Compilations of top 10 key latest happenings that you need to know this Friday morning, 12th December, 2025
Insecurity: FG approves 94,000 new enlistments
The Federal Government will recruit over 94,000 new personnel into Nigeria’s security services as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity across the country.
Under the plan, the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force will recruit 50,000 police constables.
The recruitment portal is expected to be open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
In a statement on Thursday by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the Commission said the recruitment portal would open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
The statement partly read,
“The PSC, in collaboration with the NPF, is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by President Bola Tinubu.
Following this Presidential directive aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing internal security and expanding the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force, the Commission has approved the opening of the recruitment portal for applications from eligible Nigerians.
“For the General Duty cadre, applicants are required to possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or equivalent qualifications with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
Nigeria killings: US officials prepare high-level briefing for Trump
The United States congressional delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded its fact-finding mission to Nigeria over alleged genocide and is expected to brief President Donald Trump before the end of the month.
The delegation, made up of five members of Congress, arrived in the country on Sunday and visited Internally Displaced Persons, survivors of terrorist attacks, Christian communities, Christian leaders and traditional rulers, particularly in Benue State.
They also held a meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
Featuring on a Fox News programme anchored by Harris Faulkner on Thursday, Moore said the team heard harrowing accounts of killings allegedly carried out by Fulani and Islamic extremists, describing the experience as the most disturbing of his career.
You were “Hero of Political Integrity,” PDP mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed profound grief over the passing of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died earlier today.
In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, MNIPR, the party described Senator Ewhrudjakpo as a “trusted, faithful party man” and a “hero of political integrity.”
The announcement noted that the news of his death has left the PDP National Working Committee, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and the entire party membership—particularly those in Bayelsa State—in deep shock and mourning.
The announcement noted that the news of his death has left the PDP National Working Committee, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and the entire party membership—particularly those in Bayelsa State—in deep shock and mourning.
“Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an honest and consistent politician who believed in and practiced politics with principle,” the statement read.
“He was a person of conviction, not convenience; a leader whose life was anchored on belief, integrity, and strength of character. He held firmly to these virtues until his final moments
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-labour minister Ngige today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has finalised plans to arraign a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, today (Friday) over alleged fraud totalling N2,261,722,535.84.
Court officials confirmed that the arraignment is scheduled to take place at the Gwarinpa Division of the Federal Capital Territory High Court.
According to court documents seen by our correspondent, Ngige is facing eight counts bordering on abuse of office and acceptance of gifts from contractors of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund while serving as its supervising minister between September 2015 and May 2023.
In the first count, the EFCC alleged that Ngige used his position to confer an unfair advantage on Cezimo Nigeria Limited, linked to an associate, by approving seven NSITF consultancy, training and supply contracts worth N366,470,920.68.
Fubara pushing Rivers towards fresh crisis, says Speaker
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately sidelining lawmakers and “setting the stage for another crisis” in the state.
Amaewhule, flanked by 10 lawmakers, addressed reporters in Port Harcourt on Thursday in response to Fubara’s Wednesday comments.
The governor had lamented that his political benefactor, Nyesom Wike, had yet to fulfil his promise to convene a meeting between him and the Wike-aligned lawmakers.
Fubara, during a project inauguration on Wednesday, said he was committed to peace and willing to meet all demands of the lawmakers loyal to the FCT Minister
CBN sets one-month deadline for dual PoS connectivity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all financial institutions, acquirers, and payment service providers to implement mandatory dual connectivity for Point of Sale (PoS) transactions within one month.
The circular, signed by Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Rakiya Yusuf and dated December 11, 2025, updates a September 2024 policy.
“It aims to address frequent PoS downtime caused by reliance on a single transaction channel.“
Under the new rule, all acquirers, processors,and payment terminal service providers must maintain active links with both the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL).
NIS announces temporary disruptions on passport platform
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced that its Passport Digital Platform will undergo routine system maintenance, resulting in temporary service disruptions for users.NIS said the maintenance window will run from 12:00 a.m. on 12 December to 6:00 a.m. on 14 December 2025 (GMT).
This was contained in a public notice shared on the service’s X handle on Friday and signed by its Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi.
According to the statement, the exercise is aimed at enhancing system performance and improving overall user experience.
The Nigeria Immigration Service wishes to inform the general public that it is carrying out routine maintenance on its Passport Digital Platform to enhance system performance and overall user experience.
“During this period, users will experience temporary service interruptions, slow response times, or limited access to selected NIS Passport Services,” the notice read.
Don’t allow money laundering, EFCC urges Opay
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged OPay’s management and staff to place greater emphasis on complying with existing regulations to maintain business integrity and curb fraudulent activities.
This call was made by the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters by OPay CEO, Mr. Steven Wen, along with other senior executives on Thursday.
The call comes at a time when Nigerian fintech companies are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny, especially around Anti-Money Laundering controls, fraud prevention, and customer verification processes.
The EFCC boss, speaking through its Chief of Staff, Michael Nzekwe, emphasised the role of anti-corruption in stimulating economic growth.
He urged Opay to uphold strict compliance with laws in all business operations.
“Work on Know Your Customers, KYC, don’t give room for fraud, don’t allow your company to be used for money laundering and comply with every law of the land,” Olukoyede said.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, December 12, 2025
The Nigerian Naira displayed a mixed performance against the US Dollar on Friday, December 12, 2025.
While the official window of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) maintained a familiar trading band, the parallel market witnessed a marginal appreciation for the Naira, reducing the market’s premium slightly.
Trading activities in the official NFEM, which includes the Investors’ and Exporters’ (I&E) Window, indicated a slight movement in the benchmark rate compared to the previous day’s close
NFEM Closing Rate (December 12): ₦1,449.38 per US Dollar (Based on early morning data and previous day’s trends
NFEM Highest Intraday Rate: The dollar was traded at a high of approximately ₦1,452.50.
NFEM Lowest Intraday Rate: The Naira touched its strongest point for the day at about ₦1,449.38.
The one of one” – Nengi declares as she shows off her banging body in new photos
Big Brother Naija reality star Nengi Hampson has reminded the world that she remains one of one.
The mum of one, via her Instagram page, shared photos of herself showing off her banging body in a blue dress.
Her fans took to the comment section to hail her.
