News Headlines from May 28, 2025

Tune in to the #TopNewsHeadlines for May 28th. This episode covers some key stories, offering a vital mix of local issues from Nigeria and major international developments. We delve into the troubling situation at a school in Abia State, highlighting crumbling classrooms and lack of furniture despite a large education budget. Discover details about the African Development Bank’s massive $15 billion investment in the Lagos-Abidjan Highway Corridor, a strategically important project for regional integration.
Learn about the unrest at the National Sports Festival with Ogun State athletes protesting unpaid allowances. Hear the positive news from Edo State where the Health Insurance Commission has enrolled 450 orphans into their scheme. Get an update on the stalled $150 million lawsuit against Google and GoDaddy regarding the youtube.com.ng domain.
Understand the NFIU’s warning about over N48 billion in suspicious transactions flowing from Nigeria to Dubai and Hong Kong. We cover concerning reports regarding Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia lacking access to clinics despite funds being collected. Plus, get details on the US halting new student visa interviews, the removal of a LASU professor over allegations of inhumane student treatment, the WHO’s significant budget cut, and Ukrainian President Zelensky’s proposal for a three-way summit to discuss ending the war.
This episode is essential to stay informed.