Army denies alleged plan to force youths into the military service.

The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, is planning to forcibly recruit Nigerian youths aged 18 and above into military service.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Acting Director of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, called the viral report a “malicious fabrication” designed to mislead people and sow fear.

She stressed that at no point did the COAS threaten mandatory enlistment for youths who don’t volunteer.

She clarified that the COAS has never made any such statements in any official forum or public engagement.

The viral post also alleged that 10,000 soldiers recruited last year have gone missing, a claim the Army spokesperson dismissed as entirely unfounded.

Lt-Col. Anele emphasized that spreading false information of this nature is a criminal offense, and anyone involved could be tracked, apprehended, and prosecuted under the law.

The Nigerian Army further urged the public to rely solely on verified communication channels and official social media accounts for credible information.

Anele stressed that the Army remains committed to transparent recruitment processes and maintaining public trust.

However, the Nigeria Army recently announced plans to recruit a new batch of soldiers to strengthen national security.

"They were hunters with dane gun"- Police denies abduction of students in Nasarawa.

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied reports of fresh abduction of school children in the North-Central state.

Reports had emerged on Friday claiming bandits had abducted and unspecified number of pupils from St. Peter’s Academy.

But in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the students only saw hunters with dane guns and mistook them for kidnappers.

According to the Police, the school area was thoroughly combed, and normalcy was immediately restored.

“On 21/11/2025 at about 1000hrs, an unverified report filtered in alleging that two pupils of St. Peter’s Academy were abducted while engaging in sporting activities on the school field. In response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, promptly deployed a combined team of Police operatives and military personnel stationed within the general area to the scene.

“Upon arrival, it was discovered that the pupils had sighted some hunters carrying Dane guns and, out of fear, fled, mistaking them for kidnappers. The area was thoroughly combed, and normalcy was immediately restored. The proprietor of the school was also interviewed and confirmed to the operatives that the alarm raised was a false one. The general area continues to be closely monitored to forestall any breach of security.

“The Command therefore urges members of the public to disregard the circulating report as mere rumour unworthy of publication as factual news. Journalists and media outlets are further advised to always verify information before publication in order to avoid misleading the public.”

The statement read: “The Nasarawa State Police Command’s attention has been drawn to a report circulating across social media platforms and some news outlets alleging that kidnappers invaded St. Peter’s Academy, Rukubi, in Doma Local Government Area, and abducted two pupils. The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the report is false and does not reflect the true state of affairs.

Nnamdi Kanu moved from DSS detention to Sokoto prison.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been transferred to a maximum-security correctional facility in Sokoto State following his sentencing to life imprisonment on Thursday by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment convicting Kanu on multiple terrorism-related charges. He was immediately remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, ending his years-long detention at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja.

His Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor confirmed the development on Social Media.

He wrote; “MAZI NNAMDI KANU has just been moved from DSS Abuja to the correctional facility (prison) in Sokoto; so far away from his lawyers, family, loved ones and well wishers.”

Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has explained why the Federal Government scrapped the policy mandating the use of mother tongues as the primary language of instruction in schools. She said the policy failed to produce the expected learning outcomes and made it difficult for pupils to transition into English, Nigeria’s official language used for national exams and job competition.
Ahmad stressed that the decision was not due to a lack of pride in Nigerian cultures but a pragmatic response to educational realities. She argued that the context of Nigeria’s multilingual society makes implementation challenging, despite the cultural value of indigenous languages.
The minister added that the government is now focusing on strengthening foundational learning through improved teacher training in literacy and numeracy. She also noted that the curriculum is overloaded and will be streamlined to enhance learning effectiveness.
The discontinued policy was approved in 2022 to make mother tongues the compulsory medium of instruction from primary one to six, aimed at promoting Nigerian languages.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja did indeed dismiss a fresh bail application from Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This ruling preceded the court's subsequent decision to convict the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader on terrorism charges.

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Nigerian-American Naval Officer Kelechi Ndukwe Makes History Again, Appointed Commodore Of US Navy Destroyer Squadron 60

Nigerian-American naval officer Captain Kelechi Ndukwe has been appointed Commodore of Destroyer Squadron 60 and Task Force 65, based in Rota, Spain. Ndukwe, who earlier became the first Nigerian-American to command a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer—the USS Halsey (DDG-97)—was celebrated by U.S. Mission Nigeria as an inspiring figure and symbol of “American Excellence.”
Ndukwe’s 20-year Navy career includes roles aboard the USS Normandy and USS Thorn in Norfolk, command of the USS Devastator in Bahrain, service in the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and leadership of the USS Halsey from 2021. A University of Notre Dame graduate with a master’s from the U.S. Naval War College, he was promoted to Navy Captain in 2024. His new appointment represents the highest point in his distinguished service.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Government Begins Training For 50 Senators, Rep Members On ‘How To Negotiate With US’ Amid Rising Insecurity

The Nigerian Ministry of Finance has stirred controversy after issuing an official circular inviting 50 lawmakers to a two-day “High-Level Policy Training on American Foreign Policy Under the Trump Administration.” The invitation—addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and signed by Minister of State for Finance Doris Uzoka-Anite—immediately drew public outrage, with critics accusing the government of prioritising foreign-policy workshops over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

According to the circular, dated November 17, 2025, the training aims to help lawmakers better navigate U.S. legislative structures and strengthen engagement with members of the U.S. Congress. It urged Akpabio to nominate participants so logistics could be finalised.

The development comes amid escalating terror attacks on schools, churches, and communities nationwide. This week, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump had “inadvertently emboldened” extremist groups in Nigeria. Trump had designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” threatened military action, and warned he could suspend U.S. assistance if attacks on Christians continued.

Akume argued that terror networks—previously weakened—were now exploiting Trump’s rhetoric to amplify their activities. He insisted Nigeria does not need foreign troops but rather targeted support in intelligence, technology, and equipment. However, ongoing attacks across the North-East, Kaduna, Kwara and Kogi have led critics to say his remarks expose the government’s inability to contain insecurity.

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The Lagos State Government has dismissed a viral security alert claiming a rise in kidnappings along the Gbagada Expressway, calling it fake, recycled misinformation intended to cause panic. The fraudulent notice, designed to look like an official advisory, warned residents to avoid late-night travel and remain extremely vigilant.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, debunked the message on X, urging the public to ignore it. The Lagos Police Command also reaffirmed that it never issued such an alert, noting the same false advisory had resurfaced repeatedly since January 2024.
Despite confirming the alert is fake, the Commissioner of Police has ordered a review and strengthening of security measures in the Gbagada area. Authorities encouraged residents to continue their normal activities without fear while remaining aware of verified updates only from official channels.

The Niger State Government has condemned the abduction of pupils from St. Mary’s School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government Area, describing the incident as “deeply saddening and avoidable

Schoolgirls’ Abduction: Tinubu Directs Matawalle To Relocate To Kebbi
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state.