Compilations of top 10 key latest happenings that you need to know this Saturday, 29th November, 2025
Nigeria free to seek help from outside over insecurity – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to decisively identify and eliminate the bandits terrorising the country, warning that if the government fails to act, Nigerians are within their rights to seek help externally.
Obasanjo made this remark on Friday, November 28, while speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas and Praise Festival.
He lamented that Nigerians across regions and religions continue to be killed while the government appears unable to fully protect its citizens, describing the ongoing violence as “nonsensical.”
“We are part of the world community.
If our government cannot do it, we have the right to call on the international community to do for us what our government cannot do for us.
If we are being k!lled, it is the responsibility of the government to do something about it.
We should ask the government to do what it has to do at all levels.
We should ask our leaders to do what they have to do at all levels, in all walks of life,” he said
EFCC Quizzes Former Attorney-General Malami, Grants Him Bail After Providing Two Top Civil Servants
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday grilled a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over sundry issues after which he was granted bail, SaharaReporters has learnt.
Top sources revealed to SaharaReporters on Saturday that Malami was in the EFCC custody on Friday and was almost going to spend the night because of the bail conditions given to him.
“Malami is in EFCC custody, he’s looking for two permanent Secretary for bail conditions,” one of the sources revealed around 10pm on Friday.
“Update on Malami is that he got bail by providing two top level civil servants after interrogation yesterday.(Friday),” another source informed on Saturday morning
Terrorists Invade Patigi Community In Kwara, Abduct Two Residents
Two residents of Manba Village in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State have been abducted after terrorists stormed the community through the Rogun axis late Friday night.
A community source told SaharaReporters that the attackers invaded the village at about 11pm, shooting sporadically as residents fled for safety.
“The gunmen came through Rogun and headed straight into Manba.
They operated freely and took two people away,” the source said, adding that fear has gripped surrounding villages
37 Katsina kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits -Lawmaker
Bandits have released 37 villagers abducted from Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State after weeks of negotiations that led to a peace agreement, a lawmaker, Abdulraham Kandarawa, has said.
Kandarawa, who represents Bakori Constituency in the state House of Assembly, said on Friday that the latest release brought the number of freed villagers to 82.
He had earlier disclosed that 45 captives were freed under the same peace arrangement.
Speaking to journalists in Katsina, Kandarawa said the villagers, held in Sabe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, were released without ransom following sustained negotiations with the bandits.
DHQ quizzes soldiers who abandoned Kebbi schoolgirls just before terrorists struck
The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has summoned all the soldiers that were deployed for duty the day 26 schoolgirls were abducted from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
“It is part of the investigation to unearth who ordered their withdrawal. They have been moved to Abuja,” Vanguard was told.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 29, 2025
The U.S. dollar is trading at ₦1,446.9 in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window today.On the parallel / black market, the dollar is being quoted at about ₦1,476 per dollar.
The gap between the official and parallel-market rates therefore stands at roughly ₦29.1 per dollar — underlining continued divergence between formal and informal forex channels.
Market watchers attribute this spread to persistent retail demand in the parallel market, and tighter liquidity or limited access to dollars for many individuals and small businesses.
Meanwhile, official-window rates remain relatively stable, reflecting ongoing interventions and inflows via formal channels.
FG issues NOTAM as Nigeria prepares for inaugural Int’l airshow
The Federal Government has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting flights into Abuja during aerial displays scheduled for the Nigeria International Airshow, which opens on Tuesday.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the directive on Friday while inspecting the airside arrangements at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the venue of the three-day event.
Keyamo said the Nigeria Air Force will conduct aerial demonstrations on the first and last days of the airshow, during which the Abuja airspace will be temporarily closed for safety.“
The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency has already issued a NOTAM.
For the brief period when there will be air displays, airlines have been told not to fly in or out, to hold their flights for that period, not to fly into Abuja while the sky is agog with displays,” he said.
First Lady urges passage of Gender Parity Bill as she hosts NASS to dinner
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu yesterday evening hosted members of the National Assembly to a special dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, where she made a renewed and passionate appeal for the passage of the Gender Parity Bill, also known as the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, currently before the legislature.
The event, attended by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Vice President Kashim Shettima; Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who represented the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF).
Lawmakers from both chambers; and senior government officials, provided what the First Lady described as “a moment for dialogue and reflection” on Nigeria’s democratic future and the centrality of women’s participation.
Enugu arrests groom, parents, in-laws, others marrying 13-year-old girl
The Enugu State Government has announced the arrest and detention of the parents of a teenage bride, the parents of the groom, the groom himself and a matchmaker over the controversial underage marriage involving a girl identified as Amarachi in Amufie community, Enugu Ezike in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area.
Commissioner for Gender, Women and Children Affairs, Hon. Ngozi Eni, said the arrests followed the refusal of the parties to honour an invitation from her ministry after videos of the illegal marriage went viral on social media.
Eni said the government was compelled to act when it became clear that the marriage, already consummated, involved a minor (13-year-old) who had neither given consent nor understood the implications of marriage.
Court delivers final verdict in case of UNIPORT student’s demise
Two years after the highly publicised case involving University of Port Harcourt student Justina Otuene, the court has delivered its judgment.
Damian Chinaemerem Okoligwe, a 400-level student, has been sentenced following his conviction for the killing of his former girlfriend, Justina, in 2023.
Justina, a 20-year-old 300-level Biochemistry student, was reported missing after visiting Damian’s apartment in Ozuoba in late October 2023.
The subsequent investigation led to the discovery of her body which was already dismembered and the arrest of Damian, sparking nationwide concern and calls for justice.
After a prolonged legal process involving multiple hearings and witness testimonies, the court reached its conclusion today.
Damian Okoligwe received the maximum sentence permitted under the law.
Mohbad called off his wedding to Wunmi after he caught her with another man – Late singer’s father alleges
Fresh controversy has erupted in the ongoing dispute between the family of the late singer Mohbad and his widow, Omowunmi, as the singer’s father released a new statement questioning the legitimacy of their union.
In the recorded message, Mohbad’s father clarified that he never witnessed or approved any traditional marriage rites between his son and Omowunmi, insisting he only attended an introduction ceremony.
He lamented that Nigerians across regions and religions continue to be killed while the government appears unable to fully protect its citizens, describing the ongoing violence as “nonsensical.”“We are part of the world community.
If our government cannot do it, we have the right to call on the international community to do for us what our government cannot do for us.
If we are being k!lled, it is the responsibility of the government to do something about it.We should ask the government to do what it has to do at all levels.
We should ask our leaders to do what they have to do at all levels, in all walks of life,” he said
He further questioned who received her bride price, maintaining that no formal wedding ever took place.
“When my son was alive, and Cynthia claimed to be pregnant, I felt it was necessary to meet her family properly.
When we got to the venue, I saw a lot of the lady’s family members sitting there. We completed the introduction, and I met my son’s father-in-law for the first time.
But I was shocked to hear claims that a traditional wedding happened without any knowledge or even the presence of the family head. Who collected the bride price?”
