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May 2025

Lagos State Postpones 2025 Public Service Examinations to May 23

Education

| 17-05-2025

Lagos State Postpones 2025 Public Service Examinations to May 23

The Lagos State Government has rescheduled the 2025 Public Service Examinations from May 13 to May 23, 2025. Candidates are advised to retain their registration details and print examination

Chelsea Rejects Arsenal's £1.25 Million Bid for Promising Goalkeeper Freddy Bernal

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Chelsea Rejects Arsenal's £1.25 Million Bid for Promising Goalkeeper Freddy Bernal

Chelsea have rejected Arsenal's initial £1.25 million offer for highly-rated U-18 English goalkeeper Freddy Bernal, with the Blues determined to retain the young talent despite interest from

Oyo 2027: Group Blasts Primate Ayodele, Calls His Prophecies Exploitative

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Oyo 2027: Group Blasts Primate Ayodele, Calls His Prophecies Exploitative

Oyo State Voluntary Campaigners (OSVC) has accused Primate Elijah Ayodele of using prophecies to financially exploit politicians after his recent predictions about Adebayo Adelabu's gubernat

Wike Demands High Standards from FCT Contractors During Project Inspection

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Wike Demands High Standards from FCT Contractors During Project Inspection

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike inspects ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja ahead of President Tinubu's second anniversary in office, urging contractors to maintain quality standards in deliv

Van Dijk Suggests Alexander-Arnold Heading to Real Madrid After Liverpool Exit Announcement

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Van Dijk Suggests Alexander-Arnold Heading to Real Madrid After Liverpool Exit Announcement

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has indicated that Trent Alexander-Arnold may join Real Madrid following his announcement to leave the club, addressing fans who booed the defender.

Ikhenoba Expresses Satisfaction with Bendel Insurance's NPFL Performance This Season

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Ikhenoba Expresses Satisfaction with Bendel Insurance's NPFL Performance This Season

Bendel Insurance technical adviser Greg Ikhenoba has expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they secure a comfortable fifth position on

Pope Leo XIV to Make Historic First Visit to Ukraine Following Zelenskyy's Invitation

Religion

| 17-05-2025

Pope Leo XIV to Make Historic First Visit to Ukraine Following Zelenskyy's Invitation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine after their first phone call, with the pontiff already expressing solidarity with Ukrainians amid the ongoin

Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee to End Gender-Based Violence in Enugu State

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee to End Gender-Based Violence in Enugu State

Enugu State government has inaugurated a steering committee to eliminate Gender-Based Violence, declaring zero tolerance for the social malaise through a comprehensive approach across all lo

Gov Alia Calls for Unity in Benue as Security Challenges Escalate

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Gov Alia Calls for Unity in Benue as Security Challenges Escalate

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has urged residents to unite against escalating security threats from armed herdsmen, while highlighting his administration's achievements during a midterm

Bandits Abduct Five Traders in Plateau Market Raid, Steal Food and Medicine

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Bandits Abduct Five Traders in Plateau Market Raid, Steal Food and Medicine

Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Dogon Ruwa community in Wase LGA, Plateau State, abducting five traders and looting food items and medicines during a busy market day operation.