Trendbrio.com

News and Entertainment Update

Live
World
US Offers $10 Million Reward For Information On Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 01
02
News
Shi’ite Group Stages Pro-Palestine Quds Day Protest In Bauchi, Backs Iran Amid Rising Tensions
03
News
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Ex-Depot Price To ₦1,175 Per Litre
04
News
NDPC Warns Content Creators Over Filming Nigerians Without Consent For Social Media Content
05
Soccer
Sports
Pep Guardiola Wins Barclays Manager Of The Month For February, 12th Career Honor

Category: News

Stay updated with trendbrio.com as we bring you the latest news headlines of today. Our dedicated section covers all aspects of politics news in Nigeria today, ensuring you never miss important updates. From politics today in Nigeria to Naija news updates, we provide comprehensive coverage of the latest events and developments. Explore our Naija news today and breaking stories to stay informed about the most pressing issues. Whether you’re looking for political news in Nigeria or the hot news in Nigeria, we’ve got you covered with timely and accurate information.

Senate Steps In To End ASUU Strike, Sets Meeting With Education Minister And NUC

JUST IN: Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

Wale busari01 mins

The Senate has confirmed 64 nominees for career and non-career ambassadorial positions after reviewing a report from its Committee on Foreign Affairs. The committee’s recommendations were presented by Chairman Senator Sani Bello and were subsequently adopted by the lawmakers. During the session, Senator Sahabi Yau raised concerns over the absence of any nominee from Zamfara State, calling on the Senate to formally alert the President about the omission. The Senate President acknowledged the concern, noting that the current list was not comprehensive. He assured members that the matter would be brought to the President’s attention and that additional ambassadorial appointments would ensure representation for Zamfara State.

Read More

Court Rejects Malami’s Bail Application

Wale busari04 mins

A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dismissed a bail application by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Babangida Hassan, presiding over the case, ruled on Thursday that Malami’s detention is lawful and supported by a valid court order. Meanwhile, former South-East spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged Malami to cooperate with the EFCC investigation instead of demanding the recusal of its chairman. Speaking from Paris, France, Onoh responded to Malami’s call for EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede to step aside from the probe, citing alleged conflicts linked to the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report. He argued that the report does not prevent the EFCC from investigating former public officials and emphasized that requests for recusal must adhere strictly to the law and principles of fairness. Onoh stressed that the EFCC operates under statutory authority to investigate economic and financial crimes without bias, noting that the Salami Panel was intended to strengthen accountability, not provide immunity for any individual. He also highlighted Malami’s past actions as Attorney-General, including overseeing high-profile prosecutions widely criticized as politically motivated, which involved defiance of court orders and prolonged detentions. “It is the height of hypocrisy for former AGF Abubakar Malami to now accuse the EFCC of ‘personal vendetta’ when he himself led a campaign to remove former EFCC Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu in 2020,” Onoh said. He recalled that Malami drafted memos to then-President Muhammadu Buhari levelling over 22 allegations against Magu, including diversion of recovered funds and gross misconduct, and refused to appear before the Salami Panel, denying Magu the chance to confront his accuser. Critics described this as a “grudge war” leveraging Malami’s influence. Onoh added that Magu was never prosecuted or convicted, yet his career was effectively ended, exemplifying the type of vendetta Malami now attributes to the current EFCC leadership. He also cited Malami’s role in the prolonged detention of former National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki, despite court orders granting bail, as evidence of the former AGF’s disregard for the rule of law to settle political scores. Onoh concluded that Malami cannot now seek special treatment or call for recusal simply because he faces accountability.

Read More

Tinubu Will Not Direct EFCC, ICPC Over Farouk Ahmed Allegations — Presidency

Wale busari02 mins

The Presidency has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not step into the affairs of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies over the corruption allegations surrounding Farouk Ahmed, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Ahmed resigned from his position after Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, accused him of corruption, triggering public outcry and demands for accountability. Reacting to the situation on Thursday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission are independent bodies empowered by law to act without interference from the Presidency. His response came after criticism emerged on social media over the absence of arrests or publicly announced investigations following Ahmed’s resignation. An X user, @OurFavOnlineDoc, questioned why stepping down appeared to be the only consequence. “No prosecution. No arrest. No investigation. No proper accountability. Just allegation of stealing public funds, followed by a quiet resignation, and everybody can move on. This is not how to build a sane country with trust, integrity, and respect before the world. What a shame,” the user wrote. Onanuga dismissed the criticism, insisting that the President cannot dictate how the anti-graft agencies operate. “This is how we get things wrong through uninformed criticism. ICPC and EFCC are autonomous institutions. The ball is now in their courts to carry out their mandates. Mr. President will not tell them what to do,” he said.

Read More

FCT High Court Grants Bail to Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige

Wale busari02 mins

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwarimpa has granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige. Ngige is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an eight-count charge involving abuse of office and acceptance of gifts worth approximately N2.2 billion. He is accused of receiving the gifts from contractors of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) while serving as supervising minister between September 2015 and May 2023. In a Thursday ruling, Justice Mariam Hassan ordered that Ngige be granted bail under the same conditions as the administrative bail previously approved by the EFCC. The judge stipulated that Ngige must provide a surety who holds a director-level position and owns landed property within the court’s jurisdiction. Since Ngige claimed his international passport was misplaced, the surety is required to deposit their own international passport with the court, which will only be returned once Ngige provides a replacement. The court adjourned the matter until January 28 and 29 next year for trial.

Read More

Fubara: Rivers State Met N600 Billion In Treasury After Emergency Rule

Wale busari03 mins

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has clarified that Administrator Ibot-Eke Ibas left N600 billion in the state treasury at the end of the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also noted that his administration had left N300 billion in the account before the emergency rule commenced. The emergency rule was in effect from March 18 to September 18, when it was lifted. Fubara spoke on the state’s finances during the inauguration of the 14.2km Obodhi-Ozochi Road in Ahoada East and Ahoada West, a project initiated by former Governor Nyesom Wike and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. His administration redesigned the road. The governor made the remarks following repeated claims by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, that Vice Admiral Ibas left N600 billion in the treasury. Addressing the crowd mobilized by his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, Fubara encouraged Amaewhule to translate the support into votes for President Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. Fubara emphasized that his administration has maintained detailed records of all expenditures and promised to release them soon. He stressed that his government would not be linked to fraudulent activities in project execution. “When we left during the emergency rule, our records are there. We left over N300 billion, and when we returned, we met about N600 billion. Every penny spent is documented, and the evidence will be shown in the next six months,” he said. He added: “There is no issue with how we are using the funds or what we met. Nobody can question my integrity. I am not associated with fraudulent acts. The record of your money and how it is being spent is intact. We have strong projects ongoing. Perhaps some believe otherwise because we don’t flag-off projects unnecessarily.” Fubara further explained his administration’s approach to project delivery: “We believe in commissioning projects rather than spending on flag-offs and commissioning separately. We save the money and present completed projects to the people. Call me any day, the records are there.”

Read More

FG Imposes Immediate Nationwide Ban On Export Of Wood And Allied Products

Wale busari01 mins

The Federal Government has announced an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and related products, revoking all existing licences and permits. The directive was made public on Wednesday by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, during the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment held in Katsina State. Lawal explained that the move, contained in the Presidential Executive Order on the Prohibition of Exportation of Wood and Allied Products, 2025, aims to tackle illegal logging and deforestation across Nigeria. “Nigeria’s forests are vital for environmental sustainability, providing clean air and water, supporting livelihoods, conserving biodiversity, and helping mitigate climate change,” the minister said. He added that continued wood exports threaten these benefits and the long-term health of the environment. The policy mandates security agencies and relevant ministries to enforce a strict nationwide crackdown on illegal logging activities.

Read More

Ogun State Suspends Awujale Selection Process Over Procedural Errors

Wale busari05 mins

The Ogun State Government has suspended the ongoing selection process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. Prof. Fassy Yusuf, Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, confirmed the development in a phone interview on Wednesday. The stool became vacant following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July, who ruled for 65 years and passed away at the age of 91. In a letter dated December 2, 2025, and signed by the Secretary of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Oke Adebanjo, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House was instructed to nominate candidates for the next Awujale within 14 days. Acting on the directive, the ruling house began the selection process, which reportedly attracted over 60 princes, and scheduled the screening for Monday, December 15. However, the exercise was halted after the state government called a meeting on Tuesday with representatives of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and the Awujale Interregnum Administration Committee. The meeting, presided over by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ganiyu Hamzat, aimed to ensure full compliance with existing chieftaincy laws. Prof. Yusuf explained that the government directed the ruling house to restart the process due to procedural errors that could have led to legal challenges. He emphasized that the intervention was standard practice to ensure adherence to the 2021 Obas and Chiefs Law and the 1957 chieftaincy declaration governing the Awujale stool. “The meeting with the government was to ensure that everything falls in place,” Yusuf said. “We are to strictly follow the provisions of the Obas and Chiefs Law regarding the installation of the Awujale. Very soon, we will receive a fresh letter from the local government to begin the process anew. The earlier letter giving us 14 days has been withdrawn. “The family will review the situation, and we will proceed according to government guidelines. No list of candidates has been submitted to the kingmakers, so there is nothing to worry about.” A senior state government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also confirmed the suspension, stressing that the meeting was intended to correct procedural errors and not to interfere with the ruling house’s autonomy. “The local government acted prematurely in initiating the selection process. It did not follow the procedures outlined in the 2021 Obas and Chiefs Law and the 1957 chieftaincy declaration for the Awujale stool,” the official said. “We have guided all parties on the correct steps to avoid unnecessary litigation. “To properly commence the process, the ruling house must first formally notify the local government of its readiness. The local government will then communicate with the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, which will authorize the selection process. Given that the Awujale’s installation has remained unchanged for 65 years, it is understandable that some officials may be unfamiliar with the procedure.” The government has assured that the restart of the selection process will ensure full compliance with the law and prevent disputes over the installation of the new Awujale.

Read More

President Tinubu To Present 2026 Appropriation Bill To National Assembly On December 19

Wale busari02 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. A formal communication from the Presidency is expected to be read on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, informing lawmakers and staff of the President’s scheduled appearance. This follows a letter dated December 17, 2025, signed by Adm. Essien Eyo Essien, Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development, on behalf of the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. Copies were also sent to the deputy clerk and departmental heads. The letter stated that President Tinubu, in his role as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, will present the proposed 2026 budget at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. It also provided details on security and access arrangements for the day. Accredited personnel were directed to be at their duty posts by 11:00 a.m., as entry to the National Assembly complex will be restricted afterward. Non-accredited persons were advised to avoid the premises. Additionally, staff members—except the Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and the Clerks of the House and Senate along with their deputies—were instructed to park vehicles at designated areas, including the Annex or the new car park near the NASS Gate. The annual budget presentation is a major event in Nigeria’s fiscal calendar, marking the formal submission of the Federal Government’s fiscal proposals to the legislature for review, debate, and eventual approval.

Read More