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May 2025

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

UK Slashes Graduate Visa Period from Two Years to 18 Months, Affecting Nigerian Students

Education

| 17-05-2025

UK Slashes Graduate Visa Period from Two Years to 18 Months, Affecting Nigerian Students

The UK government has reduced the Graduate Route visa duration from two years to 18 months as part of a broader immigration crackdown, directly impacting Nigerian students studying in the Un

DSS Blocks Nnamdi Kanu's Lead Counsel Kanu Agabi From Meeting Him, Sparks Outrage

Politics

| 17-05-2025

DSS Blocks Nnamdi Kanu's Lead Counsel Kanu Agabi From Meeting Him, Sparks Outrage

Nnamdi Kanu's legal team has demanded an explanation from the Department of State Services (DSS) after they prevented his lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, from accessing the detained IPOB leader.

EPL: Iwobi Urges Fulham to End Season Positively After 3-1 Defeat to Everton

Sports

| 17-05-2025

EPL: Iwobi Urges Fulham to End Season Positively After 3-1 Defeat to Everton

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has called on his teammates to finish the season strongly despite their European hopes suffering a setback following a 3-1 home defeat to Everton in the Premier

Boko Haram Seizes Military Weapons Worth Trillions, Lawmaker Warns of Security Crisis

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Boko Haram Seizes Military Weapons Worth Trillions, Lawmaker Warns of Security Crisis

Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gadgi reveals Boko Haram insurgents have captured military assets worth trillions of naira during attacks on bases in Nigeria's North-East, warning of severe national securi

Fatal Crash on Lagos Tradefair-Agbara Road Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Fatal Crash on Lagos Tradefair-Agbara Road Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

A multiple-vehicle accident involving a Mack truck and Lexus saloon car along the Tradefair-Agbara corridor in Lagos has resulted in one fatality and two injuries, according to FRSC official

Rivers Crisis: Wike Reveals Details of Meeting with Fubara, Says Governor Lacks Peace Capacity

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Rivers Crisis: Wike Reveals Details of Meeting with Fubara, Says Governor Lacks Peace Capacity

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has disclosed details of his recent meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claiming the governor lacks the capacity to make peace amid ongoing politic

Lagos Labour Party Suspends Ex-Chairman Dayo Ekong, Dissolves Ward Executives

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Lagos Labour Party Suspends Ex-Chairman Dayo Ekong, Dissolves Ward Executives

The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has suspended its former Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong, and dissolved all Local Government Ward Executive Committees over allegations of misconduct.

Resign if You Can't Live in Your Areas, Gov Uzodinma Warns Imo LG Chairmen

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Resign if You Can't Live in Your Areas, Gov Uzodinma Warns Imo LG Chairmen

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has issued a stern warning to local government chairmen and councillors to resign if they cannot reside in their respective areas while discharging their

Nigerian Army Warns Officers About Security Risks During Promotion Exams in Edo

News

| 17-05-2025

Nigerian Army Warns Officers About Security Risks During Promotion Exams in Edo

Major-General Adebayo Adegbite advises 86 Army captains sitting for the 2025 Promotion Examination in Benin City to be cautious of security challenges in Edo State during the examination per