Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is a concise summary of the major news stories shaping Nigeria this morning, focused on security, the economy, and national policy.
1. Hostage Rescue on Benin-Akure Highway: Police have rescued 11 of the 18 passengers kidnapped last week by gunmen on the Benin-Akure highway in Edo State. Operations continue to secure the release of the remaining 7 victims.
2. Dangote Petitions ICPC Over NMDPRA Boss: Aliko Dangote has filed a formal petition with the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), alleging corruption against the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk.
3. NLC Warns of Historic Survival Crisis: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) states that workers and citizens are facing the worst survival crisis in the nation’s history, citing hyperinflation, insecurity, poor wages, and collapsed social systems. They claim conditions are worse than in some war-torn African nations.
4. NBA, Police Clash Over Tinted Glass Policy: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly opposed the police’s notice to resume enforcement of tinted glass permits on January 2, 2026. The NBA calls it an “affront to the court” and urges President Tinubu to intervene.
5. Cult Violence Claims Three Lives in Rivers: A renewed cult clash in Oyorokoto community, Andoni LGA, Rivers State, has left three people dead following an early morning attack on the fishing settlement.
6. Naira Sees Mixed Fortunes: The Naira depreciated in the parallel market to N1,485 per dollar but appreciated by over 7% year-to-date in the official market, trading at N1,454 per dollar.
7. Aisha Buhari Reveals Husband’s Health Struggles: Former First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari, disclosed that the late President Muhammadu Buhari suffered from a long history of malnutrition which affected his health in office. She also alleged that powerful aides poisoned his mind against her.
8. Gas Supply Cuts Threaten Christmas Power Supply: Electricity generation is dropping nationwide as gas companies begin cutting supplies to power plants over unpaid debts. A distribution company in the South-East has already alerted customers to impending outages.
9. Gunmen Attack Osun-Kwara Boundary Community: Suspected gunmen attacked the Ora community on the Osun-Kwara boundary, killing a village head and abducting a retired Customs officer.
10. Fire Ravages Gombe Timber Market: Gombe State Governor has ordered an investigation and relief measures after a major fire destroyed parts of the popular Kasuwar Katako timber market, causing significant losses for traders.
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Disclaimer: This brief is a curated summary of leading news reports from various Nigerian publications as of the morning of December 17, 2025. CDA News aggregates this information for quick readability and does not originate the reported content. For full context and updates, please refer to the original news sources.
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