NARD Calls Off Nationwide Strike After Nearly One Month
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike, ending almost a month of disruptions across federal and teaching hospitals. The association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) reached the decision on Saturday after reviewing negotiations with the Federal Government.
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Tinubu Reaffirms Security and Unity as Core of Renewed Hope Agenda
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that national security, unity, and community resilience remain central to his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, delivered the message at the North-West Zonal Security Summit organised by the Senate ad hoc Committee on National Security in Kaduna.
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Tinubu Sends 32 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate for Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. This was disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday.
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PDP Rejects Ambassadorial List, Says It Includes People With ‘Integrity Deficit’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the withdrawal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s list of ambassadorial nominees, describing the selections as individuals with “integrity deficit.” The party urged the President to renominate persons with “stellar democratic credentials and high moral standing.”
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Troops Rescue 12 Teenage Girls Abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno
The Nigerian Army has rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State. The girls were freed on Saturday after an intelligence-driven operation by troops of Operation HADIN KAI.
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Troops Repel Large-Scale ISWAP/Boko Haram Attack in Chibok
Troops of the 28 Task Force Brigade, Sector 4, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled a major attack by ISWAP/Boko Haram fighters in Chibok LGA of Borno State. The assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
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Police Recover Bodies of Two Cameroonian Women in Anambra River
The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two female bodies believed to be among three Cameroonian women allegedly kidnapped in the state. The bodies were found in the Omambala River in Anambra West LGA.
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Katsina Police Foil Bandit Attack, Recover Rifles and Ammunition
Police in Katsina State have thwarted a bandit attack along the Kandawa-Dankar road in Batsari LGA, recovering two AK-47 rifles, 24 rounds of ammunition, and a Boxer motorcycle. The command confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.
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Three Dead, One Injured in Separate Fire Incidents in Kano
Three persons have died while one sustained injuries in two separate fire outbreaks recorded in Kano State on Friday. The incidents were confirmed in a statement by the Kano State Fire Service on Saturday.
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Troops Rescue 21 Kidnapped Passengers in Kogi After Shootout
Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army and hybrid forces have rescued 21 passengers abducted by bandits along highways in Kogi. Two security personnel lost their lives during the operation, the brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, said.
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Tinubu Appoints Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Yakubu, Others as Ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed 32 new ambassadors, including Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, Mahmood Yakubu, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The nominees—15 career and 17 non-career—have been forwarded to the Senate for confirmation, with postings expected in countries such as China, India, the UAE, Canada, and South Africa.
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Jonathan Briefs Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau Coup Situation
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited President Bola Tinubu on Saturday after returning from election monitoring duties in Guinea-Bissau. Jonathan urged ECOWAS to “reach out to the military leadership to release the opposition leader and announce the result.”
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Nigeria Re-Elected Into IMO Council After 14-Year Absence
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s return to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term, describing it as “a strong affirmation of the country’s growing maritime influence.” Nigeria secured a seat in Category C during the IMO General Assembly in London.
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Nigeria’s Diversity Is a Gift, Not a Burden – Marwa
NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, has urged Nigerians to view the country’s diversity as a strength, not a burden. Speaking at a book presentation in Abuja, Marwa recalled the support he received as Lagos Military Administrator despite tensions between the state and the federal government at the time.
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Northern Governors’ Summit Postponed Amid Heightened Security Talks
A meeting of the 19 northern governors scheduled for November 29 in Kaduna has been postponed as North-West governors hold a separate high-level security session with federal authorities over resurgent terrorist attacks across the region.
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Barau Challenges Gov Yusuf to Show Evidence of Security Undermining Claims
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has asked Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to provide evidence that he undermined the state’s security. He accused the governor of politicising security concerns instead of addressing ongoing bandit attacks.
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Ganduje Accuses Kano Government of Seeking Scapegoats Over Insecurity
Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed calls for his arrest as “irresponsible,” accusing Governor Abba Yusuf of using him as a scapegoat instead of tackling insecurity in Kano communities.
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Veteran Actor Lere Paimo Is Alive, Not Dead – ANTP
The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has debunked reports claiming veteran actor Olalere Paimo is dead. The group confirmed that the actor, popularly known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, is alive and in good health.
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Mocking Burna Boy Over Show Cancellations Is ‘Witchcraft’ – I Go Save
Comedian I Go Save has criticised Nigerians celebrating the cancellation of Burna Boy’s shows, describing their behaviour as “witchcraft.” He argued that God would continue to bless those destined for success regardless of public criticism.
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Finidi George Heartbroken as Rivers United Lose 2–1 to RS Berkane
Rivers United suffered a painful 2–1 defeat to RS Berkane in their second CAF Champions League group match, conceding two stoppage-time goals. Coach Finidi George said, “To concede two in two minutes is heartbreaking,” as the team remains bottom of Group A with zero points.