May 25, 2025: News from Nigeria, Africa, and around the world reflected a series of complex and impactful situations. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) crisis in Nigeria continues to worsen while global attention is drawn to contentious issues in South Africa and Switzerland, with implications for Nigeria’s current leadership, helmed by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Nigeria News
In local news, the disturbing crisis within Nigeria’s PDP worsened as Wike withdrew from the party’s reconciliation agreement, placing blame on Makinde. During his official statement, Wike affirmed his pledge to “fight on until justice is attained”. The turn of events is expected to leave a significant mark on Nigeria’s political landscape under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
In another major development, South Africa’s Julius Malema has made a vow to keep chanting his controversial song amid the uproar in Washington. The event embroiled the US President Donald Trump and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in a heated discussion on the claims of a ‘white genocide’ being perpetrated in South Africa.
The state of Rivers, marking its 58th year, saw Vice Admiral Ibas calling for unity during his Thanksgiving service. Ibas, in his emotional delivery, encouraged citizens to “put Rivers State first.” He expressed his confidence that the state would soon overcome its present challenges and grow stronger and more united.
In Edo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) held a major meeting to announce the appointment of the Acting Deputy State Chairman, deemed necessary to ensure smooth, effective administration within the party structure.
Meanwhile, in a call to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) warned against straying from the agreed 30-day window for refinery repairs to avoid plunging the nation into yet another fuel crisis.
World News
Internationally, Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned what he termed as ‘US silence’ over the Russian attacks, asserting it only served to encourage Putin. The attacks left a dozen dead, with 13 regions suffering under Russian airstrikes.
The bodies of five skiers were alarmingly discovered near a Swiss resort, a day after rescue team spotted abandoned pairs of skis. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
In another troubling incident, Hamdi al-Najjar, father to nine children who died in an Israeli strike, remains in critical condition. His prognosis from a doctor at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza maintains that “life remains in danger”.
France was not spared either, with a suspected sabotage causing a significant power cut in Nice. Initial investigations point to a deliberate act of ‘criminal origin’.
In a bitter-sweet turn of events, former teenage Arsenal prodigy Jay Emmanuel-Thomas’s life took a turn, landing him a conviction as a drug smuggler.
As the global and local news chasms continue to permeate society, Nigeria under President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima responds to these pressing challenges with steadfast resolve and enduring resilience.
