- Political Developments
Nnamdi Kanu Convicted and Sentenced to Life Imprisonment (20 November 2025)
A Federal High Court in Abuja found the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, guilty on all seven terrorism-related charges and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The verdict followed years of legal proceedings over IPOB’s separatist activities.
Tinubu Sends Second Batch of Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate (Late November 2025)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu forwarded a list of 32 ambassadorial nominees—comprising both career and non-career diplomats—to the Senate for confirmation. This followed an earlier, smaller list and is part of ongoing diplomatic restructuring.
- Security Incidents & Public Safety
Mass Abduction at St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger State (21 November 2025)
Gunmen abducted 303 students and 12 teachers (totaling 315 people) from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger State, in one of Nigeria’s worst mass kidnappings in years.
Around 50 students reportedly escaped shortly after the incident.
As of the latest updates, over 250 victims remain unaccounted for.
The government has launched a coordinated rescue operation involving the military, police, and local vigilantes.
Rising Bandit Attacks and Counter-Terror Operations
Beyond the Papiri abductions, several north-western and north-central communities reported increased attacks by armed groups in November. Security forces conducted multiple air and ground raids on terrorist hideouts in Niger, Zamfara, and Katsina States, neutralising dozens of suspects, according to Defence Headquarters briefings.
- Government Actions & Institutional Responses
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency (26 November 2025)
President Tinubu declared a national security emergency following a surge in kidnappings and rural attacks. Key measures announced include:
Recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers, bringing total planned recruitment to about 50,000.
Reinforcement of security presence in schools and border areas.
Deployment of special counter-terror units to the North-West and North-Central zones.
The government framed the move as part of a broader security sector reform agenda to stabilise the country and rebuild public confidence.
Administrative and Fiscal Measures
The Presidency also inaugurated the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to coordinate the rollout of Nigeria’s new tax reforms and address intergovernmental revenue disputes.
- Economic Updates and Indicators Inflation Continues to Ease
Official figures showed a steady decline in headline inflation, falling from 18.02% in September to 16.05% in October 2025, marking seven consecutive months of disinflation.
The Central Bank attributed the improvement to evidence-based monetary tightening and the ongoing transition toward an inflation-targeting framework.
- Social & Cultural Moments
Pensioners Protest Over Unpaid Arrears (24 November 2025)
Pensioners across several states staged demonstrations over unpaid gratuities and allowances. Some threatened symbolic “naked protests” to draw attention to government inaction, highlighting persistent frustrations over welfare and delayed payments.
National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST)
While there were concerns about security, NAFEST 2025 remained under review rather than officially postponed. The organisers and federal authorities indicated that the festival’s new date would be announced once adequate security assurances are obtained.
