Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 5th November, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 5th November, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, assuring that his administration is addressing the matter “with seriousness and depth.”

Naija News reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Tuesday after a routine meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Idris said the President remained calm and focused, adopting a multi-pronged diplomatic strategy to manage Washington’s concerns through dialogue, coordination, and transparency.

He explained that the government prefers constructive engagement over inflammatory rhetoric, noting that new communication channels have been opened with international organisations to foster a better understanding of Nigeria’s security reforms.

The minister revealed that President Tinubu has continued to meet with Christian and Muslim leaders to strengthen national unity and counter divisive narratives.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to do everything possible to ensure the country’s public universities remain open for students to continue academic activities.

This was disclosed by the Minister while speaking with newsmen after a meeting with the President at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja.

According to Alausa, President Tinubu has instructed that the industrial dispute with the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) should be resolved, as he does not want another strike to disrupt academic activities across public universities in the country.

The Minister also assured that the government had already met “literally all” of ASUU’s demands and is now working to get more backing from the President.

Speaking on the recent six-day warning strike embarked upon by ASUU, Alausa described it as “not really needed.”

He disclosed that the government and ASUU have gone back to the negotiating table with a view to resolving all outstanding issues.

Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday, launched a daring attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangar, located at Mallam Fatori in Borno State.

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the day, was, however, successfully thwarted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East.

The development was confirmed to Naija News in a statement on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.

According to him, the terrorists launched the attack around 4.30 am using armed drones and mortar fire.

However, the troops, with assistance from the main force from the Battalion under Sector 3, held their ground and successfully quelled the attack.

During the encounter, six terrorists were killed while five AK-47 rifles; eight AK-47 rifle magazines; 258 rounds of 7.62mm x 39 ammunition; five RPG bombs; four armed drone bombs; five 36-type hand grenades; two bandoliers and one android phone were recovered from the terrorists.

Some of the soldiers who sustained minor injuries are already receiving treatment.

The House of Representatives will reconvene for plenary on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, reversing its earlier decision to suspend sittings for one week.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the House Spokesman, Hon. Akin Rotimi, who said the reversal followed “positive developments” arising from engagements and interventions across various levels of government.

According to the statement, the House had earlier adjourned plenary until the following Tuesday due to growing concerns over contractors’ protests and the delayed release of funds under the 2024/2025 national budget.

However, Rotimi noted that after fresh consultations and progress in resolving those issues, the leadership deemed it necessary to recall members for an early resumption.

The development was formally communicated to lawmakers by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, via an internal memorandum on Tuesday.

A High Court sitting in Oyo State has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to go ahead with the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Justice A. L. Akintola issued the ruling on Monday, following an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi, effectively countering a restraining order earlier granted by the Federal High Court in Abuja last week.

Naija News reports that the new ruling comes after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, October 31, 2025, halted the PDP’s planned national convention.

The convention, slated for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, is expected to produce new national officers for the opposition party.

The Chinese government has stated that it firmly supports the President Bola Tinubu administration following the United States’ threat of military action.

Naija News reports that the spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, Mao Ning, made this known on Tuesday, while answering a question at a press conference regarding US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians.

Ning described Nigeria as a comprehensive strategic partner and warned against interference in its internal affairs.

She also responded to the report that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is seeking military equipment from China, Russia, and Iran to prepare for possible attacks by the US.

Popular Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed that despite his success and fame, he still struggles with fears about love, relationships, and marriage.

The 42-year-old hitmaker, who was previously married in 2003 but divorced two years later, spoke candidly in a recent interview where he discussed his evolving views on love, faith, and personal growth.

The Mavin boss noted that while love stories like that of his late parents inspire him, public relationship scandals on social media have made him cautious about commitment.

He admitted that vulnerability in relationships doesn’t come easy for him anymore.

Don Jazzy also revealed that financial fears play a major role in his hesitation to remarry, citing examples of men losing fortunes after divorce settlements.

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has warned her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, stating that she is capable of revealing more about him.

Naija News reports that this comes just hours after Regina earlier cried out online, claiming that her siblings had been arrested and she was being forced to return to rehab.

In a post via her Instagram page, Regina accused Ned Nwoko of using police officers to beat up her brother like a criminal.

According to the thespian, Ned has power, connection, and money, but it will be wild for him to think that she has none.

Regina Daniels further expressed deep frustration about the state of things, especially concerning her children.

Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles to defeat Gabon in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff next week, saying the team has what it takes to go all the way.

Gernot Rohr, who coached Nigeria between 2016 and 2021, guided the team to the 2018 World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. He believes the current squad has enough quality to see off the Panthers of Gabon comfortably if they maintain their teamwork and focus.

The German tactician also predicted that the Super Eagles would go on to pick the FIFA Confederation Playoff ticket after outclassing DR Congo in the final of the CAF playoff.

Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about Manchester United’s ongoing struggles, his approaching retirement, and his relationship with longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in a new, tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.

The interview, released in three parts on Ronaldo’s official YouTube channel, started today, with the next segments scheduled for Thursday and an “extra time” feature on Friday.

During the interview, the Portuguese star spoke about Manchester United’s decline, expressing both concern and affection for the club where he became a global icon.

Ronaldo, who won multiple trophies during his two spells at Old Trafford, made it clear that his love for the club remains unchanged.

The 39-year-old football legend also admitted that the end of his playing career is drawing near.