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Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has announced a cabinet reshuffle.

Governor Makinde has immediately removed Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo from her position, according to his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju’s statement.

The new Secretary of the State Government has been named as Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde.

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Temilololu Seun Ashamu has been transferred from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, according to the statement.

Additionally, Ademola Aderinto, the governor’s senior special assistant for public works, has been named commissioner-designate. The Oyo State House of Assembly will then screen him in due course.

In a car crash involving a Golf 3 wagon and a Toyota Sienna in Yakasawa village in Jigawa State, seven people have been confirmed dead, and 14 others have suffered varying degrees of injuries.

Head-on collision between the two vehicles caused the accident, which happened along the Ringim–Yakasawa road, to result in severe damage to the vehicles, which sparked panic among the locals.

Security operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Shiisu Lawal, who confirmed the incident. &nbsp,

He claimed that “seven people lost their lives in the accident, and fourteen others were saved with injuries and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.”

CSP Lawal added that preliminary investigations suggested that the crash may have been caused by excessive speed and reckless driving.

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The exact cause of the accident has already been investigated. To prevent such unfortunate events, he advised drivers to strictly abide by traffic rules.

Yakasawa village resident and eyewitness described the situation as devastating.

“The impact was very loud,” he said. People were spotted trapped inside the vehicles as we ran out. Before the police and other responders arrived, one villagers reportedly offered their assistance, the witness said.

Hospital officials confirmed that the injured victims are currently receiving medical attention. A medical source reported that “some of the patients are responding well, while others are still being closely watched.”

To restore the flow of traffic, the deceased’s bodies were deposited in a mortuary, and the accident vehicles were evacuated.

The Niger State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) supports President Bola Tinubu’s order to identify the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack at the Kasuwan Daji market in the state of Niger.

Additionally, it criticized the attack, which left over 30 people dead in the state’s Demo community and Borgu Local Government Area.

Read more: [UPDATED] Tinubu Orders Military, Police, and DSS to Find Terrorists Responsible For Niger State Attacks

In a statement from Muhammadu Yahaya, the governors’ chairman and governor of Gombe State, described the incident as a cruel assault on innocent people and a serious threat to the country’s stability.

Yahaya noted that the incident has left families in agony and outrage, stifled economic activity, and left peaceful communities uneasy.

According to him, these absurd acts of terror that target market women, traders, and citizens engaging in lawful business conduct violate moral principles and threaten regional economic harmony.

The NSGF chairman called on security forces to make more of their efforts to find and apprehend those responsible and ensure they face justice in a statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Ismaila Misillim.

He expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, the Niger State government, the people of Niger State, and all the communities affected, and prayed for the souls of the deceased’s repose, strength for the bereaved, and the quick return of those who had been abducted.

He assured the forum that it would continue to work with federal and security organizations to improve security systems and protect people’s lives and livelihoods in the North.

Victims of Boat Accidents

The NSGF deplored the unfortunate boat accident in Yobe State, which claimed the lives of at least 25 passengers and is still missing.

Yahaya, who spoke for the forum, expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the need to prioritize safety in all forms of transportation.

He urged authorities to increase search and rescue operations, make sure that survivors receive immediate medical attention, and review and enforce safety protocols to stop such tragedies from happening again.

The NSGF chairman also made an appeal to North African citizens to continue to be united, calm, and compassionate, supporting one another in difficult times, while reaffirming the forum’s commitment to working with all relevant organizations to combat insecurity, improve emergency response systems, and assist communities that have been the victims of tragic events.

Terrorists “must be hunted down,” he says.

The Director-General of State Services, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Minister of Defense, Niger State, have been ordered to find and apprehend the responsible for the Kasuwan Daji attack.

The security organizations were given the order by President Tinubu to bring the terrorists to justice right away.

The tenacity of our nation and its citizens has been tested by these terrorists. They must therefore bear the full consequences of their crimes.

They must be hunted down, no matter who they are or what their purpose is. The President declared in a statement released on Sunday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, that they and all those who support, abet, or enable them in any way will be apprehended and brought to justice.

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He also instructed security personnel to immediately seek refuge for all the abducted victims.

In the Demo community’s deadly attack by suspected terrorists in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, over 30 people were killed.

Numerous people were also abducted as a result of the attack on Saturday.

The gun-wielding attackers, who reportedly entered the neighborhood on Saturday night and continued until Sunday morning, are also accused of dumping food and other items worth millions of naira before igniting the market.

About 42 people were tied to and killed by the terrorists, according to a local resident.

According to reports, the terrorists allegedly launched the attack in broad daylight from the National Park in Borgu LGA.

In Paris on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame had a private lunch over which they discussed global issues and strategies for accelerating Africa’s growth in a more complex world.

President Tinubu stated in a post on X that the two leaders were focusing on shaping Africa’s future despite the difficulties posed by a rapidly changing global environment.

In a private lunch with H.E. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, we discussed the state of world affairs and the development of Africa in a constantly evolving global environment, according to Tinubu’s post.

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On December 28, 2025, the Nigerian leader left Lagos for Europe.

The Special Adviser to the President for Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga from Europe, stated in a statement that Tinubu would continue “his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.”

The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has been invited to take part in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, which will take place in the emirate in the first few days of January.

The weeklong summit is an annual gathering of government, business, and society leaders to discuss the upcoming era of sustainable development.

With the theme “ADSW: The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” the film demonstrates how the world can advance confidently through action across innovation, finance, and people.

As the people celebrated Ogoni Day every year, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged leaders and stakeholders to embrace unity and put aside internal strife.

Fubara sent a message to mark Ogoni Day, which falls on January 4 each year.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication, Dr. Honour Sirawoo, released a statement to honor the governor.

He praised the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) for its peaceful advocacy, and praised Ogoni Day as a symbol of resilience, identity, and a long-standing struggle for environmental justice and equity.

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According to Fubara, the movement drew attention from the Niger Delta’s Ogoniland and other areas of the world to issues relating to human rights, social justice, and environmental degradation.

He praised the Ogoni people’s sacrifices and urged them to continue to be a significant part of Nigeria’s socio-political and democratic history, adding that the occasion gave people a chance to reflect on their past struggles and reaffirm their beliefs.

The Rivers leader argued that the Ogoni communities’ collective interest is essential, especially now that the Federal Government is engaged in dialogue processes aimed at resolving long-standing issues and issues in Ogoniland.