Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 21st December, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

President Tinubu arrives in Lagos for his end-of-year holidays.

Tinubu renames Federal University of Medical Sciences Azare to honor late cleric Dahiru Bauchi.

Defence and security are top priorities in the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget proposal.

Troops neutralize IEDs and apprehend suspected terrorist supply couriers in Borno.

Nigerian Air Force graduates 1,296 recruits, preparing them for military service.

Ghana receives Nigeria's military aircraft and personnel released by Burkina Faso authorities.

Nigerians urged to avoid Indomie vegetable noodles following NAFDAC's health alert.

US suspends green card and citizenship processing for Nigerians amid travel restrictions.

African Development Bank approves $60 million trade finance facility to support SMEs in Kenya.

Benin detains ex-defense minister over a foiled coup attempt, revealing deepening issues in Africa.

Governor Adeleke congratulates Owa Obokun and Ijesa people on Iwude Ijesha celebration.

AFCON 2025 announcement highlights how team arrivals will set African football apart.

Fela Kuti to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Experts emphasize the importance of DHA-fortified foods for young brain development.

Astronomers discover compelling evidence of "monster stars" in the early universe.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!