Homepage News from Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the detention of a merchant vessel and 21 crew members after operatives seized 25.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard a ship from Brazil, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Wednesday.

The Nigeria Police Force says the regulation on tinted vehicle glass remains in place and has not been declared unlawful by any final court order.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has confirmed a crash landing accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State.

President Bola Tinubu has met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other organised labour unions to discuss the proposed nationwide protest scheduled for today (Wednesday).

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is going ahead with its nationwide protest today, December 17, to draw attention to the worsening security situation across the country. 

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, after a video went viral showing him driving recklessly and causing a serious road crash while live-streaming the incident on Sunday, December 14.

US President Donald Trump has ordered a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating tensions between the two countries.

The United States government has added Nigeria to its list of countries subject to expanded travel restrictions, citing concerns over national security, visa screening, and vetting processes.

The global football community gathered in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday night as FIFA hosted the 2025 edition of The Best Awards, celebrating outstanding performances across men’s and women’s football.