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Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Wednesday December 17

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Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;

1. The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, have disagreed over the fresh notice issued by the police over its plan to resume the enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026. The NBA in a statement on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to order, describing his action as an affront on the authority of court.

2. A renewed cult war for supremacy has claimed three lives in Oyorokoto community, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the cultists, pursuing their rivals, attacked the largest fishing settlement in the early hours of Tuesday, killing the three victims.

3. The Naira on Tuesday depreciated to N1,485 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,480 per dollar on Monday. Meanwhile, the naira appreciated by over seven percent year to date in the official market to with 1,454 per dollar.

4. Former First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari, has said her husband, late President Muhammadu Buhari, suffered from long history of malnutrition, which affected his health when he was the president. She also said some powerful individuals, who were working with the president, polluted his mind against her to the extent that the former president started locking the door to his room to prevent her from having access to it.

5. Nigerians may celebrate the Yuletide in darkness if the Federal Government takes no further steps to defray the gas-to-power debt, as gas companies have begun cutting supplies to power plants, a development already affecting electricity generation nationwide. On Tuesday, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company informed customers across the South-East of the situation in a statement issued by its Group Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh.

6. A community on the Osun–Kwara boundary, Ora, was thrown into panic on Monday following a fatal attack by suspected gunmen. It was learnt on Tuesday that the attack claimed the life of a village head, identified simply as Dennis, while a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, was abducted.

7. The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an immediate investigation and emergency relief measures following a fire outbreak that destroyed parts of the popular Gombe timber market, known as Kasuwar Katako, along the Railway Station area of the state capital. The inferno, which occurred on Monday night after traders had closed for the day, razed several shops and goods, leaving many traders counting heavy losses.

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$5m Swiss tuition: Real reason Dangote is after NMDPRA CEO Ahmed-Former TUC president 

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The former president of the Trade Union Congress, Peter Esele, has explained that Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Refinery, felt his $20 billion investment was being undermined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed.

He made this known during an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday.

His comes as Dangote officially took his allegation that Ahmed spent $5 million as tuition for his children in Swiss schools to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Tuesday.

The billionaire, in a document he personally signed, had detailed his allegations against Ahmed.

Reacting, Esele said Dangote’s allegation should be taken seriously by ICPC and other anti-corruption agencies because public servants must be held accountable.

“Dangote feels that his business is being undermined by the regulators.

“That’s on one hand, and then on the second hand, Dangote is making an allegation against the MD of NMDPRA. I think that allegation is something we all need to look at, and I think that’s something we should work on.

“Public officers should be held accountable.

“It’s something that we expect our security agencies and those who are ICPC or whoever to go look at Dangote’s allegation and see if it’s a fact,” he said.

ICPC on Tuesday confirmed receipt of Dangote’s petition against Ahmed.

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources and Downstream had also begun an investigation into Dangote’s allegation.

Meanwhile, Ahmed has not officially responded to Dangote’s recent allegations, but months ago, NMDPRA dismissed the $5 million tuition fees claim.

 

 

Carabao Cup: Chelsea qualify for semi-final after Cardiff win

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Chelsea secured a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a 3-1 victory over Cardiff City on Tuesday night.

Head coach Enzo Maresca fielded a heavily rotated starting XI, and the Blues found it difficult to assert control against the Championship side in the early stages.

The breakthrough finally came in the second half when substitute Alejandro Garnacho calmly slotted the ball into the corner to give Chelsea the lead.

Cardiff threatened a shock comeback after David Turnbull struck to level the scores, briefly putting the visitors back in contention.

However, Chelsea responded with renewed intensity and quality, restoring their advantage through Pedro Neto before Garnacho completed his brace to seal the win.

Attention now turns to the remaining quarter-final fixtures on Wednesday, as Fulham hosts Newcastle United and Manchester City welcomes Brentford.

Nationwide protest: Tinubu meets Ajaero, NLC leaders 

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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, amid rising tension over the union’s planned nationwide protest against insecurity.

The high-level talks appeared aimed at addressing labor’s concerns ahead of the protest scheduled for December 17.

Those in attendance included the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo; Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris; and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

The labor delegation was led by the president of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero.

Although details of the meeting were not made public, sources suggested the discussions focused on finding common ground on pressing national issues and possibly preventing the planned mass action.

The meeting comes just days after the NLC reiterated its resolve to proceed with the protest, insisting there would be “no going back,” a stance that has heightened pressure on the government to urgently address citizens’ grievances over insecurity.

Four hospitalized after aircraft crash-lands in Owerri

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Four people have been hospitalized following an aircraft incident at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State.

The aircraft, a Cessna 172 operated by Skypower Express, somersaulted while landing at the airport on Tuesday.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed that the aircraft, with registration number 5N-ASR, was travelling from Kaduna International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport before the crew declared an in-flight emergency and diverted to Owerri.

In a statement signed by the NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, the bureau said four persons were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident, adding that no fatalities were recorded.

According to Oladeji, airport emergency response teams were immediately deployed and arrived at the scene without delay. She noted that there was no post-crash fire and that flight operations at the airport were not affected, as the runway remained open for other aircraft.

She further stated that arrangements were underway to evacuate the damaged aircraft from the scene to allow for a detailed examination.

Also speaking, the Director-General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., said the bureau had commenced investigation procedures in line with its statutory mandate.

He expressed sympathy to the management of Skypower Express and relief that no lives were lost, adding that NSIB officials were already working with relevant authorities to secure the crash site.

Captain Badeh Jr. said more details would be made public as the investigation

Trump expands US travel ban to Nigeria, 14 other Countries 

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President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation further tightening U.S. travel rules by expanding restrictions on foreign nationals from additional countries.

The proclamation, signed on Tuesday, places partial entry limitations on citizens of 15 more countries as part of what the administration described as efforts to strengthen U.S. travel and security standards.

The newly affected countries are Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Under the directive, full travel restrictions remain in force for the original 12 countries previously classified as high-risk: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

In addition, the proclamation imposes full restrictions on five more countries following recent security assessments. These include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria. The measures also apply to individuals using travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

Two countries, Laos and Sierra Leone, which were earlier under partial restrictions, have now been moved to the full restriction category. Partial restrictions, however, remain in place for Burundi, Cuba, Togo and Venezuela.

Meanwhile, the U.S. lifted nonimmigrant visa restrictions on Turkmenistan, citing improved cooperation with American authorities, although immigrant visa limitations for its nationals will continue.

The proclamation provides exemptions for lawful permanent residents, current visa holders, selected visa categories such as diplomats and athletes, as well as individuals whose entry is deemed to be in the national interest of the United States.

This comes months after Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian genocide.

Police arrest TikToker Peller

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following the circulation of a video showing him driving recklessly during a live broadcast that ended in a crash.

The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. According to the police, the incident occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and drew widespread public outrage after the footage went viral.

 

Police said the influencer’s actions posed a serious danger to public safety and required immediate intervention to prevent further harm.

 

“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat, also known as ‘Peller’, following a viral video that surfaced online on Sunday, December 14, 2025, showing him driving recklessly and causing a road crash during a live-stream,” the statement said.

 

The command described the conduct as highly irresponsible, noting that it endangered not only the suspect but also other motorists and pedestrians.

 

Police further disclosed that the case file has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for comprehensive investigation.

 

“The case is currently under investigation by the SCID. At the conclusion of the investigation, the outcome will be made public and the suspect will be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law,” the statement added.

 

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, also used the occasion to warn social media influencers and content creators against using digital platforms to promote illegal or hazardous behaviour.

He stressed that reckless and unlawful acts would attract firm legal consequences, reaffirming the command’s commitment to enforcing the law without bias and ensuring the safety of all road users.

BREAKING: AFCON Friendly: Super Eagles lose 2-1 to Egypt

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Egypt in a pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly played at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday.

Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, handed opportunities to several players as he named a largely experimental lineup for the encounter.

The hosts took the lead in the 28th minute when Mahmoud Saber found the back of the net for the Pharaohs.

The Super Eagles responded before the break, with defender Chidozie Awaziem restoring parity late in the first half. Awaziem rose highest to head home Zaidu Sanusi’s free kick after Egypt failed to clear their lines.

 

However, Egypt regained the advantage shortly after the restart, as Mostafa Mohammed struck to seal the win for the North Africans.

 

The Super Eagles are expected to depart for Fez, Morocco, on Thursday as preparations continue ahead of the 2025 AFCON.

$5m Swiss tuition: ICPC reveals next step after comfirming Dangote’s petition against NMDPRA CEO

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it has received a petition against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed.

Nigerian Newssphere reports that the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, submitted the petition to the anti-graft agency over allegations of corruption involving the NMDPRA boss. The petition, filed through Dangote’s legal representative, reportedly calls for the arrest and prosecution of Ahmed.

 

Confirming the development in a brief statement, ICPC spokesperson, John Odey, said the commission received the petition on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and assured that it would be thoroughly investigated.

“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to confirm that it received a formal petition today, Tuesday, 16th December, 2025, from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer,” Odey said.

 

“The petition is against the CEO of the NMDPRA, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated.”

Nigerian Newssphere also reports that Dangote formally filed the petition against Ahmed on Tuesday.

It’s Over — TikToker Jarvis confirms Break-up with Peller

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TikTok personality Jarvis has announced the end of her relationship with fellow influencer Hamzat Habeeb, popularly known as Peller.

Jarvis made the disclosure during a live broadcast on Tuesday, amid growing reactions to Peller’s recent hospitalisation following a crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, which reportedly occurred during a livestream.

Addressing online comments linking the accident to their relationship, Jarvis said the ridicule circulating on social media was worsening an already painful situation. She urged the public to stop mocking Peller, noting that some of the reactions lacked empathy.

She explained that the incident should not be used to judge Peller’s character, stressing that she had never portrayed him as a bad person. According to her, Peller’s main challenge is emotional regulation rather than malicious intent.

“Yes, he cannot control his emotions. That’s the problem. I can control mine, but he can’t control his. We need to join hands together to help him,” she said.

Confirming the breakup, Jarvis stated that the decision was necessary and should not be seen as abandonment or hostility. She described Peller as a kind person and admitted that she did not wish for the relationship to end.

“The relationship is not the thing now. It’s not about going back to who we were,” she said. “The solution is for us to put our heads together to help him become better. It’s not space because we are not talking; it’s space from the relationship. It is over for now.”

Her comments have continued to generate mixed reactions across social media platforms.

Recall that Peller crashed his car recently in Lagos state over alleged break-up with Jarvis.

 

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