Compilations of top 10 latest happenings you might have missed today, Wednesday 26th November, 2025
Adamawa Police Intercept Over 500 Suspicious Travellers From Niger Republic In Trucks
Panic swept through Adamawa State on Tuesday after security operatives intercepted two trailers loaded with about 550 travellers in what authorities described as a disturbing mass movement at a time the North is being battered by kidnappers, bandits, and cross-border armed groups.
The trailers, bearing registration numbers NNY 236 XA (Yobe) and GAS 330 XA (Taraba), were flagged down at the Numan Bridge, a major entry route into the state.
Their arrival sparked heightened alert among residents who say the region has become increasingly vulnerable due to porous borders and the unchecked flow of people and weapons.
FCT Minister Wike Orders Suspension Of Education Secretary Over School Closure Rumours
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has debunked reports claiming that all public schools in the FCT had been ordered to shut down, describing the announcement as false, misleading, and unauthorised.
In a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, the administration confirmed that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo
The decision followed the circulation of an official memo announcing the closure of schools — an action the FCTA says did not receive ministerial approval.
According to Olayinka, the Acting Head of Service, Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has also been instructed to take disciplinary action against the Director of School Services, Mrs Aishatu Sani Alhassan, who issued the circular in violation of civil service rules.
Eight die in Oyo road crash
Eight people have been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving treatment at Oyo State General Hospital following a crash on Tuesday at the front of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education on Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway, Oyo State.
Confirming the accident to our correspondent on Wednesday, the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mary Alo, revealed the number of casualties.
The accident occurred on Tuesday. Nineteen people were involved. Eight people died while four people are receiving treatment at the state hospital in Oyo town.
“The corpses of the victims are also at the morgue of the hospital,” she said.
Katsina Government School Abandoned To Collapse As Children Risk Lives Daily
Pupils at Tsintsiya Primary School in Danja Local Government Area, Katsina State, are being forced to learn in dangerous conditions after a section of the school collapsed, exposing years of neglect in basic education.
According to a civic technology platform, Monitng, parents have expressed fears for their children’s safety as broken walls and unstable structures surround classrooms, while teachers struggle to keep lessons going.
The school’s collapse highlights the widening gap between billions of naira spent on education and the lack of tangible improvements for children. Officials warn of the risks posed to children in the deteriorating classrooms.
“A place meant to be safe for learning has now become a dangerous zone.
Children sit close to broken blocks, teachers struggle to keep classes going, and parents fear for the safety of their kids.
Sowore Condemns DSS Over Continued Illegal Detention Of Lawyer Moses Oddiri, Demands Immediate Release
Former presidential candidate and human rights advocate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the unlawful detention of a Lagos-based lawyer, Moses Oddiri, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), allegedly acting on the instructions of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede.
Sowore, in a post on Wednesday, described the arrest and continued detention of Oddiri as another blatant abuse of power by security agencies that have turned themselves into instruments of oppression rather than institutions of law.
According to him, Oddiri has spent nearly two weeks in illegal custody after his arrest in Lagos, and was subsequently transferred to the DSS headquarters in Abuja, despite not being charged to court or granted access to due process.
The activist demanded Oddiri’s immediate and unconditional release.
“I will love you forever” – Natasha Osawaru makes promise to husband, 2baba
Natasha Osawaru Idibia, the wife of legendary singer 2baba, has made a promise to him.
On her Instagram page, the new mum shared a loved-up photo of herself and the music icon from her birthday party, declaring her unending love for him.
Natasha promised to love him forever and entrust their union to God’s care.
“I would love you forever!I put our union in God’s hands”.
“Nigeria recorded a 55 per cent drop in condom distribution,” UNAIDS
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS says condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55 per cent over the past year.
Launching its 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response, on Tuesday, UNAIDS warned that the global HIV response is facing its worst setback in decades.
The agency reported widespread disruption to HIV prevention, testing and community-led programmes, adding that across 13 countries, the number of people newly initiated on treatment has fallen.
According to UNAIDS, 450,000 women in sub-Saharan Africa have lost access to “mother mentors,” trusted community workers who link them to care.
Cut interest rates to boost production, manufacturers tell CBN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to further reduce interest rates, warning that the high cost of borrowing continues to hinder production and weaken competitiveness in the real sector.
MAN made the appeal in its reaction to the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held on November 24 and 25, where the MPC retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 per cent.
After its 303rd meeting, the MPC also adjusted the Standing Facilities Corridor to +50/-450 basis points, retained the Cash Reserve Ratio at 45 per cent for commercial banks and 16 per cent for merchant banks, and left the liquidity ratio unchanged at 30 per cent.
The committee cited improving macroeconomic indicators, noting a continued slowdown in inflation, which it said decelerated to 16.05 per cent in October.
“Never had the chance to be on set together” – Adeniyi Johnson beams with joy as he finally works with his childhood idol, Baba Wande
Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has expressed pride in working with his veteran, Baba Wande.
Taking to his Instagram page to share photos of himself and the veteran, he revealed that this is the first time he is working with him.
Calling him his childhood idol, he noted that he had been with Baba Wande several times but never had the chance to be on set together.
Hailing him, Adeniyi said the veteran can act and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with him.
“The very first time I am working with my childhood Idol!!! Been around him countless times, but never had the chance to be on set together.
Forget baba dey act !! Blessed to be with you, sir.
May you live long sir in sound health @baba_wande___ shooting IJA IJU by @adebayotijani”.
“How people questioned my colleague, Yewande Adekoya, when she gave me my first role” – Lateef Adedimeji reflects on his journey
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji is once again reflecting on his journey.
On his Instagram page, he recalled how people questioned his colleague, Yewande Adekoya, when she handpicked him for a role, but she stood firm and saw the future.
He noted how, from that humble beginning, he looks back today, and all he can do is Alhamdulilahi.
Lateef said that when his personal production didn’t work in 2007/2008, he almost gave up, but he kept hustling and did lots of free work before heaven smiled on him.
“Quick one, who remembers my first ever movie I produced personally? I know many of you would say ‘Wale Danger,’ but you’d be wrong.
My first ever movie was O se regi.
It was a movie I produced in 2007/2008. It was a project I put everything into, but God had other plans.
Fast forward to 2013, after years of pro bono work, and sweat and blood on the journey to becoming the Adedimeji Lateef you know now.
Kudi Klepto, a production of Yewande Adekoya (@yewandeadekoyaabiodun).
When she handpicked me for the role, people questioned her, wondering who I was, but she stood firm.
She saw the future; look at God today…From that humble beginning, I look back today, and all I can say is Alhamdulilah.
