Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charley Boy, has strongly criticised Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over his recent statement advising the government against launching military attacks on bandits. Gumi had asserted that confronting the armed groups with force would be “a mistake,” insisting that negotiation and dialogue remain the better approach. His comments have since sparked outrage on social media.

A Nigerian military wife, known on TikTok as Everything Woman, has criticised what she describes as the nation’s growing indifference to the deaths of soldiers, following the reported killing of Brigadier Uba in Maiduguri. In an emotional video posted on Thursday, she said she had spent hours online “waiting to see something that will give me hope,” but was met instead with what she called a troubling nationwide silence.

Concerned by the insecurity challenges across the country, The South West Governors’ Forum has taken decisive steps to strengthen security across the region, calling for the immediate establishment of State Police and announcing the launch of a South West Regional Security Fund (SWSF) to protect lives and property. The Forum, which includes the governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo States, met at the Governor’s Office Secretariat, Ibadan, on Monday to deliberate on critical issues affecting the South West, with security emerging as a top priority.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review has said Nigeria stands on the verge of a historic constitutional breakthrough as the National Assembly moves to decisive action on the 1999 Constitution. Speaking at the 2nd Joint Retreat of the Senate and House Committees in Abuja, he stressed that the political future of over 200 million Nigerians depends on the coming decisions, noting that the reforms will reshape governance, federalism, and the management of power, resources, and security.

The United Kingdom (UK) government has rejected the federal government’s request to transfer Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy senate president, to serve the remainder of his prison term in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently serving a prison sentence in the UK for organ trafficking. He was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to nine years and eight months for conspiring to exploit a young man’s kidney.

Operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, are gearing up for a statewide strike and protest over the government’s alleged refusal to issue official appointment letters nearly five years after the outfit was established. The aggrieved officers accused Governor Seyi Makinde, Chairman of the Amotekun Board AIG Sikiru Akande (rtd.), and State Commandant Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd.) of keeping them as “contract staff” since the agency’s creation in 2020, despite their frontline role in combating crime across the state.

The Southeast Caucus of the House of Representatives has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his constitutional powers to grant pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following his recent conviction. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Hon. Iduma Igariwey and 43 other members of the caucus said the Caucus respects the judiciary and the legal processes that led to the conviction. However, he emphasized that the matter has grown into a national concern with serious humanitarian, economic, and security implications for the Southeast and the country at large.

Nigerian rapper and activist Falz is calling out the government once more, and this time he isn’t sugar-coating anything. Falz reacted to the President’s announcement that all 38 church members kidnapped in Kwara had regained their freedom — along with 50 out of the 300+ victims abducted in Niger State. But according to him, something isn’t adding up. No arrests.

The presidency says Nigeria and the United States have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group to enhance counterterrorism operations and deepen security cooperation between both countries. The decision followed a series of high-level engagements in Washington, DC, last week between senior US officials and a Nigerian delegation led by Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA). The meetings involved the US Congress, the State Department, the National Security Council, the Department of War and the White House Faith Office.

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has sparked debate after commenting on the activities of Fulani bandits in Nigeria. In a statement, Sheikh Gumi argued that while Fulani bandits engage in kidnappings for ransom, they should not be equated with terrorist groups such as IPOB, which he said are responsible for killing soldiers and police officers. “The Fulani bandits only kidnap children to collect ransom money. They are not terrorists like IPOB who unalive soldiers and police. Let’s all be fair to them,” he said.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after leaving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku announced the development on Monday via his X handle, sharing a photo of himself holding the party’s card with the caption, “It’s official.” Recall that Atiku left the PDP in July, blaming his exit on the prolonged internal crises within the party.

Governors of the South-West region are meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to review the security situation across the region. The meeting, which brings together state executives from the South-West, has seen the attendance of Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti). Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was represented by his deputy, Kola Adeusi.

A UK-based Nigerian content creator has come under heavy criticism after filming himself eating pounded yam and soup with his bare hands while standing on London Bridge. The video shows him calmly moulding and eating the meal against the backdrop of the city skyline. What appeared to be an attempt at cultural expression quickly drew backlash, as many Nigerians in the diaspora described the act as inappropriate for a public setting.

The increase in oil production output in the Niger Delta has been attributed to the proactive measures put in place by officers and men of the Nigerian Navy. These were the words of the Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abass during his working visit to the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta The Chief of the Naval Staff who is visiting the NNS Delta Command in Warri as part of his first official visit as the new man in the helms of affairs of the Nigerian Navy , inspected several facilities and gunboats at the NNS Delta jetty before meeting with officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy at the auditorium where he assured adequate welfare packages and demanded professionalism among all rank and file.

A coalition of student groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued stern warnings to individuals allegedly attempting to incite unrest and disunity among students, urging them to desist or face the collective action of Nigerian students. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday at the Obi-Mbieri Resort, Airport Road, Abuja, the coalition’s spokesperson, Comrade Mubarak Aliyu, accused Peterside Amachree—an aide to former political figure Matthew Ossas Iduoriyekemwen—of visiting hostels within the University of Abuja and the College of Education, Zuba, to mobilize students for a planned protest against key aides of President Bola Tinubu.

An eyewitness in Katsina State has revealed an unusual twist in a kidnapping incident after bandits reportedly abducted several villagers and demanded ₦100 million ransom per victim. In retaliation, villagers allegedly abducted family members of the bandits. According to the eyewitness, the standoff lasted three days before the bandits released all the villagers they had earlier kidnapped. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the incident.

An FCT High Court sitting in Life Camp, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, in an alleged assault and battery case until November 26. The suit was filed by fellow musician Ogbogiri Okey Levi, professionally known as Kraziecent, who accused the rapper of violently assaulting him during a public event on December 16, 2024.

Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of actor, Odira Nwobu. Confirming the tragic incident to LIB, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, said Odira and eight other influencers travelled to South Africa for work when he suddenly passed away in the early hours of today Monday, November 24. Rollas said an autopsy is being awaited to determine the cause of death.

Public affairs commentator and Southeast activist, Eneh Victor Chigozie, has reacted to the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho sentencing Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment, expressing relief that the Southeast region has remained calm following the ruling. Chigozie said the calmness across the region reflects the collective fatigue and suffering experienced by residents since the agitation began in 2015.

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for a political resolution to the ongoing legal battle between the Federal Government and the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the appeal while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reacted to Kanu’s recent conviction by the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges.

Controversial northern Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reiterated that his interactions with terr0rist and bandit groups are not covert operations, insisting that he is consistently accompanied by security personnel and government representatives during such visits. Speaking at the 2025 Southwest Muslims Ulama Summit held at the University of Ibadan, Gumi said his efforts have been repeatedly misrepresented by the media and the public.

Five police officers have lost their lives and two others were wounded after suspected bandits launched an attack on a security patrol in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Bauchi State Police Command explained that the officers were on an intelligence-driven visibility patrol on Saturday to prevent potential farmer-herder conflict when the team was suddenly ambushed by unidentified armed youths.

Actress Etinosa Idemudia has called out Senator Ned Nwoko after his recent remarks about his wife, actress Regina Daniels. In a series of posts shared on her Instagram Stories, Etinosa criticised the lawmaker for repeatedly bringing Regina into public conversations, especially during a period when the country is dealing with serious issues. She wrote: “The more you try to embarrass the mother of your children, the more you embarrass yourself don’t you know???

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has shed more light on how Nigeria’s incoming tax intelligence framework will monitor financial behaviour to identify tax evasion. Speaking on The Micon Podcast, Oyedele explained that the new system will aggregate multiple data points to build a clearer picture of individuals’ financial activities. “This is the whole essence of the intelligence we are trying to piece together.

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Chibuzo Obimma (Ebube Muonso), Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, has weighed in on the ongoing debates surrounding the sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, calling for renewed efforts toward peace, unity and political dialogue. Speaking amid heightened reactions across the country, Fr. Ebube Muonso emphasized the responsibility of Igbo political leaders to take a firm and united position on securing Kanu’s release.