News 17 May 2025 - BenriNews

17 May 2025

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr Suffers Ankle Injury After El Clasico Defeat to Barcelona

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr Suffers Ankle Injury After El Clasico Defeat to Barcelona

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle following Sunday's El Clasico defeat to Barcelona, further complicating their LaLiga title hopes.

Family of Murdered Kwara Student Pleads for Release of Remains for Islamic Burial

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Family of Murdered Kwara Student Pleads for Release of Remains for Islamic Burial

The family of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student brutally murdered in February, has appealed to the Kwara State High Court to release her remains for proper Islamic burial rites.

Lagos Police Arrest Two Fathers for Allegedly Defiling Their Daughters

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Lagos Police Arrest Two Fathers for Allegedly Defiling Their Daughters

Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men in separate incidents for allegedly defiling their daughters in Surulere and Amukoko areas. One suspect allegedly assaulted his two daughters

PDP Leadership Under Fire: Fabiyi Slams Party for Failing to Punish Wike

Politics

| 17-05-2025

PDP Leadership Under Fire: Fabiyi Slams Party for Failing to Punish Wike

Former PDP Campaign Director Oladimeji Fabiyi has criticized the party's leadership for failing to discipline Nyesom Wike, who publicly worked against the party during the 2023 presidential

President Tinubu to Commission Otti's 6.5km Port Harcourt Road in Abia on May 23

Politics

| 17-05-2025

President Tinubu to Commission Otti's 6.5km Port Harcourt Road in Abia on May 23

President Bola Tinubu will visit Abia State on May 23 to commission the 6.5km Port Harcourt Road in Aba, rebuilt by Governor Alex Otti's administration after 15 years of dilapidation.

16-Year-Old Ebonyi Student Fakes Own Kidnapping, Demands N2 Million Ransom

Crime

| 17-05-2025

16-Year-Old Ebonyi Student Fakes Own Kidnapping, Demands N2 Million Ransom

Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended a 16-year-old secondary school student who staged her own kidnapping and demanded N2 million ransom from her family using a family friend's phone.

Defections to APC: Politicians Seeking Safe Haven from Witch-Hunt, Says Ologbondiyan

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Defections to APC: Politicians Seeking Safe Haven from Witch-Hunt, Says Ologbondiyan

Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan claims recent high-profile defections to the ruling APC are driven by fear of persecution, as opposition leaders seek protection fro

Nigerian Footballers Who Have Suffered Multiple Premier League Relegations

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Nigerian Footballers Who Have Suffered Multiple Premier League Relegations

Several Nigerian players, including Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu, Joe Aribo, Nwankwo Kanu, Obafemi Martins, and Victor Moses, have experienced multiple relegations during their Premier League

Xabi Alonso Secures Real Madrid's Approval for Three New Signings Before Club World Cup

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Xabi Alonso Secures Real Madrid's Approval for Three New Signings Before Club World Cup

Departing Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has received approval from Real Madrid for three strategic signings before the FIFA Club World Cup begins in June, as he prepares to take over.

Ratcliffe Sets Top-Six Target for Amorim as Man Utd Manager Hints at Resignation

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Ratcliffe Sets Top-Six Target for Amorim as Man Utd Manager Hints at Resignation

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has set a top-six finish as the target for next season after manager Ruben Amorim suggested he could resign if the team's poor form continues.