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🌐 Breaking News: Tinubu Meets with Service Chiefs, IGP in Private Talks
Breaking News on Notable Nigerian Papers for Friday, 16th May, 2025:
President Bola Tinubu recently had a private meeting with the service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police. The details of their discussions remain unknown.
🇫🇮 Finnish Authorities Charge Simon Ekpa with Terrorism Incitement
The Finland authorities have filed charges against renowned Biafran activist, Simon Ekpa, alleging that he has been inciting terrorism through his speeches and social media posts supporting the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
🗞️ Newspaper Front Pages, May 16th, 2025
- Tinubu's Pontificate: A Leap Forward for Nigeria's Diplomatic Relations[6]
- Okpebholo vs Ighodalo: Edo Election Dispute Heads to the Court of Appeal[7]
- Division in Osun: Court Orders CBN, AGF, Finance Ministry over Local Government Crisis[4]
- Shocking Revelations as Tuggar Clarifies Clash with Bauchi Governor[3]
- CPI Report Confirms Slight Relief in Inflation[2]
- Political Drama: El-Rufai's Struggle to Woo Key Politicians to SDP[8]
- South Africa Knocks Out Flying Eagles in AFCON Semi-finals[9]
- Barça is the 2024-2025 La Liga Champion[10]
💡 Did You Know?The upcoming Pope Leo XIV has expressed his deep affinity for and personal connection with the people of Nigeria[5]. This sentiment might help solidify stronger ties between Nigeria and the Vatican.
- Tinubu Travels to Rome for Pope Leo's Inauguration
- April's Inflation Rate Drops Slightly
- "He Insulted My Father" – Tuggar Clarifies Clash with Bauchi Governor
- Court Directive Against AGF, CBN, Finance Ministry Over Osun LG Crisis
- Tinubu's Visit to Rome Marks Significant Moment in Nigeria-Vatican Ties[6]
- Pope's Connection to Nigeria Drives Representation at Inauguration[5]
- Osun LG Crisis: Accountant-General, CBN, and AGF Facing Court Injunction
- El-Rufai's 2027 Ambitions in Peril as Key Aspirations Waver
- Food Inflation Matters: A Closer Look at April's Statistics[2]
- Political Upheavals: Party Defectors Seek Redemption in APC
- Senator Adeola Rallying Support for Senate Bill on Food Aid for Low-Income Families
- Senate Debates on Reforming the Nigerian Police Force Following Recent Crimes
- Lagos State Government Plans to Boost Funding for Healthcare Infrastructure
- Naija Music Artistes Shine at 2025 African Entertainment Awards in Abuja
- EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Several Cities Across Nigeria
- General-News Roundup: News on Agriculture, Education, and Energy Policies
- PDP and APC Trade Accusations over Unsolved Crime Cases as Election Approaches
- Nigerian Nollywood Films Win Big at the 2025 International Film Festival
- Sports: NASCAR Race Newest Addition to Lagos Entertainment Scene
- Senators Introduce Bill to Support Local Content in Nigerian Music and Nollywood Industries