News 17 May 2025 - BenriNews

17 May 2025

Pandemonium in Edo Assembly as PDP Members Clash Over Minority Whip Nomination

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Pandemonium in Edo Assembly as PDP Members Clash Over Minority Whip Nomination

Chaos erupted in the Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers disagreed over the nomination of Ojie Eugene Inegbeboh as Minority Whip by the PDP state leadership under Dr. Antho

Imo Government Demolishes EEDC Orlu District Office Without Notice, Staff Assaulted

News

| 17-05-2025

Imo Government Demolishes EEDC Orlu District Office Without Notice, Staff Assaulted

Chaos erupted in Orlu as Imo State Government officials demolished the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) district office without prior notice, leaving staff unable to salvage pro

Amotekun Foils N150 Million Ransom Payment, Rescues Five Kidnap Victims in Ondo

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Amotekun Foils N150 Million Ransom Payment, Rescues Five Kidnap Victims in Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, have successfully rescued five kidnap victims without paying the N150 million ransom demanded by their abductors.

Vigilant Youths Repel Bandits in Katsina Communities, Foil Abduction Attempts

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Vigilant Youths Repel Bandits in Katsina Communities, Foil Abduction Attempts

Courageous youth in Rafin Iwa, Sabuwa LGA and Unguwar Galadima, Bakori LGA of Katsina State successfully repelled armed bandits on Tuesday night, preventing abductions and forcing attackers

Arsenal Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead of Crucial Newcastle Clash

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Arsenal Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead of Crucial Newcastle Clash

Arsenal receive significant injury boosts as Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, and Kai Havertz return to training ahead of Sunday's crucial Premier League fixture against Newcastle United.

Scholes Questions Arsenal's £51m Move for Zubimendi: 'I Was Not Impressed'

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Scholes Questions Arsenal's £51m Move for Zubimendi: 'I Was Not Impressed'

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has expressed doubts about Arsenal's pursuit of Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, questioning the necessity of the £51m transfer for the Gunn

Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Confident of Victory Against South Africa in U-20 AFCON Semi-Final

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Confident of Victory Against South Africa in U-20 AFCON Semi-Final

Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt expresses confidence ahead of Nigeria's U-20 AFCON semi-final clash with South Africa, declaring that Amajita cannot stop their quest for the troph

FG Launches Review of NELFund Student Loan Processes Amid Fraud Allegations

Education

| 17-05-2025

FG Launches Review of NELFund Student Loan Processes Amid Fraud Allegations

The Federal Government has begun a comprehensive review of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund operations following allegations of fraud in the disbursement of student loans across universities

Tragedy in Benue: District Head Fleeing Herdsmen Attacks Killed on Farm in Otukpo

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Tragedy in Benue: District Head Fleeing Herdsmen Attacks Killed on Farm in Otukpo

A district head from Odugbeho who fled to Otukpo for safety from herdsmen attacks has been killed on his farm, according to Rep. Ojema Ojotu, highlighting escalating insecurity in Benue Stat

Northern Group Blasts Zamfara Government Over Insecurity, Demands National Assembly Action

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Northern Group Blasts Zamfara Government Over Insecurity, Demands National Assembly Action

The Coalition for Safer North-West Communities has called on the National Assembly to intervene in Zamfara's security crisis, citing 'administrative ineptitude' by Governor Dauda Lawal's adm