President of MACBAN says the association has brokered peace across borders, rejecting calls to label the group a terrorist organisation.

Airline Operators of Nigeria warn the National Assembly that the proposed tax law will cripple airlines of implemented January 2026.

NUPRC launches the 2025 licensing round, listing 50 oil and gas blocks and targeting $10bn in new investment.

Following Badaru’s resignation as defence minister on health grounds, Tinubu considers former Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa as replacement.

Abaribe demands investigation into troop withdrawal minutes before Kebbi school abduction, warning that lack of accountability fuels insecurity.

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says halting mining will help profile operators and curb criminal infiltration.

EU warns foreign disinformation threatens Nigeria’s democracy and media, urging stronger verification and training for journalists.

Mohammed Badaru Abubakar steps down amid Nigeria’s new security emergency, ending his 15-month tenure as Defence Minister.

Keshi warns the Senate will not conduct thorough scrutiny of ambassadorial nominees, raising concerns about oversight and accountability.

Pope Leo reaffirms Vatican support for a Palestinian state, urging mediation as Israel maintains firm opposition to the proposal.

Atiku has accused Tinubu of fiscal recklessness after ₦17.5trn was spent on pipeline security, calling it “grand larceny.”

Sunday Dare argues terrorism began under Obasanjo, insisting Tinubu confronts a complex, multi-layered threat with a unified strategy.

NAF airstrikes foiled an ISWAP attack in Chibok and destroyed key terrorist enclaves in Katsina, neutralising many fighters.

Jonathan briefs Tinubu, calls Guinea-Bissau crisis a “ceremonial coup” and urges ECOWAS to press for release of election results.

Tinubu submits 32 additional ambassadorial nominees—15 career, 17 non-career—including Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Yakubu and others, for Senate confirmation.

DSS summons Baba-Ahmed to clarify statements deemed provocative, aiming to prevent tensions and protect Nigeria’s national stability.

Ex-President Jonathan calls the Guinea-Bissau takeover a “ceremonial coup” staged by Embaló, urges ECOWAS to release election results.

ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu says many bandits lack exposure to city life and advises government to offer engagement alongside firm punishment.

Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum Dalhatu urges ECOWAS joint military action and recruitment of experienced soldiers to curb northern insecurity.

President Tinubu establishes Nigerian side of a US-Nigeria security working group, naming Ribadu and key ministers as members.