Auditors have reportedly queried N76.24 billion in transactions at the National Cash Transfer Office, saying payments of N33.75 billion went to beneficiaries who were not identified. The payments span the Buhari and Tinubu administrations.
Members of the Iru Ekun Security Group, which is associated with Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho, were reportedly abducted by gunmen in Kwara State. Police have not yet said whether a rescue operation is under way.
The military says air and artillery strikes around the Lake Chad area killed 16 ISWAP fighters and wounded a senior commander. Independent confirmation of the figures was not immediately available.
Madagascar's wealthiest businessman is said to be planning radio and television stations in Nigeria, backed by a reported $450 million investment. Regulatory approvals and timelines were not stated.
Health Minister Ali Pate has said Nigeria can declare its Ebola outbreak over as early as 7 December 2026, provided no new cases are recorded. Contacts of the earlier patient remain under monitoring.