Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 22 November 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning
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CAN Chairman says 215 students, teachers kidnapped in Niger school attack
The Chairman of CAN in Niger State says 215 students and teachers were abducted in a gunmen attack on a Catholic school, far higher than earlier estimates, as insecurity forces widespread school closures across Nigeria.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after public split with Trump
Greene announces January resignation, Citing Fallout with Trump and Primary Fight Fears
South-West leaders, others demand state police
South-West legislators and stakeholders have renewed calls for state police, advanced technology, and stronger community-based security systems amid concerns over rising insecurity.
Farm worker strangled to death after his clothes got caught in a hen feeding machine
A 61-year-old farm worker was fatally strangled after his clothes became caught in a hen-feeding machine due to a missing 50p screw.
Kanu’s life sentence ‘not the end’ – Shehu Sani
Former Senator Shehu Sani has described Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence as survivable and called for dialogue amid concerns over Kanu’s reported relocation to Sokoto.
Police deny viral claim of arrest in Kwara church attack
The Kwara police command has debunked a viral video claiming the arrest of bandits behind the Eruku church attack, stating that no suspects have been apprehended and urging the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
Nigerian Army captures suspected arms dealer, rescues victim
Nigerian Army troops rescued a kidnap victim, arrested suspected arms dealers and informants, and disrupted terrorist camps in multiple states, including Niger, Kebbi, Plateau, Katsina, and Benue.
NDDC, partners launch anti-drug rally in Edo state
The NDDC, in partnership with JOBELLE Crescent Global Services Ltd foundation, organised a sensitisation rally across Edo State to educate students and youths on the dangers of drug abuse.
How Niger schoolgirls escaped kidnappers’ broken-down car
An eyewitness says some St. Mary’s Catholic School students escaped after the kidnappers’ snatched vehicle “broke down few meters away from the school,” forcing the abductors to look for another car.