Category: Nigeria news
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Nigerian Troops Rescue Two Kidnapping Victims in Kogi, Recover ₦3.8 Million Ransom
Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, have successfully rescued two kidnapping victims and recovered a ransom of ₦3.8 million in an operation targeting criminal activity in Kogi State. The operation, conducted on November 2, 2025, followed credible intelligence about kidnapping activities along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis and
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FESTAC Residents in Lagos Protest Years of Neglect, Demand Action from Tinubu and Akpabio
Residents of FESTAC Town in Lagos State have expressed deep frustration over years of neglect by the federal government and elected representatives, accusing them of abandoning the once-prized residential estate to decay. Operating under the #TakeBackFestac-Amuwo Movement, the residents said they were tired of political promises and called for immediate intervention from President Bola Tinubu
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Anambra Governorship Election: Police Deploy Helicopters, Drones for Enhanced Security
The Nigeria Police Force has ramped up security in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election with the deployment of helicopters, drones, and tactical teams. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed in Awka that the deployment forms part of a strategic operational plan to reinforce local formations with additional
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Over 1,000 NNPP Members Defect to APC in Kano
More than 1,000 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), including supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State. The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.
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Labour Party Merges Local Structures into YPP in Kaduna
The Labour Party (LP) in Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State has officially merged its local structures into the Young Progressives Party (YPP). The event, held on Sunday in Chikun, saw all executive members of the LP, from ward to local government level, resign their membership and join the YPP. Welcoming the
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Trump’s Military Threat: APC Responsible, Says Abati
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide Reuben Abati has blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the recent military threat against Nigeria by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati argued that the current situation stems from governance failures under the APC and called on the ruling party to
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Suspected Herdsmen Set Rice Farm Ablaze in Benue, Destroy Crops Worth Millions
A rice farm in Gwer West Local Government Area, Benue State, was reportedly set on fire on Sunday, November 2, 2025, by suspected herdsmen, resulting in extensive damage. The farm, owned by Mr. Ugbakayaa, is located at Tse Orbiam along the Naka–Makurdi road. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire quickly engulfed several hectares of cultivated land,
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Key Stories You Need to Know This Monday
1. NARD Begins Indefinite StrikeThe Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) launched an indefinite strike on Saturday, grounding activities in hospitals nationwide. On Sunday, most health facilities were largely deserted, with only nurses providing limited services. 2. Sheikh Gumi Calls on Tinubu to Respond to TrumpIslamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged President Bola Tinubu
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Deeper Life Ministry Denies False Report on Pastor Kumuyi
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has refuted a viral story claiming that its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, accused the United States of trying to steal Nigeria’s resources and denied reports of Christian genocide in the country. Key Points: Context: The clarification coincides with heightened political sensitivity following US President Donald Trump’s recent threat of
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SIDEC Advocates for Inclusive and Fair Voting Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election
The Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) has called for fair access to voting for vulnerable groups and emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the electoral process. Key Points: Overall Message: SIDEC is promoting a transparent, inclusive, and peaceful electoral process, ensuring that vulnerable groups are protected and all voters exercise their rights responsibly.
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