Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar says counterterrorism partnerships matter for impact, not statements, as Nigeria guards sovereignty.

Jideofor Adibe says US actions reflect transactional diplomacy, warning Nigeria’s weak nation-building complicates security, foreign policy, and counterterrorism.

Ex-NAF pilot Balogun says Nigeria approved US strikes on terrorists and controls the scope of foreign assistance.

New NUPRC boss Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan assumes office, pledging reforms, higher oil and gas output, and renewed upstream investment.

Late-night explosions in Offa left five people injured and buildings damaged, as police ruled out bomb attack and urged calm.

Tambuwal clarifies Sokoto strikes hit Lakurawa enclave, warns against religious or political framing, and calls for unity against terrorism.

Information minister Idris says strikes approved by Nigeria neutralised terrorists, followed intelligence sharing and respected national sovereignty.

CAN says this year’s peaceful Christmas marks the first in years, crediting renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security network.

President Tinubu tells Nigerians ongoing security reforms, community policing plans and foreign support will strengthen efforts to tackle insecurity nationwide.

Nigeria’s federal government insists on January 1 tax laws rollout, while lawmakers move to re-authenticate tax acts amid reform legitimacy concerns.

Electricity generation improves across Nigeria as gas flow resumes to key thermal plants, with gradual ramp up underway to stabilise national grid.

Nigeria’s military chiefs commend frontline personnel, boost morale and reaffirm welfare, operational support during Christmas amid North West security operations.

Vice President Shettima visits Gamboru Market blast victims in Maiduguri, condemns attack as senseless violence and vows sustained security collaboration.

Afenifere endorses Nigeria–US airstrikes on ISIS targets, says decisive action and national unity are vital to end persistent insecurity.

A ground handling incident at Lagos airport has forced Air Peace to ground a new Embraer E2 aircraft, disrupting multiple flights.

Partial restrictions hit Lagos Island routes for Eyo Festival as government deploys traffic officers and urges commuters to plan ahead.

Auwalu Rafsanjani says the US airstrikes on Islamic State fighters in the north-west expose Nigeria’s failure to protect its citizens

Samson Itodo warns INEC party registration process may limit opposition, urges legal redress and faster electoral reforms ahead of 2027.

President Tinubu says $1.26bn financing secures uninterrupted construction of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, boosting trade and investor confidence.

Foreign minister Tuggar says Nigeria provided intelligence and coordinated with US officials minutes before airstrikes targeting terrorism operations.