Compilations of stories and latest happenings that you might have missed today, Thursday 6th November, 2025
Alleged Genocide: President Trump Adamant, Insists US Will Take Military Action In Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump has again said the United States will not stand by while “Christians are being killed” in Nigeria, despite widespread reactions from the Nigerian government debunking the claim.
In a speech posted by the White House and seen by SaharaReporters, Trump again reiterated that he has designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he described as large-scale killings of Christians, and warned that Washington could cut aid or even take military action if the violence continues.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria; thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed, and radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.
I am hereby making Nigeria a country of particular concern, that is a legal definition,” Trump said.
15% fuel import duty will hurt Nigerians, says TUC
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, has warned that the Federal Government’s proposed 15 per cent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, could further worsen the living conditions of Nigerians.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘TUC Half Hour’ monitored by our correspondent on Wednesday, Osifo said the union is currently studying the policy and consulting with stakeholders to understand its full implications.
The union leader raised concerns that while the government argues that the duty would protect local refining capacity, its immediate impact could be a sharp increase in pump prices since Nigeria still imports about 70 per cent of its PMS needs.
“The first impression was a no, no, no.
Why are we imposing tax when our refineries are not producing?” he asked
‘Bandits, Kidnappers Care About Ransom, Not Religion’ – Falana Faults President Trump’s Claims On Nigeria
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has accused the United States President, Donald Trump of lying to the world by alleging that a Christian genocide is taking place in Nigeria without presenting credible evidence.
Falana made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television programme, where he described Trump’s claims as baseless and misleading.
The renowned lawyer said Trump’s allegation that over 3,100 Christians had been killed in Nigeria was not supported by facts, stressing that the violence across the country is driven by criminality, not religion.
“Mr. Trump has lied to the whole world by alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria.
So he’s a liar, without any evidence to back it up,” Falana stated.
“It’s unfortunate, and nobody can support the killing of even a single citizen.
But when you look at the narrative of Mr. Trump and match it with what is on ground, the killers — be it terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, or gunmen — do not care about your religion.
Many of them care about the ransom.”
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 6, 2025
The naira traded around ₦1,440 to the US dollar on Nigeria’s official Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, while the parallel (black) market quoted the greenback between about ₦1,450 and ₦1,469.NFEM (official VWAP): ₦1,439.90 per US$1.
([Trading Economics][1])Parallel/black market (typical quotes): buying ₦1,450; selling ₦1,460–₦1,469.
Thursday’s official NFEM figure — the volume-weighted average price used as the day’s reference — remained close to earlier sessions, reflecting continued stability in interbank flows after recent Central Bank of Nigeria interventions and policy moves.
Meanwhile, Lagos parallel market dealers (Aboki) were selling dollars for roughly ₦1,460–₦1,469, putting the parallel-to-official premium at about 2.0% on the high-end quote.
That premium measures the gap between the retail buyers’ payment and the NFEM reference.
US Military Draws Up Plans For Airstrikes In Nigeria Following Trump’s Order On Terrorists
The United States military has drafted contingency plans for possible military action in Nigeria following an order from President Donald Trump, who directed the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from attacks by Islamic militants, The New York Times reports.
According to the report, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has submitted several options to the Department of War, responding to a request from Secretary Pete Hegseth for operational plans in line with Trump’s directive.
Military officials said that the proposals, labelled “heavy,” “medium,” and “light”, outline different levels of potential engagement in Nigeria.
Regina Daniels trade words with trolls who accused her of doing drugs and being arrogant
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has clapped back at trolls who accused her of being on drugs and being arrogant.
Taking to the comment section of the video, a fan stated that reports of her taking drugs were true, as he noted how she seems off in the video.
It’s true you are taking drugs, look at the way you are talking”.
Responding to him, Regina said it concerns his father.
“Na that one concern your papa”. Another had pointed out how she insulted Nigerians in the video.
He noted how she had arrogance and a superiority complex.
“You people don’t even see how she insulted you in this video. The arrogance, and I’d better pass my neighbour”.
Daniels responded, questioning what arrogance.
She made it known that she hasn’t even reached there, but hopes to be an arrogant guy.
Tinubu implementing far-reaching measures to combat terrorism -Minister
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is implementing several far-reaching measures to combat terrorism in Nigeria, combining military action with socio-economic initiatives and regional diplomacy
Minister of Solid Minerals, Deji Alake stated this during a news conference hosted by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday in Abuja.
He explained that the insecurity in Nigeria did not start under President Tinubu or two years ago.
“From the actions taken so far; from the plethora of actions, if such were taken ten years ago, we probably would not be where we are today.
Trump Is A Petty-Minded Dictator Says Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has claimed he saw the mass revocation of visas and green cards by the President Donald Trump administration coming.
He stated this in an interview published by BBC News Pidgin on Facebook on Wednesday.
Recall that Soyinka’s visa was recently revoked by the US.
But the respected writer and author has insisted he is not shocked by Trump’s actions.
Soyinka said,
“This is a petty-minded dictator, you see how he deals with his objects of hate.
How Ned Nwoko always instigated his wives and tried impregnating them both at the same time” – Regina Daniels’ brother spills
Sweezy, one of the brothers of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has made a surprising revelation about her marriage to Ned Nwoko.
On his Instagram story, he described Ned as an old man who acts like a baby.
He noted that people often blast his wife, unknowingly, as the politician is always fond of instigating them to post.
Sweezy claimed that Ned became angry the moment Regina stopped posting him on social media and started criticising her.
He revealed that he tried getting both her and Laila pregnant at the same time, and when she refused, he turned her into a druggie.
“Old man who acts like a baby
The fame don dey hungry you since as old as you’re you wan trend?You don trend!
Pero blasting your wives, they in competition, but na you dey instigate them to post.
Gina stopped posting, and you started hating.
Tried to impregnate them both at the same interval, she’s no gree she turn druggie”.
Don’t ignite religious war, your claim of genocide is pure fallacy – Nigerian students warn Trump
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged United States President Donald Trump to refrain from making statements that could provoke a religious conflict in Nigeria.
The student body described Trump’s claim of genocide against Christians in Nigeria as a “pure fallacy”.
NANS said Nigeria, like many other nations, is facing serious internal security challenges such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
It warned that portraying these issues as targeted religious attacks could create unnecessary tension and division among citizens.
President Trump had recently described Nigeria as a country of “particular concern,” alleging an ongoing genocide against Christians.
