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Hakeem Baba-Ahmed says Nigeria must move beyond zoning and North-South politics, urging voters to choose leaders based on competence, integrity and vision rather than regional or ethnic considerations.
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Julius Abure has warned Seriake Dickson to be cautious in his alliance with Peter Obi, saying the NDC should avoid mistakes that contributed to the Labour Party’s post-election crisis.
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The House of Representatives has urged Service Chiefs to restore security or step aside, while calling on President Tinubu to launch a stronger strategy against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings.
The Indigenous Cultural and Indigenous Rights (ICIR) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to involve traditionalists in the formulation of government policies and national issues.
Nsukka youths have stormed the NDC national headquarters to protest alleged plans to impose candidates during the party’s primaries, warning that such moves would be resisted.
Heirs Insurance Group says it has reached over three million policyholders within five years, crediting customer-focused services, innovation and technology-driven solutions for its rapid growth in Nigeria and Africa.
WAEC says delays in Mathematics and Agricultural Science papers were caused by logistical challenges, including a fatal accident that claimed three staff members transporting examination materials, disrupting distribution schedules.
Lagos APC has unveiled Damilola Sonayon-James as running mate to Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship election, citing competence, grassroots support and party loyalty in the selection process.
Oyo Police Command says an aide linked to the Adelabu family conspired with kidnappers of the former minister’s sister and her twin sons abducted in Ibadan, with investigations ongoing.
EFCC has arraigned a native doctor and his wife over an alleged ₦1.09 billion contract scam involving false pretence, with charges filed at the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti.
Contractors under AICAN gathered at the Finance Ministry seeking clarity on alleged ₦700 billion payments, insisting most members are yet to receive funds despite government assurances on settling outstanding debts.
The Oodua Progressives Union has described the alleged Sharia demand by kidnappers in Oyo State as a trap, urging security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren safely.
Dele Momodu says the 2027 presidential election will be a direct contest between Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, arguing that Peter Obi and other challengers lack sufficient political strength.
LASTMA has condemned rising hit-and-run incidents after rescuing a female victim injured on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, urging motorists to act responsibly and prioritise safety on Lagos roads.
Peter Obi has sympathised with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following the death of her younger brother, Prince Ikechukwu Okonjo, describing the loss as painful and deeply saddening.
