Compilations of latest happenings in Nigeria Today, Friday 31st October, 2025
“Tinubu Will Soon Tax Air Nigerians Breathe” – Ex-Presidential Candidate Adebayo Condemns 15% Fuel Tariff
The Social Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on refined petroleum products, warning that it will worsen hardship for Nigerians already struggling with economic difficulties.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Adebayo described the decision as unjust and exploitative, accusing the administration of excessive taxation.“
President Tinubu is a clever tax collector.
He wants to collect taxes from you for everything, including the oxygen tax, very soon.
“If you’re not careful, yes, the air we breathe. Just give him time; he’s going to get there,” he said.
Adebayo said the new tariff is inconsistent with the ideals Tinubu once championed.
“President Tinubu is a clever tax collector.
He wants to collect taxes from you for everything, including the oxygen tax, very soon.
“If you’re not careful, yes, the air we breathe. Just give him time; he’s going to get there,” he said.
Adebayo said the new tariff is inconsistent with the ideals Tinubu once championed
Military Rule Worse Than Current Civilians; What Nigeria Needs Is Revolution – Sowore
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has declared that he “has seen the worst form of military rule” adding that revolution is the answer to the current misgovernance and not a coup.
He noted that some senior Nigerian soldiers recently arrested for an alleged coup attempt had begun hatching the plot as far back as 2024.
Sowore made the revelation on Thursday during an interview with News Central, where he linked the government’s harsh response to the #EndBadGovernance protests to intelligence about the coup plot.
Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion, Asks Court To Strike Out All Charges, Says ‘No Charge Exists Against Me Under Nigerian Law’
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a new motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to strike out all charges against him and order his immediate release.
In the new court document obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday morning, the motion is titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support” and dated 30th of October, 2025.
Kanu, who is representing himself in court, told the trial judge that there is “no charge or counts cognisable within the corpus juris of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” against him, insisting that the charges are “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.
”The document, filed pursuant to several constitutional and statutory provisions, including Sections 1(3), 6(6)(b), and 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution, the Evidence Act 2011, and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, forms part of Kanu’s continued legal challenge against his ongoing prosecution by the Nigerian government.
Singer, Adekunle Gold Opens Up On Battle With Sickle Cell
Nigerian artist Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has opened up on is ongoing battle with sickle cell.
The 38-year-old, in a recent interview, revealed that he still battles with crisis from the condition.
He disclosed that he has been receiving medication to manage the condition since he was 5-years-old.“I still have crises.
My vision is to make more noise about it because a lot of people don’t know about it, and the important organisations are not making so much moves regarding it.
Where sickle cell is more popular or where people know it most is my country Nigeria.
And it happens when an SS matches an SS.
And that’s why knowing your genotype is very important because the point is you should not bring many more kids that have sickle cell,” he explained.
Aiyedatiwa presents SUVs to Ondo traditional rulers
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, in Akure, the state capital, presented brand new Toyota SUVs to traditional rulers across the state, describing it as an effort to protect and advance welfare of traditional institution.
Aiyedatiwa stated that the gesture was to make a historic milestone in the collective journey towards the progress and elevation of every traditional kinship stool to an enviable height.
He appreciated the traditional rulers in the state for the tremendous support accorded to his administration in maintaining peace and security in their various domains.
FG begins disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
This is contained in a statement made in Abuja on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo, while quoting the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on the milestone, said the welfare was an initiative of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Alausa said the programme had transitioned from planning to full implementation, with more than 9,000 staff of tertiary institutions receiving payments in the first year.
“U go explain tire” – Ned Nwoko’s new video trends online amid marital drama with Regina Daniels
Businessman and politician Ned Nwoko has stirred widespread controversy online after posting a video that many believe subtly addresses his ongoing marital issues with his wife, Regina Daniels.
The short video, shared on his Instagram story, shows a woman angrily throwing objects at her calm partner, who remains composed and refuses to react.
Although Ned added no caption, the timing and symbolism of the clip have sparked widespread speculation among social media users.
Bayelsa deputy gov, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, sues assembly over impeachment plot
A Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and several state officials over an alleged plan to impeach Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
The summons followed an ex parte motion filed by the deputy governor, who alleged political persecution for refusing to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the defendants, including the Speaker, Chief Judge, and Clerk of the Assembly, to appear before the court to justify their actions.
The judge said justice would be best served by hearing all sides before ruling on the interim injunction.
Naira to Dollar rate today, October 31, as Naira trade higher at black market
As of Friday, October 31, 2025, the US dollar traded at around ₦1,490 in Nigeria’s informal or “black” market.
Dealers were buying dollars at about ₦1,479 and selling at ₦1,490 in major cities such as LagosSell Rate:
₦1,490 per US$1 — what buyers pay to purchase dollars in the parallel market.
Buy Rate: ₦1,479 per US$1 — what dealers offer when purchasing dollars from sellers.
Meanwhile, the official market rate, quoted from the Central Bank’s NAFEM window, hovered around ₦1,444 per US$1.
Juma Jux’s Store Was Looted, Not Burnt By Protesters In Tanzania – Priscilla Ojo Debunk Report
Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo has dismissed circulating reports that her Tanzanian husband, singer Juma Jux, lost his fashion store to protesters after Tanzania’s tense presidential election.
On Thursday morning, a post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral, claiming that Jux’s luxury fashion store, reportedly valued at over $780 million, had been set on fire by angry protesters.
The story quickly spread across social media, with several blogs amplifying it and fans expressing concern.
Reacting on her Snapchat page, Priscilla Ojo confirmed that the shop was looted amid post-election chaos but insisted that reports of it being burnt were completely false.
As of now, Juma Jux has not issued any public statement regarding the situation, but Priscilla’s post has helped calm the confusion and reassure their followers.
Neither she nor Jux has provided further details about the incident.
INEC to verify ADA, CDA, six others as political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has passed eight of the 14 associations seeking registration as political parties.
The commission said they have met the criteria to proceed to the next stage of the registration.
They are: All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Green Future Party (GFP), National Democratic Party (NDP), and Peoples Freedom Party (PFP).
The commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced this in a statement yesterday in Abuja.
He said the eight associations successfully uploaded the required information on INEC’s dedicated portal at the close of the exercise on October 18.
