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May 2025

APC Governors Forum Unanimously Endorses Tinubu as Sole Candidate for 2027 Presidential Election

Politics

| 22-05-2025

APC Governors Forum Unanimously Endorses Tinubu as Sole Candidate for 2027 Presidential Election

The Progressive Governors Forum has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election during the ongoing APC National Summit in Abuja.

ASUCA Rejects University Professor's Appointment as Federal College of Agriculture Provost

Education

| 22-05-2025

ASUCA Rejects University Professor's Appointment as Federal College of Agriculture Provost

The Academic Staff Union of Colleges of Agriculture has rejected the appointment of a university professor as provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, citing violation of advertise

PDP Senate Caucus: 'We're Big Enough for Coalition' – Responds to Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi

Politics

| 22-05-2025

PDP Senate Caucus: 'We're Big Enough for Coalition' – Responds to Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi

The PDP Senate Caucus has declared the party capable of accommodating opposition coalition members, responding to moves by Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and others seeking to form an anti-

PDP Aspirant Obafemi Blasts APC Over Ekiti's Decline, Promises Free Education

Politics

| 22-05-2025

PDP Aspirant Obafemi Blasts APC Over Ekiti's Decline, Promises Free Education

Olugbenga Obafemi, a PDP gubernatorial aspirant for Ekiti 2026 election, has criticized Governor Oyebanji's APC administration for the state's educational decline and promised free education

John Terry Mocks James Maddison After Tottenham's Europa League Triumph Over Man Utd

Sports

| 22-05-2025

John Terry Mocks James Maddison After Tottenham's Europa League Triumph Over Man Utd

Chelsea legend John Terry has taken a swipe at Tottenham's James Maddison following his comments about Terry's full-kit celebration after Spurs ended their 17-year trophy drought with Europa

Court Remands 39-Year-Old Man for Alleged N10 Million Import Scam in Benin

Crime

| 22-05-2025

Court Remands 39-Year-Old Man for Alleged N10 Million Import Scam in Benin

A Benin High Court has remanded Ewombe Lumiere, 39, in a correctional facility for allegedly defrauding Ofure Okhiria of N10 million under the pretense of importing goods from China.

Nigerian Troops Neutralize 7 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters in Borno Operations

News

| 22-05-2025

Nigerian Troops Neutralize 7 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters in Borno Operations

Military forces conducting Operation Hadin Kai have killed seven suspected terrorists during separate clearance operations in Rann and Damboa areas of Borno State, recovering weapons and IED

Kano Censorship Board Shuts Down 8 Entertainment Centres Over Indecency Violations

News

| 22-05-2025

Kano Censorship Board Shuts Down 8 Entertainment Centres Over Indecency Violations

The Kano State Film and Video Censorship Board has revoked licenses of eight entertainment centres for violating cultural, religious and regulatory standards across the state.

Former Envoy Ardo Criticizes Kefas Administration Following Tinubu's Taraba Visit

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Former Envoy Ardo Criticizes Kefas Administration Following Tinubu's Taraba Visit

Hassan Ardo, former Nigerian envoy to Trinidad and Tobago, has criticized Governor Agbu Kefas' administration in Taraba State, claiming President Tinubu's recent visit exposed its failures.

Tinubu Presents N1.481 Trillion Rivers Budget to National Assembly Under Emergency Rule

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Tinubu Presents N1.481 Trillion Rivers Budget to National Assembly Under Emergency Rule

President Bola Tinubu has submitted a N1.481 trillion Rivers State budget to the National Assembly for approval, following the Supreme Court's nullification of the state's 2025 budget and on