Good morning, Nigeria. Here’s your Naija News summary on Gossip News Now of the top stories making headlines today, Friday, 5 December 2025.
1. Defence Minister Musa Assures Nigerians of Improved Security
The newly inaugurated Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has expressed confidence that the Federal Government’s renewed security measures will yield quick and effective results.
Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, the minister said his priority is to restructure the defence architecture and strengthen cooperation among security agencies.
“My immediate priority is to ensure the defence sector fully takes its rightful place in securing the nation,” he said.
Musa stressed the importance of synergy within the armed forces and collaboration with other security bodies, adding that national security is a shared responsibility.
He expressed optimism that improved coordination will accelerate efforts to tackle the country’s security challenges.
2. ‘You’re Acting Like a Candidate, Not a President’ – ADC Criticises Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of prioritising early 2027 campaign activities while the country is under a state of emergency.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the alleged kickoff of the President’s re-election efforts as insensitive and inconsistent with the realities facing Nigerians.
The ADC faulted the reported distribution of branded vehicles to campaign operatives across the country, noting that such actions come at a time when insecurity remains rampant and many abducted citizens are still in captivity.
According to the party, Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Ambassadors” initiative resembles campaign mobilisation rather than leadership focused on addressing worsening national security issues.
The ADC further alleged that the President’s actions contravene provisions of the Electoral Act and violate the election timetable set by INEC.
3. PENGASSAN Demands FG Reveal Terror Sponsors Amid Rising Insecurity
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to identify and prosecute those financing terrorism, warning that escalating kidnappings and violence threaten Nigeria’s stability and development.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a press briefing after the union’s National Executive Council meeting, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo said insecurity has worsened in recent weeks despite repeated government promises.
He criticised the lack of concrete action, noting that merely issuing statements is no longer enough. Osifo also faulted delays in creating state police, describing the initiative as a necessity for effective security management.
Addressing the union’s ongoing dispute with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, Osifo confirmed that negotiations are continuing, though key concerns remain unresolved.
4. Teniola Aladese Criticises Low, Unequal Pay Structure in Nollywood
Actress Teniola Aladese has spoken out about the challenges actors face in Nollywood, particularly the lack of transparency around pay.
In an interview, she said many actors continue to earn far less than their worth because conversations about remuneration are often avoided.
She recounted a discussion with a colleague that revealed how much money circulates within the industry, highlighting that actors frequently accept low fees believing budgets are fixed, even though significantly higher sums may be allocated for certain roles.
Aladese argued that this culture of secrecy prevents performers from understanding their true value, leading to wide income disparities between actors doing similar levels of work.
5. Oliseh Says Real Madrid Could Target Osimhen as Potential Vinicius Successor
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has suggested that Real Madrid may be considering Victor Osimhen as a possible replacement for Vinicius Junior amid uncertainty over the Brazilian’s future.
Speaking on the Insight Podcast, Oliseh said Madrid is closely monitoring Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window. Vinicius has yet to sign a contract extension, and his current deal runs until 2027, raising questions about his long-term plans.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray permanently last summer after leaving Napoli, has battled injuries but still managed six Champions League goals this season, keeping him among Europe’s top strikers.
Oliseh noted that Kylian Mbappé’s arrival at the Bernabéu could reshape Madrid’s attack. If Vinicius departs, Mbappé could take over the left wing, creating an opening for Osimhen to lead the line.
6. Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement Weeks Before AFCON
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, a decision that has surprised many fans with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco just weeks away.
The 32-year-old defender confirmed his exit on 𝕏, expressing gratitude for his decade-long service to Nigeria. Troost-Ekong made 83 appearances for the national team, scored eight goals, and earned three AFCON medals during his international career.
“Honoured. Grateful. Forever a Super Eagle,” he wrote, adding that representing Nigeria had been the greatest privilege of his life and that he would continue to support the team even after stepping away.
7. Olamide Says He’s Entered a New Phase Focused on Personal Growth
Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamide Adedeji, widely known as Olamide Baddo, says he has shifted into a life phase where his full attention is now on himself.
In a recent interview with Flow 98.7 FM, the YBNL founder explained that after years of balancing personal goals with supporting others in the industry, he is now prioritising his own growth and well-being.
“Right now, I’m at a stage where I want to give myself undivided attention,” he said.
Olamide noted that he has spent much of his career uplifting others while managing his own path, and believes it is time to invest more intentionally in himself.
8. ADC–Labour Party Alliance Faces Strain as Peter Obi Reaffirms Loyalty to LP
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi says the coalition between the LP and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is experiencing setbacks due to unresolved disagreements over zoning and rotation of key political positions.
Speaking during a YouTube interview with Advocacy for Good Governance on Wednesday, Obi stressed that the alliance must first reach clear agreements and shared direction before it can move forward effectively.
He reiterated that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party, adding that the coalition must align on a unified vision and resolve internal issues to become truly functional.
9. NNPCL Announces Another Fuel Price Reduction
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has again lowered the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), making it the second reduction in less than a week.
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the company dropped the price by ₦10 per litre—from ₦930 to ₦920—at its retail outlets in Abuja, including stations in Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, and Wuse Zone 4.
This comes shortly after a ₦15 reduction on November 28, 2025, reflecting a continued downward movement in fuel prices at NNPCL stations.
Industry analysts link the sustained price cuts to increasing competition in the deregulated downstream sector, driven mainly by rivalry between NNPCL and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
10. Tinubu Submits New List of Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
The nominees include former Rivers State sole administrator and ex-Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former Senator Ita Enang; former Imo First Lady, Chioma Ohakim; and former Interior Minister and ex-Chief of Army Staff, Abdulrahman Dambazau.
Also nominated are Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi and several others.
Tinubu’s request, which also contains 34 career diplomats and 31 non-career ambassadors and high commissioners, was presented during Thursday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has been assigned to screen the nominees and is expected to report back within a week.
Those are the major Nigerian news headlines for today. Stay updated with more Naija News stories on Gossip News Now .Catch you again tomorrow.
