Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, November 18, 2025.
1. Inflation Rate Drops to 16.05%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the inflation rate fell to 16.05% in October 2025, down from 18.02% in September.
2. ADC Denies Favoring Any Presidential Candidate: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that its presidential ticket is not reserved for any individual, dismissing claims that its new secretariat was donated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
3. Bandits Kidnap 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi: Armed bandits attacked a girls’ secondary school in Maga, Kebbi State, killing the Vice Principal and abducting 25 students in the early hours of Monday.
4. Two Children Die in Port Harcourt Fire: A tragic fire incident in the Rumuola area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, claimed the lives of two children on Sunday night.
5. Airline Hands Over Feuding Influencers to Security: United Nigeria Airlines handed over social media influencers VeryDarkman and Mr Jollof to airport security after they engaged in a physical fight at Asaba International Airport.
6. Kebbi Governor Pledges to Rescue Abducted Students: Governor Nasir Idris has assured parents of the 25 kidnapped schoolgirls that his government will work with security agencies to ensure their safe return.
7. Borno Governor Calls for Lake Chad Offensive: Governor Babagana Zulum has called for a coordinated military offensive involving all service branches in the Lake Chad region to combat insurgency.
8. UniCal Law Dean Sentenced to Five Years in Prison: The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Law at the University of Calabar, to five years imprisonment for corruption.
9. Nigeria Receives Repatriated Benin Bronzes: The Ministry of Arts and Culture has received two repatriated Benin Bronze artifacts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recovered from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA.
10. Opposition Parties Form Alliance for 2027: The National Conscience Party and the African Democratic Congress have formed an alliance to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 general elections.
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