The Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, has been directed by President Muhammed Buhari to proceed on administrative leave starting November 5, following allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The directive was issued in a letter from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, signed by permanent secretary Olusegun Adekunle. The leave is to ensure an unimpeded investigation into the accusations. During Yusuf's absence, Mr. Ben Omogo will oversee NHIS operations. A seven-man panel has been established to investigate the allegations and must report back within two weeks. The committee will also explore the causes of strained relations between Yusuf and the NHIS Governing Council. Yusuf had faced similar allegations in 2016, which resulted in a previous suspension.

Residents of Mararaba and Nyanya faced significant hardships due to a protest by the Islamic National Movement (INM) over the detention of their leader, El-Zakzaky. The protest caused a severe gridlock, forcing people to walk long distances to reach their workplaces. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that transportation was scarce, and commercial drivers raised their fares. Residents expressed frustration over the frequent security issues and the lack of alternative routes in the area. The arrest of El-Zakzaky in 2015 led to the death of over 300 Shiite members and subsequent protests across various states. Security forces have promised to maintain security in the Federal Capital Territory to prevent further protests.

The article reports on a clash between members of the Islamic National Movement (INM) and soldiers at a military checkpoint in the Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory. The conflict arose when the Shiite procession was halted to prevent them from entering the capital. This led to a violent encounter with several INM members reportedly shot. The INM has been protesting the imprisonment of their leader, El-Zakzakky, since 2015. The police have arrested 53 members after a violent protest, and the Army reported three deaths and two injured soldiers from Saturday's incident. The FCT has assured residents of safety amidst the ongoing protests.

Nollywood actor Jerry Amilo, known for playing daring roles, was seen spraying money at a party, which has sparked discussions. The incident occurred during the promotion of his latest movie, 'ALUSI EGO,' leading to debates on whether the money was real or for production, and if it constituted an abuse of the naira.

Awudu Issaka, a former national star, found the Ghana Premier League derby between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to be boring. He criticized the standard of the game, which saw Hearts of Oak winning 1-0 with a late controversial penalty, and suggested that the coaches need to work harder to improve the quality of play.