*NEWS HEADLINES* -19 MAY 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/05/news-headlines-19-may-25.html *NATIONAL* Tinubu meets Pope Leo XIV after inauguration mass. Rome: Nigeria Remains Committed To Building Bridges For Peace, Progress - Tinubu. 'I’m the head of Nigerian delegation,' Tinubu tells Obi, Fayemi at Vatican. 2027: Barau, Ganduje insist ‘no vacancy in Aso Rock’ as Northwest APC endorses Tinubu. Tackle root causes of voter apathy, criminalising it won’t work — Expert, residents. NNPP apologizes to Tinubu, APC over Kwankwaso’s outburst. North builds oil, gas academy, seeks experts for frontier exploration. ALLIANCE:With right strategy, APC will become history in 2027 — Nwosu. World Bank: ‘Account for missing N500bn, invite EFCC, ICPC’, SERAP tells NNPCL. TCN seeks communities’ support to curb rising attacks on power towers. Wike’s position on power rotation, FCT reforms in Nigeria’s best interest – Okotie-Eboh. Covenant University Under Fire Over Death Of Sacked Lecturer 'Denied Terminal Benefits'. ASUU to renew agitation for implementation of demands as new President, Piwuna, assumes office. ‘Huge structural failures’ – Stakeholders react as Oloyede ends 2025 UTME blame-game. Why 5,000 candidates with 300+ UTME scores missed admission. NiMet unions await minister’s intervention after suspending strike. Insecurity: Amend Amotekun law to accommodate forest guards — Ondo ex-deputy Gov, Ajayi. Terror Financing: Nigeria working to exit FATF ‘Grey List’ by month end – FG. Delta elder defends shadow cabinet, counters DSS claims. Police arrest 2 suspected kidnappers in Taraba, rescue 7 kidnapped victims in Niger. Army urges slain soldiers' widows to come forward with claims. NDLEA seizes drugs, firearms in multiple raids across Nigeria. *BUSINESS* UK Praises Nigeria’s Bold Economic Reforms, Trade Ties. 33 states, FCT cut domestic debt as FG reports N1.85tr repayment in 18 months. China to set up electric vehicle factories in Nigeria. Top Nigerian banks make N165.27b from e-banking in Q1 2025 amid fintech competition. Nigeria’s Economy Facing Turbulence, Food Union Laments. Dynamic virtual accounts reduce payment errors significantly – Airvend CEO. Pearl Gborglah: The trailblazing trade and development leader Africa should be watching. *ACROSS THE STATES* One rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos. Aiyedatiwa’s elongated tenure campaign kicks off in Ondo. Uproar In Edo Assembly Over PDP Nominee For Minority Whip. Edo NMA praises Okpebholo for appointing DG of Edo State Diaspora Agency. Sara-Igbe to Wike: Call Fubara anything, what Rivers people want is peace. Fubara isn’t the one I’m fighting – Wike. Lawyer condemns assassination of colleague in Anambra, wants decisive action from NBA. Police arrest wanted kidnapper, cattle rustler in Nasarawa. Nasarawa APC elders urge ex-deputy gov to join 2027 governorship race. 15 Traders Killed In Fresh Attack On Benue Communities. Kogi: Bandits Gun Down Residents In Community Where Monarch Was Kidnapped. AbdulRazaq laments ‘painful’ disregard for safety in Kwara boat accident. Bandits kill 10 farmers, injure three in Kebbi. Kefas approves six-month recertification of land titles in Taraba. *HUMAN ANGLE* Kidnappers kill abducted Ondo APC chairman after collecting N5 million ransom. Security Operatives Nab 'Wanted' Kidnapper In Abuja Hajj Camp. ‘I can’t recall how many children we’ve abducted for ritual’ – Suspect nabbed in Ilorin. Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape to leave South Africa. Pastor kills four siblings with pestle in Enugu. Why I rejected N3bn Netflix offer for my girlfriend, Jarvis – Peller. Only uneducated actor thinks playing lead role is the ultimate – Tina Mba. Teebillz welcomes 18-year-old daughter’s boyfriend home, embraces open-minded parenting. How content creator Anthon Umeh rose from humble beginnings to digital stardom. Davido, Asa to perform at National Sports festival’s opening ceremony in Abeokuta. I’ll protect what you two have built – Davido tells manager Asa Asika, wife. 10 highest-paying jobs in U.S in 2025. *INTERNATIONAL* Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Pope Leo XIV urges end to exploitation and hatred in first address as pontiff. Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital as Hamas offers truce terms. Trump Visits U.S. Troops In Qatar, Pledges ‘Substantial Pay Raises’. France Expels Algerian Diplomats Amid Escalating Tensions. Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says *SPORTS* AFCON U-20: Nigeria beat hosts Egypt 4-1 in shootout to win bronze. I can’t wait to be back – Taiwo Awoniyi breaks silence after recovering from coma. Favour Ofili sets new world record in 150m. Nottingham Forest keep UCL dreams alive with 2-1 win at West Ham. Guardiola’s FA Cup final row with Henderson fuelled by time-wasting. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*