President of the Gemstones Miners and Marketing Association of Nigeria, Niran Ajibade says a blanket ban will fuel illegal mining and worsen insecurity.

Congress investigates Nigeria’s religious violence, calling for government accountability, protection of Christians, and action against Boko Haram and Sharia enforcement.

Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Jimi Benson, hails Christopher Musa as a “soldier’s soldier” with empathy, courage and national respect.

Education Minister Tunji Alausa says uneven literacy rates show nationwide learning emergency, driving sweeping reforms to improve education quality and access.

Retired career diplomat, Ambassador Mohammed Ibrahim, says untrained nominees and credibility concerns threaten Nigeria’s international standing.

Chief of Army Staff Shaibu says misinformation threatens morale, weakens public trust and hinders operational success in ongoing security missions nationwide.

Executive Secretary of the Centre for Peacebuilding, Ayokunle Fagbemi, says scrapping indigeneity without addressing colonial instruments will obstruct true national integration.

Dele Momodu alleges Tinubu used a fake VIP-escort ban list to target opponents and stoke resentment against wealthy Nigerians.

Super Eagles will camp in Egypt from December 10 where Eric Chelle will trim a 54-man provisional AFCON list to 28.

Army details several regional operations yielding killing of 8 terrorists and arrest of 51 criminal suspects between November 29 and December 1.

President of MACBAN says the association has brokered peace across borders, rejecting calls to label the group a terrorist organisation.

Airline Operators of Nigeria warn the National Assembly that the proposed tax law will cripple airlines of implemented January 2026.

Ademola Oshodi insists Tinubu’s ambassadorial selections reflect constitutional authority and strategic judgment, urging Nigerians to trust the president’s decisions.

PDP urges President Tinubu to apply the same democratic standards used in Guinea Bissau to protect Nigeria’s political space.

Osun governor exits PDP citing unresolved national leadership turmoil, raising uncertainty over his 2026 re-election plans and party alignment.

FIFA prepares to unveil full 2026 World Cup match schedule in a global broadcast following the tournament’s Final Draw.

High Court grants FG’s adjournment request, postponing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s alleged defamation trial until February 23, 2026.

House Speaker Abbas warns Nigeria’s economic growth suffers from excessive optimism and urges data-driven policies for entrepreneurs.

Eto’o secures unanimous re-election as critics protest, citing mismanagement claims and Cameroon’s failure to reach the 2026 World Cup.

FG launches the Renewed Hope Campus Transport Scheme, deploying 240 electric tricycles across 12 universities to boost clean mobility.