*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 07/05/2025*

Senate to pass Tinubu’s tax bills today

Anambra gears up for Tinubu’s visit

Suspected Fulani militants kill 6 in Plateau communities

$400m steel factory set to commence operation in Ogun

N4.7tn debt: Gencos demand date to meet Tinubu

No way Nigeria can be one-party state – Gov Sule

Six Delta Reps Dump PDP For APC

Defections: Okowa denies N500bn refund as Oborevwori visits Tinubu

Iyabo Ojo confirms invitation from EFCC after daughter’s wedding celebration

Russia, Ukraine exchange missile attacks

Air fare in West Africa remains highest globally – ECOWAS

Japa: UK considers tighter visa rules for Nigerians, Pakistanis

Nigeria boosts defence capability with China ammunition deal

Nigerian researcher develops cheaper catalyst for Green Hydrogen production


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Mercury and Venus are the only two planets in our solar system that do not have any moons.

* Boxing legend Mike Tyson once offered a zoo attendant $10,000 to let him fight a gorilla.
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Tinubu hails young Nigerian for making world’s smallest GPS device

Tinubu presents N1.78 trillion FCT budget to NASS

Tinubu hails Lalong on birthday, praises legacy of service

Tinubu hails veteran journalist, Dare Babarinsa, at 70

Rising insecurity: NASS, ex-generals demand urgent military re-armament

Senate sets up 18-member committee to oversee Rivers Sole Administrator

Benue, Zamfara assemblies reject Reps’ summons

Reps to FG: Strengthen security operations across Nigeria

Ndume lauds Tinubu over ban on importation of foreign goods

Kanu behind formation of Eastern Security Network – Witness

IPOB: Judge bars Kanu’s in-law from court for publishing live videos of proceedings

VDM not told why he’s being detained — Counsel

Ribadu urges effective ECOWAS measures to counter IED threats

DSS delists IPC’s Arogundade from watchlist after 40 years

Air Force urges S’West, S’East youths to enlist for national unity

Adesina not a threat to Tinubu’s administration — Presidency

FG kicks as Pat Utomi forms shadow govt

Matawalle in high-level meeting in China to bolster Nigeria’s defence capabilities

UTME mass failure proof anti-malpractice measures working — Minister

Students’ loan: Education minister cancels emergency meeting with VCs

Afreximbank to fund African Energy Bank with $19bn  —  Lokpobiri

FG’s reform now attracting about 80 million contacts at PHC centres yearly – Pate

Keyamo visits Embraer, advocates aircraft leasing

‘Nigeria First’ is long overdue, says Tinubu’s foreign affairs aide

NIMC launches NIN authentication for seamless identity verification

SEDC plans modern rail system in S’East region

NDPC unveils data protection virtual academy

Tinubu authorised Mustapha’s reappointment as DG – NBRDA

SMEDAN creates over 90,000 jobs, empowers 116,000 entrepreneurs – Report

Nigeria unveils pavilion at London creative show

FCT resident doctors begin three-day warning strike over alleged abscondment

Oil spill: HYPREP screens Ogoni people for cancer, others

First Lady, Marwa urge state govts to tackle drug abuse at grassroots level

Governors’ wives lead measles-rubella immunisation campaign

SCOAN plans revival in South Africa

Three Nigerians elected into IFATCA

Rotary appoints Ehi Braimah as image coordinator

Investors gain N1.045trn on NGX

BATN supports varsity graduates with agribusiness grants

NLNG, Seplat partnership to boost gas supply – Report

Renaissance confirms oil leak, halts output

Operators adjust pump prices as market responds to low crude regime

PETROAN: Ban on import of foreign products mustn’t affect energy security

OPay unveils improved verification system to prevent fraud

Dangote to export polypropylene after capacity boost

I remain most formidable opposition figure, Atiku replies Bwala

Ganduje welcomes Edo Speaker, other PDP defectors to APC

PDP constitutes Edo caretaker committee

Labour Party Is Dying, More Chieftains Will Leave, Says Obi’s Former Backer

Otti urges mothers to prioritize children immunization

I’ll return to my welding job after my tenure, says Governor Sule

Uzodimma promises to halt maternal, child mortality

Aiyedatiwa denies supporting illegal forest occupants

Abiodun appoints Odegbami as Grand Sports Ambassador of Ogun

Mbah lauds ex-Enugu Commissioner over elevation to NIS Fellow

Zero borrowing: Ekiti slams ‘ignorant’ critics

Jigawa commissioner returns N301m unspent Ramadan funds

Kano Govt Directs LGAs To Release N670m For Emir Sanusi’s Cars

Olu of Warri condoles with Owie over wife’s death

Anambra tricycle operators petition lawmakers over multiple levies

Anambra community tackles Enugu DisCo over outrageous bills

Oyo Police disburse N20bn to families of late officers

Bayelsa cult leader killed by gang members, police reveal

Kogi youths condemn killing of SS3 student by suspected herders

20-year-old nabbed for hacking Kano man to death

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 2000, Vladimir Putin became President of Russia. The former KGB officer enjoys high approval ratings in his country as living standards in Russia have improved drastically under his rule. Internationally, he has been criticized for his authoritarian style of government.

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The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. – Alice Walker

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