Breaking News Headlines for Saturday, 10th May, 2025 (Nigeria):

Breaking News Headlines for Saturday, 10th May, 2025 (Nigeria):

Morning Nigeria! Here's your daily dose of top newspaper headlines for Saturday, 10th May, 2025:

1. APC Treasure Chest: Senators from Kebbi Set to Jump Ship to APC Post-Tinubu Meeting [Video]

Senators from the sunny state of Kebbi appear ready to take the plunge and swap their PDP membership for that of the APC. This revelation came to light following a huddle between the lawmakers, their counterparts from other North-Western states, and Bola Tinubu, the President. Dada Olusegun, Tinubu's Digital Ambassador, broke the news on his X page on Friday.

2. IMF Debt Settled, but Don't Celebrate Yet! Nigeria Still Owes Approximately ₦190 Billion

The IMF announced that Nigeria has fully settled the $3.4 billion in COVID-19 financial assistance provided through the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). However, Our Source reports that Nigeria still has a debt of approximately $30 million (equivalent to about ₦48.2 billion) to repay to the IMF, which will be paid annually over four years.

3. PDP's Cockiness in Check: Segun Sowunmi Assures Party Survival Amid Defection Waves

Don't count the PDP out just yet! PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi has suggested that the party will remain a significant political force despite the ongoing defections. During an interview with Vanguard, he downplayed the impact of these departures and highlighted the limited opportunities available in the political arena, especially at influential positions such as Governorship and Presidency roles.

4. APC Chieftain, Ozigbo Blasts Soludo Over Tinubu's Visit to Anambra

Valentine Ozigbo, a former APC governorship aspirant in Anambra State, hasn't held back his displeasure following President Tinubu's visit to Commission projects in the state. Ozigbo, speaking via his X account, slammed Governor Soludo, accusing him of using the event as a smokescreen for his lack of achievements and poor governance over the past three years.

5. One-Party State Possible, Says APC National Chairman Ganduje

APC bigwig and former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has suggested that it's not far-fetched for Nigeria to become a one-party state if that's what the people want. Speaking after a meeting with President Tinubu, he emphasized that such a transition could happen through negotiations with other political parties if they see the positive impact of the APC's governance.

6. NNPCL and Dangote Refinery Mending Fences: Towards Healthy Competition and Collaboration

Months of tension and rivalry between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals have paved way for a rapprochement. These oil giants recently held a vital meeting in Abuja to discuss collaboration opportunities and strengthen their ties, aiming to ensure energy security and shared prosperity for Nigerians.

7. Cost to Keep the PAF Airborne Soars to an Eye-watering ₦20.03 Billion

The expense of managing Nigeria's Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) has skyrocketed, with more than ₦14.15 billion allocated for 2024 alone, according to the civic tech platform, GovSpend. Most of this budget goes towards "Forex Transit Funds" for international operations, including fuel, maintenance, and foreign currency services.

8. 2025 UTME Scores Now Available: JAMB Commence Release of Results Nationwide

JAMB has released the results for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registered candidates from across Nigeria can now check their scores using the mobile-based service provided by JAMB.

9. NPFL Matchday 37 Fixtures: Showdowns Loom as Title Race Heats Up, Relegation Battles Take Centre Stage

As the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season draws to a close, matchday 37 promises an electrifying display of football drama. With Remo Stars already crowned champions, the race for the top four positions is heating up, with several crucial clashes set to determine the final contenders for the continental football tickets.

10. 'Wedding Overload, but She's Tired': Juma Jux Talks Final Nuptials with Priscilla Ojo

Celebrated Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and his wife, Priscilla Ojo, have planned their final wedding reception on 28th May, 2025, in Tanzania. Breaking the news on his Instastory, Juma laughed off Priscilla's exhaustion from the multiple wedding ceremonies the couple has already endured since their love story unfolded in July 2024.

1. The sunny state of Kebbi senators have signaled their intention to switch political parties from PDP to APC, following a meeting with President Tinubu.
2. Despite the IMF declaring Nigeria's COVID-19 debt settlement complete, it is reported that Nigeria still owes approximately ₦48.2 billion to the IMF.
3. PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi has expressed optimism about the party's future, despite ongoing defections to other parties.
4. Former APC governorship aspirant Valentine Ozigbo criticized Governor Soludo over President Tinubu's visit to Anambra, citing lack of achievements and poor governance.
5. APC National Chairman Ganduje suggests a one-party state may become a reality in Nigeria with the right negotiations and positive governance outcomes.
6. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery have agreed to collaborate, focusing on energy security and shared prosperity for Nigerians.
7. The cost to maintain the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) has risen to an estimated ₦20.03 billion, according to the civic tech platform GovSpend.
8. JAMB has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for registered candidates across Nigeria.
9. The 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 37 fixtures feature crucial clashes that can determine the contenders for continental football tickets and relegation battles.
10. Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and his wife Priscilla Ojo will have their final wedding reception on 28th May, 2025, despite Priscilla's expressed exhaustion from multiple wedding ceremonies.
11. The Office of the EFCC is investigating allegations of foreign exchange manipulation involving the sale of SDRs by stakeholders within the Nigerian financial sector.
12. The Nigerian Senate accused the presidency of obscuring relevant details regarding education and self-development spending, demanding a detailed explanation in the 2025 budget hearing.
13. Although the Nigerian entertainment industry is facing a wave of illicit activities, popular entertainer Funke Akindele Bello has launched a new reality TV show aimed at promoting positive entertainment and supporting rising talent.
14. The general news has been dominated by a high-profile crime case in Lagos, as a notorious gangster was extradited from Dubai and charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, and drug trafficking.

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