Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. AU, ECOWAS, FG Condemn Benin Coup Attempt
- How Nigeria’s Armed Forces Foiled Benin Coup Attempt -Presidency
- Tinubu Commends NAF For Protecting Democracy In Benin Republic
- Coups Undermine Democracy, Threaten Regional Stability-AU
- ECOWAS Vows To Defend Constitution, Territorial Integrity Of Benin
The African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and Nigeria’s Federal Government have strongly condemned the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin on December 7, 2025. READ MORE
2. Niger Catholic School Abduction: 100 Students Regain Freedom
- 153 Pupils, 12 Teachers Remain In Captivity
- Gov Sule Hails FG Over Release Of Abducted Students
The federal government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger state, two weeks after their abduction. READ MORE
3. 2026–2028 MTEF: CPPE Commends FG, Says New Budget Framework Marks Shift Toward Fiscal Realism
- Warns Oil, Revenue Assumptions Still Too Optimistic
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has described the newly released 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as a “welcome and deliberate shift” toward more realistic fiscal planning, praising the federal government for embracing conservative assumptions after years of revenue shortfalls and credibility gaps. READ MORE
4, SERAP To INEC: Account For Missing N55.9bn Meant To Buy Smart Card Readers, Ballot Papers
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to promptly account for the missing or diverted N55.9 billion meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general elections.” READ MORE
5. At Factional BoT Meeting, Wike Rejects PDP Expulsion, Says ‘I’ll Never Allow It’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has kicked against his recent expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying he won’t allow it. READ MORE
6. ADC Slams FG Over Unpaid Contractors, Pension Arrears, Threatens Solidarity Protest
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Federal Government over mounting unpaid debts to indigenous contractors and pensioners, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of insensitivity and misplaced priorities. READ MORE
7. Shettima Arrives Abidjan To Represent Tinubu At Ouattara’s Inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the swearing-in of President Alassane Ouattara for his fourth term in office. READ MORE
8. CAC Threatens To Place Opay, Moniepoint On Watchlist
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has warned that it may place leading fintech companies, including Opay and Moniepoint, on its regulatory watchlist for allegedly enabling unregistered Point of Sale (POS) operators across the country. READ MORE
9. Nasboi: I Prefer Wealth To Fame
Skitmaker and singer Nasboi says he values money far more than fame and plans to quit entertainment once he earns ₦5 billion. READ MORE
10. Amid Feud With Liverpool, Slot, Al Hilal Prepare Salah Bid
Al-Hilal are ready to launch a January bid for Mo Salah after his bombshell claim Liverpool want rid of him. READ MORE
