Compilations of Top 10 latest happenings that you might have missed this Saturday, October 8th 2025
WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Denies Blasting Nigerian Leaders Negotiating With Bandits
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has debunked reports claiming she criticized Nigerian leaders for allegedly negotiating with bandits.
The false reports, which circulated widely on social media platforms, alleged that Okonjo-Iweala condemned Nigerian authorities for “pampering criminals while neglecting law-abiding citizens.”
The statements were falsely attributed to her, sparking online debates and political reactions.In a statement released through her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the WTO chief described the reports as “entirely fabricated and misleading.”
She urged the public to disregard the viral claims, emphasizing that she had made no such remarks regarding Nigeria’s internal security matters.
“Please be informed that I never made any statement criticizing Nigerian leaders for negotiating with bandits.
This is false and should be ignored,” Okonjo-Iweala stated.
AnambraDecides2025: Traders make brisk sales on election day
Traders near the Relief Market, Onitsha, defied the police order restricting movement to engage in brisk business on Saturday morning as the Anambra governorship election kicked off.
By 7am, the traders had set up their makeshift stalls, selling goods and food along the main thoroughfare despite official warnings to stay off the roads during the electoral process.
Despite the presence of police officers enforcing the movement restriction, the marketplace in Onitsha was bustling with activity as residents stopped for last-minute purchases, especially those buying food.
Tinubu accused of paying alleged ₦250 billion to lure opposition governors, senators to APC
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has been accused of allegedly offering huge financial incentives to opposition governors and lawmakers to dump their parties and join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to a report obtained by SaharaReporters, sources inside the Presidency revealed that the wave of defections from opposition parties to the APC is being driven by massive cash packages coordinated directly from Aso Rock and supervised by senior officials close to President Tinubu.
The sources alleged that each state governor who recently joined the APC received a total of ₦250 billion as an inducement package.
One insider told SaharaReporters that the money was released in two stages, N100 billion upfront and the remaining ₦150 billion after the official defection ceremony.
The report also claimed that senators who defect are paid N1 billion each, while members of the House of Representatives allegedly get ₦500 million each.
Eliminate terrorists, sponsors before US military action, Adeboye tells FG
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the Federal Government to immediately eliminate terrorists and their sponsors ahead of the possible United States military action in Nigeria.
Adeboye gave the advice on Friday, during the November Holy Ghost Service while reacting to recent threats issued by US President Donald Trump.
He advised President Bola Tinubu to give the newly appointed service chiefs a three-month ultimatum to wipe out terrorists and their financiers.
He said failure to do this should lead to their resignation.
The cleric said,
“This is not the time for apportioning blame. Our President inherited this problem, it started before him.”
Recalling the tenure of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, he said he had once privately advised him to take decisive action when killings in the country became unbearable.
However, Buhari did not follow through on the counsel.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 8, 2025
The naira traded flat-to-firmer on Saturday as Nigeria’s official Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) held around ₦1,436 to the US dollar, while the parallel (black) market quoted the greenback near ₦1,470 (sell).
Traders said limited volatility at the official window and steady demand at bureaux-de-change kept spreads narrow between the two markets.
NFEM / official (volume-weighted average): ~₦1,436 per $1.Parallel / black market (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt): ₦1,470 (selling); reported buy levels around ₦1,445–₦1,458.
Toke Makinwa celebrates 3-months of motherhood with adorable tribute to baby Yakira
Media personality, Toke Makinwa, is still basking in the joy of motherhood as she celebrates her daughter, Yakira Eliana, who just turned three months old.
The proud mum shared adorable photos of her little girl on her Instagram page, expressing gratitude to God for making her dream of becoming a mother a reality.
In a heartfelt caption, Toke wrote:
“Yaya is 3 months old today.
I literally closed my eyes and opened it, and she’s already tracking and following with her eyes, cooing and has the most adorable smile.
She laughs out loud at bath time, too.
Never thought I’d ever feel this kind of love, Thank you, Lord, for 3 months of grace, Your love, your abundance and your mercy.
”Nigeria ready for global business, says Senator Sani Musa at Oxford Forum
Nigeria is open for business and ready to attract serious global investors following far-reaching economic reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa (Niger East), has declared.
Speaking at the EU-Africa Dialogue on Financing Africa’s Investment Gap hosted by the Oxford Africa Governance Forum (OAGF) in the United Kingdom.
Senator Musa said Nigeria had turned the corner economically and urged partners to prioritize local investment and bankable projects over aid and external prescriptions.
“Nigeria is a case study for Africa, the most populated country with a vibrant, productive population,” he said.
“Africa constitutes 17 percent of the world’s population, but receives less than 6 percent of global capital inflows. That must change.”
National Assembly Members Kick Over Tinubu’s Non-Release Of Funds, Condemn Akpabio, Abbas’ Leadership
Tension is brewing in the Nigerian legislature as some members of the National Assembly are said to be gearing for a showdown with President Bola Tinubu over what they described as disdainful treatment from the executive, SaharaReporters has learnt.
This is coming a few days after a member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State, expressed deep concerns over the Tinubu-led government’s failure to release any funds for capital projects in the 2025 fiscal year, barely two months before the year ends.
“Downplaying Genocide As Farmer-Herder Clashes Is Nonsense” — Dele Farotimi Lambast Tinubu Government
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has slammed the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government over its persistent downplaying of the mass killings ravaging parts of the country, insisting that what is happening is genocide, not the so-called “farmer-herder clashes.”
Speaking on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Friday, Farotimi criticised the authorities for what he described as a deliberate attempt to whitewash atrocities that have drawn renewed global attention, including strong remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump.
He accused the government of hiding behind misleading narratives to avoid accountability, saying the scale, coordination, and targeted nature of the killings make it clear that Nigeria is facing a campaign of extermination — not random communal violence.
“You are calling genocide farmers-herders clash — what nonsense,” he said.
“How can a farmer who owns nothing be clashing with somebody carrying a Kalashnikov and M-16 rifles? And they are calling it a farmers-herders clash.
You even find government persons peddling that idiocy.
”Money doesn’t buy happiness” — Davido’s billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke says
Billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian singer Davido, has said that money does not guarantee happiness.
This was said during his speech at his elder son Nicolas Adeleke’s wedding.
He added,
“Happiness is not about money. Some people have nothing but they are happy. Some people have millions in the bank but they are miserable.”
He urged the newlyweds to prioritise peace, friendship, and love in their home, adding that wealth should not be the only measure of success.
Adeleke advised them to pray for each other every morning and night as part of maintaining harmony in their marriage.
