Good morning dear esteemed readers!Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, November 20, 2025.
1. Tinubu Places Troops on Highest Red Alert: President Bola Tinubu has placed the military on its highest alert level and given a direct order for the immediate rescue of the 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State, following a spate of attacks nationwide.
2. NSA Ribadu Leads Delegation to US: National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu is leading a high-powered delegation to the United States to address allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria.
3. Army Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Security: The Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waidi Shaibu, has reassured the public of the Army’s unwavering commitment to tackling insecurity during an operational visit to Kaduna.
4. EFCC Declares Energy CEO Wanted: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ufoma Immanuel, the MD/CEO of Chappal Energies, wanted for alleged obtaining money by false pretence and forgery.
5. Zulum: Worst of Borno Insurgency is Over: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has stated that despite recent attacks, the security situation in the state has significantly improved compared to the peak of the crisis.
6. Air Force Bombs Terrorist Hideout in Sambisa: The Nigerian Air Force has launched decisive airstrikes on a notorious terrorist hideout in Arra, within the Sambisa Forest.
7. Mosquito Coil Fire Kills Family of Four in Kano: An early morning fire, suspected to have been caused by a mosquito coil, has killed four members of the same family in Kano State.
8. Wike Slams PDP Chairman, Police Seal Secretariat: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticized the PDP’s factional chairman for inviting US intervention in Nigeria’s politics, as police sealed the party’s national secretariat in Abuja due to a violent leadership tussle.
9. ADC Promises to End Banditry in Government: The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has urged Nigerians to embrace the party, promising to end banditry and violent crimes if elected.
10. Kebbi Assembly Suspends Local Chairman: The Kebbi State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Fakai Local Government Area, Muhammad Mahuta, for alleged gross misconduct and negligence of duty.
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