Good morning dear esteemed readers!Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, November 11, 2025.
1. Obasanjo Comments on US-Nigeria Relations: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated that during his tenure, the late US President Jimmy Carter would not take action in Africa without his knowledge, a veiled remark on the recent military threat from former US President Donald Trump.
2. Sylva to Report to EFCC Despite Criticism: Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva will present himself to the EFCC, his spokesman confirmed, while criticizing the anti-graft agency for declaring him wanted without a prior invitation.
3. PDP Crisis Escalates to Judicial Council: The rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened as factions loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) against a judge who approved the party’s planned convention.
4. Mixed Security Reports: Airstrikes & Kidnappings: The Nigerian Air Force neutralized scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. In a separate incident, bandits kidnapped at least four nursing mothers in Kano State.
5. Ex-Governors Warn of Threats to Democracy: Former Governors Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under serious threat from electoral fraud and voter apathy as the 2027 elections approach.
6. Lagos Sues National Assembly Over Gaming Bill: The Lagos State government has approached the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings against the National Assembly for attempting to pass a national gaming bill, which Lagos argues is unconstitutional.
7. Yahaya Bello’s Trial Adjourned: The trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accused by the EFCC of misappropriating N80.2 billion, has been adjourned to Tuesday for continuation.
8. Naira Sees Mixed Performance: The Naira depreciated to N1,465 per dollar in the parallel market but appreciated to N1,437.5 in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
9. Kidnapped Brothers Regain Freedom: Two brothers, Isaac and Victor Olayere, who were kidnapped on November 8 and held for a N22 million ransom, have been released.
10. Nigerians Jailed for Robbery in the UK: Four Nigerians were sentenced to a combined 55 years in a UK prison for their roles in a phone-robbery syndicate that terrorized London.
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Disclaimer
This news summary is a condensed digest of reports from various Nigerian news outlets. The original source is credited to Daily Post Nigeria. While we strive for accuracy, the views and facts presented are those of the original publication. CDA News is not the original author of this news content. This presentation is sponsored by CEO JEFF Exchange.
