Shettima returns from Angola after delivering Tinubu’s calls for African UN Security Council seats, EU–Africa security cooperation, and global governance reforms.

Tinubu expresses relief over rescue of all 24 Kebbi schoolgirls, praises security forces, and orders urgent reinforcement to rescue remaining abductees.

Twenty-four girls abducted from a Kebbi boarding school on November 17 have been rescued following coordinated security operations. 

At least 11 residents, including a pregnant woman and children, have been abducted in a fresh attack in Isapa, Kwara state.

NNPC has reported a N5.4 trillion profit for 2024 on N45.1 trillion revenue, driven by efficiency and reforms

Wike has warned FCT ground rent defaulters that their properties risk forfeiture as payment deadlines will not be extended.

Presidential aide Onanuga says forces track terrorist networks but avoid strikes to prevent civilian casualties.

At AU–EU Summit, Nigeria demands Security Council reform, rejects foreign military firms, and champions African-led peace frameworks.

South-West governors approve new regional security architecture, establish security fund, intelligence network, and declare state police urgent and unavoidable.

Badaru says Nigeria’s intelligence system must innovate rapidly to counter tech-enabled criminal networks, stressing integrated, real-time intelligence is now essential.

Nigeria and the US advance new security cooperation steps after a federal delegation held extensive meetings in Washington.

Pope Leo appeals for Nigerian schoolchildren and priests’ release as groups call on UN, ICC to probe Christian genocide.

Constitutional lawyer Fred Nzeako says Nnamdi Kanu’s trial violated criminal law principles and urges Tinubu to grant mercy.

Tinubu meets security chiefs, withdraws police from VIPs, approves 30,000 new officers to reinforce nationwide policing.

Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq confirms release of 38 abducted worshippers, praising Tinubu’s swift security deployment.

Atiku Abubakar has condemned the appointment of Xpress Payments as TSA agent, calling it “state capture”.

Gani Adams warns terrorists have infiltrated Southwest Nigeria communities, alleging Kogi and Kwara are staging grounds for coordinated future attacks.

Trump doubles down on his claim that there’s Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing the country as a disgrace on Fox News.

Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni urges Nigeria to prosecute perpetrators of attacks on Christians and strengthen protection following renewed violence and kidnappings.

Nigeria demands value addition, equity in mineral trade, and global AI standards at G20, warning current systems sideline developing nations.