*NEWS HEADLINES* -18 MAY 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/05/news-headlines-18-may-25.html *NATIONAL* Pope Leo’s inauguration: Group faults Vatican’s invitation to Tinubu. Tinubu arrives in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration. FG denies report of plan to reintegrate BEA scholars. Nigeria can’t slide into one-party state – APC scribe. 2027: SDP Strategises for victory, fills vacant positions in NWC. Why naira abuse law should be repealed - Adeyanju. More high-profile defections to APC underway — Speaker Abbas. 13,000 teachers write professional qualifying exam. Army dismisses soldier over armed robbery, handed over to police Kwankwaso denies reaching decision on APC. APC has taken Nigerians 10 steps backward, says Adebayo. JAMB exam glitch caused by ‘hateful politics, parochial considerations’ – South-East senators. Anger, frustration as JAMB’s last-minute changes leave candidates missing exam in Imo. Naira Abuse: South-south APC defends Tompolo, urges EFCC to shun social media incitement. Army dismisses soldier over armed robbery, handed over to police. *BUSINESS* FG, states, LGs get N1.681tn FAAC allocation for April. Sun King, IFC, Stanbic IBTC close $80m debt facility to expand solar access. Shortage of project talent endangers global growth, says new report. April gross revenue rises by N365.6b - FAAC. ‘Reforms are vital to tackle Africa’s MSMEs $120b trade finance deficit’. ‘Reforms are vital to tackle Africa’s MSMEs $120b trade finance deficit’. Lafarge Africa bags ISO certification for ready mix solution. *ACROSS THE STATES* Lagos place of oppo rtunity, not smelly, mosquito-infested city – Commissioner. Hunters arrest two suspected kidnappers in Ondo. Delta: Residents tell Oborevwori how to revive Warri. A'Ibom gov vows to fire commissioners who abandon official duties. Gunmen assault: Ukachukwu condoles with Iloakasias, NBA, Aguleri community. Wike pledges to extend bus terminals to Bwari, Gwagwalada. 2027: SDP denies appointing Uba, Gombe NWC members. Boko Haram massacre farmers, fishermen in Borno for supporting ISWAP. *HUMAN ANGLE* Doctor who stole my baby during birth admitted to crime, apologised — Ekwok. Body found hanging on tree in Anambra bush, police begin probe. I’m going through midlife crisis, Desmond Elliot confesses. B UK immigration crackdown jolts Nigerian youths. Verified but broke, the African creator’s hustle on Meta. Nollywood makes Cannes Film Festival debut. 29-year-old Nigerian-British makes history as UK’s youngest mayor. *INTERNATIONAL* New round of ceasefire talks after Israel launches major offensive. Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants. At least 21 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest. Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell post Kashmir: The Pakistani militant groups India is targeting. *SPORTS* 23 states arrive Ogun for national sports festival. Dortmund completes escape act to snatch Champions League berth. S.Korea court issues warrants to formally arrest two for blackmailing Spurs star Son. Flick wants Barca title party repeat ‘every year’. Real Madrid sign Bournemouth’s Huijsen for £50 million. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*