Nigeria News Today, 11 November 2026: APC manifesto, minimum pension floor, Kyari at Senate
Last updated: 11 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Morning roundup · Wednesday 11 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Good morning. The 2027 campaign moved from rallies to paperwork yesterday, as the ruling party published its second-term plan while a former president told young people to reject it. Pensioners got a new minimum income floor, a former NNPC boss finally faced senators, and Washington prepares to put Nigeria’s security record under the spotlight on Thursday. Here is what you need to know.
Today at a glance
- APC publishes a 109-page 2027–2031 manifesto built on four pillars.
- Obasanjo urges Nigerians not to re-elect President Tinubu; the Presidency had not replied by press time.
- New Minimum Pension Guarantee sets a ₦52,500 monthly floor for low-income retirees.
- Mele Kyari tells the Senate the ₦210 trillion in NNPC’s books is not missing money.
- US House panel holds a hearing on Nigeria’s protection of Christians on 12 November.
- Peter Obi and the Sports Commission trade accounts over the Flamingos’ airport welcome.
- FIJ reporter Daniel Ojukwu remanded in Kuje until 1 December.
1. APC unveils its 2027–2031 manifesto
What happened
The All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council launched its manifesto for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in Abuja on Tuesday. The 109-page document, presented by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and Trade Minister Jumoke Oduwole, groups the government’s agenda under four headings: security, affordable living, energy and growth, and accountable governance. Among its targets for 2031 are six per cent annual growth, at least $15 billion a year in non-oil exports, power generation above 10,000 megawatts, seven million more electricity meters, 20,000 extra teachers, and the recruitment of 28,000 soldiers and 50,000 police officers. The party says progress will be published on a public dashboard.
Why it matters
Manifestos are the yardstick voters can use later. Specific, measurable promises make it easier to check delivery, whichever party wins. Our 2027 Nigeria Election Hub tracks every party’s offer side by side.
Source: Vanguard; The Nation.
2. Obasanjo tells voters not to give Tinubu a second term
What happened
Speaking at a youth mentorship retreat at his presidential library in Abeokuta on Monday, former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the current administration had failed and blamed its policies for business closures, job losses and higher prices of food and fuel. He urged young Nigerians to use the 2027 vote to choose a different direction. Leadership newspaper reported that the Presidency had not responded at the time of filing.
Why it matters
Obasanjo’s interventions have shaped past election seasons. Expect a Presidency reply and counter-arguments from APC campaigners, who point to the reform record set out in their new manifesto.
Source: Leadership; Daily Post.
3. Retirees get a guaranteed minimum pension
What happened
President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, launched the Minimum Pension Guarantee Scheme in Abuja on Tuesday, putting into effect a provision of pension law that had waited about 22 years. PenCom’s Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, said more than 170,000 retirees whose monthly pension falls below ₦52,500 will be raised to that level, across public and private sectors under the Contributory Pension Scheme. A companion programme, PenCare, will offer free essential healthcare to low-income retirees, starting as a pilot. Lawmakers cited a ₦758 billion pension bond to clear arrears, while one report quoted a lower figure.
Why it matters
If you or a parent retired on a small RSA payout, check with your Pension Fund Administrator whether you qualify for the top-up.
Source: The Guardian; The Sun.
4. Kyari appears before the Senate over NNPC audit
What happened
Former NNPC Limited chief executive Mele Kyari appeared before the Senate Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, months after senators threatened to compel his attendance. The panel is examining queries on the company’s 2017–2023 accounts, including about ₦103 trillion in accrued expenses and ₦107 trillion in receivables. Kyari apologised for earlier absences and said nothing was lost, describing the figures as bookkeeping entries. Committee chairman Ibrahim Dankwambo said his written response would be studied before deciding whether to recall him.
Why it matters
NNPC remits oil money that funds federal, state and local budgets. Clear answers on its accounts affect public trust and revenue planning.
Source: TheCable; New Telegraph.
5. US Congress panel to review Nigeria’s security record
What happened
The US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, chaired by Republican Chris Smith, will hold a hearing on Thursday 12 November titled “One Year Later” on Nigeria’s efforts to protect Christians and secure the Middle Belt. Two State Department assistant secretaries will testify, followed by analysts from the Hudson Institute, Open Doors US and CSIS. Business Insider Africa noted no Nigerian official is on the witness list. The hearing comes a year after Washington redesignated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern; Abuja has consistently rejected claims of a targeted religious campaign, saying violence affects all communities.
Why it matters
Findings could feed into US aid, visa and security policy towards Nigeria.
6. Flamingos: Senate gift and an airport row
What happened
The Senate announced a ₦100 million gift for the Flamingos, who beat Japan 2-1 in Rabat to become the first African side to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Separately, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi said football officials stopped him from greeting the players at Abuja airport on Monday for fear of losing their jobs. National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko rejected that account, saying two people in Obi campaign caps made an unscheduled request for photos, which was declined for the tired players’ welfare, and asked Obi to apologise. Obi has not withdrawn his statement.
Why it matters
The girls’ historic win is the story; the dispute shows how quickly campaign politics can reach national teams.
Source: Inside Business; Premium Times via AllAfrica; BusinessDay.
7. FIJ journalist remanded in Kuje
What happened
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, remanded Foundation for Investigative Journalism reporter Daniel Ojukwu in Kuje on Tuesday until 1 December, when his bail application will be heard. He pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of cyberstalking and criminal defamation brought by the police over reports on a former presidential aide, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire. Police allege the stories were false and harassing; the defence asked that his existing police bail continue, which the judge declined because the bail application was filed only on Monday.
Why it matters
Press-freedom groups have long criticised use of the Cybercrimes Act against reporters, so this case will be watched closely.
8. Security: Taraba killing and an Okene jailbreak
What happened
Gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead the Takum chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association outside his home in Taraba State. Taraba police confirmed the killing, ordered an investigation and urged residents not to carry out reprisals. In Kogi State, the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that two inmates escaped from the Okene custodial centre on Sunday 8 November and said a probe into possible lapses is under way.
Why it matters
Killings of community leaders can trigger cycles of revenge; calm and quick arrests are key.
Source: Channels TV; The Guardian; Voice of Nigeria.
What to watch next
- Thursday 12 November: US House hearing on Nigeria (5pm Nigerian time).
- Any Presidency response to Obasanjo, and opposition reactions to the APC manifesto.
- PenCom guidance on how retirees access the ₦52,500 floor.
- 1 December: bail hearing for Daniel Ojukwu. Key election dates are on our 2027 election deadlines page.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Minimum Pension Guarantee?
PenCom says retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, in public or private service, whose monthly pension is below ₦52,500. Your PFA is the first point of contact.
Is the ₦210 trillion NNPC sum missing money?
That is disputed. Auditors raised queries over the figures; Kyari told senators they are accounting entries, not losses. The committee has not yet ruled.
Can the US hearing impose sanctions on Nigeria?
No. A hearing gathers evidence; any sanctions or policy change would need separate action by Congress or the US administration.
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