Nigeria newspaper: Top 10 stories in Nigeria Today – Saturday, 2025-11-02
Good morning! Here’s the summary of 10 stories in Nigeria Today:
1. US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in Nigeria if alleged killings of Christians are not stopped, directing the Department of War to prepare for possible action.
2. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern by the US, insisting the characterization does not reflect the nation’s reality or constitutional values.
3. The Federal Government will release N11.9 billion within 72 hours to partly settle salary and allowance arrears owed to medical professionals, following an indefinite strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).
4. The All Progressives Congress has called on INEC and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo over promises of cash rewards to party supporters ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
5. A consultant neurosurgeon, Dr. Mbanugo T., was kidnapped in Uruagu Nnewi, Anambra State, along the New Nnewi-Oba road, according to the Nigeria Medical Association.
6. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority operatives uncovered a fake gun suspected to have been used to terrorize residents during a shanty demolition at Costain Bus Stop, Surulere.
7. Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has urged PDP acting National Chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman to quickly unite the party and restore peace amid growing internal divisions.
8. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) neutralized several terrorists and secured key locations across Borno and Adamawa States, thwarting multiple attacks and destroying terror logistics networks.
9. Ebonyi State Police Command raided a hideout in Iyonu community, Ishielu LGA, neutralizing two robbery suspects based on credible intelligence.
10. A PDP faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike suspended Acting National Chairman Umar Damagun and five NWC members, intensifying leadership tussles within the party.
Across politics, security, and governance, Nigerians are witnessing rapid developments, from military successes to legal disputes and leadership crises.
That’s all from Lens News Top 10 stories in Nigeria Today.
