Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, 24th November, 2025

Nigerian newspapers this morning are buzzing with major national developments as security, politics, education, entertainment, and sports dominate the headlines.

Here are the top stories you need to know today, Monday, 24th November 2025.

1. Tinubu Withdraws Police Guards From VIPs
   President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of police escorts from VIPs nationwide. VIPs needing armed protection must now apply through the NSCDC. He also approved the recruitment of 30,000 new police officers.

2. 38 Kwara Church Members Regain Freedom
   The 38 worshippers kidnapped from CAC Eruku, Kwara State, have been released after five days. The governor credited President Tinubu and security agencies for their rescue.

3. PDP Wants Tinubu to Resign Over School Closures
   The PDP criticised the government’s decision to shut schools due to insecurity, saying it plays into terrorists’ aims and worsens the education crisis, especially in the North.

4. Military Probes Troop Withdrawal Before Kebbi Abduction
   The Defence Headquarters has opened an investigation into reports that troops were withdrawn or delayed before 25 schoolgirls were abducted in Kebbi, despite intelligence warnings.

5. Court Denies Assassination Attempt on Judge in Nnamdi Kanu Case
   The Federal High Court dismissed reports that Justice James Omotosho survived an assassination attempt, calling the story fake and urging security agencies to find the rumour peddlers.

6. 50 Niger School Pupils Escape From Kidnappers
   Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Niger State escaped and have reunited with their families, though over 200 students are still missing.

7. Tinubu Cancels Trip, Hails Security Agencies After Rescues
   President Tinubu cancelled his G20 trip to monitor security operations and praised the forces for freeing abducted Kwara worshippers and some Niger students.

8. 2Baba & Natasha Osawaru Welcome Baby Boy
   Music icon 2Baba and Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru have welcomed a son, confirming earlier speculation after she was spotted at a hospital.

9. Late Actor Chief Kanran’s Brother Clears Rumours
   Yemi Remi, brother to the late Nollywood actor Chief Kanran, says the actor did not die from a fire incident but slumped at home. He claimed Kanran often created misleading stories about his life.

10. Eberechi Eze Scores Hat-Trick in Arsenal’s 4–1 Derby Win
    Arsenal star Eberechi Eze netted a stunning hat-trick as the Gunners thrashed rivals Tottenham 4–1, extending their unbeaten run and strengthening their title push.