Author: user user

Nigeria once again finds itself at a security crossroads as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints new service chiefs, sparking fresh debates across the country.

While some see this as a bold step toward rebuilding the nation’s security system, others fear it’s just ‘old faces in new uniforms.’

As insecurity persists from Boko Haram to banditry, the big question remains, can these new leaders truly reset Nigeria’s security strategy or will it be another cycle of promises without progress?

Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily to find out.

The standard bearer of Action Alliance(AA) in the 2023 governorship election in Kogi state, Olayinka Braimoh, has dumped his party and joined the African Democratic Congress( ADC).

The former Governorship candidate of the party decamped officially on Saturday in kabba , the headquarters of Kabba-Bunu local government in the state .

Braimoh said his decision to join ADC was borne out of his desire to bring change to the leadership terrain of Kogi state.

‘With the calibre of persons in the party, ADC coalition is the platform under which I believe my vision of a new Kogi state can be actualised.

‘The opportunity for the coalition and the need to have like minds work together to move the mountain of poverty and vision less leadership from our dear state, Kogi, motivated me to join ADC, and the party is also a bigger and better platform to contest’, he said .

He stated that the state is below in terms of leadership performance, looking at ‘the potentials ,capacities and intellectual assets that this state possesses’.

Braimoh noted further that with the state potentials , the best have not had the opportunity of leading; stressing, ‘that is the reason why we decided to join the coalition to move our state forward’.

He therefore called on Kogites to be a part of the moving ADC train in the state.

However, Braimoh enjoined Kogites and Nigerians at large to approach Independent National Electoral Commission offices and get their permanent voter cards to enable them to perform their civil responsibilities in the coming elections.

He pointed out that the cries for a better nation can only be made possible by those who are ready to take the bull by the horn by voting and seeking positions during the electioneering period.

In his remarks, the ADC Chairman in the State, Hon. Kingsley Temitope Ogga, described Braimoh’s bold step as a timely right step.

He stated that the coalition is here to stay, and determined to deliver the needed results in the coming elections in the state .

The state chairman of the party noted further that Braimoh is a plus to the party in the state, emphasising that ADC is united and ready to take centre stage in the next political dispensation in the country.

He promised Nigerians that the party will present righteous and credible leaders who will serve with the fear of God.

‘ADC has the sympathy of the citizens at heart, and by the time Nigerians give us power, they will see what we will do for the good of all’, he said.

The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of the party’s membership card to Braimoh to symbolise his official defection to ADC.

Air Peace Ltd, on Sunday, commenced a direct flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, to the London Heathrow Airport.

The inauguration of the London Heathrow flight came 19 months after it started flight operations to London Gatwick on March 29, 2024.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, led passengers on the inaugural direct flight which departed the NAIA on Sunday morning.

Daily Trust reports that Keyamo had led the battle to secure a slot in Heathrow, UK’s busiest and most prestigious airport, in order to expand Air Peace’s UK operations.

The flight took off on Sunday morning and arrived in the evening in London, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s aviation industry.

It would be recalled that the minister has been at the forefront of securing the explicit reciprocity of air-service rights under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

He dispatched a letter dated August 1, 2024 to his British counterpart, Louise Haigh, UK Secretary of State for Transport and insisted that a Nigerian carrier be granted landing rights at London Gatwick and the coveted Heathrow slot.

On the ground at the boarding, the Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, praised Keyamo’s bold intervention.

Onyema urged every airline in the country to speak up for what the present regime had done for them.

‘I could remember when Customs brought in a four per cent FOB charge for our imports, the aviation operators went to the Minister, and he stepped into it immediately. He took the matter to the Finance Minister and to Customs.

‘Today, within one week, the four percent FOB has been removed for Nigerian airlines. I will support and applaud this government. The government listens to the aspirations, complaints, and challenges of the people.

‘When Nigerian helicopter-airline owners cry to the minister about a certain charge, he removes it on the spot to make life very simple for these airlines. So it’s not just about Air Peace.

Also speaking on the ground at the boarding, Keyamo said the flight’s feat was rooted in the clear mandate from President Bola Tinubu to support local carriers to thrive and survive.

According to the minister, the mortality rate in the nation’s aviation sector has been very high for more than 40 years.

‘Over 100 airlines have come and gone. Concord, Belview, Sosoliso, Chanchangi, name them. So we had a clear mandate to support the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of our local operators.

‘If you destroy the private sector in your country, you destroy the country. Every good economy thrives on the wealth and wellbeing of the private sector,’ he said.

According to him, the private sector is the greatest employer of labour and engine of growth.

He noted that the federal government had done all it could to give local operators the muscle and leverage to ensure fair competition.

‘What Air Peace’s Heathrow flight means’

Keyamo added, ‘International airlines have been coming to Nigeria for nearly 90 years on some routes, lifting passengers back and forth without our operators fully participating. Under our BASAs, we had rights too. But no capacity, no access, no slot at Heathrow. Today that changes.’

‘The Abuja-London Heathrow route underscores Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing connectivity, supporting local aviation infrastructure and promoting flag carriers on the global stage.’

The Nigerian Army has killed 10 Boko Haram terrorists who attempted to infiltrate the Gamboru Ngala LGA of Borno State.

A security source told our correspondent that the troops, under the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, defeated the terrorists around 12pm on Saturday.

According to the source, arms and ammunition were also recovered during the night operation.

‘In a precision night operation, troops of Sector 1 from 24 Task Force Brigade Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully defeated terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Gamboru Ngala from the Flatari axis.

‘The miscreants subsequently diverted towards Dikwa after suffering casualties, but were again ambushed and scores neutralised on the Dikwa-Marte road.

‘At approximately 23:50 hours on 25 October 2025, while manning a pre-established ambush position, the troops identified and engaged the hostile elements. The unit delivered heavy and accurate suppressive fire, forcing the insurgents to retreat in disarray.

‘At first light, following a period of limited visibility, the area was systematically exploited. The subsequent clearance operation confirmed a total of 10 insurgents had been neutralised.

‘A thorough search of the vicinity led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment.

‘Recovered items include firearms such as five AK-47 rifles, one PKT Machine gun, three locally-made (dane) guns and two fabricated pistols.

‘Ammunition also recovered are five AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.62mm special rounds, a huge cache of 7.62 x 54mm linked ammunition and boxes of cartridges, While equipment recovered includes two motorcycles, two bicycles and one radio.

‘Likewise, personal effects include one dane gun barrel, one water flask, one raincoat, one blanket, and assorted charms,’ he stated

The outgoing President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has said that the bank expanded its balance sheet and assets nearly eightfold during his decade-long leadership, growing from $6 billion in 2015 to almost $44 billion in 2025.

Speaking at a farewell conference in Cairo on Friday, Oramah said, ‘We kept a sharp focus on institutional strength and financial health and grew the balance sheet and guarantees almost eightfold, from $6 billion in September 2015 to almost $44 billion in September 2025.’

He added that the Bank recorded strong financial returns for shareholders, paying out ‘an aggregate of almost $1.4 billion as dividends for the period from 2015 to 2024.’

Oramah said the growth was anchored on a deliberate philosophy that Africa’s economic emancipation must be driven from within, promoting intra-African trade and investment as the ‘arrowhead’ of Afreximbank’s strategy.

He explained that when he assumed office in 2015, the continent faced serious challenges, including a commodity crisis, setbacks in industrial transformation, and weak trade integration.

He recalled that many had doubted the bank’s broad agenda but said it became clear that Afreximbank had to ‘fight on all fronts’ to make progress.

‘Hundreds of years of history had shown us that external interests had been mostly predatory and parasitic, unless engaged from a position of strength and purpose,’ he said.

Oramah listed several interventions delivered during his tenure. The bank supported the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), launched the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) backed by a $3 billion facility, and made ‘African currencies legal tenders across African borders.’

He added that the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund now had $1 billion in commitments, while the Intra-African Trade Fair had been held four times, attracting more than $170 billion in trade and investment deals and drawing 180,000 visitors.

The Africa Trade Gateway digital platform and Afreximbank Trade Centres were also launched to ease access to trade and investment information.

Oramah said the bank harmonised about 500 standards for pharmaceuticals, agriculture, automobiles, and textiles, and launched a collaborative transit guarantee scheme supported by $1 billion in guarantee limits.

He added that industrial parks and special economic zones were emerging across the continent, creating manufactured exports where none had existed, while the bank also supported heavy industries such as the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant.

According to him, socio-economic ties with the Caribbean and the wider African diaspora had been reignited, and the African Medical Centre of Excellence projects were paving the way for greater access to healthcare.

Recalling the COVID-19 pandemic, Oramah said, ‘We rose to the challenge, disbursing over $10 billion in the COVID-19 intervention.’

He added that Afreximbank provided $2 billion to help Africa and the Caribbean procure vaccines.

.To finance raw materials-to-finished goods projects – Elombi

George Elombi, the new president of the bank said the financial institution will create a financing window for projects that turn raw materials to finished goods.

Elombi announced the plan during his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, while vowing his tenure will bring an end to raw commodities or mineral exports from Africa.

According to the Afreximbank president, the focus will now be on domestic processing across Africa.

‘No more Nigerian bauxite, or Gabonese manganese, or Cameroonian bauxite, or South African bauxite, raw. We are not interested,’ Elombi said.

‘We will focus on domestic processing. This has numerous benefits.’

He reiterated that his administration will focus on developing strategic industries that can drive industrialisation and job creation.

‘Afreximbank will therefore create a new high-impact financing window, specifically for projects that process raw minerals into semi-finished goods or finished goods,’ the president said.

Elombi reaffirmed the bank’s promise to partner with Dapo Abiodun, Ogun state governor, on the fabric processing zone, saying partnerships are already in place.

What it meant for Nigeria – Dangote

Meanwhile, in his remarks, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote recalled the vital role Afreximbank played when his group embarked on the audacious project of building the Dangote Refinery, saying, ‘When we had the dream of putting up a refinery, one of the foremost banks that actually supported us was Afreximbank under the leadership of Professor Oramah.

‘At that time, we really didn’t even know what we were doing. We just said maybe 300,000 barrels per day. From there, we changed it to 400,000 because the biggest then was 450,000 built by Saudi Aramco. Later, we decided to do what had never been done before in the world.’ he said

He noted that the refinery has saved Nigeria foreign exchange which it used to import refined oil on a daily basis.

Also at the investiture ceremony of the new Afreximbank President, Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy reflected on the Bank’s remarkable evolution under Professor Benedict Oramah’s stewardship and expressed confidence in the new President on the continuity of Afreximbank’s mission to advance intra-African trade, industrialisation, and shared prosperity.

He underscored the institution’s growing role as a pillar of African economic transformation linking visionary leadership to sustained impact across the continent.

Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have reportedly abducted passengers from an 18-seater commuter bus near Aseni village along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

Abuja Metro reports that Aseni village borders the FCT and Kogi State.

Locals said the incident occurred on Thursday, around 9:48 pm, when the commuter bus suddenly came under attack shortly after passing Ochonyi village on the highway.

The locals said the gunmen opened fire and deflated the front tires when the bus slowed down to maneuver through potholes along the road.

‘It was when the driver of the bus slowed down while trying to maneuver his way through the potholes that the gunmen took advantage, appeared from the nearby bush, and opened fire on the front tires of the bus,’ said a local, simply identified as Shuaibu.

He said that during the attack, the gunmen whisked away the passengers from the bus into the bush at gunpoint.

A member of the vigilante group from the area, Saidu Adamu, confirmed the abduction to our reporter on Saturday via telephone.

He said the gunmen targeted the bus after the driver slowed down to navigate the potholes.

He added that the vigilantes were alerted shortly after the attack and mobilized to the scene, but the passengers had already been taken into the bush.

‘In fact, even before the vigilantes arrived at the scene, the passengers had already been taken into the bush. The vigilantes tried to track them but could not locate the direction they took,’ he said.

He further explained the difficulty in tracing the suspects: ‘You know, sometimes when they kidnap their victims, they change direction and don’t move straight to their camp. They keep changing direction to avoid being located.’

He said the police at the Chikara division were alerted, arrived at the scene, and towed the bus to the police station.

A police source at the Chikara division who preferred anonymity said the police and vigilantes have mobilized into the forest in an effort to trace the location of the gunmen and rescue the victims unharmed.

The hearing of the case involving former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and seven others over alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds was on Monday stalled at the Kano State High Court following the defendants’ failure to file their pending applications.

The case, instituted by the Kano State Government, involved an 11-count charge of bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds running into billions of naira.

Those charged alongside Ganduje include his wife, Hafsat Umar, and son, Umar Abdullahi Umar, as well as Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited.

At the resumed hearing, Counsel to the State Government, Mr. Adeola Adedipe (SAN), told the court that the prosecution was fully prepared to open its case, adding that witnesses were already present in the court. Adedipe, however, urged the court to dismiss the respondents’ applications and allow the matter to proceed without further delay.

But Mrs. Lydia Oluwakemi-Oyewo, Counsel to Ganduje, his wife, and son, informed the court that they were not ready for hearing, explaining that service of their filed affidavit had not been effected.

‘My Lord, we are not ready. We served the parties, but service has not been effected. We seek an adjourned date,’ she said.

Also, Counsel to the 3rd and 7th defendants, Chief M.N. Duru (SAN), told the court that they filed a motion on further affidavit dated May 21, 2025, and equally sought an adjournment to enable them regularize their processes.

Similarly, Counsel to the 5th defendant, Mr. Sunusi Musa (SAN), said they were not ready to proceed, adding that an application for a stay of proceedings had been filed before the Court of Appeal.

Counsel to the 6th respondent, Mr. Abubakar Ahmad, also informed the court that they had filed a notice of preliminary objection and were therefore not ready for hearing.

In the same vein, Counsel to the 8th defendant, Mr. Abdulrazaq A. Ahmed, told the court that the case was only for mention since the earlier hearing date had been shifted, adding that they needed more time to prepare.

In her ruling, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu directed all parties to ensure that they file and serve their pending motions before the next sitting to avoid further delay in the proceedings.

The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until November 26, 2025, for hearing of all pending applications.

There is a lot happening in crypto right now, with different projects gaining attention for different reasons. Some are climbing because of strong presale demand, others because of new exchange access, new network upgrades, or interest from institutions. This article highlights four projects that people are discussing when looking at top crypto gainers, based on recent movement and updates rather than hype alone.

The goal here is to lay everything out clearly. We look at BlockDAG, Hedera (HBAR), Binance Coin (BNB) and Polkadot (DOT). Each one has a different path, audience and stage of development. Instead of comparing them directly, we explain what is happening around each and why they are being noticed. No predictions, just context to help you understand the interest around them. 1. BlockDAG: Presale Scale and Network Build-Out

The BlockDAG (BDAG) presale often comes up in conversations about top crypto gainers because it is building momentum before listing. The project has raised more than $430 million in its presale, sold over 27 billion BDAG coins, and has more than 312,000 holders already committed.

The network uses a hybrid Proof-of-Work and Directed Acyclic Graph structure, aiming for both decentralisation and high transaction throughput. Its Awakening Testnet is already live with EVM compatibility, allowing developers to build and test applications before mainnet launch.

Another aspect drawing attention is accessibility through mining. BlockDAG has ongoing deliveries of its 20,000+ X-Series hardware miners and its X1 mobile mining app has over 3 million users mining BDAG on their phones. This provides a broad base of participation instead of relying only on speculative trading or marketing campaigns.

Right now, the presale price with the TGE code sits at around $0.0015 per coin, with plans for a $0.05 public launch price when listed. As with any presale, real success depends on delivery, adoption and timing. What stands out at this stage is the scale of participation and the structured network development approach rather than sudden token surges.

2. Hedera (HBAR): Enterprise and Institutional Interest

Hedera has been discussed among people tracking top crypto gainers because of its focus on enterprise-level infrastructure. Recent updates show that the Hedera Council increased the staking reward pool, bringing the total staked supply past 5 billion HBAR. Price movement has ranged around the $0.17 mark, with dips and rebounds influenced by short-term institutional activity. Trading volume has increased, showing more active interest in how the network develops.

A key point in Hedera’s story is its involvement in regulated financial infrastructure pilots and potential ETF discussion. This positions the network not as a meme-driven market token but as a system targeting large-scale and long-term use. The outlook depends on how quickly on-chain activity rises and how widely enterprise integrations expand. Hedera’s case is less about short bursts and more about adoption pathways set over time.

3. Binance Coin (BNB): Ecosystem Scale and Market Reach

Binance Coin is also mentioned alongside top crypto gainers due to its connection to one of the largest exchange ecosystems. Recent listings on Robinhood and Coinbase expanded accessibility and contributed to price movement, with BNB recently trading above $1,100. The token is used for fee reductions, network activity, and as a core asset across Binance’s ecosystem.

BNB’s position is tied directly to Binance’s market presence. As long as the exchange maintains strong trading volume and user activity, the token continues to have built-in demand. However, regulatory discussions remain an ongoing factor that can influence price movement. The future direction depends on stable platform operations and continued user trust across regions.

4. Polkadot (DOT): Upgrades and Interoperability Focus

Polkadot is currently priced around the $2.90 range and is preparing for a significant network upgrade that includes asynchronous backing, elastic scaling, and improvements to developer tooling. These changes aim to increase transaction capacity and make it easier for projects to build applications across parachains. This upgrade also supports better Ethereum-style smart contract deployment through PolkaVM, helping developers transition more easily.

Polkadot’s approach focuses on interoperability between chains, allowing assets and data to move across different networks while sharing security. Instead of rapid price climbs, its pace is centered on building reliable infrastructure. The success of the upcoming upgrade may influence future network participation and developer interest. It is a structured growth approach rather than a short-term market driver.

Final Take

When discussing top crypto gainers, it’s useful to look at what drives each project forward. Some are growing from presale participation, others from enterprise alignment, platform scale or technical expansion. Each of the projects here represents a different form of progress rather than a single shared pattern.

BlockDAG is centered on presale scale and early network participation. Hedera focuses on enterprise-aligned development. Binance Coin relies on ecosystem strength and user reach. Polkadot continues to refine its multi-chain network architecture. Before making any decisions, consider your timeframe, risk comfort and the type of growth you want exposure to.

The National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has put on hold the screening of aspirants for the 2025 Elective National Convention.

The screening exercise which had earlier been scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the committee said has been put on hold due to unforeseen circumstances.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Chairman, NCOC disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

According to Fintiri, a new date will be communicated once it agreed and fixed. The statement said the NCOC regrets any inconveniences caused by the postponement.

All Aspirants and members of our party should note the foregoing and be guided accordingly.

The Adamawa Governor said the NCOC remained committed to delivering a credible, hitch-free 2025 Elective National Convention on Saturday, 15th to Sunday 16th November, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

No fewer than ten herders have been reportedly killed in a reprisal attack on a Fulani settlement in Tilli community of Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

A local told our correspondent that the reprisal attack was carried out in the area following the killing of a vigilante member.

It was gathered that the killing of the vigilante was blamed on the Fulani residing in the area and ten of them were killed during a raid carried out in their settlement.

A local, who spoke to our correspondent, said, ‘The reprisal attack was carried out in error. They thought the Fulani were behind the killing of the vigilante man. ‘They attacked them in their settlement. Over 10 of them were killed. They are still searching for more people who might have been killed in the attack.’

He added that the national president of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association and the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Tafida, were in the area to condole families of those killed during the attack.

When contacted, the state Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said he was unaware of the incident.

He, however, promised to find out and get back to our correspondent, but had not done so as at the time of filling this report.