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May 2025

76-Year-Old Retired Army Major Kidnapped in Kogi, Community in Fear

Crime

| 22-05-2025

76-Year-Old Retired Army Major Kidnapped in Kogi, Community in Fear

Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped 76-year-old retired Major Joe Ajayi, a former CAN chairman, from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu LGA of Kogi State, escalating security concerns in th

Wike: 'I Can't Handle FCT Security Alone' - Calls for Collaborative Approach

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Wike: 'I Can't Handle FCT Security Alone' - Calls for Collaborative Approach

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has emphasized the need for joint collaboration with security agencies to tackle insecurity in Abuja, stating that the capital's unique status requires a comprehensi

Tinubu Presents N1.481 Trillion Rivers 2025 Budget to National Assembly

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Tinubu Presents N1.481 Trillion Rivers 2025 Budget to National Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has submitted Rivers State's N1.481 trillion 2025 budget to the National Assembly following the Supreme Court's nullification of the state budget and the ongoing emerge

Peter Okoye of P-Square Clarifies Identity After Namesake's Arrest in Ghana

Entertainment

| 22-05-2025

Peter Okoye of P-Square Clarifies Identity After Namesake's Arrest in Ghana

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has publicly distanced himself from a 31-year-old man with the same name who was recently arrested in Ghana on charges of fraud and kidnapping.

Besiktas Eyes Nigerian Defender Ola Aina as Contract with Nottingham Forest Nears End

Sports

| 22-05-2025

Besiktas Eyes Nigerian Defender Ola Aina as Contract with Nottingham Forest Nears End

Turkish giants Besiktas have shown interest in signing Nigerian international Ola Aina, whose contract with Nottingham Forest expires next month, despite interest from Premier League clubs L

Governor Sani Reinstates Information Ministry in Kaduna, Appoints New Commissioners

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Governor Sani Reinstates Information Ministry in Kaduna, Appoints New Commissioners

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reinstated the Ministry of Information previously scrapped by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alongside appointing new commissioners for Education and Yout

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greek Island of Crete, Residents Flee to Streets

News

| 22-05-2025

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greek Island of Crete, Residents Flee to Streets

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, causing residents to flee buildings and triggering precautionary tsunami warnings across the region.

Jonathan Praises Past NASS Sessions for Standing Up to Presidential Authority

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Jonathan Praises Past NASS Sessions for Standing Up to Presidential Authority

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended previous National Assembly sessions for their independence and courage in challenging presidential authority by overriding vetoes on key legi

Tinubu Presents N1.481 Trillion Rivers State Budget to National Assembly

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Tinubu Presents N1.481 Trillion Rivers State Budget to National Assembly

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

Lagos LG Poll: Labour Party Doubts LASIEC's Ability to Conduct Fair Elections

Politics

| 22-05-2025

Lagos LG Poll: Labour Party Doubts LASIEC's Ability to Conduct Fair Elections

Labour Party spokesperson Ife Salako has expressed concerns about LASIEC's capacity to deliver credible local government elections in Lagos State scheduled for July 12, 2025.