The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on direct flights from Nigeria and 16 other countries imposed on following the discovery of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 in South Africa. According to Saudi Gazette, the country announced the resumption of direct flights from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, the United Republic of Comoros, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan.

Ejike Mbaka, spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), has alleged that there is a plot to murder him after he was summoned by the Catholic Diocese of Enugu in May 2021. Mbaka disclosed this when he addressed worshippers at the Adoration ground in Enugu on Saturday during his New Year message. He recounted that in May, some residents of Enugu took to the streets to protest over the whereabouts of Mbaka who was alleged to be missing. The priest later resurfaced and said he was summoned by Callistus Onaga, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, who wanted to shut his ministry over his recent comments concerning Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and his connection to the presidency. Father Mbaka, said the plotters were also planning to frame him using prostitutes. He claimed that the plot was to kidnap him and drag him through a spot where prostitutes reside in Enugu, after which he would be recorded naked.

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Nigerians on Christmas, assuring Nigerians that the Buhari-led administration is "resolute at ensuring that the standard of living for the average Nigerian is elevated".
In a special Christmas message, titled “PRESIDENT BUHARI’S 2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE”, the President assured Nigerians that the security challenges facing Nigeria will soon become history. He also said stated that with the renewed empowerment of security personnel, security challenges and trauma will soon be history.

The Federal Government has today declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021, and Monday 3rd January 2022, as public holidays to celebrate 2021 Christmas, boxing day, and 2022 New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrauf Aregbesola made this known in a statement issued through his permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaibu Belgore. Aregbesola facilitated with the Christian faithful and all Nigerians both Home and Diaspora calling on Christendom to emulate the Christ-like life and humility.

Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma has agreed to pay a 13th-month end-of-year bonus salary to state government workers as efforts are ongoing to clear out all outstanding payments of salaries and pensions and also elevate deserving civil servants.

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III has died at 95. Oba Jimoh was born into the family of Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Ayaba Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi, he ascended the throne on October 24, 1973.