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May 2025

MURIC to JAMB Candidates: Stop Blaming the Board for Your Failures

Education

| 17-05-2025

MURIC to JAMB Candidates: Stop Blaming the Board for Your Failures

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged candidates who failed the 2025 JAMB examination to accept responsibility rather than blame the examination body for technical glitches.

FCT's N1.783 Trillion 2025 Budget Passes Second Reading in Senate

Politics

| 17-05-2025

FCT's N1.783 Trillion 2025 Budget Passes Second Reading in Senate

The Federal Capital Territory's 2025 budget of N1.783 trillion has passed second reading in the Senate, with lawmakers praising FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for infrastructural development initi

Cholera Outbreak in Plateau: 3 Deaths, 5 Confirmed Cases Reported in Bokkos LGA

Health

| 17-05-2025

Cholera Outbreak in Plateau: 3 Deaths, 5 Confirmed Cases Reported in Bokkos LGA

Plateau State has recorded 5 confirmed cases of cholera with 3 fatalities and 20 suspected cases in Bokkos LGA. Health authorities have activated emergency response systems to contain the ou

Arsenal's Thomas Partey Rejects Barcelona Approach, Set to Sign New Contract

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Arsenal's Thomas Partey Rejects Barcelona Approach, Set to Sign New Contract

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has decided to stay at the Emirates despite interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, with plans to sign a contract extension before the season ends on Ma

NSIB Challenges US Assessment on Nigerian Airports Safety Standards

News

| 17-05-2025

NSIB Challenges US Assessment on Nigerian Airports Safety Standards

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disputed the US State Department's assessment that Nigerian airports are unsafe, citing that incidents like wildlife intrusion occur globally,

Kebbi Assembly Celebrates as Three PDP Senators Defect to APC

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Kebbi Assembly Celebrates as Three PDP Senators Defect to APC

The Kebbi State House of Assembly has congratulated Governor Nasir Idris and APC leadership following the defection of three PDP senators representing all senatorial districts in the state.

Woman Rescued from Suicide Attempt in Aba River, Abia State

News

| 17-05-2025

Woman Rescued from Suicide Attempt in Aba River, Abia State

Residents of Okpulo Umuobo in Aba, Abia State, rescued an unidentified woman who attempted to take her own life at a local river on Tuesday, as economic hardship speculations emerge.

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for N1.7 Trillion FCT Budget for 2025

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for N1.7 Trillion FCT Budget for 2025

President Bola Tinubu has presented a N1.7 trillion Federal Capital Territory Administration budget proposal for 2025 to the Senate, prioritizing healthcare, job creation, and infrastructure

PDP Crisis Deepens as South-East Zone Renominates Ude-Okoye as National Secretary

Politics

| 17-05-2025

PDP Crisis Deepens as South-East Zone Renominates Ude-Okoye as National Secretary

The PDP South-East Zonal Executive Committee has reaffirmed Hon. SKE Ude-Okoye as its nominee for National Secretary, urging the party's National Working Committee to honor their decision am

Reps Order Mandatory Diphtheria Immunisation Across Nigeria as Cases Surge to 41,978

Health

| 17-05-2025

Reps Order Mandatory Diphtheria Immunisation Across Nigeria as Cases Surge to 41,978

The House of Representatives has directed health authorities to enforce mandatory diphtheria immunisation nationwide following alarming statistics of 41,978 suspected cases and 1,279 deaths