Benin Republic extends presidential term to seven years ahead of 2026 elections

Benin Republic Extends Presidential Term to Seven Years Ahead of 2026 Elections: A Comprehensive Report

In a landmark constitutional reform, the Republic of Benin has officially extended its presidential term from five to seven years, a significant political development that comes just months before the country’s next presidential election scheduled for 2026.

This decision was ratified during a plenary session of the National Assembly held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Palace of the Governors in Porto-Novo. The amendment was passed with overwhelming support, as 90 deputies voted in favor while 19 opposed the motion.

Bandits k!ll 16 vigilantes, kidnap 42 in Niger State

Deadly Bandit Attacks in Niger State: 16 Vigilantes Killed, 42 Residents Kidnapped

In a series of coordinated and devastating assaults, armed bandits have killed sixteen vigilante operatives and abducted forty-two residents across multiple communities in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria.

The attacks, which occurred between Sunday, November 9 and Thursday, November 13, 2025, have left several villages deserted and residents in fear, marking one of the most violent episodes in the region’s recent history.

Fire service recovers corpse of 12-year-old girl from domestic well in Kwara

Tragedy in Ilorin: Fire Service Recovers Body of 12-Year-Old Girl from Domestic Well

In a deeply saddening incident that has left the Ikoyi community of Ilorin West Local Government Area in mourning, the Kwara State Fire Service on Saturday, November 15, 2025, recovered the lifeless body of a 12-year-old girl named Nabilat from a domestic well.

The tragedy occurred on Busari Alao Street, where the young girl reportedly slipped and fell into the well while attempting to fetch water.

FG’s response to Trump threat misguided – Plateau cleric, El-Buba

Plateau Cleric El-Buba Criticizes FG’s Response to Trump’s Threat as Misguided

In a recent interview, Prophet Isa El-Buba, the General Overseer of the Evangelical Outreach Ministries International based in Jos, Plateau State, expressed strong disapproval of the Nigerian Federal Government’s response to a controversial threat made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump had reportedly threatened military intervention in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, a claim that has sparked significant diplomatic tension and public discourse.

Angola Honours Murtala Muhammed, Highlights Nigeria’s Role in Nation’s Independence

Angola Honours Murtala Muhammed: Nigeria’s Role in Angola’s Independence

The government and people of Angola recently paid tribute to Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed, for his decisive role in supporting Angola’s independence from Portuguese colonial rule.

The honour was conferred posthumously during Angola’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Luanda, underscoring the enduring impact of Nigeria’s solidarity with Angola during its liberation struggle in the mid-1970s.

Kabiru Turaki Emerges PDP National Chairman In Ibadan

Kabiru Turaki Emerges PDP National Chairman in Ibadan

Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Minister of Special Duties, has been elected as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a tense and highly controversial national convention held in Ibadan.

The convention, which drew delegates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was marked by sharp disagreements over zoning arrangements, accreditation delays, and allegations of last-minute maneuvers by rival blocs. Security was heightened around the venue as factional groups exchanged accusations, leading to brief disruptions before voting commenced.

DSS Arrests Kuje Jailbreak Mastermind In Okene

DSS Arrests Kuje Jailbreak Mastermind in Okene

In a decisive intelligence operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Abdulazeez Obadaki, a notorious figure linked to the 2022 Kuje Custodial Centre jailbreak.

The arrest took place in the Lafia Obessa area of Okene Local Government Area, Kogi State, marking a significant breakthrough in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism and organized crime.

Abiodun unveils renovated governor’s office

Abiodun Unveils Renovated Governor’s Office: A Symbol of Renewal and Prudence

The unveiling of the newly remodeled Executive Council Chambers at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing urban renewal and infrastructure regeneration agenda.

The project, which was formally commissioned on November 14, 2025, reflects not only a physical transformation of the governor’s office but also a broader vision of governance rooted in prudence, modernization, and long-term development.

Nyamira family mourns as 2 siblings die in crash on their way home from relative’s funeral

A Double Tragedy in Nyamira

In Nyamatuta village, Nyamira County, grief has struck with a cruel and devastating blow. Two siblings, young and full of promise, lost their lives in a tragic road accident while returning home from a relative’s funeral.

What was meant to be a somber but unifying family occasion ended in unimaginable sorrow, leaving a community reeling from the weight of compounded loss.

Japa: Two Nigerians dead, 2 rescued in Mediterranean shipwreck — IOM

Tragedy in the Mediterranean: Two Nigerians Dead, Two Rescued in Migrant Shipwreck - IOM Report

A devastating maritime tragedy unfolded in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this month, claiming the lives of two Nigerian nationals and leaving 42 others missing and presumed dead.

According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the incident occurred when a rubber boat carrying 49 migrants and refugees capsized after departing from Zuwara, a coastal town in northwest Libya, around 3 a.m. on November 3, 2025.

Trump Signs Bill To End Record-Breaking US Shutdown

Trump Signs Bill to End Record-Breaking US Shutdown

In a dramatic conclusion to the longest government shutdown in United States history, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, officially ending a 43-day standoff that had paralyzed federal operations and left hundreds of thousands of government workers without pay.

The shutdown, which began in late September, stemmed from a fierce budgetary impasse between Republicans and Democrats, with both sides entrenched in a high-stakes political battle over spending priorities and policy concessions.

Dangote to Invest Over $1B in Cement, Energy Sectors of Zimbabwe

Dangote to Invest Over $1 Billion in Cement and Energy Sectors of Zimbabwe

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and the CEO of Dangote Group, has announced a landmark investment plan in Zimbabwe valued at over $1 billion.

This initiative marks a significant expansion of the conglomerate’s footprint in Southern Africa and is set to transform Zimbabwe’s industrial and energy landscape.

INEC declares Soludo winner of Anambra gov poll

BREAKING: INEC Declares Soludo Winner of Anambra Governorship Election

On November 9, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on Saturday, November 8.

The announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Professor Edoba Omoregie, at the INEC headquarters in Awka.

EFCC hands over recovered N42.5m to 70-year-old widow defrauded by her account officer in Kaduna

Special Feature: Justice Restored - EFCC Returns N42.5 Million to Defrauded Widow in Kaduna

In a poignant moment of justice and resilience, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a recovered sum of ₦42.5 million to Mrs. Margret Taye Odofin, a 70-year-old widow and retiree who fell victim to a cruel financial deception.

The handover took place on November 6, 2025, at the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, where Acting Director Bawa Kaltungo presented the bank draft on behalf of the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Others Eulogise Reuben Abati at 60th Birthday, Book Launch

Celebrating a National Icon: Reuben Abati Honoured at 60th Birthday and Book Launch

On November 7, 2025, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos, played host to a grand celebration marking the 60th birthday of Dr. Reuben Abati, a revered journalist, broadcaster, author, and former presidential adviser.

The event, which also featured the public presentation of three of his newly published books, drew an illustrious gathering of Nigeria’s political elite, media stalwarts, intellectuals, and cultural icons.

Ogoni Clean-Up Undermined: HYPREP’s Gwara Water Project Collapses Days After Commissioning

Ogoni Clean-Up Undermined: HYPREP’s Gwara Water Project Collapses Days After Commissioning

In a stunning setback to the Federal Government’s environmental remediation efforts in Ogoniland, the newly commissioned Gwara Water Station in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State collapsed just four days after its launch.

The project, executed under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), was intended to provide potable water to the Gwara community, one of many suffering from decades of oil pollution and environmental degradation.

Vatican tells Catholics to stop calling Mary co-redeemer with Christ

Vatican Reasserts Christ’s Sole Role in Redemption, Rejects Title of Mary as Co-Redeemer

In a decisive move that settles a long-standing theological debate, the Vatican has formally instructed Catholics to refrain from referring to the Virgin Mary as “co-redeemer” or “co-redemptrix” alongside Jesus Christ.

The decree, issued by the Vatican’s doctrinal office and approved by Pope Leo, emphasizes that Jesus alone is responsible for humanity’s redemption through his sacrificial death on the cross.

US Military strike in Caribbean kills three as campaign death toll rises to 70

Escalation at Sea: U.S. Military Strike in the Caribbean Raises Legal and Ethical Alarms

In a dramatic continuation of its controversial maritime campaign, the United States military executed a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.

This operation, directed by President Donald Trump and announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, marks the 17th such strike since the campaign commenced on September 2.

UNIABUJA gets new vice chancellor

A New Era at UNIABUJA: Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi Appointed Vice Chancellor

In a significant development for higher education in Nigeria, the University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has appointed Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi as its substantive Vice Chancellor.

The announcement was made during the institution’s 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the Governing Council, held on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Tinubu swears in two new ministers, holds first FEC meeting since July

Tinubu Swears in Two New Ministers and Convenes First Federal Executive Council Meeting Since July

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administered the oath of office to two newly appointed ministers, Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh, marking a significant update to his cabinet and restoring ministerial representation for Plateau and Enugu states.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, just moments before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. This meeting was the first of its kind since July 31, 2025, signaling a renewed momentum in executive governance.