Nnamdi Kanu’s Separatist Trial Resumes in Abuja Amid Tight Security
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on May 2, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, under heavy security with 2,000
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Wike Visits China to Secure Funding for FCT Satellite Towns Water Initiative
Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, arrived in Beijing on May 1, 2025, for high-level talks with Chinese officials and investors to fund a $500 million water supply project
North-East Governors Plan Offices to Tackle Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Crisis
The North-East Governors’ Forum announced on April 30, 2025, in Maiduguri, plans to establish dedicated offices across Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Yobe, and Taraba to address the region’s 3.6 million
President Tinubu Begins Two-Day Visit to Katsina to Launch Projects
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu embarked on a two-day working visit to Katsina State on May 2, 2025, to inaugurate federal and state projects aimed at boosting agriculture and infrastructure. The
Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency Investigates N71.2 Billion Missing from Student Loan Fund
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency launched a sweeping investigation into the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on May 1, 2025, probing discrepancies involving N71.2 billion unaccounted for from a N100 billion federal
Nigerian Labour Leaders Decry Worsening Conditions Under Tinubu on May Day
On May 1, 2025, Nigerian workers marked International Workers’ Day with nationwide rallies, as labour leaders declared workers “worse off than ever” under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing skyrocketing inflation,
Delta Governor Oborevwori Suggests Ibori May Join APC Defection Wave
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori hinted on April 27, 2025, that former Governor James Ibori, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, may follow his lead in defecting to the All
Dembele’s Early Strike Gives PSG 1-0 Edge Over Arsenal in Champions League Semi-Final
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on April 29, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium in London, with Ousmane
Bishop David Abioye Launches New Church After Winners Chapel Retirement
Bishop David Abioye, former Vice-President of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), will launch his new ministry, Covenant Glory Christian Centre, with its inaugural Sunday service on May 4, 2025,
Ekiti Disburses N155.4m to Property Owners for Ikere-Akure Road Project
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji distributed cheques totaling N155.4 million on Monday, April 28, 2025, to 78 property owners whose lands and structures were acquired for the dualization of the
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