Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Monday, November 24 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Monday, November 24 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Monday, November 24 2025

1. 13 Teenage Female Farmers Abducted in Borno

Suspected members of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) on Saturday abducted 13 teenage girls who were working on their farms in Mussa District, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the incident.

2. Atiku Set to Join African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is expected to formally register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) today, barring any last-minute changes. Senior aides told Daily Trust on Sunday that all arrangements have been finalized for him to pick up his membership card at Jada Ward 1 in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

3. Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Officers from VIP Security Duties

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that police officers currently assigned to provide security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country be withdrawn. The announcement was made on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

4. 38 Kidnapped Worshippers Regain Freedom in Kwara

The 38 worshippers abducted from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have been released. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq confirmed their freedom on Sunday and expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his support.

5. Troops Drive Out Boko Haram Fighters in Borno Community

Soldiers of the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled Boko Haram terrorists from a community in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. The insurgents had earlier attacked the town, destroying houses and vehicles, including one belonging to the Civilian JTF.

6. Over 50 Abducted Students Escape Captors in Niger State

More than 50 students kidnapped by bandits from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have escaped. According to the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the pupils fled between Friday and Saturday and quietly returned to their families.

7. Bauchi State Shuts All Schools Over Rising Terror Threats

In response to escalating terrorist activities across northern states, the Bauchi State Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of all schools in the state. The directive, announced by ministry spokesperson Jalaludeen Usman, affects all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, including federal government-owned schools.

8. Five Policemen Killed in Bauchi Bandit Attack

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that five officers were killed by bandits in Sabon Sara Village, Darazo Local Government Area. According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil, the officers were attacked during an intelligence-led patrol in the area.

9. Two Arrested Over Attack on Fuji Star Obesere in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command announced on Sunday that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on popular Fuji musician Abass Akande, widely known as Obesere. The artist had earlier called on the state government to apprehend those responsible for assaulting him and destroying his equipment.

10. Three Killed as Gunmen Clash at Lagos Masquerade Festival

Chaos erupted on Tuesday in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State after suspected rival cult groups opened fire during the annual masquerade festival. As of Sunday, reports confirmed that at least three people were killed in the incident.