President Tinubu assures Nigerians of peaceful Yuletide, pledges to defeat terrorism and banditry.

Congressmen rule out US troops in Nigeria, backing diplomatic engagement over force.

Another 130 pupils still in captivity after their abduction from St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, have been released; total now 230.

Muda Yusuf says Nigeria’s 2026 budget must be realistic, credible and disciplined to avoid past failures and worsening debt pressures.

President Tinubu begins holiday stay in Lagos, scheduled to attend December 27 Eyo Festival honouring late mother, former governors.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang explains APC defection as strategic, while party chairman Yilwatda predicts a convincing APC win in Osun.

Tinubu warns governors he may issue executive order to enforce Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy.

FEC approves ₦58.47trn 2026 budget, paving way for Tinubu’s presentation to the National Assembly.

Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko says Nigeria still has World Cup chances as FIFA reviews complaint over DR Congo’s player eligibility.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged supporters to back President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election while inaugurating the Ogbakiri road.

The Nigerian Senate has approved 64 nominees as career and non-career ambassadors of Nigeria.

President Tinubu has reconstituted the NERC board, appointing Musiliu Oseni chairman to deepen Nigeria’s power sector reforms.

PEBEC Director-General Zahrah Audu say digitalisation, automation and streamlined processes explain why some states rank higher in ease of doing business.

A Delta court has restrained Nigeria Police Force from enforcing tinted glass permit policy until December 24 court hearing.

Nigeria’s delegation, led by Ambassador Tuggar, discussed security, economic cooperation, and regional integration with Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré.

Former Kano Deputy Governor Abubakar says marginalisation claims reflect unmet democratic expectations from the 2023 election.

President asks National Assembly to approve reworked 2024–2025 budget framework as he prepares to present 2026 budget.

Former minister of State for foreign Affairs Mohammed says poor security narratives and document fraud fuel US visa restrictions on Nigerians.

Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe have resigned as petroleum regulators; Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Saidu Mohammed,  Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as new CEOs.

NDLEA has secured a court order to detain a foreign vessel and 21 crew members over cocaine seizure at Apapa port.