Nigeria and Saudi Arabia signed a five-year MoU to strengthen military cooperation, including training, intelligence sharing and defence industry collaboration. Officials said the agreement is renewable after the initial term.
The pact is positioned as part of Nigeria’s broader push to deepen strategic partnerships as it confronts insurgency and transnational security threats.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
The Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin after an attempted coup reportedly disrupted public order in Cotonou. Lawmakers framed the move as part of Nigeria’s regional responsibility under ECOWAS.
Some senators reportedly sought fuller debate, but leadership argued emergency procedures justified swift approval given the potential regional spillover.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
The PDP criticised the APC following Siminalayi Fubara’s defection, alleging the ruling party engineered political pressure in Rivers State. The opposition insisted its structures in the state remain intact.
The episode adds to national debate over high-profile defections and concerns about competitive balance ahead of future election cycles.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara defected from the PDP to the APC, framing the move as a strategic decision for stability and alignment with the centre. He cited assurances of support from President Bola Tinubu.
In Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke moved to the Accord Party ahead of his re-election push, describing the decision as aligned with his social-welfare agenda amidst party uncertainty.
2025-12-10
The Nation
2025-12-10
Vice President Kashim Shettima described Nigeria’s out-of-school population as a national emergency, urging coordinated action among federal, state and local governments and private partners. He spoke at the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum hosted with the NGF and the Education Ministry.
The event highlighted the need for sustainable financing, improved learning infrastructure and targeted interventions to reduce dropout rates, particularly in vulnerable regions.
2025-12-10
Vanguard
2025-12-10
The Senate summoned the Education Minister and WAEC leadership over sudden modifications to the 2025/2026 SSCE subject structure. Lawmakers warned the timing could destabilise SS3 candidates preparing for the May/June 2026 examinations.
Senators urged that affected candidates be exempted and that major revisions be deferred to later cycles to allow schools and students adequate preparation.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
The House of Representatives summoned the Ministers of Finance and Budget & National Planning and other fiscal heads over weak implementation of the capital components of the 2024 and 2025 budgets. Lawmakers said many contractors executed projects without payment.
The House warned it may withhold consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill until outstanding obligations are addressed, intensifying legislative oversight of fiscal performance.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
NNPC Exploration and Production Limited recorded 355,000 barrels per day on December 1, 2025, which it described as its highest daily output in 36 years. The company also reported a steady rise in average daily production since 2023.
NNPC says improved asset management and operational discipline are driving the gains as Nigeria targets higher national output over the next few years.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
A long-running dispute between state governors and NNPC Ltd resurfaced over an alleged $42.37bn under-remittance to the Federation Account covering 2011–2017. FAAC directed a joint reconciliation session after NNPC questioned elements of an audit commissioned by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
The disagreement has revived calls for stronger transparency in oil revenue reporting and consistent independent verification to reduce fiscal shocks for states.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Uncertainty remains over the status of 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel and a C-130 aircraft held in Burkina Faso after the aircraft allegedly violated the country’s airspace. Nigerian accounts cited the aircraft’s mission and a reported precautionary landing following a technical concern.
Nigeria says the flight complied with international aviation protocols on aircraft in distress, while diplomatic channels monitor the situation amid wider Sahel security anxieties.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
