interests above national stability. Bakare outlined several steps he believes are necessary to restore order, including stronger military engagement, community-driven policing under federal oversight, deployment of veterans and paramilitary personnel, improved surveillance technology and closer security collaboration with the United States. He also called for a victims’ register and a nationwide reconciliation effort led by President Bola Tinubu.

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UCH Resident Doctors Resume Work After Month-Long Nationwide Strike

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Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed work after a month-long nationwide strike. The industrial action, which began on November 1, was initiated by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) after the government failed to meet their demands. The doctors had called for a 200 percent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, full implementation of new allowances proposed since July 2022, immediate recruitment of clinical staff, and the removal of bureaucratic delays affecting the replacement of existing doctors. Dr. Gboyega Ajibola, President of UCH NARD, said the NARD National Executive Council met on November 29 to reassess the situation and determined that the government had satisfied most of their immediate and short-term demands. He added that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the government, outlining the association’s demands and the timelines for implementation. “Based on the satisfactory terms of the MoU, the NARD NEC decided to suspend the industrial action and give the government four weeks to execute the agreed points,” Ajibola explained. In line with NARD protocol, each centre held a congress on December 1 to brief members on the development. Following the briefing, centre presidents instructed all resident doctors to return to their duty posts. Ajibola confirmed that all resident doctors at UCH resumed work on Monday.

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Malami Rejects EFCC Claims Of Duplicating $322.5 Million Abacha Loot

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Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) claims that he duplicated the recovery of the $310 million Abacha loot, calling the allegations “baseless, illogical and entirely without merit.” In a statement released by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami confirmed that he appeared before the EFCC on November 28, 2025, to answer questions regarding an alleged duplication of recovered funds, which had grown to $322.5 million with accrued interest by the time they were repatriated during his tenure. Malami described the EFCC’s accusations of abuse of office and money laundering as unfounded. The commission had claimed that Swiss lawyer Enrico Monfrini completed the recovery before Malami assumed office in 2015, and that any subsequent efforts were unnecessary and intended to benefit other lawyers through kickbacks. He countered that no funds had been lodged into the Federation Account by 2016, when the Buhari administration formally pursued the recovery. “Recovery can only be legally considered complete upon the actual lodgement of funds into the Federation Account. As of 2016, no such lodgement existed. Therefore, there was no completed recovery and nothing to duplicate,” Malami said. Malami further noted that several lawyers, including Monfrini, applied in December 2016 to be engaged for the same recovery, contradicting the EFCC’s narrative. He also revealed that Monfrini had demanded a $5 million upfront payment and a 40 percent success fee, later reduced to 20 percent, which the Buhari administration rejected. Instead, a Nigerian law firm was engaged on a 5 percent success fee basis, saving the country an estimated ₦76.8 billion to ₦179.2 billion. He detailed the recoveries made during his tenure, including: $322.5 million repatriated from Switzerland in 2017–2018, channelled through the National Social Investment Programme for Conditional Cash Transfers and monitored by the World Bank and civil society groups. Approximately $321 million recovered from Jersey in 2020, allocated for infrastructure projects such as the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Abuja–Kano Road, and the Second Niger Bridge. Malami insisted that any suggestion of wrongdoing ignores documented procedures and established facts. He described the allegations as politically motivated and expressed gratitude to his supporters for their “unwavering confidence.” “The allegations of money laundering and abuse of office concerning the $322.5 million Abacha loot remain baseless, illogical and entirely devoid of substance. I remain confident that truth, law and reason will ultimately prevail,” he said.

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