News 29 May 2025 - BenriNews

29 May 2025

Sports

Arsenal Open Transfer Talks for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko with £92.5M Price Tag

Arsenal have initiated discussions to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attack after finishing as Premier League runners-up for the third consecu

Court Orders Substituted Service on Senator Nwaebonyi in N5 Billion Defamation Suit

Politics

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Court Orders Substituted Service on Senator Nwaebonyi in N5 Billion Defamation Suit

FCT High Court grants Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's request for substituted service on Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi in a N5 billion defamation lawsuit over alleged false claims.

Coalition Demands EFCC Probe of FAAC Allocations to Zamfara Under Governor Lawal

Politics

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Coalition Demands EFCC Probe of FAAC Allocations to Zamfara Under Governor Lawal

Zamfara Progressive Coalition calls for investigation into state's finances, describing Governor Dauda Lawal's two-year administration as a 'monumental failure' despite billions in federal a

Gunmen Abduct Sangarin Dari, Traditional Ruler in Nasarawa State

Crime

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Gunmen Abduct Sangarin Dari, Traditional Ruler in Nasarawa State

Emmanuel Omanji, the Sangarin Dari of Kokona Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, was kidnapped from his residence on Wednesday night by armed gunmen who fired shots to disperse locals.

Xabi Alonso Affirms Rodrygo's Importance at Real Madrid Amid Arsenal Transfer Rumors

Sports

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Xabi Alonso Affirms Rodrygo's Importance at Real Madrid Amid Arsenal Transfer Rumors

New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has dismissed speculation about Rodrygo's potential move to Arsenal, while addressing how he plans to utilize Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

CSO Condemns Finance Ministry, Accountant-General Over Unpaid Contractor Debts

Business

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CSO Condemns Finance Ministry, Accountant-General Over Unpaid Contractor Debts

Centre for Economic Justice and Social Equity has criticized federal authorities for delayed payments to verified contractors, warning of severe economic consequences for businesses and work

PalmPay Launches 'Passing the Baton' Initiative to Empower Women in Northern Nigeria

Business

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PalmPay Launches 'Passing the Baton' Initiative to Empower Women in Northern Nigeria

Leading mobile banking platform PalmPay introduces CSR program to provide financial literacy training and business support to 5,000 women entrepreneurs in Kano and Kaduna States.

Police Arrest Two Brothers for Motorcycle Theft in Osun State

Crime

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Police Arrest Two Brothers for Motorcycle Theft in Osun State

Osun State Police Command has apprehended two brothers and a mechanic in connection with motorcycle theft in Ikirun, following complaints from residents and an intelligence-led operation.

1xBet to Host 'She Plays, She Leads' Livestream with Nigeria's First Female Pidgin Commentator

Sports

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1xBet to Host 'She Plays, She Leads' Livestream with Nigeria's First Female Pidgin Commentator

Global betting company 1xBet announces online education initiative for women in sports featuring Suo Chapele, Nigeria's first female Pidgin commentator, scheduled for June 4 on their YouTube

Sports

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1xBet to Host 'She Plays, She Leads' Livestream with Nigeria's First Female Pidgin Commentator

Global betting company 1xBet announces special livestream event featuring Suo Chapele, Nigeria's first female Pidgin commentator, to promote online education and empowerment for women in spo