Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here are the essential stories shaping Nigeria today, from a major policy declaration on armed groups to holiday travel advisories and security incidents.
1. FG Declares All Armed Groups as Terrorists: The Federal Government has declared that any armed group involved in kidnapping, attacks, or terrorizing communities will be officially classified and dealt with as a terrorist organization. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, made the declaration in Abuja.
2. Niger State Abducted Students Formally Handed Over: The remaining 130 abducted children and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Papiri, Niger State, have been formally handed over to the state government. Governor Umaru Mohammed stated that discrepancies in the initial figures would be clarified by school authorities.
3. Edo Assembly Recommends State Takeover of MOWAA, Radisson Hotel: An Edo State House of Assembly ad-hoc committee has recommended that Governor Monday Okpebholo take possession of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel, following investigations into their funding and ownership.
4. INEC Fixes Rivers By-Election for February 2026: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for the Ahoada II and Khana II state constituencies in Rivers State for February 21, 2026, to fill vacant seats.
5. US Embassy to Suspend Visa Issuance for Nigerians: The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced the suspension of visa issuance for Nigerian nationals effective January 1, 2026. This follows a U.S. Department of State directive partially suspending visas for citizens of 19 countries, including Nigeria.
6. Gunmen Abduct 28 Travellers in Plateau State: Armed men have abducted 28 travellers in Zak community, Bashar district, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims, confirmed by a local youth leader, include men, women, and children.
7. Petrol Supply Jumps by 55% in November: The supply of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) increased to 71.5 million litres per day in November 2025, a 55% rise from October’s 46 million litres per day, according to data from the NMDPRA.
8. Naira Sees Mixed Performance in Forex Markets: The Naira appreciated in the parallel market to N1,476 per dollar but depreciated in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) to N1,466.5 per dollar.
9. FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas and New Year: The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25; Friday, December 26, 2025; and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations.
10. Fatal Crash in Gombe Claims Nine Lives: At least nine people were killed and five others injured when a speeding trailer crashed into a bus on the Kaltungo–Cham Road in Gombe State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the Monday morning accident.
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