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 President Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw in Washington  Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected “in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world”. “This is your prize, this is your peace prize,” Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. “There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go.”   FIFA says the prize is for “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”.  Accepting the award, Trump called it “one of the great honours of my life”, before claiming to have “saved millions and millions of lives – the Congo is an example, over 10 million people killed and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly. India and Pakistan, so many diffe...

 Body of a man sweft away by flood recovered The police in Apel, under the Sekhukhune District, have opened an inquest docket after the body of Mr Johannes Tsere Lekwadu (30) from Ga-Selepe was recovered from the Raphulu River at Atok (Sefateng) on Thursday, 04 December 2025. This comes after a missing person report was filed, with information suggesting that he may have been swept away by flooding. A search operation was activated, leading police and various stakeholders to work together throughout the period to locate him. Following a prolonged and coordinated effort, the body was found and retrieved. Emergency and support services attended the scene. Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

 Girlfriend Arrested After Boyfriend’s Body Found Buried in Shallow Grave Police in Tzaneen have made a significant breakthrough in a shocking murder case at Morutji Village, Bolobedu South, with the arrest of a 31-year-old woman believed to be behind the killing of her boyfriend. The victim, identified as Isaiah Thomas Maphalle (42), was reported to have been killed and later buried in a shallow grave behind his home. Police were alerted after community members raised concerns, leading to the discovery of the body. It is alleged that the victim’s remains were found wrapped in a maize meal bag. A swift investigation led officers to the deceased’s girlfriend, who was arrested on Thursday, 04 December 2025. The motive behind the killing is not yet known and remains the subject of ongoing police investigations. The suspect is expected to appear before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 08 December 2025, facing a charge of murder.

 CAC to clamp down on illegal PoS operators from January 2026 The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has threatened a fresh clampdown on unregistered Point of Sale (POS) operators in Nigeria from 1st January 2026. The Commission said it observed a rising number of POS operators running without registration, violating CAMA 2020 and CBN Agent Banking Regulations. In a statement on Saturday, the agency said all PoS must be duly registered with the commission or face immediate shutdown. It warned that no POS operator will be allowed to operate without CAC registration, adding that security agencies will enforce nationwide compliance. The statement further pointed out that this reckless practice, often enabled by some fintech companies, puts Nigeria’s financial system and citizens’ investments at risk, stressing that it must stop. “Unregistered POS terminals will be seized or shut down by security officials. “Fintechs enabling illegal operations will be placed on a watchlist and reporte...

 ENUGU STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE YULETIDE SECURITY: ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES BUST ARMED ROBBERY AND ONE-CHANCE SYNDICATE, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS, RECOVER IMITATION GUN, STOLEN TRICYCLES AND OTHER EXHIBITS Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad have arrested five armed robbery and one-chance criminal suspects in a series of coordinated operations and investigations conducted between 22nd November and 1st December 2025. The suspects are Ikechukwu Patrick (male, 19), Odoh David (male, 21), Izuchukwu Ogbodo (male, 37), Charles Ekenechukwu Egwuatu (male, 39), and Justina Dike (female, 37). Exhibits recovered from them include an imitation gun, four stolen tricycles, a scissors blade, multiple master keys, and several SIM cards. Patrick and Odoh were first arrested on 22nd November 2025 with the assistance of the Neighbourhood Watch Group. An imitation gun and a scissors blade were recovered from them. They confessed to belonging to...

  “Instead of using your money to buy private jets and Rolls-Royce cars, you could use it to establish companies and create jobs in your community. That’s why whenever I go to the airport, I can hardly find space to land my private jet, everyone is buying jets instead of investing in job creation.” —Dangote criticizes Nigerians who prioritize private jets and luxury cars over creating jobs. Watch video below. 

 Institute Of Leadership Assessment And Development, Honours Gov. Uba Sani With 2-Day Lecture The Institute of Leadership Assessment and Development (ILAD) has unveiled plans for a landmark Two-Day Public Lecture Series in honour of the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani. The programme aimed at deepening leadership knowledge, enhancing civic participation, and fostering inclusive governance will debut on January 1–2, 2026, at Wonderland Hotel in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. The lecture series is themed “Transforming Governance: The Intersection of Innovation, Inclusion, and Leadership Excellence.” In a statement issued yesterday, Hon. Baba Ransome Adamu described the initiative as the first in a three-part series scheduled to take place across the Kaduna North, Kaduna Central, and Kaduna South Senatorial Districts. According to him, the zonal approach is intended to broaden citizen participation and strengthen unity across the state. ILAD noted that an independent lea...

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE BAUCHI STATE COMMAND CP SANI-OMOLORI ALIYU psc(+), mni AT THE STATE HEADQUARTERS BAUCHI ON 05TH DECEMBER, 2025.  The Editors, Gentlemen of the Press,   HANDING OVER OF SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER AND THE SEIZED SUSPECTED ILLICIT DRUGS WEIGHT ABOUT 161KG TO NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NDLEA) BAUCHI COMMAND I am most delighted to welcome you all to this briefing which as partners in public interest, provides us an opportunity to yet again interface towards intimating members of the public, the sustained and unwavering efforts of the Bauchi State Police Command towards combating crime and criminality in the State.  During the month under review, the Command has fought tirelessly in raising policing standards, which has led to significant milestones in the combat against crime and criminality.  Worthy of note is the successful operation that led to the arrest of drug dealer in Ningi LGA. The Command has apprehended Mr...

 Nigeria’s NAFDAC now a member of ICH The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) has confirmed Nigeria as a member. Nigeria’s NAFDAC was admitted when the ICH Assembly met in Singapore from 18 to 19 November 2025, during its second in-person meeting this year.  At the same assembly, South Africa’s SAHPRA was also admitted as a member, while DIGEMAPS, the Dominican Republic, and the Philippine FDA were admitted as Observers. The 35-year-old ICH now has 25 Members and 41 Observers.  ICH Membership criteria for national regulatory authorities include implementation of at least the three Tier 1 ICH Guidelines (Q1 Stability Testing Guidelines, Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, and E6 Good Clinical Practice Guideline), participation in ICH biannual meetings, and a plan for implementing all ICH Guidelines.  ICH brings together regulatory authorities and the pharmaceu...

 Randolph County Sheriff's Office Press Release (For Immediate Release) CHESTER, IL. Friday, December 5th, 2025, – Randolph County Sheriff's Office Press Release (For Immediate Release) CHESTER, IL. Friday, December 5th, 2025, – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 43 year old, Carrie J. Kelley of Sparta, Illinois. Kelley was arrested on warrants for 2 counts of Theft of Property over $1,000,000 (Class X Felony), 1 count of Wire Fraud (Class 3 Felony), and 4 counts of Fraudulent Filing of Illinois Income Tax (Class 4 Felony) Randolph County Investigators were notified in February 2024 of a potential theft pertaining to MedStar Ambulance Inc. Through a lengthy investigation, it was discovered that monies totaling a value over $1,000,000 were taken over the course of several years.  Kelley was an employee of MedStar Ambulance Inc. during this time.  Illinois Department of Revenue Investigators along with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office ass...

 Press Release: Every Hisbah Officer Is a Peace and Security Ambassador in His Community. Kano State Governor Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to ensure security and peace  for the protection of lives and property across the state. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Sani Auwal, made the commitment during a stakeholders meeting on the contribution of shari'a sector institutions toward promoting peace and security in Kano State. The meeting was organized by the Kano State Hisbah Board and held at the Coronation hall Government House, Kano. He emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and urged the Hisbah Board to focus more on providing intelligence reports to conventional security agencies, rather than limiting efforts to moral enforcement alone. The Governor also called on the Zakkat and Endowment Commission to develop a structured system for collecting zakkat from w...

 MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RETURNED TO WANNUNE AFTER ABDUCTION ATTEMPT Relief and jubilation swept through the IF Academy settlement in Wannune, Tarka LGA of Benue State, as children who went missing last October have been safely reunited with their families.   According to Timothy Chusa, who reported the incident to Benue Info-pedia, the children were taken by a Tiv girl to Nasarawa State, where she resides. Community members revealed that the suspect had allegedly planned to sell the children. However, before the plan could be executed, information reached Wannune, prompting swift intervention.   Faced with mounting pressure, the suspect was compelled to return the children unharmed. Their safe return has sparked widespread joy and thanksgiving across the community, with residents offering prayers of gratitude for what they describe as divine intervention.   Local leaders in Tarka LGA have commended the vigilance of the community, stressing the importa...

 14-YEAR-OLD KIDNAP VICTIM RESCUED IN BENUE In a dramatic rescue operation, personnel of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards freed a 14-year-old boy from suspected kidnappers during a routine patrol on the Oweto-Otukpo road in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) on Friday, November 29, 2025.   Around 7:45 p.m., the security team intercepted a suspicious vehicle. On sighting the patrol, the abductors abandoned the boy at Egla, Agatu LGA, and fled into the night.   The victim, identified as Daniel, son of Michael and Rebecca, was immediately taken to the Civil Protection Guards’ office in Obagaji, Agatu LGA, where he received medical care. Authorities confirmed that he is now in stable condition.   During questioning the following morning, Daniel revealed key details about himself:   - Full Name: Daniel   - Age: 14   - School: Contract Secondary School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State   - Class: JSS 2   - Resi...

 HERDSMEN AMBUSH MOURNERS IN ADO LGA, INJURE TWO & SEIZE MOTORCYCLE 6th December, 2025  Grief turned to horror in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday, December 5, 2025, when Fulani herdsmen ambushed mourners escorting a corpse from Igumale to Ulayi town.   - The attackers struck along a lonely road, launching a surprise assault.   - Two victims, Hon. Philip Okpekwu and Benedict Ogaba, sustained injuries.   - The assailants also stole a motorcycle, deepening the community’s anguish.   The incident has heightened fears in Benue South Senatorial District, where tensions between herders and locals continue to escalate. Residents have condemned the attack and are calling for urgent security measures to protect vulnerable communities.

 K1 De Ultimate declares interest in Awujale throne Fuji star King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly K1 De Ultimate, has formally declared his intention to vie for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne. In a letter to the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, he cited his ancestry in the Oba Jadiara lineage and highlighted his decades-long contribution to Yoruba culture, as well as titles including Mayegun of Yorubaland and MON. His declaration comes five months after the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona. One more photo below. 

 PDP court hearing over pro-Wike faction suit adjourned to Jan 14 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the hearing of a suit by the pro-Wike faction of the PDP challenging the Ibadan National Convention until January 14, 2026. The adjournment followed a motion by the opposing faction, led by Kabiru Turaki, seeking the recusal of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik over alleged bias. The court held the motion was not yet ripe for hearing, as some parties had not been served. The suit involves disputes over party leadership recognition, access to PDP headquarters, and INEC’s acknowledgment of party representatives. A related counter-suit by the Turaki-led faction was also adjourned to January 16.

 Lebanon says it does not want war with Israel Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a UN Security Council delegation on Friday that Lebanon seeks diplomacy, not war, amid ongoing tensions with Israel. He urged international support for the Lebanese army’s plan to disarm non-state groups like Hezbollah, while stressing the Lebanese people are “tired of military confrontations.” Hezbollah backed diplomacy but criticized civilian involvement in talks. The ceasefire-monitoring committee, including civilian representatives, will resume meetings on December 19, as Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon.

 SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE AVERT PLANNED CULT CLASH, ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS AND RECOVERS FIREARM AND AMMUNITION IN ENUGWU UKWU Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Special Anti Cult Squad (SPACS) Enugwu Ukwu acting on actionable intelligence received regarding the gathering of a dangerous cult group for a planned rivalry fight in the early hours of 4th December, 2025, swiftly mobilized to the scene and arrested Oluebube Ifediorah ‘M’ aged 21 years and Offorbuike Emmanuel ‘M’ aged 25 years respectively. The suspects were arrested in Enugwu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area. The team also recovered a locally-made double-barrel shotgun and two live cartridges.  The recovered firearm was found in a red bag that Oluebube Ifediorah had on him, as several other members of the cult gang had managed to flee the scene into the surrounding bush. Meanwhile, efforts are in top gear to track down and apprehend the remaining members of the gang who escaped. This o...

 Tanzania stepping up crackdown on critics after recent polls, UN warns Tanzania has stepped up its crackdown on opponents after contested elections in October that were marred by deadly violence, the United Nations warned Friday, AFP reported. Rights groups say more than 1,000 people were shot dead during three days of protests over elections on October 29 that the opposition and foreign observers describe as fraudulent. Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan retained the presidency with 98 percent of the vote, but the main opposition candidates were either jailed or disqualified. "The government has intensified a crackdown against opponents since the vote," UN human rights office spokesman Seif Magango told a press briefing in Geneva. "Reports indicate that since mid-November, dozens of individuals including academics, civil society actors and local political leaders have been detained, with several arrests allegedly carried out by unidentified armed personnel....

 43 children among 79 civilians killed in paramilitary RSF drone attack in Sudan's South Kordofan At least 79 civilians, including 43 children, were killed and 38 others injured in a drone strike carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in South Kordofan, Sudanese authorities said, TRT Afrika reported. In a statement, the South Kordofan state government said four women were among the victims in Thursday’s attack on the city of Kalogi in western Sudan. It said the drone fired four missiles into a kindergarten, a hospital and densely populated residential areas, describing the incident as a "heinous crime" committed by the RSF-allied Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). Authorities had initially reported eight fatalities, including six children and a teacher, before the death toll climbed to 79. They called on the international community and human rights groups to take a firm stance against the attacks, designate the RSF as a "terrorist ...

  A manhunt is underway for man who shot a Granite City Police Officer multiple times. Officers in Granite City, Illinois, responded to a call regarding a unwanted subject near the 2000 block of Johnson Road at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the suspect. The suspect opened fire on officers before fleeing the scene.  Unfortunately, one officer was struck multiple times. The officer was rushed to a St. Louis University Hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.  A massive manhunt is now underway to locate the suspect. Authorities warn the public that the man is considered armed and dangerous. If you do see him, do not approach, but rather call 911 immediately.  If you recognize the man in the photos or have any information regarding this incident, please call the Granite City Police Department at 1618-877-6111 There was a heavy police presence in Granite City in a different part of town tonight but that w...

 EFCC Arraigns Man  for  Alleged ₦55m Fraud in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 arraigned one Gabriel Celestine Nwawuzor, before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos for ₦55m fraud. Nwawuzor was arraigned alongside Moonlink Pharmaceuticals Limited, on a 3-count charge bordering on fraud and money laundering to the tune of N55,000,000 (Fifty Five Million Naira) One of the counts reads: "That you Gabriel Celestine Nwawuzor and Moonlink Pharmaceuticals Limited sometime in April, 2021, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court procured the account number 2170235882 domiciled in Zenith Bank to retain the sum of N55, 000, 000.00 ( Fifty Five Million Naira) which sum you knew forms part of the proceeds of your unlawful act and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Sections 21(a), 18(2)(d) of the of Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibitio...

 Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims, Recover Weapons, Cash In Kaduna Troops of Sector 5 under Operation Peace Shield have rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, ammunition and ransom money in a successful operation in Kaduna State. The rescue followed the abduction of several women from their farms in Ungwan Nungu, Sanga Local Government Area, on 29 November 2025. Security forces launched an immediate search-and-rescue mission to track the kidnappers. According to military authorities, the breakthrough came at about 6:40 a.m. on 5 December 2025, when troops intercepted the kidnappers during an attempted ransom collection. The armed group reportedly came under heavy fire, forcing them to flee into the surrounding forest and abandon the hostages. All 10 victims, including one adult male, three male children, three elderly women and three female children were rescued unharmed and have since been debriefed and reunited with their families.  The operation also led to the rec...

 LAWMA dissociates itself from the unauthorised use of its uniform and truck in the viral video. The Authority did not approve the shoot, and the lewd content does not reflect our values. An internal investigation is underway. #LAWMACares PRESS RELEASE: LAWMA LAGOS WASTE MEN AUTHORITY PRESS STATEMENT  LAWMA DISSOCIATES ITSELF FROM UNAUTHORISED USE OF ITS UNIFORM AND TRUCK IN VIRAL VIDEO.   The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is aware of a recently circulated video featuring some entertainers wearing LAWMA uniforms and using one of the Authority's operational trucks without any form of approval. We wish to clearly state that LAWMA had no knowledge of, and did not grant permission for, the use of its uniforms, truck, or any other official asset for the said recording. The context and content of the material. particularly its lewd and inappropriate expressions do not in any way reflect the values, mandate, or public-facing image of the Authority. Preliminary fi...