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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral video showing him driving and threatening to crash his car while livestreaming.

His action resulted in a road crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. 

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, the force said the arrest followed the circulation of a video recorded on Sunday, in which the 20-year-old content creator was seen driving  while visibly distressed, eventually crashing his vehicle.

According to the police, the suspect’s actions amounted to an alleged attempt to commit suicide and posed a grave danger to other road users.

“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat, also known as ‘Peller’, subsequent to a viral video that surfaced online on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash while the incident was being live-streamed,” the statement read in part.

“His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangered the lives of other innocent road users,” it added.

READ ALSO: FRSC To Prosecute TikToker Peller Over Reckless Driving

The police disclosed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for detailed investigation, adding that the outcome would be made public and the suspect charged before a court of competent jurisdiction in line with the law.

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The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, also issued a warning to social media influencers and the public against using online platforms to promote or engage in dangerous conduct.

“Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied to any offender,” the statement added, while urging motorists to comply strictly with traffic regulations.

Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the prosecution of the TikToker for multiple traffic violations.

In a statement issued on Monday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC said its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to commence prosecution for his action, use of a mobile phone while driving.

Mohammed expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of dangerous road use by celebrities and content creators seeking online attention.

“This incident, which could have resulted in loss of lives, serves as a grim reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads,” he said.

The FRSC stressed that public roads are not studios or streaming platforms and warned that it would not hesitate to apply the law to any offender, regardless of social status.

It also called on entertainment bodies and influencer networks to promote responsible behaviour, noting the influence public figures wield over young people.

The crash occurred on Sunday, December 14, while Peller was livestreaming.  The impact triggered the vehicle’s airbags and attracted the intervention of bystanders.

He was hospitalised, although his medical condition has not been officially disclosed. The incident has continued to generate public debate.

Peller bought the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV on December 6, 2025, a purchase he publicly announced on social media.

Before the crash Peller’s relationship with fellow content creator Jarvis reportedly became strained due to differing relationship goals.

Barely 24 hours after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and publicly declaring support for Governor Nasir Idris’ second-term bid, Almustapha Malami, has been appointed as the General Manager of the Kebbi State Geographic Information System (KEBGIS).

Almustapha is the younger brother of the embattled former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

The appointment was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Kebbi State Head of Service, Malami Shekare, and made available on Tuesday.

READ ALSO: Malami Accuses EFCC Chairman Of Bias, Demands Immediate Arraignment Or Release

In the letter, the Head of Service congratulated the appointee on his new role and urged him to demonstrate total commitment, diligence, and dedication in the discharge of his duties, in line with the policies and objectives of the Kebbi State Government.

“The government expects you to bring your wealth of experience to bear in ensuring effective management of the state’s geographic information system for improved land administration and service delivery,” the letter stated.

According to the letter, the appointment takes immediate effect.

READ ALSO: Malami Faults FG, States Over Security Failures In Kebbi State

KEBGIS is a strategic agency responsible for land administration, mapping, and digital land records management in Kebbi State, making the position of General Manager a critical one in the state’s governance and development framework.

The appointment has fueled public debate, with some observers describing it as politically motivated, while others see it as a reward for loyalty to the ruling party.

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, thereby signing the state’s budget into law.

The signing took place on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, after the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Zuru, formally presented the approved bill to the governor.

The 2026 Appropriation Bill has a total expenditure of ₦642,930,818,157.99, covering both recurrent and capital spending for the 2026 fiscal year.

Speaking at the event, Zuru said the budget was considered and passed by the House in line with constitutional provisions.

READ ALSO: Gov Radda Of Katsina Signs ₦897.9bn 2026 Budget

He noted that the legislature examined the bill before approving and transmitting it to the governor for assent.

The Speaker also disclosed that the 10th Kebbi State House of Assembly has passed 60 bills within two years of the current administration, all of which have received the governor’s assent.

READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu Presents ₦4.23trn 2026 Budget

He reaffirmed the Assembly’s support for the policies and programmes of the state government.

In his response, Governor Idris thanked the Speaker and members of the House of Assembly for their cooperation and role in the legislative process.

Idris stated that the working relationship between the executive and legislature has contributed to effective governance in the state.

The governor stressed that the implementation of the 2026 budget would depend largely on improving Internally Generated Revenue to complement federal allocations, which he said remain inadequate for the state’s needs.

READ ALSO: Jigawa Gov Presents N901.8bn 2026 Budget To State Assembly

He said that the budget focuses on projects and programmes aimed at improving service delivery across the state and assured that adjustments would be made where necessary to ensure effective implementation.

President Bola Tinubu has mourned a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, eulogising him for upholding justice, strengthening judiciary.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said Muhammad’s career on the Bench, which culminated in his appointment as CJN, was marked by integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

“President Tinubu describes the late Justice Tanko as an eminent legal mind, a disciplined administrator, and a dedicated public servant who devoted most of his life to upholding justice and strengthening the judiciary,” the statement partly read.

READ ALSO: NJC Confirms Death Of Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad

According to Tinubu, the former CJN made invaluable contributions to the development of Nigeria’s legal system, acknowledging that his legacy will remain indelible, particularly among those he mentored.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to his family, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the Bar and Bench, and the government and people of Bauchi State, praying to Almighty Allah for the repose of his soul.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed the passing of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, who passed on today at 71 years.

A condolence letter released by the NJC says the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, NJC, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on behalf of the entire Judiciary commiserates with the family and the government and people of Bauchi State over the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The CJN also sent condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Nigerian Judiciary and the entire Legal Community, while praying for the Almighty to grant His Lordship rest and the members of his family, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

The letter signed by the Secretary of the NJC notes that though death is a painful reality, the NJC is consoled by the fact that His Lordship, the late CJN left a legacy of handwork, honesty and dedication to work.

READ ALSO: Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad Dies, Gov Mohammed Mourns

A part of the condolence letter reads, “The late Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, who would have been 72 years by 31s December 2025, was a devout Muslim, a respected Jurist, who was courageous with exemplified highest ideals of the Bench.”

Late Justice Tanko Muhammad began his career in 1982, after he was called to the bar in 1981, the same year he graduated from the Nigerian Law School. In 1989, he was appointed as Chief Magistrate of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, a position he held until 1991 when he became a Judge at the Bauchi State Sharia Court of Appeal. He served in that capacity for two years before he was appointed to the Bench of the Court of Appeal in 1993.

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), led by Tanimu Turaki, on Tuesday held a meeting with former governors and ministers elected and appointed on the platform of the party.

The meeting forms part of a series of consolidation engagements scheduled by the Turaki-led leadership to rally support from influential party stakeholders following the November 15 and 16 national elective convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Among those in attendance were former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, and former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, alongside several former ministers, many of whom served during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

READ ALSO: PDP’s Ibadan Convention Was A Jamboree, Says Anyanwu

The engagement comes amid growing concerns within the party over recent defections of some elected officials to rival political parties, developments that have further weakened the PDP’s political standing in several states.

The Ibadan convention itself was preceded by legal challenges, after an Abuja court initially halted the exercise before a subsequent ruling allowed it to proceed.0+32

However, the outcome of the convention has remained contentious, with some party chieftains dismissing it as “lacking legal standing.”

The convention also deepened internal divisions within the PDP, including disputes over the reported expulsion of senior figures, moves that have been contested by opposing factions.

These developments have contributed to the party’s ongoing leadership crisis and heightened internal tensions.

The party’s recent meeting also comes against the backdrop of a series of high-profile defections that have unsettled the Peoples Democratic Party over the past year.

Several governors elected under the PDP have resigned and joined other political parties, including Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in October 2025; Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, who resigned from the PDP and joined the APC in November 2025.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, who moved to the APC in June 2025; and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who defected to the APC in April 2025.

In addition, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke resigned from the PDP in November 2025 and has since joined the Accord Party.