News 17 May 2025 - BenriNews

17 May 2025

Tems Reveals Why She Quit Digital Marketing Job to Pursue Music Career

Entertainment

| 17-05-2025

Tems Reveals Why She Quit Digital Marketing Job to Pursue Music Career

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has opened up about her decision to leave her digital marketing job in 2018 to follow her musical passion, describing it as a

Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Fresh Attack on Katsina Community

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Fresh Attack on Katsina Community

Armed bandits have attacked Dungun Mu'azu in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several residents during a Wednesday night rai

Desmond Elliot Credits Oshiomhole for Political Career, Reveals Tinubu Connection

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Desmond Elliot Credits Oshiomhole for Political Career, Reveals Tinubu Connection

Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has revealed how former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole introduced him to politics and facilitated his meeting with President Bola Tinubu, shaping his po

Labour Party Sets Friday for Chairmanship Primaries Ahead of Lagos LG Elections

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Labour Party Sets Friday for Chairmanship Primaries Ahead of Lagos LG Elections

The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has scheduled its chairmanship primaries for Friday, May 16, in preparation for the upcoming July 12 local government elections across the state.

Algeria Coach Benstiti Reveals Friendship With Nigeria's Oshoala Ahead of WAFCON

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Algeria Coach Benstiti Reveals Friendship With Nigeria's Oshoala Ahead of WAFCON

Algeria's head coach Farid Benstiti has opened up about his relationship with Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala, calling her a friend following their time together in China, ahead of the 202

Flying Eagles Ready for South Africa Challenge in 2025 U-20 AFCON Semi-Final

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Flying Eagles Ready for South Africa Challenge in 2025 U-20 AFCON Semi-Final

Nigeria's Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu expresses confidence ahead of the U-20 AFCON semi-final clash against South Africa, as the team aims for a record-extending eighth title in Egypt.

Wizkid Makes History as First African Artist to Hit 20 Billion Global Audio Streams

Entertainment

| 17-05-2025

Wizkid Makes History as First African Artist to Hit 20 Billion Global Audio Streams

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 20 billion global audio on-demand streams, with Drake's 'One Dance' being his most stre

Abba Moro: PDP Lost 2023 Presidential Election Because of Northern Candidate

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Abba Moro: PDP Lost 2023 Presidential Election Because of Northern Candidate

Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party's decision to field Atiku Abubakar, a northerner, as its presidential candidate in 2023 led to the party's def

LaLiga Title Race Not Over - Ancelotti Warns Real Madrid Players After Late Win

Sports

| 17-05-2025

LaLiga Title Race Not Over - Ancelotti Warns Real Madrid Players After Late Win

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned his players not to give up on the LaLiga title race despite Barcelona being four points ahead with a game in hand against Espanyol.

50-Year-Old Man Arrested for Supplying Fuel, Food to Bandits in Katsina

Crime

| 17-05-2025

50-Year-Old Man Arrested for Supplying Fuel, Food to Bandits in Katsina

A 50-year-old man named Birish has been arrested by Katsina Community Watch Corps for allegedly acting as an informant and logistics supplier to armed bandits operating in the state.