- IPOB Leader Appeals to Trump
Ahead of his terrorism-related trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump alleging a hidden genocide against Judeo-Christians in southeastern Nigeria. Kanu claims his trial is politically motivated. - Arrest Over Human Parts in Benue
The Benue State Police confirmed the arrest of two suspects found in possession of human parts on October 22 in Okpokwu Local Government Area. The suspects were initially detained by the Benue State Civil Protection Guards. - Train-Tricycle Collision in Jos
Four passengers died when a passenger train collided with a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) at Fototek Junction, Jos South LGA. Eyewitnesses said the tricycle rider ignored warnings from a railway flag bearer in an attempt to beat the train. - Chief Imam Lynched in Kwara
Tensions erupted in Sokunkpan village, Tsaragi, Edu LGA, Kwara State, after an angry mob lynched the community’s Chief Imam, Alhaji Abdullahi Audu, over allegations he caused a villager’s death. Police have arrested four suspects, describing the incident as “tragic and criminal.” - Tinubu Responds to Trump Threats
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu responded to threats of U.S. military action in Nigeria by Donald Trump, assuring Nigerians that his government is engaging diplomatically to address tensions with the United States. - Wole Soyinka Criticizes Trump
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka described Trump as a “petty-minded dictator,” saying his administration would target minorities and undermine immigrants. Soyinka shared the comments in a BBC interview. - New Ministers Sworn In
President Tinubu swore in Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro and Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu pledged that his administration will continue efforts to tackle terrorism despite the enormous task ahead. - Makurdi Campaign Office Demolished
Part of President Tinubu’s campaign office in Makurdi, Benue State, which doubles as the state secretariat of the Ahmed Bola Tinubu Support Group, was demolished by the Benue State Urban Development Board. - Pretty Mike Granted Bail
Lagos entertainer and nightclub owner Mike Nwalie (Pretty Mike) was granted N50 million bail by the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged drug-related offences. His club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, 32, was also arraigned. - Drug Barons Sentenced in Edo
A 49-year-old drug baron, Alaba Monday, and 10 others were sentenced to 79 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State. The sentence was confirmed by NDLEA Edo State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju.
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