Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned Trump’s decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit, calling the move “regrettable”

Former Kebbi deputy governor Sumaila Yombe says vast forests and limited troops keep bandits unchecked.

Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, famed Tijjaniyya scholar and teacher of thousands, dies at 102; Bauchi governor leads tributes.

President Tinubu has forwarded three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for postings to the US, UK and France.

Minister of Works Dave Umahi terminates underperforming road projects on the Abuja–Lokoja highway, directs remaining contractors to complete work promptly.

New permanent secretary Kofarmata urges unified effort among staff and agencies to deepen aviation sector impact and sustain ongoing reforms.

Former Nigeria President Jonathan and election observers remain stranded after Guinea Bissau’s military suspends polls and announces a takeover.

Seventeen southern governors agree on a joint security fund and renewed push for state police to strengthen regional defence.

Security expert Salihu Dantata warns terrorists blend with communities and use waterways, making forest sweeps insufficient.

Fasogbon has been recognised for exposing barriers facing girls with disabilities in Lagos schools, highlighting WASH facility shortcomings and educational discrimination.

DSS debunks claim it arrested Evangelist Ukpo Daniel over viral herdsmen-attack video, warning against misinformation capable of inflaming public tension.

France has opened a new Alliance Française centre in Kano, deepening cultural and economic ties and promoting French language as a driver of opportunity.

Nigeria and the UK strengthened digital governance ties through a London study tour focused on IT project clearance, cybersecurity, procurement and institutional reform.

Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, orders massive recruitment into armed forces, pushes for state police, instructs herders to surrender arms. 

Radda signs Katsina’s N897bn 2026 budget, urges legislators to enforce strict oversight as capital spending hits 81 percent.

NDLEA raids Lagos estate warehouse, seizes N6.7bn opioids and arrests alleged drug baron Onyekachi Nwanagu and five syndicate members.

Sylva denies evading EFCC, says he’s medically unfit to appear, seeks new agreed date, rejects “wanted” declaration as misleading and politically motivated.

PEBEC has rescheduled its 2025 Awards & Gala Night to December 2, confirming it will hold at Aso Villa Banquet Hall.

Nigeria Police and INTERPOL arrest a Turkish fugitive in Abuja and repatriate him to Turkey to serve his 14-year fraud sentence.

Governor Sule presents N517.5bn 2026 budget prioritising infrastructure, jobs and social services, with 59% allocated to capital projects.