Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Abuja Resident Doctors End Strike, Return to Work
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has called off its indefinite strike, with members set to resume their duties on Monday at 8 a.m.
2. Rivers Elders Call for Solidarity as Governor Fubara Takes Office
Within an hour of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s official inauguration at the Government House on Friday, the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum (RIVELF) issued a heartfelt appeal for unity, reconciliation, and optimism for the state’s future.
3. Governor Fubara Announces Resolution of Dispute with Wike and State Legislators
On Friday, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara confirmed that the disagreement involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been amicably settled.
4. APC Figure Alleges PDP’s Fayose Is Undermining Oyebanji’s Administration with Excessive Appointments
Femi Ayodele, a senior All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and former Ikere Local Government Chairman in Ekiti State, has expressed concern over what he terms the “gradual takeover” of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s government by ex-governor Ayodele Fayose and his supporters, citing over 170 appointments as evidence.
5. Osun PDP Demands Investigation into Judicial Conduct Amid Local Government Dispute
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has urged the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to initiate a thorough probe into alleged irregularities involving judicial officers in the ongoing legal conflict surrounding the state’s Local Government Council crisis.
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6. National Economic Council Sidesteps State Police Discussion, Prioritizes Food Security and Solar Water Pumps
During its 152nd session, the National Economic Council (NEC) once again refrained from addressing the contentious issue of State Police, despite escalating security challenges nationwide and broad public and political backing for its establishment. Instead, the council concentrated on initiatives related to food security and the deployment of solar-powered water pumps.
7. British Teenager Charged in U.S. for Involvement in ‘Scattered Spider’ Cyberattacks
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted a British adolescent accused of being a pivotal member of the infamous cybercrime syndicate “Scattered Spider,” linking him to over 120 hacking incidents targeting prominent companies and institutions.
8. Actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington Encourages Viewing Success as Motivation, Not Rivalry
Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington recently shared insightful thoughts on personal achievement and growth, emphasizing the value of surrounding oneself with individuals who inspire rather than intimidate.
9. Lagos Police Detain NURTW Leader Over Murder Allegations
Law enforcement officials in Lagos State have apprehended Shamusideen Adio, a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in connection with an alleged homicide.
10. Floods in Adamawa Result in Three Fatalities and Dozens Injured
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported on Thursday that recent flash floods in Adamawa State have claimed three lives and left approximately 40 people injured.