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Newspaper Headlines: Safe Schools project stalls in 30 states as abductions rise

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
November 28, 2025 7:00 am

The newspapers dwell on the withdrawal of police officers from very important persons (VIP) protection, and the departure of former President Goodluck Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau, following the military takeover in the West African country.

Blueprint reports that the Edo police command says it has begun a manhunt for Timothy Gilbert who allegedly bathed Angela Ogah, his girlfriend, with acid. The newspaper adds that Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced the revocation of the contract for the 13-kilometre Apo-Karshi road, which was previously awarded to Kakatar Construction Company Ltd in 2011.
Daily Trust reports that Sule Lamido, former Jigawa governor, has given the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 10 days to resolve its crisis, nullify its Ibadan convention and constitute a caretaker committee. The newspaper reports that a 16-year-old boy, alongside six girls, have been abducted from Gidan-Bijimi in Kawu ward of Bwari area council of the FCT.
PUNCH reports that the senate has established an ad hoc committee to investigate the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative, following renewed public outcry over continued attacks on educational institutions despite years of funding and repeated government assurances. The newspaper reports that Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, says bandit commanders have relocated to the state in an attempt to intensify attacks.
Guardian reports that the house of representatives may vote on the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution on December 10. The newspaper adds that Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), says the presidential order to strip VIPs of police escorts has revealed the actual number of officers diverted from core policing duties.
Nigerian Tribune reports that gunmen on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Chris Ngige, former governor of Anambra and ex-minister of labour and employment, along the Nkpor–Nnobi road, Idemili north LGA. The newspaper also reports that the federal government says Jonathan is safe and has departed Guinea-Bissau.
Daily Independent reports that bandits have abducted 24 residents, including a pregnant woman, from a rice farm in the Palaita community, Erena ward, Shiroro LGA of Niger state. The newspaper reports that the senate has confirmed Ayo Omidiran as executive chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and approved 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the FCT.
Vanguard reports that Jonathan has returned to Nigeria after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau. The paper adds that the Kaduna Anglican Communion Diocese has announced the death of Edwin Achi, priest of Ebenezer church, in Ungwan Maijero, Chikun LGA.
The Nation reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria joint working group to deepen collaboration on security. The newspaper adds that the World Bank has advised the federal government to urgently cut import tariffs and remove ban on some import items to reduce rise in prices of goods and services.

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