
1. NARD Begins Indefinite Strike
The 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 Trump
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged President Bola Tinubu to respond firmly following US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria, describing the threat as an affront to the country’s sovereignty.
3. Kaduna Sharia Council Criticizes US Classification
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Kaduna State condemned the US decision to label Nigeria a “Country of Great Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians. Council Secretary Engineer Hassan Abdul Rahman called the move a biased narrative.
4. Cooking Gas Prices Remain Elevated
Despite assurances from marketers, LPG (cooking gas) prices remain high in Lagos, selling at ₦1,200–₦1,400 per kilogram, well above the pre-October range of ₦950–₦1,000.
5. FCID Probes Alleged Police Misconduct
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Lagos has launched an investigation following allegations of extortion and intimidation by an officer, reported by a Lagos-based couple.
6. Ondo Police Arrest Suspected Criminals
The Ondo State Police Command apprehended 13 suspects, including kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers, and fraudsters, during recent operations in Owo, Akoko, Ondo, and Akure.
7. NDLEA Busts Synthetic Cannabis Lab
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered a clandestine lab in Isolo, Lagos, producing Colorado, a synthetic cannabis strain. The 30-year-old lab owner, Stephen Kelechi Imoh, was arrested.
8. Train Derailment Disrupts NRC Services
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) reported the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train, halting services along the corridor just four days after operations resumed.
9. Atiku Highlights Anambra Election as Test for INEC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the November 8 Anambra governorship election as a crucial test of INEC’s credibility, urging voters to influence the state’s future.
10. PDP Internal Crisis Continues
Former Governor Samuel Ortom blamed the PDP’s latest crisis on poor cohesion within party management, following the suspension of National Chairman Umar Damagum and five other National Working Committee members by a faction loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike.


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