Compilations of 10 key latest updates In Nigeria Today Monday, 17th November, 2025 that you need to know
Anyanwu rejects expulsion from PDP, slams Ibadan convention as ‘jamboree
Factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Anyanwu, has dismissed his expulsion from the party, describing the recently concluded national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a Jamboree
Anyanwu spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics hours after the PDP announced his expulsion alongside other party chieftains.
He argued that the exercise was fundamentally flawed, claiming that many states were not represented.
He said,
“16 states had not even done their congresses; the entire South-East has not done theirs. All that happened yesterday [Saturday] was a jamboree.”
Anyanwu further noted that even previous congresses had not been formally communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Malami declares 2027 Kebbi governorship bid
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially announced his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in the 2027 election.
Malami vowed to tackle insecurity and revive the state’s struggling agricultural economy.
He made the declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, monitored by our correspondent, where he expressed confidence in the strength of his political support across the state.
“INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us.
Wike-backed PDP faction summons emergency BoT, NEC meetings
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that an emergency meeting of the party’s Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee will hold on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
According to a notice issued on Monday by the factional National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and shared by the media aide to the FCT minister, Lere Olayinka, on his X handle, both meetings are scheduled to hold at the NEC Hall of the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
The notice stated that the BoT meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m., while the NEC meeting will follow at 2:00 p.m.
It added,
“Attendance is very important as crucial matters will be discussed and addressed.”
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 17, 2025
The Nigerian naira traded largely steady on Monday, November 17, 2025, with the official Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) or VWAP rate hovering around ₦1,441–₦1,444 to the US dollar, while traders in the parallel (cash/black) market quoted the greenback at roughly ₦1,450–₦1,460.
NFEM / VWAP (official daily rate): about ₦1,441–₦1,444 per $1.Parallel (cash/black/Aboki) market: roughly ₦1,450–₦1,460 per $1 (some spot reports around ₦1,45
The official NFEM fixing — calculated as a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) — remained near the mid-₦1,400s, reflecting continued stability after recent policy shifts and modest inflows into Nigeria’s FX windows.
Market-data providers and financial exchanges showed the USD/NGN pair trading within a narrow intraday range, consistent with the past week’s levels.
Police debunk assassination attempt on naval officer in face-off with Wike
The FCT Police Command has reacted to the trailing of Lieutenant AM Yarima by unidentified persons in two unmarked Hilux vans in Kubwa on Sunday evening, with the officer conducting escape manoeuvres to lose them.
Military sources had disclosed that the incident which saw the occupants of the vehicles trailing Yarima from the NIPCO Station off the Kubwa Motorway through to Gado Nasco Road is being investigated.
Reacting to the report, spokesperson of the police command, SP Josephine Adeh, said,
“The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications circulating on social media alleging an attempted assassination on Lt Ahmed Yerima.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that no such incident has been reported or recorded anywhere within the Federal Capital Territory.
“The public is advised to disregard this false information and desist from spreading unverified claims capable of causing unnecessary panic.
“For the safety of all residents, the Command urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Division.”
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, November 17, 2025
The British pound is trading for approximately ₦1,880 to ₦1,900 in Nigeria’s formal FX channels on Monday, November 17, 2025, while the informal or parallel market quotes are hovering slightly higher at around ₦1,900 to ₦1,920 per £1.
Formal market estimate: About ₦1,880–₦1,900 per £1.Parallel/black market estimate: About ₦1,900–₦1,920 per £1.
The rate reflects a continuity of recent trends in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) foreign-exchange policy and market liquidity.
With relative stability in forex supply in formal windows and cautious macro-policy signals, the pound-naira pair has remained within the high-₦1,800s to low-₦1,900s band.
Forecast outlets had estimated similar ranges for November, validating the current rate trend.
In the parallel market, traders continue to price in a premium over the formal rate, driven by the urgency of some importers and individuals needing immediate FX access and the limited availability of formal-window FX for all demand segments.
#EndSARS: Survivors of police brutality in Abia petition Otti over non-payment of N511m compensation
Survivors of police brutality and extra-judicial killings in Abia State have petitioned Governor Alex Otti over the non-payment of the N511 million compensation approved for them by the Abia State Judicial Panel of Inquiry.
Police brutality had triggered the 2020 #EndSARS nationwide protests, which culminated in the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.
In response to the public outcry that followed, state governments across the country set up judicial panels to investigate complaints of police abuse and recommend compensation for victims.
In Abia State, the panel chaired by former Chief Judge, Justice Sunday Imo, with former Solicitor General Mrs. Uzo Uche Ikonne as Secretary, submitted its report in July 2021.
According to survivors who addressed journalists in Umuahia, the government has yet to release the approved compensation.
The victims said the panel, set up under the administration of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, considered over 86 cases, out of which 46 were found to have merit.
It subsequently recommended the payment of N511 million in compensation.
“I went to the hospital with severe menstrual cramps, but returned with a baby”- Lady
A young lady has caused a stir on social media after sharing a shocking experience: she went to the hospital for severe menstrual cramps, only to leave with a baby.
In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), the lady revealed she initially sought medical help for intense menstrual pain.
However, her visit took an unexpected turn that left viewers stunnedIn the video, she captioned her post:
“POV: I went to the hospital with severe menstrual cramps”, accompanied by crying emojis.
The clip showed her lying on a hospital bed, followed by a joyous scene of her dancing to underground music
The final shot revealed her cradling a baby, with the caption.
“But cryptic pregnancy no gree give me oo. So help me God.
This mean that she has been pregnant for nine months without knowing
“I see Pastor Adeboye’s staff taken, given to another person” – Prophet shares chilling vision, says his time is up
A prophet identified as Yinka King Omole has shared a prophecy about Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), that has drawn widespread attention online.
In a video that went viral online, Prophet Omole claimed God revealed to him that Pastor Adeboye has finished his earthly assignment.
According to the prophet,
“his time is up,” signaling that the respected cleric is preparing to leave the world.
The video shows Prophet Omole dressed in a flowing white robe, holding a wooden rod, as he recounts the vision.
He claimed that in the revelation, Pastor Adeboye appeared waving goodbye to a large congregation.
“You trapped my life since 17”- Regina Daniels issues warning to estranged husband, Ned Nwoko
The highly publicized marital dispute between Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko has taken a U‑turn, with the actress making fresh allegations.
It’s worth noting that the couple have been embroiled in a marital dispute, which escalated after Regina Daniels accused Ned Nwoko of arresting her brother, Sammy West, who was recently released on bail.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Regina Daniels accused her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, of trying to ruin her both publicly and privately.
Furthermore, the actress claimed that he held her hostage since she was 17 and is fighting for her freedom.
In her post that has left social media buzzing, Regina Daniels claimed Ned Nwoko introduced her to hard drugs in order to satisfy him.
