General news.
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.
British-Nigerian singer Talay Riley has died after a fatal stabbing in East London. Police have launched a murder investigation as family, fans and fellow musicians mourn the 35-year-old artist.
States are expanding forest guard recruitment and deployment to combat insecurity, with thousands undergoing training nationwide, while some states await federal approval and others strengthen existing local security structures.
Sumner Sambo says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is unlikely to accept Atiku Abubakar’s running mate offer, citing her WTO position, job security and lack of interest in Nigerian political contest.
Faleke says Nigeria’s development depends on civil servants resisting political pressure, upholding integrity and due process, stressing that technocrats are essential to effective governance and national progress.
New Zealand has introduced a six-month work visa for international graduates to bridge employment gaps, alongside expanded post-study rules aimed at aligning immigration policies with labour market needs.
Pope Leo XIV says weapons cannot bring lasting peace, urging global leaders to embrace dialogue, diplomacy and moral responsibility, stressing that arms only create temporary silence, not genuine global stability.
Israel says Iran fired nearly 30 missiles since Sunday, triggering retaliation strikes on Iranian facilities, marking first major exchange of fire between both countries since April ceasefire agreement.
PSN has applauded Federal High Court convictions of illegal pharmacy operators, warning that fake drug activities endanger public health and urging stronger enforcement of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical laws nationwide.
OPEP troops rescued a pastor and his wife abducted in Plateau State after a swift operation in Bokkos, with victims injured while fleeing kidnappers who escaped into nearby forest.
Tinubu, through SGF Akume, vowed Nigeria will not surrender to terrorists, pledging intensified security operations, protection of lives, and efforts to rescue abducted citizens while addressing economic challenges nationwide.
Residents in Lagos have criticized a reported solar installation fee policy, sparking debate over taxation, governance, and energy access, though the government insists it applies only to social housing estates.
Ali Ndume says 2027 presidential election will be “like WWE,” describing expected tough competition between Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other major political contenders in Nigeria’s electoral race.
