Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 2nd November 2025
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target=_blank>Gumi asks Nigeria to Cut off Ties with US if Trump fails to withdraw threat
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against former U.S. President Donald Trump following his threat of military action against Nigeria. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi condemned Trump’s threat as an insult to Nigeria’s sovereignty and called for an immediate diplomatic response.
target=_blank>Alleged Christian Genocide: How Buhari stood up to Trump at White House
One year to the end of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term, the Nigerian leader had a one-on-one meeting with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in the White House. Looking Buhari in the eye, the US President, who was also in his first term, had asked, “Why are you killing Christians in Nigeria?”. Buhari,
target=_blank>My Leaving PDP Is In The Interest Of Bayelsa – Gov Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) is in the best interest of the State. Speaking during the 14th annual Bayelsa State Thanksgiving on Sunday at Ecumenical Centre at Igbogene, Yenagoa, Governor Diri described politics as an avenue for service and contribution to societal development.
target=_blank>Gbenga Hashim: We’ll Resist Every Attempt To Cripple Opposition In Nigeria
Following the judgement of the Federal High Court that cancelled the forthcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, a former presidential candidate and chieftain of the party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under grave threat. Gbenga Hashim, a presidential hopeful for the 2027 general elections, also noted that the coordinated effort by
target=_blank>Alleged genocide: What US ought to do – Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Presidential Candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the last general election, has reacted to the threat of US President, Donald Trump, to Nigeria over alleged genocide. Ever since Nigeria publicly supported two-state solution to the Middle East crisis and spoke against killings in Gaza, there has been a
target=_blank>Jigawa-born Dr Gumel appointed into LASU Governing Council
The Lagos State Government has appointed Dr. Farouk Mohammed Gumel, an indigene of Jigawa State, as a member of the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council. The announcement was made in a circular dated October 31, 2025, signed by the Head of Service of Lagos State, Mr. Bode Agoro. According to the circular seen by
target=_blank>9 people suffer life-threatening injuries in UK train stabbing
Counter-terrorism police are involved in an investigation into a mass stabbing on a train in eastern England which left nine people suffering with life-threatening injuries. A man with a large knife is believed to have been shot with a Taser by police after going on a bloody rampage on a high speed train after it
target=_blank>Defection: Kaduna Is Now One Big Family — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has said that his leadership style which is rooted in inclusivity, fairness and justice, as well as infrastructural development across board, has attracted decampees to the All Progressives Congress(APC). The Governor recalled that the opposition had 12 members in the House of Representatives as at May 29, 2023 while the ruling party
target=_blank>Sharia Council to Nigerians: Don’t let foreign lies divide us
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has condemned the recent decision by the United States to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Great Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians. Engineer Hassan Abdul Rahman, Secretary of the Council in Kaduna State, said the move by the Donald Trump administration reflects a
target=_blank>NELFUND Receives Over 1m Applications, Disburses N116bn
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has recorded over one million applications on its student loan portal since it was launched on May 24, 2024. According to the Fund, the figure reflects growing public confidence in President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to restore trust in government-led social empowerment programmes. Since its inception, NELFUND
target=_blank>EPL table: Man City now second behind Arsenal after 3-1 win over Bournemouth
Erling Haaland scored a quick-fire brace as Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 3–1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game knowing that their title rivals had all won their matches 24 hours earlier. Although they survived an early onslaught from the visitors, Haaland broke free to put City in front.
EPL table: Man City now second behind Arsenal after 3-1 win over Bournemouth
target=_blank>Lagos: DSVA urges victims to speak out on e-hailing driver rape case
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, has urged victims and survivors to come forward with credible information to aid the ongoing investigation into an e-hailing driver accused of multiple cases of rape and assault in the state. In a statement shared via its official X handle on Sunday, the agency confirmed that
Lagos: DSVA urges victims to speak out on e-hailing driver rape case
target=_blank>PDP collapsed under Damagum – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has criticised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under its suspended National Chairman, Umar Damagum, saying the party has lost direction and was almost extinct. Speaking at a press briefing in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Fayose said the suspension of Damagum and the appointment of Mohammed Abdulrahman
PDP collapsed under Damagum – Fayose
target=_blank>Governors, others defecting to APC because of Tinubu, crumbling opposition parties – Agbakahi
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and political affairs analyst, Dr. George Agbakahi has stated that the flurry of defections into the ruling APC by opposition governors and national Assembly members and others, was due to the sterling performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also said the detectors want to save their
Governors, others defecting to APC because of Tinubu, crumbling opposition parties – Agbakahi
target=_blank>Sharia council faults U.S over Nigeria’s inclusion on religious freedom watchlist
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has faulted the United States government for placing Nigeria on its “Country of Particular Concern” list over alleged religious intolerance and violations of religious freedom. The council, in a statement signed by its President, Sheikh AbdurRasheed Hadiyyatullah, described the U.S. decision as misleading, baseless, and an affront
Sharia council faults U.S over Nigeria’s inclusion on religious freedom watchlist
target=_blank>PDP’s situation hopeless – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose has described the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as being in a hopeless situation, stressing that the party is a shadow of its former self. Fayose stated this on Sunday while addressing newsmen in Ado Ekiti. He said there is no hope for PDP to return to power given
PDP’s situation hopeless – Fayose
target=_blank>Alleged forgery charge: Human rights lawyer seeks CJN, DSS intervention
A lawyer and human rights activist, Victor Giwa, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, and and the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the veracity of his claims of alleged compromise in his trial before the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court. Giwa is facing trial for alleged forgery before Justice
Alleged forgery charge: Human rights lawyer seeks CJN, DSS intervention
target=_blank>2025 NYSC Batch C registration begins Tuesday
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, says it will commence its 2025 Batch C registration on Tuesday, 4 November, 2025. The NYSC, in a notice on its official Facebook account on Sunday, said registration for both foreign-trained and locally-trained graduates will run from 4 – 9 November. “Important notice. Online registration for 2025 Batch C
2025 NYSC Batch C registration begins Tuesday
target=_blank>Trump’s threat: Killings, kidnappings must be brought to end – Shehu Sani
Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the security crisis rocking the country. Sani made the call on Sunday while reacting to the threat by United States President, Donald Trump, of possible military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide in the country. The ex-Kaduna Central senator said he
Trump’s threat: Killings, kidnappings must be brought to end – Shehu Sani
target=_blank>Thank you for your patriotism – Presidency hails Kwankwaso’s reaction to Trump’s military threat
The Presidency has commended former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for his patriotic stance on comments by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action in Nigeria. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Sunday, described Kwankwaso’s position as an act of patriotism, urging other political leaders to emulate
Thank you for your patriotism – Presidency hails Kwankwaso’s reaction to Trump’s military threat
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