Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025

1. CDS Oluyede Reveals What Service Chiefs Discussed With President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, charged the nation’s service chiefs to develop and deploy new strategies in achieving results in the ongoing fight against insecurity in the country.

The President also demanded greater efficiency from the service and security chiefs in the discharge of their duties.

The focus of the meeting was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, who spoke to newsmen after the closed-door meeting between President Tinubu and the service chiefs.

As earlier reported by Naija News, the President held an emergency meeting on Tuesday at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja with the security chiefs.

According to Oluyede, the meeting was quite engaging as the President gave new direction and directives intended to achieve better results in the fight against all forms of insecurity.

The Chief of Defence Staff promised Nigerians that the security agencies are working together to ensure that Nigerians celebrate the yuletide in peace.

2. Tinubu Nominates Former CDS, Christopher Musa As New Minister Of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as the new Minister of Defence.

Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday.

In the letter to the Senate, President Tinubu expressed confidence in General Musa’s ability to lead the Ministry of Defence and further strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.

3. Nnamdi Kanu: President Tinubu Meets Alex Otti

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

While the official agenda of the meeting was not publicly disclosed, sources indicate to Vanguard thay discussion was highly likely connected to ongoing efforts to secure the release of the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The engagement follows Governor Otti’s recent high-profile visit to Kanu at the Sokoto prison facility, where the IPOB leader is serving a life sentence following his conviction on terrorism-related charges on November 20, 2025.

The Governor’s visit to Sokoto was part of a coordinated political and legal strategy aimed at resolving the long-running matter.

Otti was accompanied by a delegation including: Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; The Abia State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna (SAN); His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma; and Officials of the Sokoto State Government were also present during the prison visit.

​Governor Otti has consistently maintained that resolving Nnamdi Kanu’s case remains a priority for his administration.

4. PDP Sends Certificate Of Expulsion To Wike, Fayose, Others

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified the expulsion of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike and others from the party.

The PDP has also sent their expulsion certificates to them by courier.

This was disclosed on Tuesday by the National Chairman of the party, Kabiru Turaki, while addressing newsmen after the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja.

Naija News reports that the decision to expel Wike, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, and several others, was first taken at the PDP National Convention held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in November 2025.

Speaking on the development on Tuesday, Turaki said the expulsions have now been ratified by the NWC as part of efforts to sanitize the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

He added that the PDP is committed to enforcing discipline and preventing internal sabotage.

The Chairman listed Wike, Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade (SAN), Abdurahman Muhammad, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Austin Nwachukwu, Abraham Amah Nnanna, George Turna and Chief Dan Orbih as part of those whose expulsion certificates have been sent to them and they are no longer PDP members.

5. Edo Assembly Summons Natasha Osawaru Over Viral ‘Fight’ With Husband, 2Baba

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday directed the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week following the circulation of a viral video in which she was involved in a heated altercation with her husband, renowned Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia (2Baba).

The House said the lawmaker’s conduct had placed the Assembly in public disrepute, a position the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, described as embarrassing” for the legislature.

“For the past one week, she has been, let me use the word, trending negatively, both on electronic media and social media platforms. Television such as TVC, Silverbird, and other television stations,” the Speaker told members during Tuesday’s plenary.

Agbebaku lamented that the incident and the attention it has drawn to the assembly were unbecoming of a lawmaker and warned that the matter could not be allowed to erode the House’s reputation.

6. ‘Call Your Minister To Order’ – Bode George Reports Wike To Tinubu

The former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government of attempting to destroy the PDP and undermine Nigeria’s democracy.

Speaking on the state of the nation on Tuesday, George urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately call the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to order and instruct him to desist from interfering in the PDP’s internal affairs.

​In his address, titled ‘Dear Mr President, our nation is wobbling politically,’ George claimed the APC government is preoccupied with political positioning ahead of the 2027 elections, even at the expense of national security and institutional integrity.

He criticized the government’s slow response to the escalating nationwide insecurity, including abductions and killings across several states.

George highlighted the recent disruption at the PDP National Secretariat on November 18, 2025, as a “grave warning” of a broader anti-democratic pattern.

He directly implicated the FCT Minister in the chaos, alleging that the forceful entry was encouraged by a serving Federal Minister, referring to the Wike-aligned faction who recently faced expulsion from the party.

7. I’ll Tell My Story When I Deem Fit – Anita Joseph Reacts To Rumours Of Marriage Crash

Anita Joseph has addressed the rising rumours about trouble in her marriage to MC Fish, saying she will share her story when she chooses to.

Naija News reports that she posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday, thanking those who have shown her love and support.

She also said that she is fine and will speak about her situation at the right time.

She wrote: “And the Lord did not Forsake me. I want to thank everyone who have shown me love one way or the other. Thank you, God will not leave you. Mother Hen is doing well. I will tell my story when I deem fit. Shallom!”

The message came after ongoing talks on social media about the state of her home.

Many online users have been claiming that her husband joined the Freemason group and left her for another woman.

Anita has neither confirmed nor denied the rumours. She has only made it clear that she will talk when she is ready, leaving her fans waiting for clarity.

8. What I Did When I Was Given A Script To Sleep With Dog – Nkechi Blessing

Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has shared a story about the type of roles she was offered when she was new in Nollywood.

Naija News reports that during The Honest Bunch podcast, she said her early days came with strange scripts that made her question the kind of image she wanted to build.

She explained that one of the first scripts she received asked her to act a scene involving a dog.

She refused the role because she felt it would follow her for the rest of her career, especially as a newcomer.

She said she walked away from the project, even though other young actresses quickly accepted the script.

According to her, she left the location shortly after and later met veteran filmmaker Emeka Duru, who showed interest in working with her.

She said that meeting opened the door for her first appearance in the movie Through The Fire, produced by Imem Isong.

Nkechi Blessing said that this early experience taught her to be careful about the roles she accepts and the image she builds in the industry.

9. Chelle Names 55-Man Provisional Squad As Super Eagles Begin AFCON Countdown

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a heavyweight provisional squad of 55 players for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with captain William Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Stanley Nwabali leading the cast.

The announcement signals the start of Nigeria’s final preparations for the 35th edition of the tournament, where the Super Eagles will try to reclaim a continental crown they last lifted in 2013.

Chelle’s provisional list is packed with familiar faces from Europe’s top leagues. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, as well as forwards Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses and Chidera Ejuke, all made the cut.

In a notable show of faith in domestic talent, Chelle also included Nigeria Premier Football League players Abdulrasheed Shehu, Ebenezer Harcourt, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji and Adekunle Adeleke.

Officials confirmed that a final list of 28 players will be selected in the coming days.

10. FIFA Allows Premier League Clubs Extra Week Before AFCON Player Release

Premier League clubs have been handed a significant boost after FIFA agreed to push back the release date for players heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Instead of leaving by the earlier deadline, players can now remain with their clubs until 15 December.

Daily Mail Sport reports that the decision gives teams an extra seven days with their African stars before they travel to Morocco for the tournament, which begins on December 21.

The ruling could not have come at a better time for Sunderland, who were facing the prospect of going into their first Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle in nine years without several key figures.

With the derby set for December 14, the Black Cats will now be able to call on all seven of their AFCON-bound first-team players.

That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.