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May 2025

Ogun Government Warns Forest Reserve Baales Against Illegal Activities

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Ogun Government Warns Forest Reserve Baales Against Illegal Activities

Ogun State Forestry Ministry has issued a stern warning to baales in forest reserves to stop collaborating with unscrupulous elements in illegal activities or face dethronement.

NNPP Blasts JAMB Over 2025 UTME Mismanagement, Calls for Urgent Reform

Education

| 17-05-2025

NNPP Blasts JAMB Over 2025 UTME Mismanagement, Calls for Urgent Reform

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has criticized JAMB's handling of the 2025 UTME, calling for accountability and reform following reports of examination irregularities and student casual

Education

| 17-05-2025

UI Professor Urges NASS to Amend Constitution for Compulsory Basic Education

Professor Osifunke Sekinah Ekundayo of the University of Ibadan has called on the National Assembly to amend the constitution to incorporate free and compulsory basic education for Nigerian

NNL Orders Mighty Jets vs Barau FC Match to Be Played Behind Closed Doors

Sports

| 17-05-2025

NNL Orders Mighty Jets vs Barau FC Match to Be Played Behind Closed Doors

The Nigeria National League has directed that the final league match between Mighty Jets and Barau FC be played behind closed doors at the New Jos Stadium due to security concerns and fears

EFCC Arrests Former Kaduna Contractor Bashir Ibrahim Over Alleged N30 Billion Fraud

Crime

| 17-05-2025

EFCC Arrests Former Kaduna Contractor Bashir Ibrahim Over Alleged N30 Billion Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended Bashir Bello Ibrahim, former Kaduna State contractor, for allegedly orchestrating a N30 billion fraud scheme affecting over 250 v

IPAC Mourns Death of Sylvester Ezeokenwa, Ex-APGA Chairman in Anambra

Politics

| 17-05-2025

IPAC Mourns Death of Sylvester Ezeokenwa, Ex-APGA Chairman in Anambra

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed shock over the death of Sylvester Ezeokenwa, father of APGA National Chairman and former pioneer chairman of APGA in Onitsha South LGA.

Why Nigerian Roads Are Being Tolled: Minister Umahi Explains Tinubu's Infrastructure Plan

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Why Nigerian Roads Are Being Tolled: Minister Umahi Explains Tinubu's Infrastructure Plan

Works Minister David Umahi has explained that road tolling in Nigeria is part of President Tinubu's strategy to maintain infrastructure, attract private investment, and build a trillion-doll

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 90,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Ondo State

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 90,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Ondo State

The Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda has intercepted a wooden boat carrying 90,000 litres of stolen crude oil at Araromi riverine community in Ondo State's Ilaje Local Gove

Remo Stars Celebrate Historic NPFL Title with Grand Parade in Ikenne

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Remo Stars Celebrate Historic NPFL Title with Grand Parade in Ikenne

Remo Stars FC held a triumphant open-top bus parade through Sagamu, Remo North, and Ikenne to celebrate their first-ever Nigeria Professional Football League title win in the 2024/25 season.

Four Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Murder in Ebonyi State

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Four Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Murder in Ebonyi State

Ebonyi State High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the murder of 26-year-old Chinonso Elom in Ngbo community. The gruesome killing occurred on February 5, 2023.