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Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of “appeasing and enabling terrorists” by engaging with armed groups instead of decisively defeating them.

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed serious concerns over recent reports of U.S. airstrikes targeting ISWAP militants on Nigerian soil.

The House of Representatives has ordered a review and re-gazetting of controversial tax reform laws amid public concerns over discrepancies in the legislative process and official publications.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has described the recent joint airstrike with the United States in Sokoto as a collaborative, carefully planned operation against foreign ISIS-linked terrorists.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Nigeria is working with the United States in joint security operations that have led to “precision hits” on terrorist targets in North-West Nigeria. 

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inspected the scene of the devastating fire that engulfed the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on Christmas Eve.

Many worshippers were killed when a suicide bomber detonated explosives inside the Gambarou Jumu’at Mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

As 2025 draws to a close, the Lagos State Chapter of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stark assessment of Nigeria’s political landscape, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold reforms while condemned opposition forces for what it calls deliberate sabotage.

The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, on Tuesday cautioned staff against unnecessary bickering and acrimony, stressing that such behavior undermines productivity, professionalism, and institutional efficiency.

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has granted state pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer who spent about 11 years on death row for killing a herdsman during an attack on his farm.

The Group CEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, Rivers State.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command has deployed 3,100 officers across key locations to ensure safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) has urged federal and state governments to urgently expand access to tranexamic acid (TXA), a World Health Organization–recommended drug proven to reduce deaths from postpartum haemorrhage, one of Nigeria’s leading causes of maternal mortality.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the proposed 2026 national budget, describing it as unrealistic, debt-driven and capable of worsening Nigeria’s fiscal crisis.

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday officially received the Opambata, the ceremonial staff of the Eyo masquerade, marking the start of activities for the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play.

The final group of 130 schoolchildren and staff members abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic School in Papiri have been released, officials confirmed Sunday, marking the end of a month-long hostage crisis in Niger State.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced robust security preparations to ensure safety during the upcoming Christmas celebrations.

A second member of the House of Representatives, Mansur Manu Soro, has come forward to allege "material discrepancies" in the recently gazetted 2025 Tax Laws.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed full aerodrome certification for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano and Port Harcourt International Airport, bringing the total number of certified international airports in the country to four.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has paid compensation to victims and families affected by an accidental airstrike in Gidan Bisa and Rumtuwa communities of Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State, which occurred on December 25, 2024.

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, prompting strong condemnation from Caracas, which described the action as “theft and kidnapping,” amid escalating tensions over US sanctions on Venezuelan oil.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 39-year-old female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, in Surulere, Lagos, recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s room.

Motorists heading out for Christmas have been stranded for hours on the Lokoja–Abuja highway, where heavy gridlock stretched from Saturday into Sunday morning, just three days before Christmas.

At least 9 people have been killed and 10 others wounded after unknown gunmen opened fire in a township outside Johannesburg, South African police said Sunday, marking the second mass shooting in the country this month.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, social justice and constructive engagement with organised labour, as Nigeria marked the 20th posthumous anniversary of foremost labour leader, Pa Michael Omiunu Imoudu.

Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN), alongside the family of Nigeria’s foremost labour leader, Dr Michael Imoudu, has rejected a ₦23 million compensation offered by the Lagos State Government for a parcel of land in Surulere, Lagos, which they say is worth about ₦250 million.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Saturday that the Africa Cup of Nations will move from a two-year to a four-year cycle after the 2028 tournament, saying the change will better fit the global calendar and create room for a new annual African Nations League.

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, says that Nigeria's case is very tight after the NFF filed a petition to FIFA over DR Congo's squad.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart the nation’s capital on Saturday for a high-profile three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos, where he will conclude the year with official and festive engagements.

The Trump administration on Friday initiated the public release of long-sealed court documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Sebastien Haller, the striker whose goals propelled Ivory Coast to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, has officially been ruled out of the 2025 tournament due to a recurring hamstring injury.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua ended Jake Paul’s boxing rise with a sixth-round knockout on Friday night at the Kaseya Center.

Nigerian troops have intercepted two pick-up vans suspected of ferrying logistics supplies to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, military officials said on Friday.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission challenging the leadership of the Social Democratic Party, ruling that the case lacked merit and had become purely academic.

The Nigeria Police Force has pushed back against criticism from the Nigerian Bar Association over the enforcement of tinted-glass permits, insisting the policy is legal, security-driven and compliant with court processes.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, unveiling a ₦58.18 trillion budget themed “Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity.”

Senate President Godswill Akpabio delivered a stirring address during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Friday approved the 2026 Appropriation Bill, paving the way for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to present the budget proposal to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Nigeria’s Senate on Friday confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as chief executive officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and Saidu Mohammed as chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

The Trump administration has ordered an immediate pause to the United States Diversity Visa Immigrant Programme, commonly known as the green card lottery, following a deadly shooting involving a beneficiary of the scheme, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Friday.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested suspected internet fraudsters linked to cyberattacks targeting Microsoft 365 email systems used by major corporate, financial and educational institutions, police said Thursday.

Airports across the United Arab Emirates canceled and delayed dozens of flights on Friday as the heaviest rainstorm in months swept through the desert nation, flooding major roads and disrupting daily life in key cities.

Nigerian Afrobeats Star Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the official kick-off concert of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

Two Afrobeats songs by Nigerian artistes Olamide and Burna Boy have made former U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2025 favourite music playlist.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday, signed into law a nearly $1 trillion annual defense policy bill, authorizing a record $901 billion in military spending.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday.

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft officially handed over 58 bags of smuggled foreign parboiled rice to the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Apapa, Lagos.

Governor Dauda Lawal received a massive welcome during his historic visit to Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area on December 17, 2025.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General W. Shaibu, has announced key reforms aimed at transforming the Nigerian Army during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Annual Conference held on December 18 at Abalti Barracks, Lagos.

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to security challenges.

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to represent the country abroad.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the resignation of Gbenga Komolafe as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

The National Opposition Movement (NOM) has called for the immediate suspension of President Bola Tinubu’s new tax law, describing it as a harsh assault on the livelihood of ordinary Nigerians rather than a genuine tax reform.

The federal government’s decision to push about 70% of 2025 capital projects into 2026 could leave roads, schools and hospitals waiting longer, an open-government expert warned on a talk show Wednesday.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday began a nationwide protest to press the government over worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that affect workers and communities.

The Nigeria Customs Service said Wednesday it has begun enforcing penalties against banks that delay sending collected customs revenue to the government.

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP-Sokoto), told the House on Wednesday that the tax laws now in circulation do not match the bills lawmakers debated and approved.

The High Court of Lagos State will be on its 2025 Christmas vacation from 24 December to 2 January, 2026, the Lagos State Judiciary said in a circular dated 26 November.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the detention of a merchant vessel and 21 crew members after operatives seized 25.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard a ship from Brazil, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Wednesday.

The Nigeria Police Force says the regulation on tinted vehicle glass remains in place and has not been declared unlawful by any final court order.

The Kogi State Government has announced the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts following a coordinated security operation in the state.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the Supreme Court, accusing it of empowering the President to act as a “constitutional tyrant” by affirming presidential authority to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency.

The Nigeria Football Federation has asked FIFA to investigate whether the Democratic Republic of Congo used ineligible players during the CAF playoff that decided Africa’s spot in the intercontinental World Cup playoff.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Tuesday presented degree certificates to six inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, in a ceremony officials said shows that prison can be a place for learning and change.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has updated the public on military operations from 3 to 12 December 2025, highlighting significant progress in combating terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping nationwide.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly, calling it the “Budget of Hope and Growth.”

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to surpass $600 billion in estimated net worth, a milestone driven by gains at SpaceX and Tesla.

Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who served on Nigeria’s Supreme Court from 2007 and as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 2019 until his resignation in 2022, has died at 71 in a Saudi hospital.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s decision to resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, calling it “a grave affront to the majesty of the court” and “a subversion of the rule of law.”

The House of Representatives has intervened in a public dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. (NMDPRA).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday unveiled a new biography of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, urging current and future leaders to combine personal integrity with strong institutions and effective systems to deliver lasting results.

Public affairs analyst and lawyer Idris Bawa has warned that Nigeria’s worsening police shortage now poses a direct threat to national security, saying years of neglect, poor funding and misallocation of officers have weakened internal security across the country.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Monday adjourned until Dec. 18 its ruling on a bail application filed by former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who is facing an eight-count corruption charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested no fewer than 627 suspected criminals and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and stolen property during operations carried out in the ember months across the state.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu renewed his administration's "unwavering commitment to the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Armed Forces" at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court, in a split six-to-one decision, ruled that the president has the power to suspend elected officials during a state of emergency, but said such suspensions must be for a limited period.

Australia’s leaders agreed Monday to toughen gun laws after the country’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades, in which a father and son opened fire at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people, including a child.

Senior military and government leaders told the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Lagos on Monday that Nigeria must keep improving its army to meet rising threats and protect development.

The new draft tenancy bill before the Lagos House of Assembly would make it illegal for landlords to evict tenants without a court order and give stronger rights to renters.

Edo State police said they arrested 27 people after a raid on a suspected initiation ceremony for a cult group at Urohi village in Esan West Local Government Area late Saturday.

The Oodua Youth Parliament (OYP) on Tuesday praised Nigeria’s new Defence minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, for early improvements in the country’s security work and urged that reforms be sustained.

Billionaire Aliko Dangote on Sunday accused the chief of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, of paying about $5 million in school fees for his children in Switzerland and urged a formal investigation.

Film director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday in their Brentwood home, and police are investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide, authorities said.

The Nigerian Air Force said Monday it carried out a “precision Air Interdiction (AI) mission” on Dec. 14 at Dabar Masara in the Southern Tumbuns, destroying a suspected terrorist logistics hub.

President Bola Tinubu, speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at an ECOWAS summit in Abuja on Thursday, called on West African leaders to stick together to fight terrorism, violent extremism and coups.

The Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, urged Nigerians on Saturday to work together to stop the rising killings and to build lasting peace across the country.

The Presidency has dismissed recent opposition allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is using anti-corruption agencies to target political rivals.

Nigeria’s opposition leaders have raised alarm over what they describe as the politicisation of key state institutions under President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing it of systematically targeting opposition through agencies like the EFCC, ICPC, and the Nigeria Police.

At least 11 people were killed in a shooting targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, Australia, police confirmed.

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas on Sunday formally registered as a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), completing his move from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

A United States congressman, Riley Moore, says Washington and Abuja are close to a strategic security agreement aimed at tackling terrorism and violence in Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the digital tax agreement between Nigeria and France, saying the deal raises concerns about transparency, data security and national sovereignty.

An adult woman and an eight-month-old baby were killed in a fatal road traffic crash on Ikorodu Road, Lagos, opposite Olabode House, between Anthony and Obanikoro.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a crucial Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja on Sunday.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has imposed a ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) across all public and private secondary schools nationwide, starting from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46 recruitment, with over 20,000 applicants competing nationwide.

Three weeks after fleeing a police raid, Mohammed Sani, aka “Gamboli,” a key drug supplier to bandits in Niger State, was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at his hideout in Shiroro local government.

The Nigerian Navy on Friday formally concluded its 2025 operational year with a Ceremonial Sunset and Awards Night held at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrating key achievements and honouring outstanding personnel.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAC) has called for the immediate shutdown of the police facility known as Tiger Base in Owerri, Imo State, citing a long-standing record of torture, abuse and unlawful detention confirmed by a regional court judgment.

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday described the Nativity as “a gift of light” that offers hope and consolation to a world facing hardship, urging Christians to live as visible signs that no one is ever alone.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari, Borno State, destroying two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) and inflicting heavy losses on the attackers.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major increase in the budget of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), raising it from about ₦3 billion to nearly ₦20 billion to modernise Nigeria’s asset declaration system and strengthen enforcement.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday of “playing partisan politics” after the agency revoked bail for former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, the party said.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu (NAM), charged 3,439 newly trained recruits to uphold loyalty, discipline and professionalism as they joined the army.

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) recently marked the graduation of 576 retiring military personnel from Course 2/2025, as part of its ongoing effort to support smooth transitions from military to civilian life.

The small meeting room at Ahoada Primary General Hospital fills quietly as mothers living with HIV settle into their seats, their children leaning against them, many of those children already fighting the same virus. These gatherings, once supported by wider outreach programs, have become a lifeline in a region where funding is thinning and distances are unforgiving.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has declared a three-day state mourning following the death of the state’s Deputy Governor, beginning Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested more than 100 youths in a raid on a suspected drug cartel in Agbor, amid growing concerns over rising substance abuse among young people.

Nigerians do not need a tax identification number (Tax ID) to operate a bank account unless they earn income through business or other taxable activities, the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has clarified in a social media post by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.

Section 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway has been temporarily opened for public use, with Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi describing it as one of Nigeria’s “most ambitious and audacious infrastructure projects since independence.”

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria installed more than 187,000 new meters between September and October, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said Friday, as part of ongoing efforts to close the country’s metering gap.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects valued at over N6.43 trillion ($4.29 billion), marking a significant boost for private-sector investment in Nigeria’s infrastructure.

Nigeria’s statistics office says prices for several key food items eased in October, helping food inflation fall sharply from recent highs.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Friday set aside President Bola Tinubu’s recent clemency for Maryam Sanda and reaffirmed the death sentence she was given for killing her husband.

A spokesman for the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) said that the company is engaging stakeholders and taking steps to attend to the affected customers which led to the sealing of their HQ in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

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.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says it will rebuild from the ground up after several governors and other leaders left the party for rivals.

Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is trying to make Nigerians believe the 2027 election is already decided.

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has vehemently denied every allegation that the party is trying to push Nigeria toward a one-party state.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday said the “Lagos Security Vision” has become the “gold standard for sub-national security architecture in Nigeria,” praising two decades of work by former and current leaders.

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.

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.

The Nigeria Football Federation has released a 28-man Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

Nigeria’s consumer watchdog on Thursday sealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric in Alausa, Lagos, saying the company failed to obey orders to fix a disputed electricity account and provide meters to separate apartments.

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.

A security expert, on Wednesday, lauded Nigeria’s action to stop a spread of coups in the West Africa region.

The U.S. government has proposed widening social-media checks for visitors, asking travellers from visa-waiver countries to disclose up to five years of social-media history as part of a revamp of the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), officials and news outlets reported Wednesday.

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.

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) on Wednesday accused a recent U.S. congressional delegation of holding “sectarian” and one-sided meetings in Nigeria, saying the visit favoured Christian and traditional leaders while ignoring Muslim authorities and victims.

The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned former Minister of Aviation Stella Adaeze Oduah and a co-defendant, Gloria Odita, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama on charges over an alleged ₦2.469 billion fraud.

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 Accord Party has screened and cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke to take part in its governorship primary in Osun State, party officials said Wednesday, hours after the governor announced he had joined the party.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu after her gentle warning to Osun governor Ademola Adeleke drew heavy online criticism.

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.

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.

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

A tax expert has warned that Nigeria’s new tax law, which takes effect on 1 January, 2026, could put extra pressure on middle-income earners, even though it exempts low-income workers and small businesses.

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.

Kwara State University and local leaders are asking the government to build a pedestrian overhead bridge near the campus to stop frequent road accidents that have hurt students and residents.

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 African Democratic Congress (ADC) told Nigerians on Tuesday that talks about “zoning” — which is deciding where a presidential candidate should come from — are not its main worry right now.

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, after a sharp rise in domestic airfares that has left many travellers shocked ahead of the Christmas season.

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 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Tuesday that 2,685,725 Nigerians have completed new voter registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

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.

President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate's approval to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a peace mission.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency in the West African region.

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 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.

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.

More than 18,640 herders have been killed across 17 states in the last decade, the national president of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has said, warning that kidnappings and cattle theft are now threatening the lives and livelihoods of pastoral families.

The African Democratic Congress says it may join protests by local contractors and pensioners if the federal government does not pay long-overdue debts, the party announced Sunday.

President Bola Tinubu has presented the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) 2025 for Governance and Security Reform to Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) is pushing for a community-based ranching model, citing the high economic vulnerability and lack of education among pastoralists as major obstacles to private, capital-intensive ranching.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has reaffirmed its role as a non-religious, non-political trade group focused on livestock improvement, distancing itself from portrayals as an ethnic militia.

The internal struggle for control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified this week as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, inaugurated a National Caretaker Committee (NCC) to assume control of the party’s affairs.

A serious accident involving a tanker and a heavy-duty truck has caused major traffic delays on the Third Mainland Bridge this morning.

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 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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will go to court to recover the seats of some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently announced they are leaving the party.

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.