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May 2025

Nigerian Govt Unveils Presidential Committee for 4th AU MSME Forum in Abuja

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Nigerian Govt Unveils Presidential Committee for 4th AU MSME Forum in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurates oversight committee for Nigeria's hosting of the 4th African Union MSME Forum scheduled for June 23-27 in Abuja, highlighting digital initiatives f

Governor Bago Inaugurates Niger State Boundary Committee to Resolve Disputes

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Governor Bago Inaugurates Niger State Boundary Committee to Resolve Disputes

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has established a 21-member State Boundary Committee chaired by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba to address lingering boundary disputes across the state'

El Clasico: Ex-Real Madrid Midfielder Slams Vinicius' Performance as 'Disgraceful'

Sports

| 17-05-2025

El Clasico: Ex-Real Madrid Midfielder Slams Vinicius' Performance as 'Disgraceful'

Former Real Madrid midfielder Alvaro Benito has harshly criticized Vinicius Junior for his poor display during Los Blancos' 4-3 defeat to Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico, calling it 'unspea

President Tinubu Swears In New INEC Commissioners and CCB Board Members

Politics

| 17-05-2025

President Tinubu Swears In New INEC Commissioners and CCB Board Members

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in two newly appointed INEC Commissioners and two Code of Conduct Bureau board members during Monday's Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.

Former IGP Okoro Dismisses State Police Proposal, Advocates Better Funding for NPF

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Former IGP Okoro Dismisses State Police Proposal, Advocates Better Funding for NPF

Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okoro has rejected calls for state police by Northern Governors, suggesting improved funding and manpower for the Nigeria Police Force as a better sol

YPP Chairman Criticizes Ikom Leaders for Endorsing Governor Otu Despite Neglect

Politics

| 17-05-2025

YPP Chairman Criticizes Ikom Leaders for Endorsing Governor Otu Despite Neglect

Anthony Bissong Attah, YPP Chairman in Cross River State, has condemned the endorsement of Governor Bassey Otu for a second term, citing the neglect of Ikom despite its economic importance.

CUPP Condemns Ganduje's One-Party State Proposal, Calls It Unconstitutional

Politics

| 17-05-2025

CUPP Condemns Ganduje's One-Party State Proposal, Calls It Unconstitutional

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has strongly rejected APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje's suggestion to transform Nigeria into a one-party state, describing it as undemocratic

Kano Governor Seeks Assembly Approval to Pay Experts for Oil Revenue Recovery

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Kano Governor Seeks Assembly Approval to Pay Experts for Oil Revenue Recovery

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has requested approval from the Kano State House of Assembly to pay experts who will help recover 25 years of outstanding oil revenue deductions from the federal go

560 Kwara Pilgrims Depart for Saudi Arabia as 2025 Hajj Operations Begin

News

| 17-05-2025

560 Kwara Pilgrims Depart for Saudi Arabia as 2025 Hajj Operations Begin

The first batch of 560 Kwara State pilgrims has departed for Saudi Arabia from Ilorin International Airport, marking the beginning of the state's 2025 Hajj operations for 2,174 intending pil

Kano Lawmaker Zubairu Masu Abandons NNPP for APC Citing Party Crisis

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Kano Lawmaker Zubairu Masu Abandons NNPP for APC Citing Party Crisis

Hon. Zubairu Hamza Masu, representing Sumaila constituency in Kano State House of Assembly, has officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress