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 Utomi, Falana, Ezekwesili seek automatic sack of defectors A coalition of prominent civic leaders, labour figures and political actors under the aegis of the Movement for Credible Elections has asked the National Assembly to amend the law to ensure that any elected official who defects from the party under which they were elected automatically loses their seat. The group said making cross-carpeting a ground for immediate loss of mandate and conduct of fresh elections would strengthen party discipline and protect the integrity of the ballot ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demand formed part of a petition the coalition submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, dated December 10, 2025, calling for urgent and comprehensive reforms to Nigeria’s electoral framework. The MCE is led by personalities including political economist, Pat Utomi; former President, Nigerian Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana; and former Minister of Educ...

 Australia bans social media for under-16s in world-first move  Australia has implemented a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16, marking a world-first move aimed at curbing teenage addiction to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Under the new rules, social media companies and popular websites face fines of up to AU$49.5 million ($33 million) if they allow underage users to maintain accounts. The government says the measures are necessary to shield children from harmful content, including bullying, sexual material, and online predators. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized that social media “is often used as a weapon for bullies, a platform for peer pressure, a driver of anxiety, and a tool for online predators.” The law, effective Wednesday, immediately blocks hundreds of thousands of teenagers from accessing the apps they used daily. Platforms affected include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch, Kick, Thread...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU: NO GOING BACK ON THE DIRECTIVE TO WITHDRAW POLICE OFFICERS FROM VIPs President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja said the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs, VVIPs and ministers was not negotiable, admonishing all ministers to ensure immediate compliance.   Speaking at the opening of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the State House Council Chamber, the President warned against non-compliance.   "If you have any problem because of the nature of your assignments, please contact the IGP and get my clearance,'' he said.   President Tinubu directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Police Affairs, Sen Ibrahim Gaidam, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egebtokun, to follow up on the implementation of the order.   The President noted that police officers were trained to protect the lives and property of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in society, and...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS OSUN APC GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANTS, HARPS ON PARTY UNITY, CONSENSUS BUILDING President Bola Tinubu has met with All Progressives Congress leaders and governorship aspirants in Osun state and appealed for unity and consensus-building ahead of the party's primary on December 13.   The President met with the aspirants at the State House, Abuja, on Monday night.   The Osun State governorship aspirants who attended the meeting with the President include former Deputy Governor Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), Babatunde Hareter Oralusi, Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.   Also in attendance at the meeting were the National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chairman of the Progressive Governors, Hope Uzodimma; and the Minister of Marine and Blue Eco...

Lagos restaurant sealed after staff attacked state environmental taskforce officers The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on X, wrote ‘’In a follow up joint enforcement operation carried out today 10th December, 2025 by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) and Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) also known as KAI, to enforce environmental standards on the indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater, fats and oil into the environment, hoodlums from the Yakoyo Abula Restaurants Victoria Island at 134, Sinari Daranijo Street Victoria Island, attacked KAI Officers and injured four (4) in the course of the operation. The Yakoyo restaurant not only broke the government’s seal, they went further to unleash armed thugs on officials who were lawfully carrying out their duties. This crosses every line. Let it be clear: Any individual or business that assaults, obstructs, or threatens government officers ...

 Concerned Ex-College Of Education Gidan Waya Student Decries 30 Years Of Access Road Neglect, Calls For Government Intervention A former student leader of the Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE) Gidan Waya, Comrade Ishaya Ezra, has raised a passionate alarm over the deplorable condition of the institution’s access road, describing the 30-year neglect as unacceptable and dangerous. Ezra, who currently serves as the Executive CMC Chairman of NANCES Kaduna State Axis and Secretary General of the NYMEF Kaduna State Chapter, issued a strongly worded statement on Tuesday urging the Kaduna State Government to take immediate action. The former KSCOE Gidan Waya Student Union President (2020–2021) said the road leading to the college has become “a symbol of neglect” and a glaring testament to the longstanding infrastructure deficit across parts of Kaduna State. “As a proud product of KSCOE and a son of Kaduna State, I am compelled to speak truth to power. It is unconscionable that an ...

 Edo State Law Reform Commission Seeks EFCC Support The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the discharge of its duties. The Benin Acting Zonal Director,  Deputy Commander of the Commission,  DCE Sa'ad Hanafi Sa'ad stated this on Tuesday December 9, 2025 when he received members of the Edo State Law Reform Commission who paid him a Courtesy Visit. Sa'ad said the Commission believed that synergy and collaboration were key to tackling graft and other forms of criminality in the society.  According to him, no single organisation can fight crime and criminality alone hence collaboration is key. "One of our core values is collaboration.  The others are integrity, professionalism and courage.  So we believe that through collaboration we can achieve much more than doing it alone. So if there are areas you need us,  you can count on us as an institution." Earlier,...

 Alleged ₦178m Investment Scam: Witness Narrates How He Lost ₦3.9m to Fadama Cooperative Society  A prosecution witness 3, PW3, Dajok Dakung Godfrey,  in the ongoing trial of  Okewole Dayo and Bishop Jonas Katung,  on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, narrated before Justice Sharon T. Ishaya of the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State, how he was allegedly defrauded of his hard-earned savings by the defendants, under the guise of investment in Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society.    Dayo and Jonas are standing trial on a 23-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of ₦178,885,000 (One Hundred and Seventy-Eight Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Naira). Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Buba, the witness, a 42-year-old civil servant, narrated how he invested his money in a Cooperative promoted through a televised presentation. “I got to know the defendant when he was making a presentation o...

 M23's advance in DRC prompts Burundi border closure Streets were empty, shops shuttered and soldiers fled the eastern DR Congo city of Uvira on Wednesday, a day after M23 rebels entered the strategic city's outskirts, prompting Burundi to close its border. M23's assault comes less than a year after the rebel group seized control of Goma and Bukavu, two key provincial capitals in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been plagued by conflict for three decades. Its latest rapid advance – launched on December 1 in South Kivu province against a Congolese army backed by Burundian forces – also comes just days after the signing of an agreement aimed at ending the conflict brokered by US President Donald Trump. Burundi, which neighbours both the DRC and Rwanda, views the prospect of Uvira falling to M23 as an existential threat. 'Military zones' Uvira sits across Lake Tanganyika from the Burundian economic capital Bujumbura, with only around 20 ...

 FIFA chief faces ethics allegations over Trump peace prize award FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under scrutiny after a human rights nonprofit filed a complaint with the organization’s ethics investigators, citing his public support for President Trump and the awarding of a new peace prize to the U.S. leader. The complaint, submitted by London-based nonprofit FairSquare, alleges that Infantino’s actions represent repeated violations of FIFA’s Code of Ethics, which mandates political neutrality from football officials when engaging with governments. Infantino had previously described Trump as “a close friend” and, during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., announced he was giving Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize for his “unwavering commitment to advancing peace and unity.” FairSquare’s co-director, Nick McGeehan, called for FIFA’s Ethics Committee to launch an investigation into Infantino’s conduct. FIFA’s ethics rules state that those who fail to maintain political...

 U.S playwright Jeremy O. Harris released in Japan three weeks after alleged drug smuggling arrest   American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris was released from detention in Japan three weeks after his arrest on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy. Harris, 36, best known for his Tony-nominated play Slave Play, was freed from police custody Monday, authorities said, though it remains unclear whether he was released on bail or has left the country. Harris was detained at Naha Airport on Okinawa on November 16 after officials discovered 0.78 grams (0.0275 ounces) of MDMA in a container inside a tote bag he was carrying. He had traveled from London’s Heathrow Airport and transited through Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport before arriving in Naha for sightseeing. The Tomishiro police took Harris into custody and referred the case to prosecutors for further investigation. The Naha District Public Prosecutors' Office has not confirmed whether the case has be...

 Gene Simmons calls on Congress to approve radio royalties  Gene Simmons, the longtime KISS bassist, swapped his signature stage look for a suit as he testified before the Senate Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee on Tuesday, advocating for a bill that would pay artists royalties when their songs are played on terrestrial radio. The legislation, reintroduced in January by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., would require AM/FM radio broadcasters to compensate copyright holders for airplay. Simmons stressed the importance of fair treatment for musicians, likening the lack of royalties to treating performers “worse than slaves” compared with icons like Elvis Presley or Frank Sinatra, who also received little compensation for their work. Music royalties for radio have been a contentious issue for years. While digital streaming services now pay artists, traditional radio does not, a disparity highlighted by SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe during the hearing. He noted that ar...

 Jen Shah, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star freed from prison ahead of schedule Former "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jen Shah has been released from federal prison more than four years ahead of her 6.5-year sentence, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Wednesday. Shah has been transferred from the Federal Prison Camp in Texas to community confinement under Bureau of Prisons supervision, either in home confinement or a halfway house, though officials did not specify the exact location for privacy and safety reasons. Shah was arrested in March 2021 during the filming of Bravo’s reality series in connection with a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. Despite asserting her innocence on the show, she pleaded guilty to wire fraud in 2022. In 2023, she was sentenced to 78 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $6.5 million, along with luxury items as restitution. During her time in prison, Shah was housed at the same Texas facility as Eliza...

Grammy-nominated singer killed in stabbing, son taken into custody  Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home Monday night, and police have arrested his 31-year-old son on suspicion of murder. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 9:20 p.m. reporting an assault in progress. Officers arriving at the residence were led inside and found Sykes, 71, with injuries consistent with a stabbing. Santa Monica Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. Micah Sykes, the singer’s son, was taken into custody without incident. Investigators recovered a weapon at the home, and the case will be referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review. Police said the incident appears isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community. A Los Angeles native, Jubilant Sykes was a renowned baritone who performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Apol...

 Somalia establishes its first-ever national human rights commission Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday signed into law the establishment of the country's first ever National Human Rights Commission, TRT Afrika reported. The presidential assent marks the final step in a long reform process that has involved extensive legislative and governmental approval. The commission, aimed at advancing justice, accountability, and legal transparency, was endorsed by both Houses of the Federal Parliament and approved by the cabinet. The process reached a milestone on July 3, 2025, when Somalia nominated the commission’s first officials. Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Khadija Makhzoumi, hailed that moment as “a historic breakthrough 65 years after Somalia’s statehood,” saying the country was finally joining the ranks of nations with dedicated, independent national human rights bodies. President hails milestone President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called the commission “a...

Pedestrian killed in snowplow accident at Minneapolis airport  A man was killed Tuesday night in a snowplow accident at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on December 9 in the parking lot of the LSG Sky Chefs facility, located in the 3100 block of E. 73rd Street, just south of Terminal 2. The victim, a 47-year-old man, was struck by a snowplow. MSP Airport Police are leading the investigation, with support from the Minnesota State Patrol.

 Machado's daughter receives Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Venezuelan opposition leader The daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Wednesday on her mother’s behalf, delivering a speech emphasizing the fight for freedom in her country. Machado has been in hiding since January, following a brief detention during a protest in Caracas, and was unable to attend the ceremony in person due to safety concerns. At the ceremony, Ana Corina Sosa, Machado’s daughter, read a message from her mother, saying, “She wants to live in a free Venezuela, and she will never give up on that purpose.” The Nobel committee confirmed Machado’s safety, noting that she had made every effort to attend despite extreme danger. Machado recorded an audio message expressing gratitude to those who risked their lives to facilitate her participation and noting that the award is for all Venezuelans. Prominent Latin American leaders, including the presiden...

 Sophie Kinsella, author of Confessions of a Shopaholic, dies at 55    British author Sophie Kinsella, best known for her bubbly rom-com series “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” has died at the age of 55 after a battle with brain cancer. Her family announced on Kinsella's Instagram account that she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, saying her final days were filled with music, family, warmth, and joy. Kinsella, who also published under her real name, Madeleine Wickham, revealed in April 2024 that she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, more than a year earlier. She had kept the diagnosis private initially to allow her children to process the news in privacy. Kinsella rose to worldwide fame with the “Shopaholic” series, beginning with “The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic” in 2000, which introduced readers to the debt-prone Becky Bloomwood. Over her career, she sold more than 45 million books, which were translated in...

 SENATE PRESIDENT AKPABIO, LAWMAKERS LAUGH AS HE ANNOUNCES SENATOR NATASHA’S BIRTHDAY There was mild drama at the Senate plenary as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several lawmakers burst into laughter while he announced the birthday of his colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s session when Senator Akpabio formally notified the chamber that December 9 marked his birthday as well as that of Senator Natasha. In line with the Senate tradition, the President of the Senate is required to announce lawmakers’ birthdays so colleagues can offer congratulatory messages. However, the atmosphere changed the moment he mentioned Senator Natasha’s name. Akpabio and several senators erupted in laughter, drawing the attention of observers given the well-known political tension between both lawmakers. Senator Akpabio and Senator Natasha have been at loggerheads for months over political and legal disputes, with matters currently before the court. Th...

 Pastor E.A Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has shed light on why he no longer employs female secretaries, linking the decision to his desire to avoid situations that could jeopardise his spiritual focus. While speaking on a subject, "Jonah must go", on Tuesday, being day 2 of the Holy Ghost Congress 2025 at the Redemption Camp, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, he recalled that he once had a female secretary while serving at Ebute Metta in Lagos State, but decided to dismiss her when he moved to the camp, noting that the change was necessary for his spiritual discipline. Adeboye said: "From the moment I got to this campground, from the moment I got to a stage where at night I still have to work, I ceased to have a female secretary. Some people think it is gender discrimination. I know myself. I know who I was before Jesus saved my soul. "I see the possibility of being left alone at night with the opposite sex. Oh, but if you are ...

 The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Ushie, following the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions, and has directed the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) to conduct a bye-election within 30 days to fill the vacant position. Her removal was confirmed during Tuesday’s plenary session, with 19 out of 25 lawmakers voting in support. The process was initiated on June 10, 2025, after the House received a petition from eight councillors of the Bekwarra Legislative Council.  After deliberations, the House suspended Hon. Ushie for 90 days and asked the Vice Chairman, Hon. Egbung Odama, to act in the interim while an investigation was carried out. Presenting the committee’s findings, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Davies Eta, representing Abi State Constituency, said the petition dated May 19, 2025, raised serious concerns about the council’s ...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed his desire to bring international pop sensation Shakira to Guwahati for a concert in the coming years. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said that the state had an opportunity to host the global superstar in February, but the plan could not move forward due to certain circumstances. CM Sarma stated that he hopes to make the concert possible either next year or sometime within the next two years, highlighting the state’s growing ambition to host world-class entertainment events. He added that the government is not limiting these efforts to Guwahati alone. The Chief Minister shared that he also envisions inviting global performers to other major Assam cities such as Dibrugarh and Silchar in the future. The move, he said, would further boost the cultural landscape and tourism potential of the state, giving Assam a place on the global entertainment map.

 NIGERIA.& SAUDI ARABIA ON STRENGTHENING MILITARY COOPERATION  #Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia @KSA  have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation. Signing on behalf of the federal government, the Minister of State for Defence Bello Mohammed Matawalle, says the MoU marks a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s defence architecture and enhancing the capacity of the armed forces. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation covering training, joint exercises, technical assistance, intelligence exchange, logistics, and other mutually agreed activities aimed at enhancing internal security,  cooperation in counter-terrorism, and intelligence sharing to support efforts against violent extremism and organised crime.

 Minister of Education Inaugurates New Public Basic Schools in Maiduguri Minister of education Maruf Tunji Alausa inaugurates three new public basic and secondary schools in Maiduguri, comprising a nursery primary boarding school, a rehabilitated secondary school affected by the 2024 flood disaster and two newly constructed government day secondary school in MMC, Jere and Bayo local government areas in Borno state. The Borno state government has also provided 5'230 desktop, 2760 tablets, 131 protector screens, 600 projectors, 3D pens and solar power source  for smart learning empowerment. More photos below. 

BPP AND SON SIGN MOU TO PROMOTE “NIGERIA FIRST” IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes, in support of the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy. A statement jointly signed by Zira Zakka Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations (BPP) and  Talatu Ethan, Director Corporate Affairs (SON) indicates that the MoU was signed by both the Director-General of BPP, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, FCILT, ACFE and the Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, ACTI, FCA, FMSN at the BPP headoffice in Abuja. The MoU establishes a cooperation framework to ensure that goods, works and services procured by Government comply with relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards and encourages the adoption of local content and the use of Made-in-Nigeria products that mee...

 ECOWAS Slashes Air Travel Taxes and Charges to Boost Regional Connectivity West African leaders have taken a major step to make flying within the region significantly cheaper, adopting measures that will abolish multiple air transport taxes and cut passenger and security charges by 25 percent starting 1 January 2026. The decision was reached at the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit held in Abuja in December 2024, where leaders signed a Supplementary Act on Aviation Charges, Taxes and Fees aimed at tackling one of the biggest barriers to regional integration: the high cost of intra-African air travel. For years, West Africa has had some of the world’s most expensive airfares relative to distance, largely due to a web of taxes, fuel surcharges, security fees and other levies imposed by individual countries.  The new policy requires all 15 ECOWAS member states to eliminate designated air transport taxes entirely and reduce remaining passenger service and security charg...

 DEFENCE MINISTER CHARGES OFFICERS ON INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa has tasked newly promoted Major and Brigadier Generals of the Nigeria Army to work jointly in addressing national and regional security challenges. The minister who gave the charge at the investiture of 28 officers, emphasize the critical role of inter-agency synergy in tackling security challenges. On his part, the  Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu stressed the need to scale up efforts to tackle evolving security challenges within the country and  polticial instability in the region.

U.S CONGRESSMAN RAISES ALARM AS 600,000 DISPLACED CHRISTIANS CROWD BENUE IDP CAMPS 10th December, 2025 United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as “genocidal violence” targeting Christian communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, warning that more than 600,000 displaced Christians are currently packed into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Benue State. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District, recently visited several camps in the state, where he said he encountered survivors living with trauma from years of relentless attacks. The congressman described the accounts he heard as “horrible” and “unforgettable.” In a series of posts on his official X handle, Moore shared harrowing testimonies from victims who recounted brutal killings carried out during raids on rural villages. One woman, he said, was forced to watch as armed attackers killed her husband and five children. She escaped only with her unborn baby. Another s...

 I never said there’s no persecution of Christians in Nigeria – Kukah Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming he argued that Christians in Nigeria are not facing persecution. Kukah described the allegation as false, stating that he was surprised that, despite the clarity of his stance, some individuals were still determined to attribute such a position to him. In a statement titled “Of the persecution of Christians in Nigeria: My response,” the bishop said the media reports misrepresented his comments.  Earlier reports had quoted him as questioning the narrative of Christian persecution, allegedly citing the high number of educated Christians and their control of a significant share of the economy. He was quoted as saying, “If you are a Christian in Nigeria and you say you are persecuted, my question is: how? At least 80 per cent of educated Nigerians are Christians, and up to 85 per cent of the Nigerian economy is controlled...

 1,660 delegates to pick Osun APC guber candidate on Dec 13 A total of 1,660 delegates have been elected across the 332 wards in Osun State ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025. The Nation reports that the delegate election, held on Tuesday in all wards, produced five delegates per ward in preparation for Saturday’s primary. Chairman of the 2025 Osun State Gubernatorial Delegate Congress Committee, Engr. Shehu Umaru Dange, announced the outcome at the APC State Secretariat in Osogbo on Tuesday night. According to him, the committee successfully conducted the ward congress without incident, resulting in the emergence of 1,660 delegates who will vote in the party’s primary. He commended the APC National Working Committee and the party’s state leadership for their support, noting that the process was peaceful across all wards. Dange also urged APC members in Osun State to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administr...

 Soyinka slams Tinubu, says 'battalion guards' for Seyi are needed in troubled regions Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the heavy deployment of police and military personnel attached to his son, Seyi Tinubu, saying such resources are urgently needed in more insecure parts of the country. Soyinka made the appeal while speaking in honour of veteran poet, Odia Ofeimun, who received a special recognition award at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Recounting an encounter at a hotel in Ikoyi, Soyinka said he was taken aback when he saw a young man surrounded by a sizeable number of security officers. At first glance, he assumed a film production was taking place, owing to the sheer presence of uniformed security personnel. According to him, the young man later approached to greet him, and Soyinka asked what movie was being shot, only to be told there was none. Curious, h...

Obi Cubana’s Business Hit as Family Feud Erupts Over Late Father’s Property ...One Sibling Accused of Declaring Others ‘Dead’ to Claim Ownership  A fresh twist has emerged in the ownership tussle surrounding Plot 81, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja — the property housing the popular Cubana Lounge — as businessman Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, becomes entangled in a deepening family dispute within the Amakaeze family. On Tuesday morning, court sheriffs and police officers stormed the Cubana Lounge around 8 a.m. to enforce an eviction order purportedly granted to a new claimant, Mr. Collins Onwuzulike, who presented himself as having purchased the property from Rev. Chidiebere Amakaeze, one of the six siblings of the Amakaeze family. However, the exercise took a suspicious turn when some of the supposed court officials and a number of police officers abruptly disappeared from the location mid-operation. Before vanishing, bailiffs had supervised the di...