News Headlines from April 14, 2025
Dive into some of the crucial headlines of April 14th with #TopNewsHeadlines podcast! This episode delivers a comprehensive look at some of the day’s most significant events, starting with a shocking incident in the US where Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro and his family had to evacuate their residence due to a fire under suspicion of arson. We then shift to Nigeria, where traditional rulers in Benue state have issued a stern warning against negotiating land with herders amidst ongoing violence, and another difficult situation unfolds in Delta State with a pastor banished over alleged homosexual conduct and sexual abuse of male teenagers.
Internationally, we cover Gabon’s presidential election where the military leader who took power in a 2023 coup reportedly won with an astounding 90% of the vote, raising serious questions about legitimacy. We also report on the arrest of Nigerian nationals in Libya for alleged drug trafficking. Back in Nigeria, a concerning report from the National Orientation Agency reveals unethical practices and potential fraud within the federal government student loan fund, allegedly preventing students from accessing allocated funds. Tragically, we cover a fatal aviation accident in New York State where six people, including a neurosurgeon and his family, perished.
The episode also features fiery commentary from Nigerian hip-hop veteran Eedris Abdulkareem, who has labeled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s “worst president ever,” a statement made in response to his critical and now banned song. Finally, we turn to West Africa, where the West African Bar Association has raised alarm over escalating human rights abuses and disregard for the rule of law in Guinea Bissau, including threats against the president of the Guinea Bissau Bar Association and a forced eviction of their headquarters.
Tune in for an in-depth and informative rundown of these top stories and more.
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