*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 02/07/2025*

Nigeria’s economy grows 3.7% in H1

Day 4: Motorists lament as Lagos begins 101-Day Ogudu-Ifako bridge repairs

Students protest against renaming of Poly Ibadan

Marketers defy Dangote’s petrol slash, retain high pump prices

New national athletics coach Aliyu promises reforms

Naira depreciates to N1,585/$ in parallel market

Obi’s acceptance soaring in Northern Nigeria -Obidients

Super Eagles’ Osayi-Samuel announces exit from Fenerbahçe

Coco Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90 after cardiac arrest

Israel says intercepted missile launched from Yemen

Trump threatens to set DOGE on Musk

French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote

Police rescue trafficked Ghanaian, caution public against fraudulent travel offers
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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Remnants of liquor left in the bottom of a glass are referred to as the “heeltap.” When a toast is ended with “and no heel-taps!” it means to drain every last drop.

* People don’t sneeze in their sleep due to their brain shutting down the reflex.
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Black race not lazy, says Tinubu

I’m committed to building inclusive, thriving Nigeria – Tinubu

2026 Commonwealth Games: Tinubu receives King’s baton

Senate hosts African forum on reparation, repatriation of stolen artifacts

79 senators, S’East monarchs endorse Anioma State

Senate Postpones N/West Constitution Review Hearing To Honour Dantata

Reps urge finance ministry to offset Nigeria’s debt to OACPS

Beninese jailed two years for importing 1,960kg cannabis

EFCC arrests 31 suspected internet fraudsters in Nasarawa

BDC operator narrates role in N3.4bn cybercrime, money laundering trial

Troops kill terror kingpin Yellow Danbokkolo

DHQ takes delivery of 84 CNG-powered vehicles to enhance operations

Speakers seek govs’ support for legislative autonomy

Fed Govt to drive investments with Africans for Africa Fund

FGN bonds account for 79% of domestic debt stock

FG moves to harmonise 273 oil, gas fees

FG reviews oil field licensing, halts pipeline vandalism

FG disburses N32bn to strengthen primary healthcare services

INEC to provide supplementary regulations for election declaration, review – Yakubu

FG pledges commitment to promoting restorative justice in rights protection

FG targets safer waterways with local boat manufacturing

CAC unveils AI-powered business registration portal

Oyo-Ogbomoso road to be completed ahead of 2026 deadline — New contractor assures

Apapa Customs rakes in N1.3trn in six months

Alleged land allocation to Wike’s children in FCT sponsored blackmail – Aide

CONUA petitions UNIZIK over unpaid allowances

Rescind your decision to rename our institution, Ibadan Poly Alumni begs Makinde

Tuteria rewards top UTME student with N1m scholarship

Afreximbank upsizes Oando loan to $375m

Investors lose N150bn as market opens July in red

PZ Cussons rebounds with N5.54bn profit

SAA engages Nigerian travel firms on Mauritius route

Temporary disruption hits SIM services nationwide

Aregbesola emerges ADC Interim National Secretary

Atiku, Mark hold closed-door meeting with PDP leaders

2027: Atiku, Mark, Secondus rally PDP members, others to join coalition

FG’s threats, blackmail, patronage made members defect to APC – PDP leaders

Hurricane Tinubu: Delta, Akwa Ibom defend APC defections amid fresh attacks

No coalition can stop Tinubu’s re-election, says Edo ex-Deputy Governor

Lagos monarch dethrones six chiefs for ‘impersonating’ him at Labour Party campaign

Oyebanji assures investors of business business-friendly environment

Gov Mutfwang promises business-friendly environment in Plateau

Corps members safe in Benue, security improved — Gov

Makinde urges calm as students, alumni reject Ibadan Poly renaming

Poly Ibadan renaming: Oyo dep gov, officials meet student leaders behind closed doors

Ondo Assembly clears Aiyedatiwa’s commissioner-designates

Assembly summons AG over Sanwo-Olu’s proposal to delay LG law

Tinubu’s health policies can curb brain drain — Ex-Ondo governor Mimiko

Sanitation: Abia lawmaker condemns arrest of offenders without arraignment

Akeredolu’s death probe sparks tension in Ondo

No going back on single-use plastics enforcement – Lagos

Ilubirin housing project ready 2026 – LASG

Lagos distributes 8m clean cookstoves, targets $1bn carbon

Dantata’s burial brings together warring Kano emirs in Saudi

Residents laud Soludo’s fare reduction efforts

Lagos task force arrests 14,087, impounds 16,625 vehicles in one year

FCT police arrest three wanted kidnappers

30-year-old man kills mother in Jigawa

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1900, the Zeppelin took off for the first time. The rigid aircraft named after Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of the dirigible and founder of the Zeppelin Airship Construction Company, made its first flight over Lake Constance in Germany.

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*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*