Breaking News Headlines: Nigerian Daily Updates, 10th May 2025 (Saturday Edition)
Top Headlines for Nigera - Sat, May 10th, 2025
1. Politicians Pouring into APC like a Flood! Kebbi Senators Bail From PDP [Video]It seems like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is losing a chunk of its members as Senator's from Kebbi State have decided to join the winning team, the All Progressives Congress (APC) after a cozy meeting with the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And they ain't holdin' back, announcements were made via social media.
2. That IMF Bill Still Hangin' Heavy - Nigeria Still Owes ₦190 BillionRemember that COVID-19 financial assistance received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? Yep, Nigeria thought they'd paid it off, but it turned out it only covered $3.4 billion. They still owe 'bout ₦48.2 billion annually over four years, amounting to over ₦190 billion in total. Oops.
3. Sowunmi Claims the PDP Can Survive the Waves of DefectionsA Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Sowunmi, ain't settin' backs when it comes to addressin' concerns over members leavin' the party. He assured everyone concerned that the PDP is well-positioned to weather the storm, remain strong, and continue to be a force to reckon with.
4. APC Chieftain Slams Governor Soludo Over Tinubu's Anambra VisitValentine Ozigbo, a former APC governorship aspirant in Anambra State, slammed Governor Soludo for welcomin' President Tinubu to Anambra to commission projects. Ozigbo claims that Soludo's efforts to commission a handful of 'overhyped' projects doesn't mask his failures as governor, callin' the visit a glaring demonstration of missed priorities and theatre.
5. One-Party System for Nigeria? Ganduje Thinks It's PossibleNational Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Abdullahi Ganduje, believes it's not too far-fetched for Nigeria to become a one-party state, so long as it's based on negotiation - as long as other political parties see the benefits of the APC's governance.
6. NNPCL and Dangote Resolve RiftNigeria's top oil refineries, NNPCL and Dangote Refinery, have finally patched things up after months of tension and competition. With the commitment to strengthen cooperation and healthy competition, both companies are working to ensure energy security and shared prosperity for the citizens.
7. Turnin' Up the Heat on That Presidential Jet Cost!The government's cost for maintainin' the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) has hit an insane ₦20.03 billion from July 2023 to December 2024, with ₦14.15 billion of that for 2024 alone. The bill is coverin' foreign exchange requirements to facilitate international operations, keepin' the aircraft operational and roarin' elsewhere.
8. 2025 UTME Results are In! Check Them Out NowGood news for all those who participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), their results are finally availin'. Candidates can check their scores through SMS and the online platform provided by JAMB.
9. NPFL End GamesThe Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) is wavin' goodbye, with only two rounds left. It's going down to the last minutes as the title race is settled, and the top four fightin' for a spot in the continental football - it's all up for grabs.
10. Juma Jux Speaks on Final Wedding Reception with Priscilla OjoTanzanian singer, Juma Jux, has confirmed that his grand wedding reception with wife, Priscilla Ojo, will take place in Tanzania on May 28th. The lovebirds held their traditional and white weddings in Lagos in April, and after five or six weddings, Jux admits his wife's vocalizing just a tad bit tired. But it's all love, right?
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11. EFCC Arrests Two Suspects for Alleged Cyber Crime [Crime-and-Justice] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained two individuals accused of committing cybercrimes in Lagos. The duo allegedly used fraudulent means to acquire foreign currency, which goes against the country's current regulations.
12. Buhari Expresses Support for Entertainment-and-Self-Development Initiative [General-News] Nigeria's former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has shown his endorsement for an initiative aimed at promoting various facets of the entertainment industry while also emphasizing self-development and education. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for artists and also to boost the nation's cultural heritage.
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