Compilations of Nigeria latest happenings that you might have missed, Today Wednesday, 29th October, 2025
Emir Sanusi Cautions Tinubu Govt: Continuous Borrowing After Subsidy Removal Is Wrong
The 16th Emir of Kano and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s administration for resorting to massive borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, a policy that was expected to boost government revenue.
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch, Sanusi questioned the logic behind continuous borrowings when, according to him, “the government should have more fiscal space” after ending the costly fuel subsidy regime.
While commending the Tinubu administration for removing fuel subsidy and unifying Nigeria’s multiple exchange rates, measures he described as “painful but necessary”, the outspoken emir wondered why the fiscal discipline expected from such reforms has yet to reflect in national spending priorities.
He, however, cautioned that the reforms would fail unless matched with fiscal discipline and transparent spending.
EXCLUSIVE: How ‘Repentant’ Boko Haram Members Leak Nigerian Army Movements, Armoury To Terrorists — Soldiers Reveal
Some frontline Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe and Borno states have accused the government-backed “repentant” insurgents of leaking critical military strategies, positions, and weapon details to their former commanders, SaharaReporters can confirm.
The soldiers, who are currently serving in multiple bases across the Northeast, described the policy of integrating “repentant” Boko Haram members into military operations as a “deadly mistake that continues to cost lives.”
One of the personnel told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that the so-called repentant fighters routinely brief terrorist leaders about Nigerian Army movements and plans before major attacks.
“Before Boko Haram attack any military camp in the Northeast, they already know how we operate.
These repentant fighters tell them everything,” the soldier revealed.
“They expose how many men we deploy at the gate or entrance, the kind of weapons we carry, even the daily routine in the camp.”
Town Planning: Tinubu urges state govts to domesticate national urban dev’t policy.
President Bola Tinubu has tasked states to domesticate the National Urban Development Policy to bolster town planning.
Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made the call at the 2025 Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) 56th International Conference and Annual General Meeting on Tuesday in Abuja.
The theme of the conference was: ‘Refocusing Planning Administration Towards Sustainable Urban Governance and Development.
He said that the Federal Government placed urban development at the heart of the national transformation agenda.
Wole Soyinka destroyed his US green card in 2016 over Trump’s victory
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka reportedly destroyed his United States green card in 2016 following Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.
The literary icon had earlier vowed that if Trump won, he would cut up his green card and end his residency ties with the US, a move he described as a symbolic protest.
Speaking at Oxford University’s Ertegun House on November 2, 2016, before the election, Soyinka declared:
“The moment they announce his victory, I will cut my green card myself and start packing up.”
True to his word, Soyinka later confirmed at a conference in South Africa that he had done exactly that.
“My Journey Is Not Mine Alone”- 2Baba Pens Emotional Letter as He Marks 25 Years in Music
Legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba has marked 25 years in the music industry, sharing an emotional open letter on social media to celebrate the milestone.
He expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported him throughout his remarkable journey.
He wrote in part:
“Open Letter of Gratitude 2Baba @ 25 Years in the Industry,”
“As I stand on the threshold of 25 years in this incredible journey called music, my heart is full of gratitude, memories, lessons, and love.
“This celebration is not mine alone. It belongs to everyone who played a role in shaping the story of Innocent Idibia, 2Baba,
”You were the first to see light in the dream of three young men when no one else believed.
“You gave us a voice when we barely had a microphone, a space when all we had was a dream,”
“You opened doors that led us from dreams to destiny, we made history together; we won together.
“You stood as mentors and big brothers, and your names will forever be etched in my story,”
“Without the people who believed, corrected, and supported me, my story would have been incomplete.
”Ignore Akpabio, he’s not being truthful” – Shehu tells Nigerians abroad over “Come Back Home” call
Human rights activist and public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has advised Nigerians in the diaspora to ignore Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent call to return home.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Shehu urged Nigerians living abroad not to be deceived by Akpabio’s words, insisting that the Senate President was not being truthful about the current state of the nation.
Shehu wrote:
“NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA, DONT BE DECEIVED: IGNORE AKPABIO. HE IS NOT BEING TRUTHFUL.”
He pointed out that 139 million Nigerians are facing hunger, 60 million youths are unemployed, and over 30 million children are suffering from severe malnutrition.
According to him, the nation’s debt stock now stands at N170 trillion, warning that anyone returning home does so “at their own risk.”
DSS arrest Man who asked Military to remove Tinubu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over posts that urged the military to overthrow the government.
The suspect, identified as Innocent Chukwuma, allegedly used his X (formerly Twitter) handle @TheAgroman to call for a coup.
Chukwuma’s posts were shared on his X account, where he wrote:
“A coup in Nigeria is needed.
Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian Government, and join the AES. That is all we need now.
“It will happen eventually. Nigerians, the military needs your support now! Only them can save this country.
“The bastard in Aso Rock has basically sold this country to the West, and they run our intelligence apparatus. Only the military can reset this country. Support them.”
Verydarkman alleges popular comedian tried to use his ngo to launder N700 million
Popular critic Verydarkman has alleged that a well-known comedian attempted to funnel N700 million through an NGO to disguise the origin of the funds.
In a post shared online, Verydarkman claimed the comedian, described as usually quiet on social media, was approached with a plan to transfer the large sum into the NGO’s account, with an agreement that a portion would be siphoned off as pay-offs.
According to VerydarkMan, the arrangement would have seen the NGO receive the N700 million, from which insiders would withdraw portions and distribute kickbacks.
He said the comedian was told he would personally receive 10 percent, about ₦70 million, while the rest would be made to “disappear” through the NGO’s books.
VerydarkMan added that he refused to be part of any scheme that would route such a large sum through his organisation, saying he would rather invest in property than allow the money to touch the NGO account.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 29, 2025
The U.S. dollar traded at roughly ₦1,455–₦1,458 in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window on Wednesday, while the parallel (black) market quoted the dollar between ₦1,480 and ₦1,500.
These figures show a continued gap between the official/volume-weighted NFEM rate and what bureaux-de-change and informal traders are offering on the street.
Market data and rate aggregators indicate the naira held within a narrow band in the official market on Wednesday, trading around the mid-₦1,400s per dollar after recent stability delivered by improved FX liquidity and inflows into local assets.
Meanwhile, informal market quotes stayed higher — reflecting persistent demand from importers and retail dollar seekers in the parallel market.
“I Wasn’t Happy Being African” – Singer, Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has shut down claims that Afrobeats is currently having its worst performance in two decades.
Reputable music executives, including Paul Okoye aka Paulo, and DJ Big N, have claimed that Afrobeats is declining in separate interviews and social media posts.
However, speaking at the Unstoppable Africans event recently, Savage boasted that Afrobeats is unstoppable.
She argued that contrary to claims that the genre was declining, it is gaining more grounds on charts and tours.
She also spoke about the cultural impact of Afrobeats, recalling that she used to be unhappy about being an African growing up in London, but the positive image Afrobeats is giving the continent has made her become proud of her race.
The singer noted that Afrobeats has achieved a lot despite not having enough support, structure or infrastructure.
