News 17 May 2025 - BenriNews

17 May 2025

Nigeria Police Launch Safe School Initiative to Protect Students Amid Security Challenges

Education

| 17-05-2025

Nigeria Police Launch Safe School Initiative to Protect Students Amid Security Challenges

The Nigeria Police Force has initiated a stakeholders' engagement in Owerri to establish security operations within school premises to enhance protection of students amid rising security con

Gowon: Biafra Civil War 'Most Painful Episode' in Nigeria's History

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Gowon: Biafra Civil War 'Most Painful Episode' in Nigeria's History

Former Nigerian Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has described the Biafra civil war as the 'most painful episode in Nigeria's history' while acknowledging military rule stifled democrac

Real Madrid Delays Barcelona's LaLiga Title Celebration With Last-Minute Win Over Mallorca

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Real Madrid Delays Barcelona's LaLiga Title Celebration With Last-Minute Win Over Mallorca

Real Madrid kept Barcelona's LaLiga title celebrations on hold with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Mallorca, thanks to Jacobo Ramon's stoppage-time winner after Mbappe's equalizer.

Taiwo Awoniyi Out of Induced Coma Following Emergency Surgery After Match Injury

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Taiwo Awoniyi Out of Induced Coma Following Emergency Surgery After Match Injury

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has regained consciousness after being placed in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a serious abdominal injury sustained during a match.

Nigerian Army Discovers New Terrorist Hideouts in Sambisa Forest, Recovers Weapons

News

| 17-05-2025

Nigerian Army Discovers New Terrorist Hideouts in Sambisa Forest, Recovers Weapons

The Nigerian Army has identified new terrorist positions at Garin Baaba within Sambisa Forest during an aerial reconnaissance operation, neutralizing several Boko Haram fighters and recoveri

Ian Wright Slams Maresca for Playing Caicedo as Right-Back in Chelsea's Defeat

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Ian Wright Slams Maresca for Playing Caicedo as Right-Back in Chelsea's Defeat

Former Arsenal star Ian Wright has criticized Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca for deploying midfielder Moises Caicedo as a right-back during their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United.

Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Female Arms Trafficker in Nasarawa, Recover 481 Ammunition

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Female Arms Trafficker in Nasarawa, Recover 481 Ammunition

Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended Fatima Salisu, a 21-year-old female arms trafficker from Katsina State, recovering 481 rounds of ammunition allegedly meant for criminal groups.

Tinubu Approves Nigeria First Policy Implementation, Bans Foreign Imports

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Tinubu Approves Nigeria First Policy Implementation, Bans Foreign Imports

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the implementation of the Nigeria First Policy, which includes a ban on foreign imports and revised procurement thresholds for government agencies to

JAMB Admits Errors in 2025 UTME as UK Expresses Concern Over Nigeria's Security

News

| 17-05-2025

JAMB Admits Errors in 2025 UTME as UK Expresses Concern Over Nigeria's Security

JAMB acknowledges technical and human errors in the 2025 UTME while the UK High Commissioner describes Nigeria's security situation as 'worrisome' amid rising bandit attacks in multiple stat

Dessers Hits 50-Goal Milestone as Rangers Secure 3-1 Victory Over Dundee United

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Dessers Hits 50-Goal Milestone as Rangers Secure 3-1 Victory Over Dundee United

Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers scored twice in Rangers' 3-1 win against Dundee United, reaching the 50-goal mark for the Scottish club while continuing his impressive scoring streak.