Regional News

Nigeria’s FM says state-backed persecution impossible under constitution | Africanews Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said on Tuesday that state involvement in religious persecution was “impossible” in Nigeria under the country’s laws and constitution. He was responding to a question about U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of possible “fast” military action in Nigeria if it fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.

Sudan’s Ambassador urges global action against RSF for war crimes | Africanews Sudan’s ambassador to Egypt has publicly accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes and called for the international community to formally classify the group as a terrorist organization, marking a significant escalation in the diplomatic front of the ongoing conflict. In a forceful statement on Sunday, Ambassador Imadeldin Mustafa Adawi condemned the RSF’s actions and urged the international community to take “immediate and effective action” beyond statements of condemnation.

Lagos Fashion Week highlights Africa’s creative growth at 15th anniversary | Africanews Lagos once again takes center stage in celebrating indigenous fashion from Africa and the diaspora as the Lagos Fashion Week returns for its 15th edition. Featuring a mix of designers from across the continent, the annual fashion show celebrates and provides a market for local brands, mostly highlighting African culture and crafts in various colours and styles. “I think it’s just very iconic and very amazing that 15 years later we are still doing this, and it only gets bigger and better next year,” says Hauwa Magaji, media personality/actress.

Thousands flee El-Fasher amidst ongoing conflict in Sudan | Africanews More than 62,000 people are believed to have fled the Sudanese city of el-Fasher between Sunday and Wednesday, after the last stronghold in the Darfur region was taken by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces group. Far fewer have reached Tawila, a nearby refugee camp. The Norwegian Refugee Council, which manages the camp, put the number at around 5,000 people, raising fears over the fate of tens of thousands.

Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma calls for 3 days of ‘ghost town’ protests | Africanews Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has announced a new plan of action, calling on supporters to shut down the country for three days next week. In an audio message posted early on Friday, Tchiroma urged citizens to cease all activities on November 3, 4 and 5, as part of what he called a nationwide “ghost town” protest. He urged his supporters to stay calm but determined, vowing that “our victory will not be stolen.”According to official results, Tchiroma came second in the October 12 presidential vote, losing to 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya.

Nigeria’s government responds to Trump’s military action threat | Africanews The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom has triggered sharp rebuttals from the Nigerian government and mixed reactions from analysts and citizens. President Donald Trump declared that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria” and ordered the Pentagon to begin planning military options, warning he would “immediately stop all aid and assistance.”

UN warns insufficient global action keeps climate risk high | Africanews The United Nations is sounding the alarm, warning that current global efforts to combat climate change are falling short. The driving force behind future warming, the UN says, remains our reliance on fossil fuels like gas, oil, and coal. The report says that the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement counteracts much of the progress made in recent years. The latest climate plans reduce future warming by about 0.3 degrees Celsius.

Sudan drone strike kills 40 at funeral as conflict escalates in Kordofan | Africanews At least 40 people were killed when a drone hit a funeral gathering near El-Obeid in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, officials said. Local authorities blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack in Al-Luweib village. The RSF has not commented. The strike comes amid escalating fighting across Kordofan and Darfur, where the UN has reported mass killings, famine and possible war crimes. UN chief António Guterres warned the crisis in Sudan is “spiralling out of control” and urged both sides to agree to a ceasefire. Since the war began in April 2023, more than 150,000 people have been killed and 12 million displaced, according to the UN.

Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election | Africanews Cameroon remains tense following the election earlier this month that extended President Paul Biya term in office. At 92, he is the world’s oldest state leader and after more than four decades in power, young people want things to change. Protesters and security forces have clashed for days in many cities across the country in the build-up and aftermath of the vote. Opposition leaders and supporters say the election was rigged and blame Biya for the problems facing the country.

Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu Another Chance To Open Defence – Daily Trust A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, the last opportunity to enter defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Justice James Omotosho said on Wednesday that it was his duty as a judge in the case to accord the defendant sufficient opportunity to put in his defence. However, the judge said failure to do so would lead to foreclosing the case.

19 Demands Of Resident Doctors As Strike Enters Day 5 – Daily Trust On Saturday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced a total and indefinite nationwide strike over unmet demands. Briefing the press on Monday, President of the association, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, defended the action of the doctors.

Threat: US Planning To Establish Military Base In Nigeria, Says Dambazau – Daily Trust A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), on Tuesday said the United States may be positioning itself to establish a military base in Nigeria. He stressed that the recent narratives by some foreign actors, including United States politicians and religious leaders, about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria may be linked to external interests. Dambazau, also a former Minister of Interior, made the claims in Abuja when he spoke at the 7th Annual lecture organised by the Just Friends Club of Nigeria.

Kano Gov’t Approves N3.3bn For Projects – Daily Trust The Kano State Government has approved N3.3 billion for the execution of water supply and energy-related projects aimed at improving access to clean and safe water across the state. Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson, stated this in a statement. The approvals include the construction of a modern Water Treatment Plant at Taliwaiwai in Rano Local Government Area, as well as payment for electricity and fuel supplies used by the State Water Board to sustain uninterrupted operations across its facilities.

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For N1.15trn Loan – Daily Trust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate to borrow N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s plenary session. In the letter, President Tinubu explained that the proposed borrowing is necessary to bridge the funding gap in the 2025 Appropriation Act and to ensure the smooth implementation of key government programmes and projects

4 Killed In Fresh Attack On Benue Community – Daily Trust Gunmen have killed four people in Anwule village, Oglewu District of Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses said the victims were hacked to death while working on their farms on Monday and Tuesday. They also alleged that some persons were still missing after the attack, which devastated the village.

B/Haram Drone Attack Repelled In Borno; 6 Terrorists Killed – Daily Trust Troops of the Nigerian military, with support from Nigerien forces and the Air Force, have repelled a Boko Haram attack on Malam Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Security and local sources confirmed that the attempted assault occurred in the early hours of Tuesday. A top military source told Daily Trust that the terrorists launched the attack using armed drones and mortars, injuring some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and soldiers. “The attack was defeated by the gallant troops supported by Nigerien fighter ground-attack platforms,” the source said.

Palestinian Envoy Hails Nigeria’s Commitment To Peace In Middle East – Daily Trust The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Muhannad Halmouri, has expressed his government’s appreciation of Nigeria’s continued support for peace in the Middle East. He commended both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their firm stance on the Israel–Palestine conflict. Speaking in Abuja, the envoy described Nigeria’s position as consistent, compassionate, and rooted in humanitarian values. He also noted the international dimension of the peace process, mentioning recent initiatives by US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Gaza

BPP asks tertiary institutions to seek approval for contracts – Daily Trust The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has asked Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to seek its approval for all contractual expenditures. The bureau’s Director-General/CEO, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, said the directive was to curb financial irregularities and strengthen transparency in public spending. He spoke on Monday during a stakeholder engagement with heads of tertiary institutions, agencies, bursars, and procurement directors in Abuja.

Zulum distributes 63 vehicles to police, CJTF, others – Daily Trust Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed 63 operational vehicles to security agencies in Maiduguri to enhance surveillance and combat emerging threats. The beneficiaries include 30 vehicles for 10 sectors of the Civilian JTF, 16 for Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices units, 10 for paramilitary organisations, six for local hunters, and one for the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

Alleged terrorism: Court to foreclose Kanu’s defence today – Daily Trust A Federal High Court in Abuja has given the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, until Wednesday, November 5, to open his defence or risk waiving the alleged terrorism offences. Justice James Omotosho on Tuesday also directed Kanu to consult with criminal law experts to guide him in his chosen self-defence. The decision of the judge followed Kanu’s disengagement of his defence lawyers to enable him to defend himself personally, and later refusing to present his case, insisting there was no valid charge against him.

2 Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy In Niger – Daily Trust Two soldiers have been killed, while others, including civilians and security operatives, sustained injuries when terrorists ambushed the convoy of a member of the House of Representatives, Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, who represents Agwara/Borgu Federal Constituency of Niger State. The attack occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday as the lawmaker was traveling to Babanna in Borgu Local Government Area to visit his constituents.

Anambra Guber: IGP Deploys CP Abayomi Shogunle, 60,000 Operatives for Peaceful Election – PRNigeria News Anambra Guber: IGP Deploys CP Abayomi Shogunle, 60,000 Operatives for Peaceful Election The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Abayomi Shogunle as the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election. The deployment, according to the statement by SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, is part of the police’s strategic operational plan to ensure a peaceful, credible, and transparent poll in the state.

Misinformation Behind US-Nigeria Tension – Experts – Daily Trust Experts across the country have said that misinformation is largely responsible for the recent designation of Nigeria as a country of particular interest and threat of an attack by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Daily Trust gathered that most of the false information were sourced from the social media platforms. Dr Kabiru Adamu, a security and intelligence analyst with Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited, said things would have been different if they had the right figures.

NIGERIA DAILY: Can An Emergency Declaration Fix Nigeria’s Insecurity? – Daily Trust

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on police and security training facilities across Nigeria. The decision, according to the presidency, aims to address years of neglect, poor infrastructure, and outdated methods in Nigeria’s security training institutions.

Economic impacts of U.S. military threat to Nigeria – Daily Trust The recent threat by President Donald trump to intervene in Nigeria in response to the alleged ‘killing of Christians’ has serious implications for Nigeria-Us relations, especially in terms of its drawbacks to the current economic reforms, the recent 15% import duty on petroleum and diesel import and the possibility of boosting the economic relationship between Nigeria and China.

FULL LIST: DSS Sacks Over 100 Operatives – Daily Trust The Department of State Services (DSS) has fired a total of 115 personnel. The service announced this in a statement, attributing it to ongoing reforms. The identities of those affected were published while the public was warned to avoid being defrauded by them. “As part of the ongoing reforms in the Department of State Services (DSS), the public is hereby informed that a total of 115 personnel have been dismissed over a period.”

Information Minister: What we are doing about Trump’s threat – Daily Trust The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is adopting multiple diplomatic and domestic approaches to address the recent threat and statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Nigeria. Briefing State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday.

Shettima Departs Abuja For Climate Change Summit in Brazil – Daily Trust Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Brazil to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference tagged COP 30 scheduled to hold in the South American country. The summit convened by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in collaboration with other partners, will be held from November 6 to 7 in the city of Belém, capital of the state of Pará, in the Brazilian Amazon.

An Analysis of Youth Deradicalization Programs in Northeast Nigeria: A Study on Boko Haram – Daily Trust Conventional knowledge suggest Nigeria’s predisposition to deploy security forces to counter violent outbreaks or conflict situations which has over time yielded desired outcomes. The same however cannot be said for Boko Haram. Although erstwhile leader Muhammad Yusuf and scores of his devotees were neutralized by security forces in 2009, and all seem to be going
as planned, arm carrying members surfaced sometime in 2010 under the leadership of Abubakar Shekau.

We’ll crush terrorists, strengthen diplomacy – Tinubu — Daily Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to defeating terrorism, assuring that the Federal Government is intensifying diplomatic engagements with the international community to ensure security across the country. Mr ‎Tinubu said this at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja, shortly before presiding over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. ‎The president’s remarks came on the heals of the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” by U.S. President Donald Trump.

https://dailynigerian.com/nigerians-in-u-s-reject-any-invasion-of-nigeria/ Nigerians in the U.S. have strongly rejected any suggestion of United States’ military intervention in Nigeria under the guise of protecting Christians. A statement on Wednesday in New York by Ms Temi Aregbesola, President, Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians, OAN, for OAN together with 19 other Nigerian organisations in the U.S., strongly rejected the suggestion. The U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to invade Nigeria following his designation of  Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killing of Christians by terrorists.

Peace and Security

US Using ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims to Justify Military Presence in Nigeria — Dambazau – PRNigeria News US Using ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims to Justify Military Presence in Nigeria — Dambazau A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), has warned that the recent remarks by former United States President Donald Trump, threatening military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, are part of a larger agenda to justify an American military presence in the country. Dambazau, who spoke in Abuja at a public forum on national security and civic responsibility, said the so-called “Christian genocide” narrative being promoted in some Western circles was not only misleading but also dangerous to Nigeria’s sovereignty and unity.

Defence ministers, CDS, service chiefs on operational visit to Maiduguri – Tribune Online The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, and his counterpart for state, Bello Matawalle, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs, arrived in Maiduguri on Tuesday to assess the security situation in the Theatre of Control and Command, Operation Hadin Kai, Maiduguri. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, and Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye were part of the visit.

Humanitarian

Every dollar invested in nutrition yields $23 — Shettima — Daily Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima says investing in nutrition offers one of the highest returns on investment for any development intervention, with every dollar yielding an estimated return of 23 dollars. Mr Shettima said this on Thursday in Abuja at a conference on Mobilising Against Malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria, organised by the Katsina State Government, Northwest Governors Forum, and Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF. He was represented by Uju Rochas-Anwukah, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health and Focal Person on Nutrition in the Office of the Vice President.

WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks | Africanews The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the rising spread of Mpox, with 17 African countries reporting ongoing transmission in the past six weeks. Between 14 September and 19 October, the agency recorded 2,862 confirmed cases and 17 deaths during that period. The virus — previously known as monkeypox — has also been detected for the first time in Malaysia, Namibia, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain, signaling a wider geographic spread beyond Africa.

Nigeria our largest global centre for malnutrition treatment – MSF Nigeria has become the country where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) treats the highest number of malnourished children globally, the medical charity’s country representative, Ahmed Aldikhari, has disclosed. Mr Aldikhari said that in 2024 alone, MSF admitted nearly 300,000 children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) into its outpatient units across northern Nigeria. “This accounts for more than half of all MSF admissions worldwide,” he stated on Thursday in Abuja.

Mobilization and Economic development

Nigeria’s GDP Growth Not Reflecting In Citizens’ Living Standards – Sanusi – Daily TrustThe Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that Nigeria’s economic growth may not be translating into improved living standards for its citizens. Sanusi said this yesterday in Lagos while delivering the keynote address at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), themed “Africa Emerging: A Prosperous and Inclusive Outlook.” The conference was organised by Metropolitan Law and Metropolitan Skills Ltd in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Dangote Refinery to receive 5 cargoes of crude from NNPCL – Daily Trust The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is expected to supply the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery with five shipments of December-loading crude, according to a report by petroleumprice.ng.  Quoting industry traders, it was revealed that one of the consignments is expected to be delayed into early January. According to market sources, the refinery will lift one cargo each of light sweet Amenam and Bonny Light crude, as well as medium sweet CJ Blend and Forcados.

Nigeria’s Excess Crude Rises 13% in Two Years as Stabilisation Account Triples – Economi Confidential  Nigeria’s Excess Crude Rises 13% in Two Years as Stabilisation Account Triples Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) has grown by 13 per cent over the past two years, while the Stabilisation Account recorded more than a threefold increase, according to an analysis of presentations made by the Accountant-General of the Federation to the National Economic Council (NEC). The review, covering 15 NEC meetings held between June 15, 2023, and October 23, 2025, shows a gradual recovery in Nigeria’s fiscal buffers under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

FG Secures $500m World Bank Support for Agriculture, Food Security – Economi Confidential FG Secures $500m World Bank Support for Agriculture, Food Security The Federal Government has secured a $500m loan facility from the World Bank to accelerate growth across Nigeria’s agricultural value chains, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and rural industrialisation. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Head of the Department of Information at the Ministry of Agriculture, Ezeaja Ikemefuna, on Tuesday.

Naira Slips as Markets React to Trump’s Remarks – Economi Confidential Naira Slips as Markets React to Trump’s Remarks The naira came under renewed pressure on Wednesday, November 5, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off aid to Nigeria and his directive to the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action.” His comments have stirred concerns about potential diplomatic tensions and economic fallout, with analysts warning of reduced investor confidence and slower dollar inflows into Nigeria.

NDLEA Nab Woman with Live Ammunition Bound for Bandits in Zamfara – PRNigeria News NDLEA Nab Woman with Live Ammunition Bound for Bandits in Zamfara Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman in possession of live ammunition believed to be destined for bandits in Zamfara State, PRNigeria reports. The suspect, whose identity is being withheld for security reasons, was intercepted on Wednesday during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Tsafe–Gusau highway in Tsafe Local Government Area.

Transparent Procurement System Essential in Boosting Army’s Operational Readiness – COAS Shaibu – PRNigeria News Transparent Procurement System Essential in Boosting Army’s Operational Readiness – COAS Shaibu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has underscored the importance of an efficient and transparent procurement system in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s operational capabilities and sustaining national defence readiness. He made this known on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, during the opening ceremony of the Directorate of Procurement Seminar, held at the Army War College, Nigeria. The event was organized by the Office of the Chief of Army Staff in collaboration with Lathad Consulting Nigeria Limited.