Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Thursday, November 20 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Thursday, November 20 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Thursday, November 20 2025

1. Tinubu Orders Maximum Alert After Attacks

Following a series of deadly attacks in Borno, Kebbi and Kwara states, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military to be placed on its highest-ever state of alert. He also directed security forces to immediately rescue the 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State.

2. NSA Ribadu Leads Delegation to U.S. Over Religious Persecution Claims

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has led a high-level delegation to the United States to address allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The claims resurfaced after Vice-President Kashim Shettima publicly supported a two-state solution to the Israel–Gaza crisis.

3. Army Doing Its Best to Combat Insecurity — COAS

Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army is intensifying efforts to address insecurity nationwide. Speaking during an operational visit to the One Division headquarters in Kaduna, he assured troops and citizens of his steadfast commitment to restoring peace.

4. EFCC Declares Chappal Energies CEO Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ufoma Immanuel, Managing Director and CEO of Chappal Energies, wanted. The agency announced on Wednesday that he is being sought for alleged forgery and obtaining money under false pretences.

5. ‘Worst Is Over’ in Borno — Governor Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum says security in Borno State has greatly improved, declaring that “the worst is over.” During a meeting with COAS Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu in Maiduguri, he noted that despite recent incidents, the situation is significantly better than during the peak of the insurgency.

6. Air Force Launches Major Strikes in Sambisa

The Nigerian Air Force has carried out major airstrikes on Arra, a notorious terrorist enclave in the Sambisa Forest. The operation was announced by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, on Wednesday in Abuja.

7. Kano Fire Kills Four Family Members

A pre-dawn fire in Kundila, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, has claimed the lives of four members of a single family. According to Fire Service spokesperson Saminu Yusif, preliminary findings suggest the blaze may have been sparked by a mosquito coil left burning in the parlour.

8. Wike Criticizes PDP Factional Chairman Over Call to Trump

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized PDP factional National Chairman Tanimu Turaki for urging U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in Nigeria’s political situation. Meanwhile, police on Wednesday sealed the PDP national secretariat in Abuja amid an escalating leadership crisis.

9. ADC Will End Banditry if Elected — Aregbesola

African Democratic Congress National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Nigerians to support the party, saying an ADC-led government would stamp out banditry and other violent crimes. He made the remarks in Ilesa, Osun State, after revalidating his membership card.

10. Kebbi Assembly Suspends Fakai Council Chairman

The Kebbi State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Fakai Local Government Area, Muhammad Mahuta, over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duty. The resolution followed the adoption of a report by the House Special Committee led by Salihu Dangoje.