News Headlines from May 21, 2025

Tune in for our #TopNewsHeadlines for May 21st, covering a wide range of some critical local and international developments. This episode delves into the complex border situation between Nigeria and the Benin Republic, including disruptions to legal trade and speculation linking closures to French geopolitical interests. We explore significant Nigerian governance issues, from the controversial Oyo State Council of Obas bill and its potential for dominance and lack of consultation to the Nigerian Bar Association's strong stance against a proposed compulsory voting bill.Also featured are troubling reports from within Nigeria, including a protest against alleged dehumanizing treatment of students at Lagos State University and a harrowing account of an attack on a young girl in Abia State where police conduct has been questioned. Get updates on the nurses' protest in Calabar over colleague arrests and NITDA's alarming findings on the failure rate of federal IT projects. The episode also covers the worrying disappearance of a teenage activist in Sokoto State and Borno Governor Zulum's serious allegations regarding informants within the Boko Haram insurgency.On the international front, hear about the tense incident in the West Bank involving European diplomats and warning shots, the US announcement of the ambitious 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, and the World Health Organization's agreement for a significant increase in member state contributions.Stay informed on these impactful stories shaping local affairs and the global stage.