Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose engaged in a fierce public exchange this weekend at Fayose’s 65th birthday, with Obasanjo describing Fayose as “not the best” of his political protĂ©gĂ©s.
Fayose however fired back at Obasanjo, accusing him of making irresponsible comments at his age, while adding that Obasanjo belonged in a zoo.
In another development, the activist known as VeryDarkMan and the social media influencer known as “Mr Jollof” engaged in a violent physical altercation on a United Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos.
In Abuja, FCT Police debunked rumours circulating on social media alleging an attempted assassination on Naval Officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima.
The clarification follows another false publication on social media blogs, claiming the officer was attacked during a stop-and-search operation in the Kubwa area.
Also in Abuja, a retired General and Air Commodore, Abayomi Balogun expressed frustration over the destruction of his home in the Wuse Zone 3 area of the Federal Capital Territory.
In the U.S., the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa have scheduled a hearing for November 20th to investigate the killing of Christians in Nigeria to be chaired by Representative Chris Smith.
It comes as rap superstar Nicki Minaj is set to speak on Tuesday at the United Nations on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
In another development, a new video trending on social media shows an excerpt from a sermon by the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Bishop Godfrey Onah, speaking about how the violence on Christians in Nigeria is comparable to the crucifixion of Christ.
In Kebbi State, Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris expressed outrage over the attack and kidnapping of 25 female students, accusing security agencies of sabotaging efforts by failing to act on credible intelligence from the Department of State Services.
Meanwhile, the Department of State Services recaptured escaped terrorist Abdulazeez Obadaki and a suspected major arms supplier Musa Abubakar in separate operations.
Abubakar was caught with Improvised Explosive Device components, chemicals, and manufacturing equipment following extensive surveillance and credible intelligence.
At the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave a fiery speech directed at judicial officers nationwide, declaring that a compromised judiciary poses an existential threat to democracy; insisting that “justice must never be for sale”.
Under our Milestones, we remember the life and enduring legacy of Nigeria’s founding father, Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe whose Pan-African vision that still resonates today.
In another Milestone, we celebrated the 74th birthday of lawyer, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
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