Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on citizens to embrace peace, compassion, and prayers for leaders at all levels as Christians celebrate the Christmas season in Plateau State, Nigeria, and around the world.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has linked Nigeria’s renewal and future progress to a sustained and uncompromising fight against corruption, urging Nigerians to rediscover the values of love, light and hope associated with the birth of Christ.

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of the territory of a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations, saying security agencies continue to work round the clock to prevent possible breaches.

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches nationwide to tighten security measures during the Christmas celebrations, emphasizing that the protection of human life must remain a top priority amid ongoing security and economic challenges.

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a Beninese couple and an alleged accomplice before an Ebute-Meta Magistrates’ Court over the alleged murder of a 45-year-old man, Mr. Ayoola Bello, in Ikorodu, Lagos.

“Detty December” is uniquely Nigerian, referring to the lively end-of-year festive season packed with parties, holidays, and celebrations.

Transport costs in Nigeria rose in October 2025, with commuters paying more for road, air, and water travel, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Motorcycle transport, popularly known as Okada, recorded the steepest increase.

Nigeria, home to a bustling fintech sector, also has a reputation for internet fraudsters known in local slang as “Yahoo Boys”.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in collaboration with security agencies, on Wednesday uncovered a large-scale operation involved in the sale and revalidation of fake, banned, and expired pharmaceutical products in the Ojo area of Lagos, arresting two suspects in the process.

The Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, has urged Christians to use the Christmas season as an opportunity to express the joy of the Lord through acts of love, generosity, and reconciliation.

Iranian forces regularly announce the interception of ships it says are illegally transporting fuel in the Gulf.

The US State Department announced sanctions Tuesday against Britons Imran Ahmed — of the anti-misinformation nonprofit the Center for Countering Digital Hate — and Clare Melford, who leads the UK-based Global Disinformation Index (GDI).

Reports earlier claimed that the vice-chancellor (VC) of UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, appointed Adichie, Prof. Kevin Urama, an executive at the African Development Bank (AfDB), and Prof. James Robinson, a professor of the University of Chicago, as visiting professors.

The Igbo Community Association, Abuja, has raised concerns over the perilous condition of federal highways linking the South East, saying that Igbo people visiting home for the Christmas and New Year holidays are being trapped on neglected roads.