Good morning dear esteemed readers!Your concise update on major news across Nigeria this Boxing Day, featuring international military action, the conclusion of a hostage crisis, and key domestic security and political developments.
1. US Confirms Airstrikes on IS Targets in Nigeria: President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces conducted “numerous perfect strikes” against Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, vowing further action if attacks on Christians continue.
2. All Niger School Hostages Rescued and Reunited: The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that all children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Papiri, Niger State, have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families.
3. FG Deploys Tactical Teams After Maiduguri Mosque Bombing: Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical teams to track down those responsible for the suicide bombing at a Maiduguri mosque, which killed five people on Wednesday.
4. NiMet Predicts Sunny, Cloudy Weather for the Weekend: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency forecasts sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Friday to Sunday, with predominantly sunny skies expected in the northern region.
5. 11 Killed in Jigawa Auto Crash: The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed 11 persons dead and 12 injured in a lone auto crash along the Ringim-Sankara-Beguwa road in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
6. Six Zamfara Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC: Six serving members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly elected under the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress, citing constitutional disregard and erosion of legislative independence.
7. Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills Two in Lagos: A fully loaded 33,000-litre petrol tanker exploded along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos on Christmas Day, killing at least two people near the Oto-Ijanikin axis.
8. Benue Police Foil Kidnap Attempt on Christmas Day: The Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along Gboko/Makurdi Road on Christmas, rescuing one victim identified as Geoffrey Akume.
9. Ogun Governor Pledges Seamless 2027 Transition: Governor Dapo Abiodun assured residents of a peaceful and rancour-free transition at the end of his second term in 2027, pledging to set a historic governance benchmark in Ogun State.
10. Tinubu Reiterates Commitment to Religious Harmony: In his Christmas message, President Bola Tinubu reiterated his commitment to protecting all faiths and promoting religious tolerance, pledging to build on engagements with faith leaders to strengthen national unity.
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