Compilations of Nigeria News Today, Friday 24th October, 2025
Heavy Security In Kuje As Sowore Faces Arraignment Over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest
Heavy security presence has been observed in Kuje, Abuja, as the Nigeria Police mounted at least five checkpoints leading to the court where human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, is expected to be arraigned.
It was observed that an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was also stationed at a strategic location around the area on Friday morning.
The heightened security measures come ahead of Sowore’s court appearance following his arrest on Thursday.
Land ownership: Oyo govt tackles Federal Govt
The government of Oyo State on Thursday rebutted claims by the Federal Government about the ownership of some choice properties located within the state, declaring that the said properties had been revoked and taken over by the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funlayo, who made the position known at a press conference on Thursday, said that the state government reserves the right to repossess any unutilised land within its borders.
Adding that the Federal Government should either develop any landed property owned by it within the state or risk forfeiture.
He said that the properties being claimed by the Federal Government had since been revoked by the state government; therefore, they were no longer owned by the federal authorities.
Yoruba Man Shouldn’t Be The Face Of Oppression’ – Yoruba Union Blasts Tinubu, Egbetokun Over Sowore’s Arrest
The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has condemned the arrest of human rights activist, journalist, and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, by security operatives allegedly acting on the orders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement released on Friday and signed by the Union’s Convener, Olusola Badero, through its Home Director, Princess Balogun, the group accused the Tinubu-led administration of waging a relentless war against journalists, activists, and opposition voices in Nigeria.
The Union described the arrest of Sowore as an “embarrassment to democracy and an assault on freedom of expression,” noting that Yoruba people across the world are ashamed of what they called “a dangerous precedent being set by one of their own.
”Who Get Davido Get God” – Cubana Chief Priest Celebrates as Davido Meets Macron
Afrobeats megastar Davido has once again made headlines — this time for his high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, an encounter that has stirred excitement across social media and beyond.
In the photos posted on his social media pages, Davido was seen alongside his long-time manager Asa Asika and close friend Cubana Chief Priest, posing with President Macron in what appeared to be a warm and cordial atmosphere.
Reacting to the historic meeting, nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest took to social media to express his gratitude and admiration for Davido, writing:
“Who get Davido, get God.”
The comment has since gone viral, with fans echoing similar sentiments about the singer’s generosity, humility, and ability to open doors for those around him.
Kanu’s trial stalled over claim of inability to access case file
The detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu failed to open his defence on Friday in his ongoing terrorism trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Kanu said he could not open his defence because he has not been handed the case file to familiarise himself with its contents to enable him adequately prepare for his defence.
Following his inability to commence his defence on Thursday after he fired his team of lawyers led by former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi, Kanu prayed the court to grant him a short adjournment till the next day.
How I fell into depression over age mix-up, by Yemi Alade
Afrobeats singer Yemi Alade has opened up about her struggle with depression, triggered by a three-year period of misidentifying her age.
In her interview with Chude Jideonwo, she recounted how she repeatedly told people she was 22, only to realise at 25 that she had been mistaken, leading to a few days of depression as her mind grappled with the reality.
According to Alade, the revelation was a mental challenge and struggled to come to terms with it.She said:
“There was a time someone asked me my age, and I kept saying for three years I was 22.
Then I realised I was 25 years old. I took out my phone and I did the mathematics. I was depressed for a few days.
My mind wasn’t taken into process.“It was mental, for three years I didn’t know my right age”.
INEC faces backlash as 2027 campaign posters emerge nationwide despite electoral ban
Political observers and stakeholders have aired their views on the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to control the activities of political parties in the country.
There is the belief that laws and regulations are hardly followed, with institutions in the country showing weakness or turning the other way when they are to enforce the laws.
INEC’s approach in managing the excesses of these political parties, especially the ruling party, has been widely condemned.
In a recent roundtable organised by the electoral umpire to discuss ways and possible solutions to these challenges, especially that of premature election campaigns in the country, it became clearer to the electorate that INEC has limited powers in handling some of these issues.
Yvonne Jegede celebrates 20 years as actor
Actress Yvonne Jegede has is celebrating two decades in the film industry, marking a significant milestone in a career.
In an Instagram post, she reflected on her journey and expressed gratitude to colleagues and fans who kept her afloat over the past two decades.
With a stunning photo, Yvonne recalled starting out as a 20-year-old, unaware of the impact the industry would have on her life.
Over 20 years, Jegede has established herself as a talented actress, she’s told stories, played diverse roles, and embodied various personalities.
“I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years already! 20 years since I made my debut in the world’s 2nd largest movie industry: our own beloved Nollywood. 20 years of telling stories.
20 years of interpreting different roles. 20 years of taking on different personalities.
Starting out as an innocent 20-year-old, I would never have known how much it would change my life”, she wrote.
NBTE warns against illegal award of ND, HND certificates
The National Board for Technical Education has cautioned all professional and examination bodies in Nigeria to desist from the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates.
This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna by the Executive Secretary (ES) of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, through the board’s Head, Media and Publicity, Mrs Fatima Abubakar.
She said Bugaje had issued a circular, expressing concern over the activities of certain professional and examination bodies purporting to design, conduct, and award ND and HND certificates in various disciplines
He described such actions as illegal and a violation of the NBTE’s establishing Act.
Police step up security advocacy ahead of Anambra guber election
As part of the ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders ahead of the Anambra Governorship Election slated for November 8, 2025, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified the non-kinetic approach to peace building by engaging key religious leaders and societal influencers to use their positions and platforms to promote peace, unity, and patriotism across the State.
The CP made the call when he received the founder of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (Odumeje), who paid a courtesy visit to the Police Command Headquarters, Amawbia- Awka, on Thursday.
