Compilations of the Top 10 key latest updates in Nigeria Today, Monday 3rd November, 2025.
Trump’s Threat: Sharia Supreme Council Asks Tinubu Government To Cut Diplomatic Ties With US
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, has condemned the United States government for designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” on alleged persecution of Christians, calling the move biased and misleading.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary, Hassan Rahman, said the Trump administration relied on a “one-sided narrative” that failed to reflect the real causes of insecurity across Nigeria.
The council asked the Bola Tinubu-led government to take “stern action, even if it means cutting diplomatic ties, to show the gravity of the situation.”
“The Council is not happy with this development on allegations regarding Christian genocide in Nigeria.
The Trump administration should have sought a balanced perspective on the situation before jumping to conclusions,” he said
Cooking Gas Price Defy Marketers, Sells At N1,200 Per Kg
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, otherwise known as cooking gas, has remained high despite assurances from marketers that the product will return to its pre-October price range of N950 to N1,000 per kilogram (kg).
A visit to some gas stations in Lagos shows that the product was sold yesterday at between N1,200 and N1,400 per kg.
At Gasland, Igando in Ikotun Lagos and Mac Rich gas plant at Cele-Okota, also in Lagos one kg was sold at N1,200 while others sold the product at N1,300 and N1,400 depending on the location.
Addressing the price issue, some officials of gas plants who spoke on condition of anonymity said:
“As at last month, we sold cooking gas at N900 and N950 per kg, presently we retail at N1,200 per kg.
This is the situation we find ourselves in the country.
We hope the price drops further in the coming weeks.
”Criminals In South-East Forests Killing People Bear Christian Names, Says Anambra Governor Soludo
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasised the need for deeper conversation to address the security challenges facing the country.
Speaking during a media chat on Sunday, Soludo noted that the issue of insecurity in the country, particularly in Eastern Nigeria, is not about religion but a deeper societal problem.
“As a country, America has its own rights to have its own views about what is going on elsewhere, but when it comes to what it does, I am sure it must also do what it does in terms of its own response within the realm of its own international law.
“People are killing themselves, Christians killing Christians, the people in the bushes are Emmanuel, Peter, John, all Christian names, and they have maimed and killed thousands of our youths, it has nothing to do with religion,” Soludo said.
Fans lament poor security, chaos at Davido’s Enugu concert
What was billed as an electrifying night of Afrobeats at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, turned into chaos for many fans, as poor security, overcrowding, and reports of theft and harassment overshadowed Davido’s concert on Saturday, November 1.
Davido had earlier announced that his “5ive Tour” would return to Nigeria, with performances scheduled across several cities including Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan, and Lagos.The tour began in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on October 26, continued in Yola, Adamawa, on October 29, and made its third stop in Enugu on November 1.
It is expected to conclude with two more shows — Ibadan on November 9 and Lagos on December 25.
While previous stops reportedly went smoothly, the Enugu leg drew widespread criticism after attendees described scenes of overcrowding, harassment, weak crowd control, and security lapses.
Bayelsa Deputy Governor Faces Impeachment Ahead Of Governor Diri’s Defection To APC
Political tension has heightened in Bayelsa State as the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, faces possible impeachment by the State House of Assembly, just as Governor Douye Diri is set to officially dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) today.
Crisis reportedly erupted following Ewhrudjakpo’s refusal to follow Diri out of the PDP after the governor’s resignation from the party on October 15.
Sources within the Assembly alleged that the lawmakers, acting on the governor’s directive, have already commenced impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor.
In a swift response, Ewhrudjakpo had filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja last week, seeking to restrain the Assembly from proceeding with the impeachment.
Abduction of Anambra neurosurgeon a direct assault on national health security – Minister
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Adekunle Salako, has described the abduction of a neurosurgeon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo, as a direct assault on Nigeria’s national health security.
Dr. Mbanugo was kidnapped at Omaha Junction, Uruagu Nnewi, while returning home after performing a series of surgeries at the hospital.
In a statement, Salako said the incident was particularly distressing, given its implications for the country’s already fragile health system.
He noted that Nigeria has fewer than 150 practicing neurosurgeons serving a population of over 220 million — far below the World Health Organisation (WHO) benchmark of one neurosurgeon per 100,000 people.
Tiwa Savage trends after revealing bare face following microneedling session
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has sparked conversations online after posting a video showing her bare, swollen face following a microneedling skincare session.
The video, which she shared on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral on Sunday, with many fans surprised to see the star embracing a completely filter-free look.
Tiwa, dressed casually in the clip, appeared relaxed as she revealed the post-treatment redness, sparking both admiration and criticism from social media users.
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, November 3, 2025
The British pound sterling traded at approximately ₦2,065.96 to £1 in the Nigerian market, according to current online currency conversion services.
On the parallel (street/black) market, reported quotes for £1 ranged around ₦2,000 to ₦2,100, reflecting the often higher premiums in informal FX channels.
The figure of roughly ₦2,065.96 per £1 represents the market conversion from online FX aggregators, and gives a benchmark for formal bank or merchant pricing.
Meanwhile, street-based dealers and BDCs report buying and selling rates in the range of ₦2,000–₦2,100 per £1, illustrating the persistent spread between official and informal rates
Tinubu’s economic reforms crucial, says Edo governor
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold economic reforms, visionary policies and development programmes.
He hailed the President’s critical role in transforming governance and driving national growth.
Speaking at the City Boy Movement programme, an empowerment initiative benefiting over 200 Edo youths, Okpebholo highlighted Federal Government’s support as key to enabling ongoing infrastructure projects in Edo State, including the building of flyovers.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, quoted the governor as saying:
“These projects are made possible through the support of President Tinubu.
“I urge Edo people to continue supporting the President, whose reforms, though tough, are essential for Nigeria’s progress.”
“This year, I’m just grateful to be alive and blessed” – DJ Cuppy says as she reveals her plans for her 33rd birthday
Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has revealed her plans for her 33rd birthday.
The disc jockey, via her Snapchat page, had responded to a fan who had questioned whether she had anything special planned for her birthday.
“Have you got anything special to do for your birthday?”.
Responding to her, Cuppy revealed that she has nothing planned for that day. She said her birthday this year will be a normal day.
The daughter of Otedola noted that she is turning 33 and is grateful to be alive and blessed.
“Nothing planned, I’m not just saying that. For real, it’s gonna be a normal day. I’m turning 33 and this year.
I’m just grateful to be alive and blessed.God is good!”.
