Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, November 23, 2025.
1. Niger School Abduction Toll Rises to 303: The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that 303 students and 12 teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic schools in Niger State, a significant increase from initial figures.
2. Zamfara Police Rescue 25 Kidnap Victims: Security forces in Zamfara State foiled a bandit attack and rescued 25 kidnapped victims, including 10 women and 15 children.
3. Catholic Archbishop Demands Action on Insecurity: The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, has called for urgent and decisive measures from the government to curb terrorism and identify the sponsors of violence.
4. APC Secretary Drops Osun Governorship Bid: Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has withdrawn from the race for the party’s governorship ticket in Osun State.
5. Peter Obi Criticizes Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction: Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, described the arrest and conviction of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu as a “failure of leadership” that could increase tensions.
6. Soyinka Condemns Trump’s Military Threat: Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka described former US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria as “madness.”
7. Over 24 Million Malaria Cases Recorded: Nigeria recorded 24.47 million malaria cases in the first nine months of 2025, according to the latest National Health Statistics Report.
8. Edo Police Arrest Content Creator for Fake Kidnap Story: Police in Edo State have arrested a social media content creator, Osarobo Omoyemen, for falsely claiming she was kidnapped and rescued by police.
9. Ibadan Gas Explosion Deaths Feared: Several persons are feared dead after a gas tanker explosion in the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
10. Trump Labels Nigeria ‘A Disgrace’: Former US President Donald Trump continued his criticism of Nigeria, describing the country as “a disgrace” and its government as ineffective.
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