Several travellers are feared dead after a suspected bandit explosion rocked a major highway in Zamfara State.

Governor AbdulRazaq says the deployment of 1,000 forest guards will deny terrorists and kidnappers safe havens across Kwara State.

Keyamo argues Nigeria cannot reject foreign security assistance amid terror threats, referencing recent US airstrikes and national security priorities.

Soludo says Anambra allocated nearly half of its ₦757bn 2026 budget to education, far above UNESCO’s recommended funding threshold.

Police arrest a 19-year-old casual worker after a borehole operator was found dead inside Gombe Government House.

African Union Chairperson condemns Somaliland recognition efforts, stressing Somalia’s territorial integrity and continental peace must be upheld.

Governor Sule says Nasarawa is funding the world’s first Public Relations and Leadership University entirely from state savings, without borrowing.

Former US Army officer Bish Johnson warns misdiagnosing terrorism will produce wrong solutions and prolong the crisis.

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.