No fewer than five persons are feared dead after terrorists attacked the old National Park Service office in Oloka, Oyo State.

A suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has claimed four lives, including two pregnant women.

Burkina Faso says it foiled a plot to assassinate leader Ibrahim Traoré, accusing ex-junta chief Paul-Henri Damiba of masterminding it.

WHO names Nigeria’s Professor Martins Emeje co-chair of a new global advisory group on traditional medicine.

US introduces visa bond requirement for Nigerians and 37 other countries to curb visitor visa overstays, restricts entry to three airports.

Ekiti governor praises Tinubu for appointing Dr Gbemisola Odusote as the first female Director General of the Nigerian Law School.

Trial judge warns against attempts to influence proceedings as former AGF Abubakar Malami, son and associate secure bail.

Lagos begins statewide measles-rubella vaccination campaign to protect children, close immunity gaps, and reduce preventable disease risks.

Northern coalition raises alarm over Wike’s actions, claiming his conduct threatens democracy and undermines institutional integrity.

Enugu Governor Mbah sets N870 billion IGR target for 2026, urging MDAs to boost efficiency and revenue mobilisation.

President Tinubu hails veteran labour leader Hassan Sunmonu for decades of service to workers and Nigeria’s labour movement.

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu says the Nigerian Army is strengthening training, operations and collaboration to tackle security challenges nationwide.

Rivers State Police arrest 12 suspects linked to a violent Unity Estate attack, recover firearms and rescue abducted victim.

Six Kwara vigilantes arrested by soldiers in Edo State have been released after investigations confirmed they committed no offence.

NDLEA in Katsina intercepts 2,473kg of drugs, arrests 1,018 suspects, convicts 87, and counsels hundreds of users.

President Tinubu appoints Dr Gbemisola Odusote as first female director-general of Nigerian Law School, starting January 10, 2026.

Peter Obi says Nigeria has resources for basic needs, but poor governance and mismanagement continue to undermine development.

Health minister Salako says negotiations cut doctors’ demands from 19 to nine, with ₦90bn allowance increase approved.

Nigeria Police arrest alleged romance fraud suspect accused of defrauding multiple US victims of over N1bn through scams.

NELFUND MD Akintunde Sawyerr says student loan uptake is growing as access to tertiary education expands.