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May 2025

Wike Warns PDP Against 2023 Mistake, Says 2027 Presidential Ticket Can't Go North

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Wike Warns PDP Against 2023 Mistake, Says 2027 Presidential Ticket Can't Go North

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike cautions PDP against zoning 2027 presidential ticket to the north, as Boko Haram attacks army base in Borno, killing soldiers in early morning raid.

Bandits Impose ₦60 Million Levy on Katsina Community, Threaten Violent Attack

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Bandits Impose ₦60 Million Levy on Katsina Community, Threaten Violent Attack

Residents of Tashar Kaɗanya in Kankara LGA, Katsina State are fleeing after bandits demanded a ₦60 million levy from the community with threats of violence if payment deadline is not met.

Governor Okpebholo Calls for Arrest of NBM President Over Alleged Document Forgery

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Governor Okpebholo Calls for Arrest of NBM President Over Alleged Document Forgery

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has petitioned the IGP and DSS Director-General to arrest Neo-Black Movement President Ese Kakor for allegedly forging official state government documents

Court Sets May 26 for Hearing on Tinubu's Emergency Rule in Rivers State

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Court Sets May 26 for Hearing on Tinubu's Emergency Rule in Rivers State

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has adjourned until May 26 the constitutional suit challenging President Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspension o

Lookman Scores 20th Goal as Atalanta Secures 2-1 Victory Over AS Roma in Serie A

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Lookman Scores 20th Goal as Atalanta Secures 2-1 Victory Over AS Roma in Serie A

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form by netting his 20th goal of the season across all competitions as Atalanta defeated AS Roma 2-1 in Serie A on Monday.

Lil Wayne's Girlfriend Denise Bidot Accuses Rapper of Physical Abuse

Entertainment

| 17-05-2025

Lil Wayne's Girlfriend Denise Bidot Accuses Rapper of Physical Abuse

Model Denise Bidot has made serious allegations against American rapper Lil Wayne, claiming he physically abused her and kicked her out of their home on Mother's Day via text message.

Osun Lawyer Challenges Gov Adeleke Over 12-Year Delay in Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Osun Lawyer Challenges Gov Adeleke Over 12-Year Delay in Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

Legal practitioner Oyekunle Abass has appealed to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to sign Certificates of Occupancy pending for 12 years, threatening legal action through an Order of Man

2025 U-20 AFCON: Nigeria to Face South Africa in Semi-Finals as Morocco Meets Egypt

Sports

| 17-05-2025

2025 U-20 AFCON: Nigeria to Face South Africa in Semi-Finals as Morocco Meets Egypt

The semi-final fixtures for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed with Nigeria set to battle South Africa while Morocco will take on Egypt following dramatic quarter-final

APC Faces Impending Implosion, Will Not Handle What's Coming - Kola Ologbodiyan

Politics

| 17-05-2025

APC Faces Impending Implosion, Will Not Handle What's Coming - Kola Ologbodiyan

Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbodiyan warns that the ruling APC will soon face an internal implosion following recent defections from opposition parties, particularly the

Flying Eagles to Face South Africa in 2025 U-20 AFCON Semi-Final Showdown

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Flying Eagles to Face South Africa in 2025 U-20 AFCON Semi-Final Showdown

Nigeria's Flying Eagles will battle South Africa's Amajita in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on Thursday at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia after South Africa's vi