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May 2025

World Bank: Nigerian Economy in Good Shape with 3.4% Growth Despite Hardship

Business

| 17-05-2025

World Bank: Nigerian Economy in Good Shape with 3.4% Growth Despite Hardship

The World Bank reports Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in 2024, the highest since 2014, despite persistent inflation. Acting Country Director praises reforms while acknowledging ongoing chall

Lagos Police Rescue 14-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Arrest 27 Suspects in Major Crackdown

Crime

| 17-05-2025

Lagos Police Rescue 14-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Arrest 27 Suspects in Major Crackdown

Lagos State Police Command has rescued a 14-year-old boy kidnapped in Olodi-Apapa area and arrested 27 suspects for various crimes including kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, and cultism.

Flying Eagles Secure World Cup Ticket, Now Target AFCON Trophy Against South Africa

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Flying Eagles Secure World Cup Ticket, Now Target AFCON Trophy Against South Africa

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have qualified for the World Cup after defeating defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt now says the team will push for the AFCON

Britain Pledges Collaboration With Nigeria on New UK Immigration Rules

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Britain Pledges Collaboration With Nigeria on New UK Immigration Rules

The British High Commission in Nigeria has promised to engage with the federal government on the UK's new immigration reforms that include ending social care visas and imposing longer settle

Sunshine Stars Suspend Suraju Ibrahim Over Inappropriate Comments Against Club

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Sunshine Stars Suspend Suraju Ibrahim Over Inappropriate Comments Against Club

Nigeria Premier Football League side Sunshine Stars have suspended player Suraju Ibrahim following inappropriate comments he made against the club and Ondo State Government in a viral video.

Abia Warriors to Strengthen Squad for Continental Competition, Says Amapakabo

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Abia Warriors to Strengthen Squad for Continental Competition, Says Amapakabo

Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has revealed plans to reinforce the team ahead of their continental engagement next season following their qualification last weekend.

Sam Amadi: Peter Obi Focused on Nigeria While Politicians Launch Attacks

Politics

| 17-05-2025

Sam Amadi: Peter Obi Focused on Nigeria While Politicians Launch Attacks

Former NERC chairman Sam Amadi criticizes government officials for attacking Peter Obi while the former LP presidential candidate remains focused on addressing Nigeria's socio-economic chall

Szczęsny Praises Mbappe After El Clásico: 'He's Scored Most Goals Against Me'

Sports

| 17-05-2025

Szczęsny Praises Mbappe After El Clásico: 'He's Scored Most Goals Against Me'

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has hailed Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe despite Barcelona's 4-3 win in El Clásico, revealing the Frenchman has scored 9 goals against him in just 5 matc

Investors Lose N297bn as NGX Continues Bearish Trend in Nigerian Stock Market

Business

| 17-05-2025

Investors Lose N297bn as NGX Continues Bearish Trend in Nigerian Stock Market

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued its bearish trend on Monday as investors lost N297 billion, with market capitalization dropping to N68.042 trillion amid profit-taking in major

Jigawa Pilgrims Board Announces May 18-20 Airlift Dates for 2025 Hajj Exercise

News

| 17-05-2025

Jigawa Pilgrims Board Announces May 18-20 Airlift Dates for 2025 Hajj Exercise

Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has scheduled May 18 and 20, 2025, for the airlift of 930 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise, as announced by Director General