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May 2025

Kano Governor Appoints Retired AVM Ibrahim Umaru as New Commissioner for Internal Security

Politics

| 19-05-2025

Kano Governor Appoints Retired AVM Ibrahim Umaru as New Commissioner for Internal Security

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed retired Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umaru as the new Commissioner for Internal Security, strengthening the state's security framework.

Cristiano Ronaldo in Talks to Buy Shares in Spanish Club Almeria

Sports

| 19-05-2025

Cristiano Ronaldo in Talks to Buy Shares in Spanish Club Almeria

Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in discussions to acquire shares in Spanish Segunda Division side Almeria, as the club seeks promotion to LaLiga through upcoming playo

EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Raids

Crime

| 19-05-2025

EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Raids

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended 120 individuals, including 95 males and 25 females, suspected of internet fraud during coordinated raids across multiple location

Gunmen Abduct Christian Worshippers During Sunday Service in Kebbi State

Crime

| 19-05-2025

Gunmen Abduct Christian Worshippers During Sunday Service in Kebbi State

Armed assailants believed to be members of the Lakurawa gang attacked a church in Zagami village, Kebbi State, kidnapping several worshippers during Sunday morning service and fleeing into n

Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker Resigns as PDP Becomes Minority Party

Politics

| 19-05-2025

Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker Resigns as PDP Becomes Minority Party

Mrs Maria Oligbi-Edeko, Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, has resigned her position following PDP's minority status. Mr Osamwonyi Atu (APC) has been elected as the new deputy spea

Nigerian Navy Establishes Special Operations Command in Benue to Combat Insecurity

News

| 19-05-2025

Nigerian Navy Establishes Special Operations Command in Benue to Combat Insecurity

The Nigerian Navy has set up a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, Benue State, to enhance security in the Middle Belt region, with three new patrol vessels and helicopters to support ope

Ohanaeze Youths Defend Patience Jonathan's Endorsement of Tinubu for 2027

Politics

| 19-05-2025

Ohanaeze Youths Defend Patience Jonathan's Endorsement of Tinubu for 2027

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has defended former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan against criticisms following her endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027.

SERAP Demands NNPCL Account for Missing N500 Billion Oil Revenue

Politics

| 19-05-2025

SERAP Demands NNPCL Account for Missing N500 Billion Oil Revenue

SERAP has called on NNPCL's CEO to explain the whereabouts of N500 billion unremitted to the Federation Account between October and December 2024, as revealed by the World Bank.

Man Arraigned in Ekiti for Destroying Economic Trees Amid Land Dispute

Crime

| 19-05-2025

Man Arraigned in Ekiti for Destroying Economic Trees Amid Land Dispute

Sola Ojo has been charged under Section 181(d) of Ekiti State Criminal Law for allegedly damaging economic trees on disputed land in Omuo-Ekiti, causing public disorder and risking violence.

ADC Blasts APC for Nigeria's Economic Decline Since 2015, Cites Rising Poverty

Politics

| 19-05-2025

ADC Blasts APC for Nigeria's Economic Decline Since 2015, Cites Rising Poverty

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for plunging Nigeria into unprecedented economic decline since taking power in 2015, citing al