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.

Two day festival at Tafawa Balewa Square will celebrate Nigerian cuisine and cultural creativity as part of “Detty December” .

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

Army says sustained pressure forced bandits to release abducted victims during joint search and rescue mission in Kogi.

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.

Governor Mbah prioritises infrastructure and education with 80 percent capital spend as Enugu targets stronger revenue and economic expansion.

President Tinubu ordered greater efficiency from military and intelligence chiefs after a closed-door review of national security operations.

Four Rivers State University students were kidnapped in a midnight attack in Emohua; police have begun a coordinated manhunt.

President Tinubu honours fallen heroes, unveils new troop-support initiatives and announces N200m donation at the 2026 emblem launch.

Abia Governor Otti meets Tinubu after visiting Kanu in Sokoto, intensifying political efforts to secure the IPOB leader’s release.

Shettima says journalists are Nigeria’s defence against authoritarianism, assuring IPI that press freedom is non-negotiable under the Tinubu administration.

ARISE News debunks fake Dangote story as disinformation using cloned branding.

President Tinubu nominates General Christopher Musa (rtd) to lead Defence Ministry, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s security and military operations.

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.

Governor Mbah inaugurates drones, patrol vans, and security equipment, warning criminals as Enugu intensifies protection of residents.

At Cape Town Conversation 2025, Fayemi calls for African-driven innovation, resilient institutions, and investment in youth leadership for continental progress.