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Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Friday, ordered to be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre, despite pleading not guilty to an eight-count charge of alleged contract fraud and abuse of office.

Torrential rainfall has unleashed major flooding across the U.S. state of Washington, triggering mass evacuations and prompting authorities to declare a statewide emergency.

The United States on Thursday escalated its campaign of pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, announcing sanctions on six additional oil tankers and their associated shipping companies.

Honeyland Schools won first place in the Season 9 I Beg to Differ Debate Tournament, narrowly edging out Straitgate High School in a closely contested final.

NNPC Limited has confirmed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline near Tebijor, Okpele and Ikpopo communities in the Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State.

Bayelsa State has been thrown into mourning following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo.

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced the largest private-sector education intervention in Nigeria’s history — a ₦100 billion annual education support initiative expected to reach 1.3 million Nigerian students over the next decade.

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday opened its case against five suspects accused of the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed over 40 worshippers and injured more than 100.

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), says air power remains “central to Nigeria’s operational successes,” as the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday decorated newly promoted Air Commodores and Air Vice Marshals in Abuja.

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday screened two former ministers, Femi Fani-Kayode and Abdulrahman Dambazau nominated by President Bola Tinubu for ambassadorial appointments.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on Nigerians to help clean up the national voters’ register as the Claims and Objections window opens on December 15.

Despite heavy rain on Thursday, the Nigerian Navy held a grand pulling-out parade at NNS Quorra Parade Ground in Apapa, Lagos, to honor the immediate past Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

The Police Service Commission has  launched the recruitment for 50,000 police constables into the Nigeria Police Force as part of a nationwide manpower expansion approved by President Bola Tinubu.

The Emir of Kano, His Highness Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi, has warned that Nigeria risks deeper decline if political actors continue to weaken civil society and suppress dissent.

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new visa scheme offering wealthy foreigners a fast-tracked route to U.S. residency, and eventually citizenship for a minimum payment of $1 million.

Two Nigerian women, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, have been listed among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for 2025.

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the sharp rise in domestic airfares is driven by aircraft scarcity and limited maintenance capacity, not government policy.

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has introduced new mandatory requirements for all Business Name Online Update requests, effective immediately.

Nigeria and France have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening tax cooperation and accelerating the digital transformation of Nigeria’s revenue administration.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed that the directive to withdraw police officers attached to VIPs, VVIPs and ministers is final, warning government officials against any form of non-compliance.

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria for 15 years of civic mobilisation, urging young Nigerians to continue using their voices to demand accountability and build the nation they deserve.

Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged killing of at least nine women protesters by the military in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The Nigerian Army has promoted 28 senior officers to Major General in a ceremony at Abuja. Defence Minister General Christopher Musa urged the officers to prove their worth with dedication and loyalty, highlighting their key role in tackling security challenges.

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 made an unauthorised landing at the Bobo-Dioulasso airfield.

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects following a violent robbery and cattle rustling attack at a ranch in Okeigbo.

On World Human Rights Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) condemned Nigeria’s use of repressive laws, including the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), to intimidate journalists, activists, and civil society organizations (CSOs).

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has criticised the heavy armed security detail assigned to President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, calling it excessive and a poor reflection of Nigeria’s security priorities.

Executive Director of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Motunrayo Famuyiwa-Alaka, says weak governance continues to undermine the impact of investigative reporting in Nigeria, even as the centre marks its 20th anniversary.

The Nigerian Senate has condemned the recent surge in domestic airfares and summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, alongside major stakeholders in the aviation industry, to appear before it for urgent explanations.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised fresh concern over the growing rate of cybercrime in Kano State and across Nigeria, warning that the country is now among the top five nations involved in cybercrime worldwide.

A fatal crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has left three people dead and other people severely injured, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a five-year defense and military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security collaboration between the two countries, Nigeria’s defense ministry said Tuesday.

Australia on Wednesday began enforcing a sweeping new law that bans children under 16 from using major social media platforms, becoming the first country in the world to implement such a measure amid growing concern over online safety and mental health risks.

The Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC) has unveiled its Digital Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery across the maritime and blue economy sector.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally joined the Accord Party, days after resigning from the People's Democratic Party, PDP. 

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria’s defence ties with India were reinforced when Colonel Manoj Singh, Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, visited Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu at Army Headquarters in Abuja.

A retired Air Vice Marshal from Borno State, Abubakar Idris Adamu, has been appointed Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), effective December 1, 2025.

The recent public interaction between the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke during an official ceremony in Ile-Ife, has sparked conversations across Nigerian social media space.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, decorated Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, with the rank of Colonel.

The Nigerian Senate has promptly approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, following a failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon.

A Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, Rosental Alves, says artificial intelligence will reshape global journalism more profoundly than the web, smartphones, or social media ever did.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied that its C-130 transport plane violated Burkinabe airspace, saying the aircraft made a precautionary landing on Sunday after detecting a technical fault. 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final operating licenses to 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs), confirming the first batch of operators authorized under the bank’s rigorous new regulatory framework, which seeks to tighten control over the nation’s volatile retail foreign exchange market.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Shallipopi has been named Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub‑Saharan Africa, held Saturday in Johannesburg under the theme “New Era, New Icons.”

Burkina Faso has grounded a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft after authorities in Ouagadougou said it entered the country’s airspace without authorization.

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in separate road crashes that occurred overnight in different parts of Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said on Monday.

A Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs says Nigeria’s swift military intervention in Benin Republic following a reported coup attempt reflects a renewed regional resolve to defend democracy in West Africa.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declined to grant an ex parte application by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility closer to the Federal Capital Territory.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be equipped with relief stations, solar-powered lighting and CCTV cameras to enhance travel safety and ensure emergency response times of under ten minutes. 

The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States on Sunday condemned an attempted military coup in Benin after a group of soldiers briefly seized the national television station and claimed to have ousted President Patrice Talon.

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will deepen its security partnership with Nigeria following a discussion with President Bola Tinubu on the country’s escalating security challenges.

A deadly wave of paramilitary drone strikes on the army-controlled town of Kalogi in South Kordofan has killed more than 79 people, including dozens of children.

Benin’s government says a coup attempt has been brought under control after a group of soldiers briefly seized state television early Sunday and announced the removal of President Patrice Talon.

Soldiers in Benin have dissolved the country’s government and removed President Patrice Talon in what appears to be West Africa’s latest coup.

Pensioners of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) have announced they will join a nationwide naked protest scheduled for Dec. 8, to demand payment of outstanding pension arrears and palliative allowances owed by the Federal Government.

Lagos has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing state for ease of doing business, scoring 85.6% in the newly released 2025 Subnational EoDB Report by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).

The Premier League title race took a dramatic twist on Saturday as league leaders Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, allowing Manchester City to close the gap at the summit.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged newly commissioned Army officers to uphold absolute loyalty to the Constitution and place national interest above all else as Nigeria intensifies its security response.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says two Alpha Jet pilots displayed “exceptional courage and professionalism” after safely ejecting during an in-flight emergency at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kainji, Niger State, on Saturday, 6 December 2025.

Germany’s parliament has approved a new military service model that will require all 18-year-old males to report for a compulsory suitability inspection starting in 2027.

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a stern warning to Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators across Nigeria, declaring that anyone running a PoS business without proper registration will face sanctions beginning January 1, 2026.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the continent is facing growing public health threats as multiple disease outbreaks stretch already limited health systems.

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring full support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and endorsing his 2027 re-election bid.

The European Union has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120 million (approximately $140 million) for multiple breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking the first major non-compliance decision under the new law.

Deadly border clashes erupted again between Pakistan and Afghanistan this weekend, leaving at least four civilians dead on the Afghan side, according to officials, marking a new flare-up in tensions along the volatile frontier despite a fragile ceasefire.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a fresh ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), accusing her of publishing false and malicious allegations of sexual harassment against him.

ActionAid Nigeria has sounded the alarm over rising technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV), revealing that 45% of Nigerian women have experienced cyberstalking and 10.6% have been victims of doxing the online release of private information.

Police in Kwara State have arrested a suspected arms courier and recovered 100 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Gbugbu–Patigi road in Edu Local Government Area.

Netflix announced on Friday that it will acquire Warner Bros, including its film and television studios and streaming assets (HBO and HBO Max), in a sweeping cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $82.7 billion (with an equity value of $72.0 billion).

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, officially dividing the record 48 participating nations into 12 groups of four — the first time the tournament will feature so many teams. 

Music legend Inocent “2Baba” Idibia on Friday blamed members of his family for worsening a public dispute involving his wife, Natasha Osawaru, saying their actions have “destroyed” him and exposed his partner to danger.

Nigeria must adopt a foreign policy rooted in “strategic autonomy” rather than outdated notions of non-alignment, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has said.

Heavy rains on Friday triggered fresh landslide warnings in Sri Lanka’s central hill country, the area hit hardest by flooding and mudslides after Cyclone Ditwah, as the national death toll climbed to 607.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has urged newly promoted senior officers to maintain purposeful and exemplary leadership.

The Federal Government has hailed the Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) as a crucial source of institutional memory and pledged stronger collaboration to drive national development.

The Federal Government has begun direct financial payments to students and technical vocational training centres under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Friday launched a 10-year development plan aimed at transforming the state’s economy, infrastructure, and social sectors.

The Department of State Services has arrested a medical doctor accused of ferrying drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has secured full membership in the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, placing Nigeria among a select group of global medicines regulators.

Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia have withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, protesting the decision to allow Israel to compete despite the ongoing war in Gaza.

General Christopher Musa (rtd), the newly appointed Minister of Defence and former Chief of Defence Staff, officially assumed duty on Friday at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Ship House, Abuja.

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, on Friday defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC) along with 15 other lawmakers.

General Christopher Musa (rtd), Nigeria’s newly sworn-in defence minister, has pledged that Nigerians will see tangible security results in the shortest possible time.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), operating under the special task force “Operation Whirlwind,” has seized petroleum products valued at N181.6 million along the Nigeria–Cameroon border corridor within an eight-week period.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has elected Mr. Leye Kupoluyi as its new President and Chairman of Council.

Seven-time Olympian Olufunke Oshonaike has been appointed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, becoming the first Nigerian to serve in the influential global body.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday set Dec. 8 to hear an ex parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility.

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global peace, stability and economic cooperation as he received Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the State House in Abuja on Thursday.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday officially unveiled the new Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) Corporate Headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned reports that President Bola Tinubu distributed luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a government-linked political group ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that Nigeria must protect its democracy, the only functioning one in the Sahel region, where military coups and instability are common.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (VIO) from stopping, impounding, or confiscating vehicles on the road and fining motorists.

The Defence Headquarters says the Armed Forces recorded “significant progress” against terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups nationwide in November, rescuing 318 kidnapped victims and forcing more than 69 insurgents and their family members to surrender.

The Zone 2 Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with the killing of a police officer and a series of cult-related attacks in the Ilesi community near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

Lagos State has restated its commitment to building a fully inclusive society where persons with disabilities can live and work without discrimination, as Nigeria joined the global community to mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has renewed the Agency’s call for drug-integrity tests for intending couples, describing the measure as a vital early-prevention tool in Nigeria’s fight against substance abuse.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), setting Nigeria’s fiscal direction, economic assumptions and revenue outlook for the next three years.

The Senate on Wednesday took a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by advancing an amendment that would classify kidnapping, hostage-taking and related offences as terrorism and impose the death penalty on offenders and their enablers.

The Nigerian Senate has launched a sweeping investigation into the Safe School Initiative, opening what lawmakers say is a long-overdue probe into billions of naira and millions of dollars spent over the past decade to protect schools from attacks.

The United States government announced on Wednesday that it will impose visa restrictions on individuals deemed responsible for serious violations of religious freedom, including the reported killings and violence against Christians in Nigeria.

FIFA has extended the deadline for African players to join their national teams for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by one week, allowing star players to stay with their clubs until December 15.

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved ₦100 billion, pending final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for the rehabilitation of police and security training institutions across Nigeria.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Minister of Defence following a tense and rigorous five-hour screening session.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed the alliance’s ongoing discussions on Ukraine-Russia peace talks, emphasizing the urgent need for unity and vigilance amid escalating threats from Russia.

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) says it expects the new four-day training programme for investigators and prosecutors in Lagos and Ogun States to significantly strengthen collaboration and improve Nigeria’s response to human trafficking.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is under fire after the Auditor-General’s 2022 report revealed £14.3 million spent at its London office without proper documentation or accountability.

The All Progressives Congress has announced dates for its National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings, set to hold on December 15 and 16 at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa.

Thirty-eight worshippers abducted during a church service in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have been reunited with their families after days of medical care and processing by authorities. 

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new cash-withdrawal limits, ending the previous special authorization that allowed individuals to withdraw up to ₦5 million and corporate bodies ₦10 million once a month.

The Lagos State Government says contractors working on the rehabilitation of the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway will leave the site on December 4 and return in January 2026, following the gridlock commuters experienced along the axis on Tuesday.

The quarterfinal stage of the Season 9 I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament has ended, producing two new semifinalists after a day of tight contests.

Wizkid has emerged as the most-streamed artist on Apple Music in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2025, driven by his hit album Morayo, according to Apple Music’s annual Replay ’25 year-end charts.

The leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has officially issued expulsion certificates to 11 senior members, including Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose, marking a decisive step in a purge of its ranks. 

Lagos State is set to commence regulated bus operations on the Lekki–Epe corridor on December 8, deploying 229 high- and medium-capacity buses in the first phase of its Bus Reform Scheme, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced on Tuesday.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 54-man provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco, confirming a blend of experienced internationals and promising home-based talents.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced that 600,000 to 700,000 electricity meters are currently available for nationwide distribution.

The Netherlands continues to strengthen its partnership with Nigerian agencies in combating human trafficking, Consul General Michel Deelen said in Lagos during a recent interview.

Nigeria has launched a four-day capacity-building workshop in Lagos to equip investigators and prosecutors with advanced tools to tackle the growing use of technology in human trafficking and violence crimes.

The Department of State Services has arraigned politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations of cybercrime and defamation of President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.

Lawyers for incarcerated music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have sent a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix, demanding the streaming giant halt the release of a new docuseries executive-produced by longtime rival Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Northern Nigerian governors and traditional rulers have called for a six-month suspension of mining activities and the creation of a ₦1 billion monthly regional security fund to confront rising insecurity across the North.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health concerns, according to an official letter submitted to President Bola Tinubu on December 1.

The Defence Headquarters has clarified the circumstances surrounding a border incident between local vigilantes and Nigerien troops in Mazanya community, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, saying the confrontation resulted from a misunderstanding and has since been resolved.

The Enugu State Government has received new security equipment, including two long-range drones, 10 Hilux patrol vehicles, 40 motorbikes, 400 bulletproof vests and 400 helmets, to strengthen the fight against crime across the state.

Northern governors and traditional rulers have restated their support for the swift implementation of state police, describing it as a vital reform for tackling the escalating security crisis in the region.

Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98% in real terms in the third quarter of 2025, a slight improvement over the 3.86% recorded in the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama on Monday adjourned further proceedings in the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central.

Twenty local governments in Nigeria’s northwest are now signing peace deals with armed bandits, but a reporter working in the region warns the agreements will not end the problem because banditry began locally and has since grown into a wider, stronger network.

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have officially declared an end to the latest Ebola outbreak, which caused at least 34 confirmed deaths since August.

Rihanna’s 2016 album ANTI has reached a major milestone: it has now spent 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the first album by a Black female artist to do so.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its recent promise to take over the state in the 2027 general elections.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says private investors are set to take over part of the management of the Port Harcourt refinery under an LNG bonding model.

The Federal Government has announced plans to publicly expose individuals, groups, and financial networks funding terrorism across Nigeria

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has assured wounded soldiers of the best possible medical care, emphasizing that their sacrifices for the nation will never be in vain.

Oil prices rose by up to 1.5% on Monday after OPEC+ reaffirmed its plan to pause production increases in early 2026, while growing geopolitical risks unsettled traders.

A bride-to-be and her bridesmaid were among ten people kidnapped in a violent attack on Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State, early Sunday morning.

Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has confirmed the attack on a church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, where gunmen kidnapped the pastor, his wife, and several others during Sunday service.

A pulse-pounding Sunday of Premier League action saw Arsenal maintain their grip on the summit with a draw at Stamford Bridge, while Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United and Arne Slot’s Liverpool secured morale-boosting victories on the road.

In a fiery London derby, Premier League leaders Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Pastor Tunde Bakare has criticised Nigerian lawmakers for failing to confront the country’s worsening insecurity, accusing them of focusing on “politicking” instead of protecting citizens.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused ECOWAS of applying double standards in its response to the electoral disruption in Guinea-Bissau, warning that both military and technological interference threaten democracy in West Africa.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for a nation still reeling from conflict and economic collapse.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a social media-based drug network distributing illicit substances disguised as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government.

Nigeria’s domestic refineries are supplying more petrol than before, but foreign imports remain the backbone of the country’s fuel supply — according to recent data from Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

Zamfara State is ready to attract global investments in agriculture, and Governor Dauda Lawal has assured investors that the state holds a strong comparative advantage in the sector.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said on Sunday that it has disbursed a total of ₦140.9 billion in student loans since the scheme’s portal opened in May 2024.

It was a Saturday of breathless drama in the English Premier League, characterized by stunning comebacks, calamitous goalkeeping errors, and vital goals that have reshuffled both ends of the table.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised the newly submitted list of ambassadorial nominees from President Bola Tinubu, describing it as “scandalous” and reflective of the administration’s values.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding on an earlier batch of three names submitted last week.

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria rose to $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025, marking a 70 percent increase over total inflows for 2024 and a dramatic 428 percent jump from the $3.9 billion recorded in 2023, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Olayemi Cardoso.

The death toll from a devastating fire that swept through a public housing estate in Hong Kong has climbed to 128, with as many as 200 people still unaccounted for, authorities said Friday.

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a 400-level University of Port Harcourt student, Damian Okoligwe, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. 

The federal government has launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a digital identity card aimed at improving border security, reducing illegal migration and making travel within West Africa easier.

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has cancelled two upcoming shows on his No Sign of Weakness US tour, including a major performance scheduled for Nov. 28, 2025 at The Armory in Minneapolis.

A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday in the Yamadawa “A” community of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, where a young man, Abdullateef Muhammad, was beaten to death after he was mistaken for a thief.

It was supposed to be a season of joy for Fatima Abdullahi Nuhu, a young woman from Ciroma in Garin Mallam Local Government Area, as her wedding was only a few months away.

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will review the immigration status of all permanent residents, or Green Card holders, from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following a recent attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

Former Kaduna governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on Thursday formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ending a short spell with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and signalling a new phase in his political plans ahead of 2027.

The Round of 16 of the "I Beg To Differ" secondary schools debate tournament, Season 9, delivered two more tense matchups on Thursday, with Kings and Queenies Zenith School and Straitgate High School advancing to the quarterfinals.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered all banks and other regulated financial institutions to immediately withdraw any advert that fails to meet consumer-protection and fair-marketing standards.

The Ogun State Government is asking for a temporary suspension of lead ingot exports as it investigates possible lead contamination in the Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government.

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, and several civil society groups have thrown their weight behind a Senate proposal to overhaul the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, calling for a shift from the flat ₦10 per litre charge to a stronger percentage-based levy dedicated to funding public health.

The Nigerian Navy has announced a significant promotion of 127 senior officers, a move set to reshape its top leadership echelons.

The official convoy of former Anambra State Governor, Senator Chris Ngige, was ambushed and attacked by heavily armed assailants on Thursday along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in the Idemili North Local Government Area.

The Founder of Naija Lives Matter and Mayor of Fadeyi, Dr. Ope Banwo, says Nigeria will continue to struggle with insecurity until the country confronts uncomfortable truths and holds powerful actors accountable.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today presented the Greenline Railway project at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco, highlighting Lagos’s commitment to transforming urban transport.

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Apo-Karshi Road contract awarded to Kakatar CE Limited and re-awarded it to another construction company.

The Victor Attah Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has been upgraded to international status, officially clearing the way for the processing of international passengers.

U.S. President, Donald Trump says South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 in Miami, accusing the country of failing to address what he called “horrific human rights abuses” against white South Africans.

 A massive fire swept through a public housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 55 people and leaving more than 270 others missing in what officials say could be the city’s deadliest blaze since World War II.

Arsenal started brightly and kept control from the first whistle. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber headed in Bukayo Saka’s corner — Arsenal’s 10th goal from a corner this season and the most by any team in Europe’s top five leagues.

Election observers from the AU, ECOWAS, and West African Elders Forum have condemned the suspension of Guinea-Bissau’s election results after soldiers seized power on Wednesday.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly trapped but safe in Guinea-Bissau, after the country’s military announced a takeover on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process and sealing all borders.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed as false and misleading a Facebook post alleging the arrest of Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for raising a false alarm about a Fulani herdsmen attack during a crusade in Agboda Village, Nasarawa State.

Governors from all 17 Southern states of Nigeria met on Wednesday in Ogun State, making a strong demand for the federal government to approve the creation of State Police.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency as part of sweeping measures to confront escalating insecurity across Nigeria.

The Round of 16 of the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament continued on Wednesday, Nov. 26, with two heated matchups and a lot of suspense.

President Bola Tinubu has put forward three non-career diplomats to serve as Nigeria’s ambassadors to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo says he was arrested inside the presidential palace on Wednesday, Nov. 26, during what he calls a ‘coup d’etat,’ which he says was led by the army chief of staff.

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has lamented the activities of some staff of the FCTA targeted at frustrating and sabotaging his effort to improve infrastructure in the capital city, while warning that perpetrators of such acts will be dealt with accordingly.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria for the second phase of its Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme.

As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence progresses, a Nigerian child-rights advocate says the same forces that silence abused children are also preventing women, especially mothers, from seeking justice.

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution declaring kidnapping as an act of terrorism, mandating that the Terrorism Act be amended to impose the death penalty on convicted kidnappers.

The Senate has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Obaje, a native of Ogene-Amejo, in Benue State.

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, governance, and electoral reforms, following high-level engagements with Nigerian stakeholders.

General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has urged newly promoted Army Warrant Officers and Master Warrant Officers to demonstrate exemplary leadership and uphold the highest standards of discipline.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a major drug cartel in Lagos, arresting a suspected baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, and five members of his network, and seizing illicit drugs worth N6.7 billion.

The traditional ruler of Eruku in Kwara State, Oba Olanrewaju Busari, has confirmed the rescue of the 38 worshippers abducted from a local church but clarified they have not yet been reunited with the community.

Canada has released sweeping new travel advisories for 17 African countries, warning its citizens of rising insecurity, political instability, and extremist violence.

Twenty-four schoolgirls who were abducted from the Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, have been released, according to security sources and videos shared on Tuesday.

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) are stepping up efforts to close Nigeria's infrastructure deficit, estimated at more than US$2.3 trillion by 2043.

Home Box Office (HBO) will premiere its new documentary, Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, on December 11, offering a vivid look at Wizkid’s journey from Lagos to global superstardom. 

Governors from Nigeria's 19 northern states will convene an emergency security summit this Saturday, November 29th, in Kaduna, in a decisive move to address the region's escalating security crisis.

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of people in Kano State communities bordering Katsina State.

At least 20 people have been abducted by gunmen in a renewed wave of violence that hit several communities in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State during an overnight raid on Monday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in Prof. Adeniran Tella for a new term as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) and immediately redeployed him to Oyo State, where he previously managed elections.