Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria as of May 8, 2025, with links included for further reading:
- Two Abuja Co-Wives Hospitalized After Taking Herb to Arouse Husband
Two co-wives residing in Dakwa community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have reportedly been hospitalized after they drank a herbal mixture. Read more - Gov. Alex Otti Orders Immediate Arrest of Abure
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reacted to reports of his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP). Read more - FG Signs Financing Pact for N158m Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria
TheProgramme,whichisa158.15 million project, is designed to transform agribusiness in nine northern states, creating 30,000 jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. Read more - Plateau Government Set to Rename Jos Main Market
The Plateau State Government has concluded plans to rename the popular Jos Terminus Market. Read more - Anambra Commissioner Reveals How Apprentice Impregnated 10 Girls in Five Months
An 18-year-old boy has reportedly impregnated not fewer than 10 girls in five months in Anambra State, according to the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare. Read more - Chief Jude C. Ezenwafor Criticizes Soludo Over Indirect Endorsement from the President
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Jude C. Ezenwafor, has criticized Governor Soludo for seeking indirect endorsement from the President. Read more - Minister of Defence Denies Claims of Terrorist Superiority, Highlights Military Advancements
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has dismissed claims suggesting that terrorist groups in Nigeria possess more firepower than the nation’s military forces. Read more - Tragedy: Woman Allegedly Kills Husband Nine Days After Wedding in Kano
A newlywed woman, Saudat Jibrin Adam, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband just nine days after their wedding in Kano. Read more - Obinna Ejianya Urges President Tinubu to Restore Fuel Subsidy Amid Hardship
Australia-based Nigerian publisher Obinna Ejianya has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore the fuel subsidy. Read more - EFCC Questions Iyabo Ojo Over Lavish Display at Daughter’s Wedding Ceremony
Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has publicly addressed her recent interaction with the EFCC regarding the lavish spending at her daughter’s wedding. Read more - BREAKING: Dele Farotimi and Others Get Key Roles as Pat Utomi Forms Shadow Government
Renowned human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been appointed to lead the Ombudsman and Good Governance portfolio in a newly formed shadow government. Read more - Tinubu Presents N1.78 Trillion FCT Budget to National Assembly
President Tinubu has presented a budget of N1.78 trillion for the Federal Capital Territory to the National Assembly. Read more - Publication of New List of Appointees into the NANS JCC Lagos Structure
The updated list of appointed officials into various capacities within the NANS JCC Lagos administration has been officially released. Read more - NYSC Overhaul Begins as FG Sets Up Reform Committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated a reform committee to initiate a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Read more - Nigeria to Provide Electricity Supply to 300 Million Africans by 2030 – Says Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has stated that Nigeria aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. Read more - PDP Addresses False Claims About Involvement in Presidential Visit
The PDP Anambra State Chapter has addressed misleading statements suggesting their involvement in arrangements for the President’s visit. Read more - “Kwankwaso Will Soon Join APC” – Ganduje Reveals Fresh Details
The National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has hinted that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso may soon join the party. Read more - Photo of Suspected Killer of British-Nigerian Nursing Student in Texas Released
The photo of the flatmate of British-Nigerian student nurse Tamilore Elizabeth Odunsi has been released after he was charged with her murder. Read more - National Assembly Reveals Next Move to Address Rivers State Political Crisis
The National Assembly has taken fresh moves to help end the political crisis in Rivers State and restore democratic rule. Read more - Championing Proven Leadership: Why Abia North Needs OUK’s Vision and Continuity
A response to an open letter discussing the need for continuity in leadership in Abia North. Read more
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