Recalled Indomie noodles not registered in Nigeria ― NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles recently recalled in France do not originate from Nigeria and are not registered for sale in the country. NAFDAC made this known via a statement issued by its Director-General/CEO, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Monday, December 22, 2025. The agency said the recall by French...
Court reopens terrorism trial linked to Bello Turji
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the federal government’s application to reopen a terrorism case against five suspects allegedly linked to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite approved the request on a motion filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), ordering that the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2024 be re-listed on the court’s cause list. The judge held...
Apple fined $115m for App Store privacy violations
Italy's competition authority (AGCM) has fined United States technology giant Apple and two of its divisions 98.6 million euros ($115.53 million) over alleged abuse of their dominant position in the mobile app market. The regulator announced this on Monday, December 22, 2025, saying the group allegedly violated European regulations with Apple's App Store, where it holds an "absolute dominance" in...
2 women arrested over attempt to smuggle drugs into Kano prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has arrested two women for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Goron Dutse in Kano. The command’s spokesperson, Musbahu Lawan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, December 22, 2025. Lawan said the suspects ― Maryam Ali, 19, and 20-year-old Hauwa Musa ― were apprehended...
Christian leaders laud Uba Sani’s inclusive leadership at Kaduna Christmas Carol
Christian leaders from different church denominations have praised Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his inclusive leadership style, anchored on fairness, equity and unity across the state. The commendations were made during a Christmas carol organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Bishop Ademola Tinuoye, Chairman...
UK job vacancies record biggest drop in 2025
Britain's labour market deteriorated further as advertised job vacancies fell sharply in November 2025. However, salaries rose in November, job search website Adzuna said on Monday, December 22, 2025, underscoring the dilemma facing the Bank of England (BoE). Online job adverts fell by 15.2% in the 12 months to November - the biggest such drop so far in 2025 - and...
Army chief to troops: Go after kidnappers, criminals in South-West
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, to intensify operations and flush out bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals operating within its area of responsibility. Shaibu gave the charge while addressing soldiers at Odugbo Barracks in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, during his maiden operational visit to the formation. The...
Trump recalls US ambassadors from Nigeria, 29 other countries
The United States President Donald Trump administration has recalled 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts. This comes as the administration moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of Trump’s “America first” priorities. The chiefs of mission in about 29 countries were informed last week that their tenures would end in January,...
Troops arrest notorious bandit leader in Benue
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected notorious bandit leader linked to multiple cases of kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue–Taraba axis. The arrest took place on December 21 during an intelligence-led operation at Vaase community in Ukum...
Why I’m not seeking remarriage —Yvonne Jegede
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed that she is not actively looking to remarry, describing marriage as “overrated” based on her personal experiences and observations. Speaking in a recent interview on Naija FM, Jegede reflected on the pressures and challenges often associated with marriage. She noted that she has seen couples date for over a decade only to have short-lived marriages,...
