Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 23rd November 2025
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target=_blank>Gov Zulum disowns fake Facebook account
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has disowned a Facebook account bearing his name, describing it as unauthorised and fraudulent. In a statement by his Senior Technical Assistant on Print and Digital Communications, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, the governor said the purported account was created by imposters to mislead the public. The statement said, “I
target=_blank>Military probes withdrawal of troops before Kebbi abduction
The military high command has launched a thorough investigation into the alleged withdrawal of troops deployed to protect Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, before the abduction. It disclosed that the Defence Headquarters had begun a review to determine the circumstances surrounding troop deployment and movement at the
target=_blank>Bandits gun down 5 officers in Bauchi ambush
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five of its officers by bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of the State. The Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement, said five officers paid the supreme price, two were injured, while a certain number
target=_blank>Insecurity: I’m monitoring the situation nationwide – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he is closely monitoring the security situation across the nation. The president said this while reacting to the release of the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State. Bandits had attacked Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti local government area of Kwara state, on Tuesday, kidnapping many worshippers. In
target=_blank>Worshippers abducted from Kwara church regain freedom
The 38 worshippers who were abducted from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have been released. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced their freedom on Sunday afternoon, expressing thanks to President Bola Tinubu, In a statement Rafiu Ajakaye, his Chief Press Secretary, issued on his behalf, the governor said Tinubu personally
target=_blank>PDP rejects mass closure of schools, asks Tinubu to resign if overwhelmed
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the recent closure of schools by the Federal Government and some state governments in response to escalating kidnappings, warning that such actions could inadvertently advance the objectives of terrorists. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Ini Ememobong,
target=_blank>Archbishop Kaigama: Nigeria won’t move forward until corrupt leaders are punished
Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama, the Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, says things won’t move forward in the country until corrupt leaders are punished. Kaigama said this on Sunday in a Homily he delivered during his pastoral visit to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Kubwa, Abuja. The cleric said the current spate of security challenges
target=_blank>ISWAP abducts female teenagers in Borno
Members of Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted some female teenagers in Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State. The Deputy Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were abducted on their fields in Mussa district. Abdullahi, who represents Askira-Uba constituency, said the
target=_blank>Tax collection system not politicised – FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in national revenue collection. In a statement issued on Sunday by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, the agency described
target=_blank>Soldiers chase Boko Haram terrorists out of Borno town
Troops of the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) have chased Boko Haram terrorists out of a community in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. The insurgents stormed the town, burning down houses and vehicles, including that of civilian JTF. However, troops responded swiftly and sent the terrorists out of the
target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with service chiefs over the ongoing wave of insecurity. The meeting is reported to be taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Present at the meeting are Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyode; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal Kelvin Aneke; Chief of Naval
BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with service chiefs
target=_blank>Police arrest three suspects over attack on Obesere in Okitipupa
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the recent violent attack on Fuji musician Obesere. DAILY POST reports that Obesere and his crew members were attacked on Friday after performing at a burial ceremony in Okitipupa town, Ondo State. Reacting to the incident, the chairman of Okitipupa Local Government, Soga
Police arrest three suspects over attack on Obesere in Okitipupa
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal go 6 points clear with 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham
Arsenal have opened a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Gunners came into the North London Derby knowing that both Manchester City and Liverpool had dropped points. City lost 2-1 at Newcastle United, while Liverpool were hammered 3-0 by Nottingham Forest
EPL table: Arsenal go 6 points clear with 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham
target=_blank>Five police officers killed, two injured in Bauchi bandit ambush
Five police officers were reportedly killed and two others injured following an ambush by suspected bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Sunday, November 22, 2025. The incident occurred around 12:40 pm when a tactical team comprising personnel from the Rapid Response Squad, Mobile Police 10 PMF Bauchi, Anti-Kidnapping
Five police officers killed, two injured in Bauchi bandit ambush
target=_blank>Over 8000 FCTA workers set for CBT promotion exams in Abuja
More than 8000 civil servants under the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, are expected to take part in this year’s promotion examinations beginning Tuesday in Abuja. The five day exercise will run from 25 to 29 November at the National Open University Study Centre along Kubwa Road. According to the chairman of the FCT Civil
Over 8000 FCTA workers set for CBT promotion exams in Abuja
target=_blank>Sowunmi laments delayed payment of monthly stipends to FG’s TVET trainees
House of Representatives member for Ojo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Seyi Sowunmi, has expressed grave concern over implementation lapses that could threaten the credibility and continuity of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET programme. He noted that reports from multiple centres, including the Ojo centre, indicate that students have not
Sowunmi laments delayed payment of monthly stipends to FG’s TVET trainees
target=_blank>Those denying Christian genocide need psychiatric evaluation – Enenche
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, has castigated government officials who are pushing back against the claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The cleric declared that those insisting there is no genocide against Christians in the country require psychiatric evaluation. The fiery gospel preacher spoke on Sunday while leading the congregation
Those denying Christian genocide need psychiatric evaluation – Enenche
target=_blank>Thugs attack Obesere in Ondo, steal singer’s phone, wristwatch, bag of money
Famous Nigerian musician Obesere was reportedly attacked by a notorious thug, Michael Abbey, popularly known as “Emir” in Ondo State, where he performed on Friday. The incident reportedly occurred during the Fuji musician’s performance at a burial ceremony held at the Government Field in Okitipupa. Thugs allegedly stormed the venue without warning and unleashed violence
Thugs attack Obesere in Ondo, steal singer’s phone, wristwatch, bag of money
target=_blank>Nigeria’s Osisiogu Osikenyi re-elected President of All-Africa Students Union
A Nigerian student leader, Osisiogu Osikenyi has been re-elected President of the All-Africa Students Union, AASU, following the successful conclusion of the first phase of elections for the Union’s 14th Elective Congress held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The announcement was contained in an official statement issued by Angel Mbuthia, Chairperson of
Nigeria’s Osisiogu Osikenyi re-elected President of All-Africa Students Union
target=_blank>Atiku reveals reasons for insecurity in Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has attributed the wave of insecurity and systemic decay in the country to the longstanding neglect of the education sector. Atiku made the remarks on Saturday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, during the 17th Annual Founder’s Day of the American University of Nigeria. “The crass disregard for education inflicted
Atiku reveals reasons for insecurity in Nigeria
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