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The United States has introduced a new "visa bond" pilot program that could require some Nigerian travellers to pay between $5,000 and $15,000 before they are granted a visa.

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to roll out a measles and rubella vaccination campaign as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce vaccine preventable diseases.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has dismissed a video circulating on social media claiming that additional people were rescued alive during the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building fire.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States for sale at market prices.

Police officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos have arrested a man suspected of running an international "romance scam" that defrauded victims of over ₦1 billion.

The Federal Ministry of Education has formally dismissed reports alleging that Nigerian scholarship students in the Kingdom of Morocco have been abandoned.

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, has held high level security talks with former heads of state Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as the Niger State government.

The United Nations has condemned the recent United States military operation in Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law.

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as its new head coach, signing the 41-year-old to a long-term contract that runs until 2032.

Incumbent President of Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a third term in office, securing a landslide victory in the country’s general elections, according to provisional results released late Monday.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at curbing examination malpractice across the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO), and other national assessment bodies.

Delcy Rodríguez was formally sworn in as the interim president of Venezuela on Monday, assuming the leadership of the crisis-torn nation two days after U.S. special forces captured longtime leader Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight raid.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially resumed its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise, marking the commencement of the second phase of the program.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing on Monday night, dismantling Mozambique 4-0 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Rivers South East senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and sent his name along with 20 others to the Senate for confirmation.

Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday confirmed junta leader Mamady Doumbouya as president, validating his election victory with 86.72 percent of the vote.

A security commentator warned that negotiating with bandits only makes them stronger and called for the Nigerian state to use “the full weight of the might of the state” to stop mass abductions and killings.

Manchester United has officially parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing an abrupt end to the "Portuguese Revolution" at Old Trafford.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday posted a chart on Truth Social showing the share of immigrant households from about 120 countries that receive some form of U.S. public assistance, touching off a debate over immigration and welfare.

The Presidency on Monday defended a viral image showing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris, saying the photo was real but was improved with an AI tool to boost its quality.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi said Monday he narrowly escaped death after a crash in Lagos that he blamed on occupants of another vehicle who he says were drunk.

AFCON hosts Morocco, and five-time champions Cameroon have secured their places in the last eight.

The United States of America under the leadership of Donald J. Trump has rewritten the rules of 21st-century diplomacy and warfare with their latest military actions, dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve".

Lagos authorities have set up a technical committee to plan the safe demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building following a deadly fire, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said Friday.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a scathing condemnation on Saturday following the U.S. military’s “large-scale” strikes on Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York on multiple federal charges.

Resident doctors under the umbrella of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have announced plans to resume a total and indefinite nationwide strike beginning Monday, January 12, 2026.

The Canadian government has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, deporting 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, according to the latest figures from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

When Khadija Yunusa walked into the Aisami Health Clinic in Sani Mai Nagge Ward, situated in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, she did not expect the visit to leave her feeling unwell for the rest of the night.

The University of The Gambia has renamed its School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in honour of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing president of the African Development Bank.

The Nigerian military says security has improved across the South-East following intensified operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa.

At least 128 journalists and media workers were killed around the world in 2025, a sharp rise that a global press group has described as a “global crisis.”

Freight forwarders and shipping agents are warning of possible price hikes as Nigeria begins implementing new tax reforms from 1st January 2026.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the controlled demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance GNI building in central Lagos after a fire left the structure dangerously unstable.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is urging the federal government to introduce a new financial support system to help factories survive and grow in 2026.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the United States is ready to act if the Iranian government continues to use force against protesters.

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has been named in the official Best XI of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday.

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and head coach Éric Chelle have been honoured after impressive performances in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday told residents not to fear a return to political violence in 2026, saying his government will rely on prayer, not force, to keep peace.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disciplined 19 officers for misconduct recorded in 2025, firing five, demoting nine, and issuing stern warning letters to the rest.

Police in Ogun State have arrested the driver of the Lexus SUV carrying boxer Anthony Joshua after a crash on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway that killed two members of his team.

The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the planned nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order.

The National Assembly has ordered the release of certified true copies of Nigeria’s new tax laws as the public rollout begins, following controversy over discrepancies between the versions passed by lawmakers and those published in the official gazette.

The group stage of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has concluded, and for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, the performance was nothing short of a statement.

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that it has parted company with head coach Enzo Maresca, bringing his time at Stamford Bridge to an end.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate review of workers’ wages, saying inflation and rising living costs have made current earnings inadequate.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Mozambique’s Mambas in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.

Several people were killed and others injured early Thursday when a fire broke out during a New Year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, authorities said.

President Bola Tinubu has projected stronger economic growth and declining inflation in 2026, saying Nigeria is entering a “more robust phase” after a year of tough fiscal reforms.

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is threatening to reveal details of a confidential agreement he says was reached with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Peter Obi has officially left the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), promising to resist any attempt to rig the 2027 general elections.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from a Lagos hospital, two days after a road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close associates.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it killed 2,351 suspected terrorists in 2025 during a nationwide air campaign that included 274 air interdiction missions and 379 combat sorties.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Peter Obi’s move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a dangerous alliance driven by ambition rather than national interest.

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has endorsed a broad opposition coalition organised under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging his supporters and other opposition parties to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As Nigeria prepares for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, new data shows the Super Eagles were among the busiest national teams in world football this year.

In a transformative move for the Nigerian energy sector, Heirs Energies has officially acquired a 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy PLC, becoming the company’s single largest shareholder.

The Pacific nation of Kiribati has become the first inhabited place on Earth to celebrate the arrival of 2026.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a nationwide protest on 14 January 2026, targeting recently enacted tax reforms, which students say threaten funding for tertiary education.

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has received a major royal honour from King Charles the Third.

Gunmen have abducted a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly from his home, triggering a full security operation to secure his release.

From January 1, bank customers in Nigeria will begin paying a ₦50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of ₦10,000 and above.

The Lagos State Government has cancelled the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta just hours before the scheduled New Year’s Eve shows, urging residents to mark the new year in private prayer instead.

Guinea’s coup leader, Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, has won the presidential election held on 28 December, provisional results show, marking the end of four years of military transition.

A fire has gutted 10 shops at the Arena Market in Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect as scheduled, with the next phase set to commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing suggestions that the reforms may be delayed or reversed.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria capped a flawless group-stage campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing 3–1 win over Uganda on Tuesday, extending their dominance in Group C.

Kebbi State officials have clarified that the explosion at Bagudo General Hospital early Tuesday morning was caused by a gas cylinder fire, not a bomb.

An explosion hit the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State early Tuesday, causing panic among residents. Thankfully, no one was hurt, police said.

Forbes magazine says Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club. She is only the fifth musician to reach the milestone.

The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following a fatal road crash on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

Electricity supply has been restored to the national grid after several hours of nationwide outage following the system collapse recorded on Monday afternoon.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Ogun State Police Command have confirmed the ghastly accident, that occurred around 11 a.m. in the Makun area, near the Sagamu Interchange.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws to be re-passed by the National Assembly, saying discrepancies between the version approved by lawmakers and the one published in the government gazette amount to a constitutional breach.

Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, accusing the federal government of failing to implement a month-old agreement on doctors’ welfare.

At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train derailed near Nizanda in southern Mexico on Sunday.

Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tough group-stage run left all three with zero points.

The Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has taken Nigeria’s state governors and the Federal Capital Territory minister to court over the handling of fuel subsidy savings running into trillions of naira.

Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, calling it a direct attack on the country’s sovereignty.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Lagos for Europe, where he will spend a brief private stay before proceeding on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Nigeria has joined more than 20 countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in strongly rejecting Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as a violation of international law and a threat to regional and global security.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a pulsating 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night.

Israel has become the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state, a move that has drawn sharp reactions across Africa and the wider region.

Russian forces launched another wave of overnight missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting several regions and triggering explosions in major cities, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face a stern examination on Saturday when they take on Tunisia in a crucial Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with head coach Eric Chelle and captain Wilfred Ndidi warning that the clash will be anything but straightforward.

The Sokoto State government says no civilian casualties have been reported following Thursday's coordinated airstrike against suspected terrorist targets in the state.

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.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and national unity as he marked Christmas Day with a goodwill message to Christians at home and abroad.

Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful and compassionate Christmas message this week, framing the birth of Jesus as a call to mercy, inclusion, and social justice for Catholics and people of goodwill around the world.

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, describing the incident as “one too many” and a stark reminder of the country’s worsening security situation.

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

The Super Eagles kicked off their Group C campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Fez Stadium.

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.

Gold prices surged to an unprecedented level on Wednesday, breaking the $4,500-per-ounce mark for the first time as investors sought safety amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of future interest rate cuts.

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.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde used a media chat on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to explain the causes of his fallout with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and to lay out his position on the 2027 presidential race — including his stance toward President Bola Tinubu.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has signed the ₦1.01 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, following its passage by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. 

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has signed the ₦415.573 billion 2026 budget into law.

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 Lagos State Government has directed communities operating gated streets to open their street gates daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the festive season to help ease traffic congestion across the state. 

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved revised budget frameworks for both the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, clearing a presidential request to extend the implementation of the 2025 capital budget to March 31, 2026.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue on Monday presented a ₦605.5 billion budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year to the Benue State House of Assembly.

The Nigerian federal government has fulfilled its pledge of housing and land allocations to Super Eagles players following their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.

A coalition of 111 civil society organisations has warned against public pressure and media campaigns around an ongoing investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), saying such actions could undermine due process and the rule of law.

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.

Checks across major motor parks in Kano have revealed wide variations in inter-state transport fares, with many travellers complaining of arbitrary price hikes despite warnings from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The United States government has announced a new immigration incentive programme offering undocumented migrants up to $3,000, along with free airfare, if they voluntarily leave the country under a self-deportation scheme before the end of the year.

Late drama defined the second day of AFCON 2025 as Egypt snatched victory from the jaws of a draw, while South Africa opened their account with a crucial win over their neighbors.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian nationals, scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (6 a.m. Nigerian time).

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State on Monday received 130 pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, recently rescued from captivity.

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Monday presented a ₦1.43 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, marking a 78 percent increase over the ₦807 billion budget for 2025.

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.

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 has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to enforce the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a “Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings” rather than one that delivers shared prosperity for Nigerians.

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.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects over a staged kidnapping and extortion plot involving a schoolboy, the police said in a statement.

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.

A faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) believed to be backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dissolved State Working Committees in 14 states.

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

Renowned broadcast journalist Maryann Okon has been honoured with the Media Person of the Year (Radio) award at the 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to journalism and public discourse.

The Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy Centre (FIDAC) has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) to intensify public education and accountability efforts regarding the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts, 2025, saying that “the success of the laws depends largely on citizens’ understanding and trust.”

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.

The Academy Awards will leave broadcast television and begin streaming exclusively on YouTube starting with the 101st Oscars ceremony in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced. 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new measures to tackle hate speech following a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah festival.

Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen has finally joined the Super Eagles camp in Cairo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 military personnel who were detained earlier this month after the aircraft made a forced landing in the country.

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly.

Multiple explosions on Wednesday evening rocked Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, causing widespread panic and damage to properties.

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.

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

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.

The Senate has confirmed Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic.

The Lagos State Government says road repair work on the Eti-Osa/Lekki–Epe Expressway will begin from Ajah, identified as the worst section of the road.

A new U.S. bill is seeking to block visas and freeze assets of people and groups it believes are responsible for the religious pogroms in Nigeria, including the Miyetti Allah cattle breeders’ groups.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied claims by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that the Federal Government released ₦23 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears owed to university workers.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued an update on ongoing terrorism prosecutions across the country, confirming that the trial of two alleged Ansaru leaders has been adjourned to November 19.

The Senate has ordered the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to go ahead with its planned ban on high-strength alcoholic drinks sold in sachets — starting December 2025.

The Nigerian Immigration Service has denied reports that its officers seized the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the airport.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a fresh ₦1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget.

China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it leads its people “on a development path suited to its national conditions.”

Tension erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during debate on a motion to counter what was described as “misleading international narratives” about religious killings in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has officially declared a state of emergency on the training institutions used by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other internal security agencies across the nation.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff says the armed forces are intensifying operations against terrorism after the United States placed the country back on its “watchlist” for religious and security concerns.

A Federal High Court on Tuesday warned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu that he would forfeit his right to enter a defence in his terrorism trial if he did not begin presenting evidence by Wednesday, the judge said after the defendant again declined to open his case.

A chief magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory has ordered rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known as Odumodublvck, to appear in person to answer allegations of criminal intimidation brought by Olayinka Osagie Onobun, head of artists and repertoire at Chocolate City Music.

The Northern arm of the Christian Association of Nigeria urged Nigerians on Tuesday to treat U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” as an opportunity for unity and renewed pressure on authorities to halt communal killings and protect all faiths.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said on Tuesday that immigration officers at the airport briefly seized her international passport and told her the move followed instructions from Senate President Godswill Akpabio

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the federal civil service, the Federal Ministry of Information said in a press release.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says applications on its official portal for the student loan scheme has crossed the one million mark.

President Bola Tinubu will meet with the President of the United States, Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss claims of Christian genocide in the country.

The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday defended the federal government’s $1 billion approval to modernise Lagos ports.

A court hearing in the criminal case against former Kano governor and ex-APC national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was stalled on Monday after Ganduje and several co-defendants failed to file the required legal applications, a court official and news reports said.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in what it calls the worsening collapse of Nigeria’s health sector.