Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Sunday, November 23 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Sunday, November 23 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Sunday, November 23 2025

1. Niger: 303 Students, 12 Teachers Confirmed Abducted — Catholic Bishop

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, said on Saturday that the number of people abducted by suspected terrorists from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 303 students and 12 teachers. He noted that the figures were confirmed after a final verification and headcount.

2. Zamfara Police Foil Bandit Attack, Rescue 25 Victims

The Zamfara State Police Command announced on Saturday that it thwarted a bandit attack and rescued 25 kidnapped victims on Friday night. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the rescued persons include 10 women and 15 children.

3. Archbishop Martins Seeks Decisive Action as Insecurity Worsens

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, has called for urgent and resolute measures to address the escalating insecurity across the country. He said the continuous terrorist attacks and recent mass killings highlight the need for the Federal Government and security agencies to identify, confront, and dismantle the perpetrators and their sponsors.

4. APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru Withdraws from Osun Governorship Race

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has officially withdrawn from the contest for the party’s 2026 governorship ticket in Osun State. His withdrawal comes less than three weeks before the APC primary scheduled for December 13.

5. Peter Obi Describes Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest and Conviction as Unfortunate

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the arrest, detention, and subssquent conviction of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, calling the development “unfortunate.” Obi said the handling of the case reflects leadership failure and risks escalating tensions rather than easing them.

6. Soyinka Condemns Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Nigeria

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has labelled as “madness” former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged “Christian genocide.” Speaking after a meeting with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi, Soyinka strongly rejected the idea of U.S. military intervention.

7. Over 24 Million Nigerians Test Positive for Malaria in 2025 — Health Report

No fewer than 24.47 million Nigerians tested positive for malaria in the first nine months of 2025, according to the 2025 National Health Statistics Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

8. Edo Police Arrest Content Creator Over False Kidnap Claim

The Edo State Police Command has arrested social media content creator Osarobo Omoyemen for allegedly making false kidnapping claims. The Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, said Omoyemen falsely alleged she had been kidnapped on Upper Sakponba Road in Benin, rescued by police, detained at Akpata Police Station, and charged N10,000 for bail.

9. Fatalities Feared as Gas Explosion Hits Ibadan Community

Several people were feared dead following a gas explosion on Friday night in the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ibadan, within Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. The blast reportedly occurred while a tanker was discharging gas at a retail outlet.

10. Trump Again Attacks Nigeria, Calls Nation “A Disgrace”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his verbal attacks on Nigeria, describing the country as “a disgrace.” In his latest criticism, coming two weeks after redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, Trump accused the Nigerian government of being ineffective.