Nigeria: Return Govt's N30bn With Interest Since You Didn't Spend It, Fayose Tells Makinde

[Vanguard] Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return the N30 billion he admitted was released by the Federal Government as an intervention fund for the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion in Ibadan, since he claimed not to have spent the money. Source

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Warns of Rising ISIS Threat in Nigeria

[Vanguard] A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised concerns over alleged threats by Islamic State linked fighters against Christian communities in Nigeria, describing the situation as religious persecution. Source

Nigeria: Keyamo Distributes Over 4,000 Bags of Rice, Cows to Deltans for Yuletide

[This Day] The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has distributed over 4,000 bags of rice, cows, and other essential food items across Delta State in a major Yuletide outreach programme. Source

Africa: Grand Tycoon, Burna Boy, Wizkid Named Visibility 50 Africa Honourees

[This Day] Journalist, poet and spoken-word artist Tofarati Ige, popularly known as Grand Tycoon, has been named among the 2025 Visibility 50 Africa honourees, a list recognising 50 African personalities and brands noted for building sustained public influence and relevance across the continent. Source

Ghana: Mr Eazi Electrifies Accra With Detty Rave 7, Declares $2m to Boost Local Venues

[This Day] Detty Rave returned to Accra for its seventh edition on Spintex Road, running from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and drawing thousands of attendees for a night of music, culture and strong visual storytelling hosted by Mr Eazi. Source

Nigeria: NYSC - 'Powerful Enemies' Used Saga to Force My Exit From Buhari's Cabinet - Adeosun

[Vanguard] Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said she resigned from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018 due to the actions of what she described as "powerful enemies" within the government. Source

Nigeria: National Assembly Moves to Address Controversy Over New Tax Laws, Orders Release of Bills Signed By President

[This Day] Abuja -- The leadership of the National Assembly has moved to address public concerns over alleged discrepancies between the Votes and Proceedings of the legislature and the gazetted versions of recently passed Tax Acts. Source

Kenya: Govt to Spend an Additional Sh1.4bn to Complete Bukhungu Stadium

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has committed Sh1.4 billion to complete Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, President William Ruto has said, as part of a broader push to strengthen sports infrastructure and nurture talent across the country. Source

Nigeria: 2026 - Abiodun Reaffirms Inclusive Growth Agenda, Grants Clemency to 71 Inmates

[Premium Times] The governor reaffirmed his commitment to citizens' participation in the 2026 budget planning process, assuring residents that his administration remains steadfast in delivering sustainable development and shared prosperity Source

Somalia: Somalia Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for January

[Shabelle] United Nations -- Somalia on Thursday officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January, marking a symbolic milestone in the country's diplomatic re-emergence after decades of conflict and political isolation. Source

Nigeria: NJC Denies Media Reports On 'Integrity' Screening of Judicial Nominees

[Premium Times] The NJC described the reports circulating on social and conventional media as inaccurate and unauthorised. Source

Nigeria: Labour Party Reacts to Peter Obi's Defection to ADC

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obi, a former 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, defected to the ADC on Wednesday in Enugu. Source