Everything You Need to Know in Nigeria Today
Wednesday, 22-10-2025
Good Morning Nigeria, here’s today’s news summary
1.Tanker Explosion in Niger State Leaves Many Feared Dead
A tragic tanker explosion along the Essa axis of the Agaie–Bida Road in Katcha Local Government Area, Niger State, has caused multiple fatalities and led to severe traffic gridlock on the major route. Authorities are managing the scene and investigating the cause of the blast.
2. Opposition Party Office Razed in Ekiti
In the early hours of Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti, suspected thugs set fire to the state secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) located in Basiri Area, destroying valuables including canopies, plastic chairs, a sound system, and office equipment. The incident, which came just hours ahead of the party’s planned reaffirmation ceremony, has triggered alarm over political violence in the run-up to local elections
3. Ebonyi Local Government Elections Nullified by Federal High Court
The Federal High Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has declared the July 2024 local government and councillorship elections null and void, ruling that they failed to conform with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022. The judgment mandates that no further LG polls be held in the state until full legal compliance is ensured.
4. Tinubu Appoints New Minister from Plateau State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a minister, subject to confirmation by the Senate. This fresh nomination was announced by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
5. Bauchi Governor Signs Major Chieftaincy Law
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has assented to the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, which establishes 13 new emirates and over 111 district heads in the state. The law also repeals the Sayawa Chiefdom and formally creates the Zaar Chiefdom with headquarters at Mhrim Namchi in Tafawa Balewa LGA.
6. Legal Fallout from #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest
A day after the protest demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, an Abuja Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kuje has remanded his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, his younger brother Emmanuel, and ten other individuals who were arrested during the demonstration.
7. Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Emergency Declaration Suit
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved ruling in a suit filed by several PDP-controlled states challenging President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. A seven-member panel, headed by Justice Inyang Okoro, heard final arguments before adjourning.
8. MDAs Directed to Submit Bank Account Statements
The Federal Government has ordered all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to submit statements of their commercial bank accounts as part of its push for financial discipline. The directive was issued by the Office of the Accountant‑General of the Federation in a memo signed by Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.
9. Lawmaker Defects from PDP to APC
Hon. Ojema Ojotu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in Benue State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu during Tuesday’s plenary session.
10. INEC Confirms 2.8 Million Voters for Anambra Guber Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 2,802,790 registered voters will participate in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. The figure follows the review of voter data and removal of duplicate registrations in a recent cleanse exercise.
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