May 2025 — Key Stories from Africa Daily Dispatch

May 2025 served up a mix of shock, sport and serious reporting. You’ll find a viral entertainment story, high-pressure golf, a heavyweight NBA playoff, and a major corruption probe in Nigeria. Each piece drew attention for different reasons, and each has clear next steps to watch. Here’s a clean, useful roundup so you don’t miss what mattered this month.

Headline highlights

First up: the Annie Knight story grabbed headlines worldwide. The OnlyFans creator attempted an extreme stunt — reportedly intimate encounters with 583 men in six hours — and ended up hospitalised. The incident raised questions about safety at large adult events, health risks from extreme content production, and how platforms and venues should protect creators. Knight says she’ll keep creating content, but many readers are asking what safety nets should exist for performers who push limits.

In sports, Rory McIlroy had a rocky start at the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, opening with a three-over 74. That first round looked worrying: the driver and putter weren’t cooperating. He answered with a solid 69 in round two, showing resilience and keeping his chances alive. If you follow major golf, this month was a reminder that even top players can sputter early and still recover — and that mental game and course adjustments often decide a championship.

The NBA playoffs served up a tense Western Conference Semifinals clash: Warriors vs. Timberwolves. Golden State took Game 1 on the road, but Minnesota was favored to bounce back at home in Game 2. The matchup boiled down to defense, three-point accuracy, and how each bench contributed. If you’re tracking the playoffs, watch how the Timberwolves adjust on offense and whether the Warriors can keep shooting hot from deep on the road.

On the investigative front, the ICPC revealed alarming gaps in Nigeria’s student loan disbursements. Only ₦28.8 billion of a ₦100 billion allocation reportedly reached students, with ₦71.2 billion unaccounted for. Over 50 tertiary institutions face scrutiny for unauthorized deductions, and protests followed the revelations. The probe points to wider problems in oversight and the need for tighter controls in loan distribution systems that affect students nationwide.

What to watch next

For readers: follow the ICPC probe for updates on accountability and any policy changes. Sports fans should track McIlroy’s form through upcoming majors and watch the Warriors-Timberwolves series for potential upsets. And for those following creator economy debates, Annie Knight’s case could push calls for clearer safety rules at adult events and platform responsibility.

Want quick access to the full stories? Check the individual articles on this archive page to read detailed coverage, eyewitness accounts, and official statements. May 2025 showed how a single month can shift public conversation — from entertainment ethics to national finance and high-stakes sport.