Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, Friday, November 28, 2025.
1. Bandits Abduct Six Girls in FCT: Armed bandits invaded the Gidan-Bijimi community in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, abducting six young girls and a 16-year-old boy who were attending a burial ceremony.
2. Over 11,500 Police Withdrawn from VIPs: The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, confirmed that 11,566 police officers previously attached to Very Important Persons have been withdrawn and redeployed to protect vulnerable communities across the country.
3. Senator Proposes Part-Time Legislature: Senator Ali Ndume has advocated for a part-time legislative system for federal lawmakers, stating that this change could save Nigeria billions of naira annually amid current fiscal and security challenges.
4. 50 Nigerians Arrested in India Drug Bust: In one of India’s largest crackdowns on a narcotics network, 50 Nigerians have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a transnational drug-distribution and money laundering syndicate.
5. Ex-President Jonathan Safe After Coup: The Federal Government confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that toppled the country’s government.
6. Air Force Promotes 57 Senior Officers: The Nigerian Air Force has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers, elevating 27 to the rank of Air Vice Marshal and 30 to the rank of Air Commodore.
7. Assailants Attack Ex-Governor’s Convoy: The convoy of a former Governor of Anambra State, Chris Ngige, was attacked by unidentified assailants along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road. The former governor was not present in the convoy at the time.
8. El-Rufai Joins African Democratic Congress: Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State.
9. ADC Expels Federal Lawmaker: The National Working Committee of the ADC has ratified the expulsion of Kogi federal lawmaker, Leke Abejide, over alleged serial acts of indiscipline.
10. Naira Trades in Two-Tier Market: The Naira experienced a two-tier market on Thursday, with the official exchange rate hovering in the mid-N1,400s, while the parallel market rate was weaker at roughly N1,460–N1,465 to the dollar.
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