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NEWS HEADLINES 25 MAY 26

NATIONAL

FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s acceptance speech after receiving APC 2027 presidential nomination. 

Tinubu sweeps APC presidential primaries, floors Osifo nationwide. 

Ebola alert: NCDC declares high importation risk, activates emergency response nationwide. 

Uzodimma: No Real Democracy Without Opposition. 

Inside story: Why President, APC dumped Fubara. 

Kachuwu ADC plans national convention ahead of 2027 elections. 

NSW receive 9,800 NAFDAC, SON license, permit disruptions, resolve 99%. 

Insecurity: Yorubaland unsafe, terrorist cells spreading; I have solution – Gani Adams. 

Atiku to ADC: Nigeria needs a president who can govern, not just trend online. 

Lead With Empathy, Ezekwesili Tells Leaders. 

Church underscores importance of mentorship in shaping children. 

Trump welcomes Nigeria’s envoy Are, signals stronger US–Nigeria ties. 

Operation Hadin Kai debunks viral video, reaffirms troops’ discipline.  

Alleged coup trial sparks tension as defence lawyers challenge military proceedings. 

Police Smash Kidnap Syndicate, Recover N7.5m Ransom. 

Sallah: FRSC issues traffic diversion on Abuja–Kaduna highway. 

NDLEA arrests chinese national, seizes large drug shipments across Lagos, Abuja, Enugu. 


BUSINESS

FG approves certification for five deep seaports. 

Nigeria, RwandAir partner to accelerate export routes under AfCFTA. 

CPPE defends Dangote Refinery over monopoly claims. 

Crude Oil: Niger Woos Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Exploration. 

SWAN rallies agencies, stakeholders to sanitise spirits, wines sector.  


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos prosecutes 150 for open defecation, 6,789 for failure to use pedestrian bridge. 

Oyo Police assure residents of safety, debunk restriction reports. 

Land dispute: Osun community seeks Adeleke’s intervention over Sunday Igboho’s alleged threats. 

WARRI DELINEATION: Anxiety as Itsekiri, Ijaw/Urhobo sing discordant tunes on INEC report. 

How Fubara’s miscalculation alters Rivers politics. 

Gunmen disrupt ADC primary in Cross River, abduct INEC official. 

Bandits Disrupt Prayers In Kwara, Gun Down Worshippers. 

ADC Picks Speaker’s Kinsman For Kwara Governorship Race. 

Benue PDP gov candidate, Aondoakaa, picks 38-year-old as running mate. 

Nasarawa APC gov aspirant accepts defeat, warns supporters against violence. 

‘Pray For Peace, Prosperity,’ Hajj Committee Urges Kaduna Pilgrims. 

Senator Lado Secures PDP Gov’ship Ticket In Katsina. 

Lamido Clinches PDP Jigawa Ticket Unopposed, Vows to Rescue State in 2027. 

Malami Emerges ADC Guber Candidate In Kebbi. 

Troops: We Rescued 92 Kidnapped Victims, Foiled Terrorists’ Ambush In Borno. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Alleged killers of Imo student nurse arrested. 

Kidnapped Passengers Escape As Bandits Doze Off In Forest. 

Hotel CCTV showed my husband being taken away by unidentified men — Wife of missing bizman. 

My children were taken from me at a young age – Actress Bukky Wright. 

‘I became bad person in my family when I started saying ‘no’ — Phyna. 

I’m looking forward to marriage someday – Pretty Mike. 

‘Area boys’ can’t disturb registered filmmakers – Agbo, DGN President; ‘Not true’ – AMVCA winner. 

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed. 


INTERNATIONAL

Benin’s ex-finance minister sworn in as president. 

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House. 

Trump says Iran talks 'constructive' but Tehran 'must understand' it cannot develop a nuclear weapon. 

Keir Starmer says rape of two girls by boys spared custody 'appalling'. 

One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines. 


SPORTS

Arsenal crowned premier league champions after Palace win

Xiamen Diamond League: Amusan Beaten To Second But Claims Season’s Best. 

Fernandes Breaks EPL Assist Record On League Final Day. 

Premier League: Spurs lead with West Ham down as it stands, Sunderland in Europe. 

EPL: Salah starts in final Liverpool game. 

Full list of countries that replaced withdrawn teams in FIFA World Cup. 

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