According to Aisha, the moment Buhari transitioned from opposition to power in 2015, the hierarchy around him was reset. When Buhari was eventually flown to London, she says doctors prescribed stronger supplements than the ones she had administered. Aisha credits President Bola Tinubu for establishing a burial committee and ensuring Buhari received state honours without administrative confusion. Aisha Buhari’s account blends accusation with memory, turning the private life of a First Family into commentary on political culture. Where the public saw conspiracy, she saw communication failure.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his recognition as a champion of press freedom by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute. Tinubu conveyed his felicitations through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi on IPI Press Freedom Award’. Ajayi was honoured with a commendation award at the annual conference of the journalism organisation on December 2, 2025, in Abuja. “The President affirms that the DSS under Mr Ajayi is changing the narrative of hostility against members of the press and creating an atmosphere of dialogue and robust engagement with the civil populace,” Onanuga said. Tinubu encouraged other security agencies and officials to emulate the DSS example and engage the media as partners rather than adversaries.

The Federal Government has announced plans to tap into Nigeria’s largely informal vehicle recycling market, projecting annual revenues of over N150bn from 2026, as part of sweeping reforms to modernise the country’s automotive industry. “In developed countries, when you buy a new vehicle, during registration, you make a payment towards the disposal of that vehicle when it reaches the end of its life. The announcement comes against the backdrop of a rebound in Nigeria’s vehicle import market this year. The rebound underscores the resilience of Nigeria’s auto market, especially the fairly used (“Tokunbo”) segment, but also highlights persistent challenges, including high landing costs, currency exposure, and structural dependence on imports. “When the pushback comes, we need you to explain to Nigerians what we are trying to do and why,” he said, describing 2026 as a pivotal year for Nigeria’s automotive industry transformation.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Olabisi Onabanjo University chapter, has awarded scholarships worth N6.2m to 31 indigent students of the institution. The Chairperson of ASUU, OOU chapter, Dr Ganiyu Yinusa, said in a statement on Sunday that the gesture was part of the union’s sustained commitment to equity, expanded access to education and student welfare. Yinusa stated that each beneficiary received N200,000, bringing the total value of the scholarship intervention to N6.2m. The union reaffirmed its belief that no qualified student should be denied access to university education on the basis of financial constraints. Of the total amount disbursed, N82.34bn covered institutional fees, while N72.02bn went to students’ upkeep allowances, distributed across 262 institutions nationwide.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has been urged to extend health insurance coverage to petrol station workers, including pump attendants, cleaners, security personnel, managers, and other staff working in the downstream petroleum sector. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, the Convener of the Concerned Petrol Station Workers, Ibrahim Zango, said IPMAN should emulate NNPCL’s initiative to ensure the welfare and well-being of workers employed by independent marketers. Zango also clarified issues surrounding the leadership of the Concerned Petrol Station Workers, noting that the current structure was not formed through a formal election process. Zango noted that the current economic hardship and rising cost of healthcare had worsened the vulnerability of petrol station workers, many of whom earn modest wages. He therefore called on IPMAN to take immediate and concrete steps to provide health insurance coverage for workers under its membership across the country.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed optimism that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, may consider defecting to the PDP ahead of his second-term bid. Wabara said the party would not hesitate to present Otti as its governorship candidate in 2027 should he decide to join the PDP, describing the governor as a major asset to any political party. He said Otti had restored Abia State to the path of progress envisioned by its founding fathers, adding that joining the PDP would further enhance his chances in 2027. The PDP governed Abia State from 1999 until 2015, when the All Progressives Congress won the governorship. The PDP has been working to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Adebayo Rojugbokan, has called on Nigerians to support the new tax reform of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The financial expert said the policy would be beneficial to Nigeria’s economic development, urging Nigerians not to entertain fears about the reform. Rojugbokan spoke at an end-of-year get-together organised by the Akure Bankers’ Committee, held in Akure, the state capital, on Sunday. He said, “Tax reform is just a way of modernising our taxation. He also lauded security agencies and other stakeholders for their continued support in safeguarding financial institutions in the state.

The Presidency has dismissed claims that it secretly altered some provisions of the newly enacted tax reform laws, insisting that no changes were made outside the established legal and legislative process. President Bola Tinubu signed the four tax reform bills into laws, marking what the government has described as the most significant overhaul of the country’s tax system in decades. He warned that if not addressed, the alleged alterations could render the new tax laws legally vulnerable, as they lacked legislative approval. Alleged alterationsThe gazetted tax laws allegedly contained several alterations, making them different from the versions passed by both chambers of the National Assembly. This tax reform seeks to exploit about 90 per cent of the population,” he said.

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of a former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Theophillus Akeredolu, describing him as a distinguished officer who served the nation with dedication and integrity. Akeredolu, who was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Niger, died on December 9, 2025. “The Nigeria Police Force announces with deep sorrow the passing of a distinguished senior retired police officer and elder statesman, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Chief Theophillus Adetunji Akeredolu,” the statement read. “He was promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police on January 1, 2001, where he served as DIG in charge of the Operations Department until his retirement on March 14, 2002,” NPF stated. Beyond his policing career, the Police said Akeredolu was a respected traditional and religious leader and served as the Chief Aremo of Afao, Ikere-Ekiti.

Nigeria’s indigenous energy firm, Heirs Energy, has secured a $750m financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank to scale up its oil and gas operations. The President of Afreximbank, Dr George Elombi, said the bank’s support for Heirs Energy aligned with its broader commitment to strengthening Africa’s energy sector, which he described as critical to economic stability across the continent. Providing details of the facility, the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Heirs Energy, Samuel Nwanze, said the financing was designed to consolidate recent gains and unlock the next phase of growth. He disclosed that when the company acquired OML 17 from Shell, Total and Eni, it raised about $1.1bn, most of which had been repaid after nearly four years of operations. PUNCH Online reported that the NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture signed Gas Flare Commercialisation Agreements under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme and approved Non-NGFCP frameworks.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has clarified that the recalled Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour by the French authority, Rappel Conso of France, due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, did not originate from Nigeria. Recall that in 2023, Indomie Special Chicken Flavour was also implicated in an international food safety alert following concerns raised by health authorities in Taiwan and Malaysia. At the time, NAFDAC ordered investigations and assured the public that all noodles produced in Nigeria were safe for consumption. “In light of this development, NAFDAC has undertaken some proactive measures as a responsive regulator by ensuring increased vigilance actions to guard against the possible entry of the recalled product into Nigeria. “The public is hereby informed that the Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour in question is not registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for sale in Nigeria.

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI have ambushed a Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province logistics convoy in Borno State, neutralising 21 terrorists during operations in Sojiri and Kayamla communities. “Acting on this intelligence, troops, working in close synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, swiftly mobilised to intercept the terrorists. “Subsequent aggressive exploitation deep into the forest confirmed the neutralisation of 21 terrorists, with several others believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds,” the statement added. It added that the operation highlighted the effectiveness of intelligence-driven joint security efforts in degrading terrorist networks and disrupting their logistics and sustainment capabilities. PUNCH Online reported on Saturday that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai also uncovered an improvised explosive device planted along the Damboa–Komala road and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists operating around Kirawa in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

As Comet Lemmon brightened while swooping through the Sun's neighborhood in late 2025, images recorded by NASA's PUNCH mission revealed rare views of how solar forces shape a comet moments before it is pulled apart. From orbit around Earth, the mission witnessed as the comet traversed its vast field of view, providing a moving waypost of solar wind activity. More solar activity on November 1 and November 4, stronger solar activity appeared to disrupt the tail, which later regrew as conditions settled. PUNCH Tracks Comet Lemmon as Solar Wind Actively Reshapes Its Fading TailPUNCH's four small spacecraft continuously observe the region where the Sun's outer atmosphere transitions into the solar wind. Though still visible in PUNCH data, Comet Lemmon is fading and is expected to leave the spacecraft's view by mid-January 2026.

One-Punch Man Season 3, one of the most highly anticipated anime of the year, is now heading toward its conclusion. To celebrate the climax of the current arc in the final two episodes, a new trailer has been released to build excitement. These final episodes will depict the climax of the current arc, and the anime has highlighted this by releasing a recap trailer. One-Punch Man Season 3 Prepares For ClimaxPlay videoThis season of One-Punch Man has focused on the heroes confronting the monsters who plan to take over the human world. This makes the final two episodes the last chance for even a small redemption of an otherwise poorly produced season.

He said that expectation was dashed when the House declined to address inducements at the level of party primaries. The House of Representatives recently considered relatedals linked to electoral reforms, including pregardingelating to party primaries and campaign conduct. Party primaries, which determine candidates for general elections, are largely regulated internally by political parties, though monitored by INEC. Obi said the refusal to criminalise inducements at the primary stage amounted to protecting what he described as a broken system. The 2023 general elections were marked by allegations of inducement at polling units in several states, with security agencies confirming arrests in isolated cases.