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Cloudflare Glitch Causes Widespread Outages Across Nigerian Sites And X

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Several major Nigerian websites — along with international platforms, including X — experienced widespread service disruptions on Tuesday following issues linked to global internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare. Cloudflare confirmed on its service status page that it was investigating “an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers,” adding that more information would be shared as soon as available. NetBlocks, a global internet watchdog, also reported that X and many other platforms were affected by a technical fault within Cloudflare’s network. According to the organisation, the outage is not connected to any government-imposed restriction or country-level internet disruption but is strictly a Cloudflare-related technical problem.

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Hackers Breach Phones Of Aliko Dangote And Femi Otedola, Demand Ransom

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The mobile phones of Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Group, and Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, have reportedly been hacked, TheCable can report. Sources close to both businessmen revealed that their devices were compromised over the past week. While Otedola’s phone was hacked once, Dangote’s device was reportedly breached twice within two days. It remains unclear whether both men have fully regained access to their phones, but insiders said the hackers have demanded money. “The hackers are asking for money from both men,” an insider told TheCable. Dangote and Otedola, who share a close friendship and often refer to each other as “brothers,” have been involved in various business engagements. Otedola attended the announcement of Dangote’s plan to expand his refinery’s capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day. Describing Dangote as “Africa’s pride,” Otedola praised his friend’s long-term investments. “Aliko’s relentless commitment to investing in Nigeria and Africa will outlive him, as these are legacy investments that will define generations,” he said. “Soon, Nigerians will own part of this refinery, a powerful reminder that this vision is not just for Dangote, but for all Nigerians and Africans.” Otedola, author of the bestselling book Making It Big, recently boosted his stake in First HoldCo Plc, acquiring 64.87 million shares valued at N2.01 billion.

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House Of Representatives Passes Bill For Second Reading To Lower Age For Senate And Governorship To 30

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The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill proposing to amend the 1999 Constitution to reduce the minimum age for Senate and governorship elections from 35 to 30 years. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Reduce the Age for Qualification for Membership of the Senate and Office of the Governor and for Related Matters (HB. 2235),” is sponsored by Hon. Esin Etim and 24 other lawmakers. Currently, candidates for the Senate and governorship must be at least 35 years old, while those seeking election to the House of Representatives can contest from age 25. Etim, representing Offong/Oruko/Udung Uko Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, argued that the existing age limits block young Nigerians from progressing in politics and restrict opportunities for leadership development. He highlighted that the 10-year gap between eligibility for the House and higher offices prevents young legislators who start at 25 from contesting for the Senate or governorship after two terms, as they would still be only 33 years old. “This bill seeks to reduce the required age from 35 to 30, maintaining the traditional five-year gap between eligibility for the House and higher offices,” Etim said. “A member starting at 25 would still be too young to advance after two terms. This House should address that.” Speaker Tajudeen Abbas then called for a voice vote, and lawmakers overwhelmingly supported the bill for second reading. The bill has now been referred to the House Committee on Constitution Review for further legislative action.

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Wife Of Kebbi School Vice Principal Recounts Husband’s Murder During Bandit Attack

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Amina Hassan has shared a heart-wrenching account of the night armed bandits killed her husband, the vice principal of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School Gada in Kebbi State, and abducted 25 schoolgirls from a nearby school. The attack took place early Monday, leaving the community in shock and fear. Security agencies confirmed the students were kidnapped, while police reported that one staff member was killed and another injured during the assault. The Kebbi Police Command revealed that heavily armed attackers scaled the school fence, forced their way into the hostel, and engaged officers on duty in a gunfight. Inside the compound, the bandits killed a staff member, injured another, and fled with the students. In her interview with DW, Amina recounted how she and her family were awakened by strange footsteps around 3:30 am. Initially thinking it was cattle, she alerted her husband, only to realize armed men had entered their home. “My name is Amina Hassan, wife of the vice principal of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School Gada, Kebbi State, who was killed by armed bandits,” she said. “We were sleeping when I heard footsteps near the house and school hostel. I woke my husband thinking cows had entered our farm, but then I saw men in army camouflage carrying guns.” She described how the attackers threatened her husband before killing him. “They warned him not to do anything unusual. My husband asked if he could pray before they shot him. They allowed him, and after saying his final prayer, they killed him. When I tried to go near him, they threatened to shoot me too,” she said. The bandits also attempted to abduct Amina, but she refused to go with them. “They wanted me to follow them after killing my husband, but I said no. They told the children to lie down. Once they left, I tried to leave with the kids and saw they had surrounded the entire area, including the school hostels,” she explained. Amina identified the attackers as young men wearing army camouflage, with three entering the hostel while others remained outside. From their voices, she said they appeared to be Fulani. “They were young men dressed in army camouflage. Three went inside the hostel, and the rest stayed outside. From their voices, it seemed they were Fulanis,” she added. This account paints a vivid picture of the terror endured by Amina and the community during the deadly attack. WATCH: “They Were Young Men In Army Camouflage, Speaking Fulani” – Wife Of Kebbi Vice Principal Killed By Bandits Recounts Abduction 🎥: DW pic.twitter.com/aiuw7Z86vR — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) November 18, 2025

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Mentally Ill Man Attacks And Kill Nigerian Soldier In Imota, Lagos

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A Nigerian Army soldier has died after being fatally attacked by a mentally unstable individual in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The incident occurred on 16 November 2025 around 4:00 pm during an internal security operation. The soldier had been deployed to help defuse a tense situation in the community when he was struck on the head with a heavy stick, sustaining severe injuries. The Army said colleagues at the scene quickly subdued the attacker and recovered the soldier’s weapon. The injured soldier was immediately rushed to Ikorodu General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was later laid to rest according to Islamic rites, with the Acting Commanding Officer and other officers of the 81 Division in attendance. The Nigerian Army expressed condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased, praising his dedication and service. The 81 Division has launched an official investigation to fully understand the circumstances surrounding his death. Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, also addressed a viral video related to the incident, emphasizing that preliminary information is being shared while the investigation continues.

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FG Warns ASUU Against Strike, Vows To Enforce No Work No Pay Policy

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike If Federal Government Fails To Meet Demands

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands by the end of a one-month ultimatum. ASUU Kano Zonal Coordinator, Abdulkadir Muhammad, issued the warning on Monday during a press conference in Kano following a zonal meeting. The lecturers had suspended their warning strike in October, giving the government a month to address issues relating to staff welfare and the provision of a conducive teaching and learning environment. Muhammad expressed frustration over what he described as the government’s slow approach to renegotiating key agreements aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s public university system. The meeting included representatives from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; Bayero University Kano (BUK); Kaduna State University (KASU); Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil; Federal University Dutse (FUD); Northwest University (NWU), Kano; and Sule Lamido University (SLUK), Kafin Hausa. He said the warning follows the report presented at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on November 8 and 9 at Taraba State University. NEC expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of ongoing negotiations, describing it as a major obstacle to reaching a meaningful resolution. “The suspension of the strike in October was meant to create an enabling environment and a gesture of goodwill toward Nigerians. However, our hope for a holistic and timely resolution of the issues is increasingly being dashed,” Muhammad said. He also criticised certain government officials for allegedly undermining the negotiation process and misleading the public about the state of talks. According to him, the government has yet to show genuine commitment to improving lecturers’ welfare or addressing conditions that drive brain drain in the university system. “What the government has offered will neither improve the working conditions of academics nor attract scholars from other countries to our universities,” he added, noting that some officials have falsely claimed that ASUU’s demands have been met. Muhammad further urged the Federal Government to place a moratorium on the establishment of new state universities, similar to the policy for federal institutions, saying, “Governors have cultivated the habit of establishing universities in their states without commitment to funding them.”

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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Dismisses Two Aides Amid Restructuring

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Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has relieved two of his aides from their positions, the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, announced on Monday. According to Uwah, the move is part of the administration’s “ongoing restructuring exercise to align the machinery of government with the objectives of the Renewed Hope and Arise Agenda,” and Governor Eno has approved their immediate disengagement. The aides affected are Joseph Jacob Ikpak, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, and Felix Ekuri, Senior Special Assistant on Neighbourhood Watch. While the official explanation points to administrative restructuring, sources indicate that the decision may be linked to their attendance at the recent national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the weekend. Both officials were originally appointed by former Governor Udom Emmanuel and were reportedly close to him. Attempts to obtain comments from Ikpak and Ekuri were unsuccessful, as their phones were reportedly switched off.

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President Tinubu Orders Immediate Rescue Of 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls After Vice Principal Killed

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSSS) in Maga, Kebbi State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday when gunmen stormed the school in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, killing Vice Principal Malam Hassan Makuku, who was reportedly shot while trying to protect the students. The assailants then abducted the schoolgirls, plunging the community into deep mourning. Kebbi Police spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed that security operatives have launched a manhunt for the attackers. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said President Tinubu has directed a high-level rescue operation. “President Tinubu has reiterated that protecting every Nigerian, especially schoolchildren, remains a solemn responsibility of the State,” he said. “Security and intelligence agencies have been issued clear directives to locate, rescue, and safely return the pupils, and to ensure that the perpetrators face justice.” The minister assured that the Federal Government would not relent until the girls are safely reunited with their families. He also stated that Nigeria is strengthening cooperation with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to secure its borders and dismantle terrorist networks. Furthermore, he revealed that the government is recalibrating the nation’s military, policing, and intelligence capabilities to prevent attacks and respond more rapidly to threats. Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, condemned the attack as unacceptable and called on all security agencies to act urgently and in coordination to secure the safe release of the abducted students. “President Tinubu has directed that the state’s security apparatus swing into immediate action to ensure the abducted students are released unharmed,” he said, urging residents to remain calm as authorities handle the situation. Matawalle also condoled with the family of the late vice principal and with all families affected by the attack.

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