Recap of all the key Top Happenings and updates that you might have missed on Saturday 29th November, 2025
Tinubu Sends Ex-Govs Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Ex-Minister Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 28 Others To Senate As Ambassadorial Nominees
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a second batch of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, forwarding 32 additional names just days after submitting an initial list of three.
In two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu urged the Senate to “consider and confirm expeditiously” 15 career ambassadorial nominees and 17 non-career nominees.
This development was revealed in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, media aide President Tinubu on Saturday.
“There are four women on the career ambassadors’ list and six women on the non-career ambassadors’ list.”
Nigerian Military Repels Boko Haram Attack On Chibok Town, Engage Over 300 Terrorists
Troops of the 28 Task Force Brigade, Sector 4 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), early Saturday repelled a large-scale assault by over 300 ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists on Chibok, Borno State, while the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) neutralised scores of the fleeing fighters during follow-up airstrikes.
The terrorists launched a coordinated multi-front attack on the community at about 3am, aiming to breach defensive positions and overwhelm deployed troops.
A security source told a platform, Zagazola Makama,
“The troops were alert and professionally contained the attack.
There was no casualty on our side, and no equipment was affected.”
After the terrorists withdrew, ground forces requested air support, prompting NAF combat aircraft to strike along the retreat route.
I Go Save Knocks Nigerians Celebrating Cancellation of Burna Boy’s U.S. Shows
Comedian I Go Save has publicly criticized Nigerians who are celebrating the recent cancellation of Burna Boy’s U.S. shows, labeling their actions as “witchcraft.”
The cancellations in Chicago and Minneapolis reportedly followed poor ticket sales, coming weeks after Burna Boy’s viral incident where he interrupted his performance to ask a female fan, whom he believed was sleeping, to leave the venue.
This incident had led some Nigerians in America to call for a boycott of his shows.
I Go Save took to his Instastories to express his disapproval of the celebration
I Have Further Appointments With EFCC – Former Attorney-General Malami
Nigeria’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) has stated that he has further visits to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office.
In a post on his official X handle, he alleged that the allegations against him were fabricated.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for His divine intervention.”
“The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continue to unfold,” he wrote in a post on Saturday.
Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Faults Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List, Says It Rewards Criminality, Misdeeds
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s newly released ambassadorial list, describing it as a reflection of a country that “constantly rewards criminality and misdeeds.”
In a statement issued on Saturday, Effiong said the nominations show that “those who have contributed to Nigeria’s destruction are largely the ones nominated to be the image and voice of our country abroad.
- It is a travesty.”
He argued that,
“the quality of a country’s ambassador is an indication of the country’s direction,” insisting that the latest list does not inspire confidence.
According to him, “most of the names on President Tinubu’s list are career politicians who have failed to deliver in their previous roles, sycophants, and morally challenged individuals.
Jarvis unboxes robot costume Verydarkman ordered for her from China
AI TikTok sensation, Jarvis expresses excitement as she unboxes a robot costume controversial critic, Verydarkman ordered for her from China.
This was captured in a video posted to her TikTok account, which boasts 8.4 million followers.
In the now‑viral TikTok video, which has garnerned over 400,000 likes, Jarvis revealed she’s been hunting for the robot costume for a while.
According to Jarvis, she reached out to VeryDarkMan while he was in China, and he asked her to send a photo of the costume before purchasing it for her.
Nigerian Police Recover Decomposing Bodies Of Two Abducted Women In Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command says two decomposing female bodies believed to be among three Cameroonian women allegedly kidnapped in the state have been recovered from the Omambala River in Anambra West Local Government Area.
The development was announced by Police spokesman, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the discovery in a statement issued on Saturday.
He said the recovery was part of intensified efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged kidnapping.
The bodies were discovered during a Friday evening search operation carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, working alongside professional divers and local volunteers.
Ogun shuts seven factories over suspected lead poisoning
The Ogun State Government has said that seven factories involved in lead-acid battery recycling in the Ogijo axis of the state have been shut down over possible lead poisoning.
This was disclosed in a statement shared on the Ogun State Government’s official X handle on Friday, noting that an immediate, temporary suspension of lead ingot exportation had commenced pending a full investigation into alleged lead contamination in an area located in Sagamu Local Government.
The statement read,
“This position followed an on-the-spot inspection in Ogijo after a viral video raised concerns about possible lead poisoning in the community.
The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, led a combined team of experts from the Ministries of Environment and Health, the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency.
Actor Taye Arimoro reacts to AGN suspension over alleged on-set assault
Actor Taye Arimoro has reacted to his indefinite suspension by the industry’s top guilds, labelling their statement as “inaccurate” and vowing to contest the ruling legally.
The controversy surrounds an alleged physical assault on the set of “Pieces of Love” involving producer Peggy Ovire.
Arimoro claimed he was attacked after trying to leave the set when his scheduled call time elapsed.
He alleged that Ovire blocked his vehicle, leading to detention and assault by her team.
Arimoro is demanding N100 million compensation from Ovire, dismissing her account as “grossly misleading
Ovire, however, stated that Arimoro was the aggressor.
Following their investigation, the joint body of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) mandated Arimoro to, issue a public apology to Ovire and the director, release a corrective video stating the actual sequence of events and completed the remaining scenes under supervised conditions.
Arimoro assured that his legal team is addressing the claims, promising a comprehensive response.
“To be honest, the statement given doesn’t capture the facts of the matter in any way, shape, or form!”
Lagos man arrested for allegedly raping minor
A yet-to-be-identified man has been arrested after he was accused of raping a teenager, a student of a school, in the Ojodu axis of Lagos State.
City Round gathered that although the incident had occurred about two months ago, the suspect was nabbed in the school premises on Wednesday when the survivor sighted him and raised the alarm.
A video clip shared with our correspondent on Wednesday showed visibly angry residents who were taking the suspect to the Ojodu Division station located at the Grammar School Bus Stop, along Ogunnusi Road.
One of the residents who spoke with City Round under the condition of anonymity said the suspect was a shoe repairer in the area and had also attempted to rape another student of the school.
VDM Unveils New Ratel Office, Declares It The ‘Fourth Arm Of Government’
A few months ago, the activist revealed his official logo while introducing his movement to supporters.
He later announced a nationwide initiative, stating that Ratels across Nigeria would participate in monthly clean-up exercises on the last Saturday of every month.
In a recently shared video posted by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, he visited VDM’s office and offered fans a preview of the facility.
The office, a white-painted storey building, features several rooms designated for different functions.
During the tour, VDM walked viewers through each section, noting that one room would serve as the reception area, while another had been set aside as a studio.
There is also a dedicated customer care workspace.
He further displayed a large area intended for conferences, as well as a kitchen where meals would be prepared daily for the staff.
Mr Eazi Shocks Fans As He Debuts New ‘Billionaire’s’ Look
Nigerian Afrobeats singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has set social media abuzz after unveiling a striking new look: a completely bald head.
The singer shared a video confidently showing off his smooth scalp while applying lotion, a dramatic change since he has never been bald before.
Known for his trendsetting flair, the transformation immediately got fans talking online.
In a playful follow-up post highlighting his fresh appearance, Mr Eazi added to the curiosity with a cryptic and humorous caption:
I promise you guys rhia is not my fault,
This bold style change comes just months after his high-profile wedding to Temi Otedola Ajibade, ensuring the singer continues to make headlines both personally and professionally.
AFCON 2025: CAF rewards Super Eagles fan after saying Morocco trip is cheaper than flying to Nigeria
A Nigerian football enthusiast, Oluwatosin Nathan, has received an unexpected reward from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports.
Nathan is the recipient of CAF’s generosity on Saturday, after sharing his frustration over travel costs to next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Nathan, who is widely travelled and professionally accomplished, disclosed that attending the AFCON with his wife would cost less than a solo trip to Nigeria in December.
The remark quickly caught fire on social media, prompting a remarkable response from African football’s governing body.
Nathan, a graduate of the University of Lagos and an alumnus of EDHEC Business School in France, currently works at Google, having previously held roles at Amazon, Guinness, KPMG and PwC
Now based in France, the TotalEnergies scholar explained his cost comparison in a post on X (formerly Twitter), breaking down what he described as the surprisingly low financial barrier to witnessing Africa’s biggest football tournament live.
