*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 10/05/2025*

No extradition process against Simon Ekpa – AGF

Northern govs in high-stakes meeting over terror attacks

Warri refinery workers continue strike

Abia to commence construction of 10,000-barrel modular refinery

Marketers import N2.4tn petrol amid competition with Dangote

Business reality TV show, ‘The Next Titan’ returns

Lookman misses training, doubtful for Roma clash

Pope Leo XIV always wanted to be priest, says brother

UAE pledges support for Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project

11 African countries record two-thirds of malaria deaths — Report

375 Nigerians sought Swedish asylum in 2024 — Report

Benin shuts border against Nigerian northern community

FG to repatriate 15,000 Nigerians stranded abroad

Police rescue 25 Ivorians from kidnappers, arrest eight suspects



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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Group jogging is illegal in Burundi. It was banned in 2014 by the country’s president who feared that the activity could help people plan anti-government activities.

* If you ingest nutmeg in large doses, it works like a hallucinogen due to a natural compound called myristicin.
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Tinubu welcomes Qatari interest in agriculture, food security

President celebrates agric icon, Tunde Badmus on birthday

Speaker Abbas loses mother-in-law

Kebbi senators defect to APC after meeting Tinubu

Natasha fires back at Akpabio, denies violating court order

$1.43m fraud case: S’Court revokes Fred Ajudua’s bail, orders return to prison

Mohbad’s father gets court nod to challenge Naira Marley’s clearance

Yahaya Bello, EFCC counsel clash as N80bn fraud trial continues

EFCC pledges to probe Matawalle over alleged N528bn graft

NAF: 1,150 terrorists neutralised in Northwest operation in 17 months

Matawalle condoles family of slain Imam, donates N5m, foodstuffs

4,803 peddlers arrested as NDLEA seizes 358kg illicit drugs

FG forges ahead with Naira-for-Crude policy implementation

JAMB releases 2025 UTME results, withholds 39,834 others

How blind candidate hired another visually impaired person for UTME – JAMB

FG generates N300m from 50 private varsities

Passenger maltreatment: NCAA slams N3m fine on Kenya Airways

64,188 Nigerians begin Hajj journey from Imo airport, Shettima commends unity

Use social media responsibly, NYSC DG tells corps members

NELFUND pledges to combat fraud, partners security agencies

FG urged to build pedestrian bridge on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Poultry farmers lament drop in egg sales

Tinubu prioritising water supply to Abuja satellite towns – Wike

FCT requests federal funds for development projects

Nigeria deserves high standard ICC – Wike

Lagos cooperative college to graduate 153 students

Visually impaired athletes set for sports day

Recycle, don’t ban plastics, manufacturers urge govt

NNPCL is part of our business — Dangote

Bayelsa PDP approves N306m salaries for officials

LG poll: Revolt in Lagos APC over imposition

Abiodun commissions Nigeria’s first rapid diagnostic test production facility in Ogun

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates new accident, emergency centre in Epe

Edo dep gov denies cultism allegation

Ikpeazu built, inaugurated uninhabitable govt house — Abia govt

FCT chief judge frees 30 awaiting trial inmates in Keffi prison

Anambra govt excited over Tinubu’s promises during visit

Kano spends N3bn on WASSCE, NECO fees for 141,000 students

Gombe approves $481,000 for 969 intending pilgrims

Lagos begins demolition of illegal buildings in GRA, others

315 Muslim pilgrims airlifted to Mecca in inaugural international flight at Imo Airport

Lagos pays N978m to families of deceased civil servants

NSCDC denies extorting farmers at Kano grazing reserve

Rivers vigilante group issues eviction notice to native doctors

Fire guts three-storey building in Onitsha

Cultists hack two Bayelsa graduates to death

25-yr-old man nabbed in Lagos while transporting human organs for rituals

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black president. Mandela’s inauguration came after more than 300 years of white rule. Before becoming president, he was a pivotal figure in the fight against the racist apartheid regime and was incarcerated for 27 years.

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Black and white might be sufficient. But why deprive yourself of color. – Christian Dior

Good morning

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

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Coke,lemonade and other fizzy drinks can contain as many as 8 -12 teaspoons of sugarper can.

These drinks are a serious threat to your health and can contribute to

Obesity
Depression
Skin problems
Blood glucose problems such as hypoglycaemia
and diabetes.

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ANGRY MOB KILLS FOOTBALL REFEREE, BODY SET ABLAZE


Bukavu, a city already scarred by years of instability, was rocked this week by the horrific lynching of respected football referee Patrick Ngalamulume, who was beaten and set ablaze by a mob following an unproven accusation of theft.

The 36-year-old official, affectionately known as “Ngalas,” was killed in the early hours of May 6 in Bukavu’s Irambo neighborhood. Eyewitnesses say a false rumor triggered a deadly chain of events, as enraged residents took the law into their own hands and carried out a gruesome public execution.

Ngalamulume was widely known in Bukavu’s football community for his fairness, integrity, and calm approach on the pitch. He officiated under the Bukavu Urban Football Association (EUFBUK) and was a familiar face across local tournaments. Friends and colleagues described him as “a man of discipline and peace.”

The attack unfolded overnight, as a baseless accusation rapidly turned into mob violence. “There was no investigation, no police involvement. Just rage,” said a local resident who witnessed the violence but asked not to be named. “They beat him like he was nothing—and then set him on fire.”

Emergency services failed to intervene in time. The slow response has sparked outrage among civil society groups and sports officials who blame weak state institutions for enabling lawlessness. “This is what happens when the justice system fails completely,” said a spokesperson for a local human rights coalition.

The killing has drawn condemnation nationwide. In a statement, EUFBUK called for an urgent and impartial investigation, describing the attack as “a barbaric act that must not go unpunished.” They urged authorities to arrest all those involved and restore order in Bukavu and its surroundings.

Eastern Congo has long been plagued by insecurity, exacerbated by the presence of armed groups and a faltering state presence. In the vacuum of authority, extrajudicial killings and mob justice have become tragically common. Activists say Ngalamulume’s death is a chilling reminder of how low public trust has sunk.

“This isn’t just about one man,” said civil society leader Mireille Baguma. “It’s about a country where people no longer believe the police will protect them or that courts will deliver justice.”

Local officials have promised a crackdown and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. But skepticism remains high among residents who have heard similar promises in the past. “We want action, not speeches,” said a youth football coach in Bukavu.

As the city mourns the brutal loss of one of its own, Patrick Ngalamulume’s death has become more than a personal tragedy—it is a national wake-up call. His memory now stands as a symbol of both the beauty of the game he served and the urgent need for justice in a broken system.

#NEWS
#SPORTS

*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

Good morning

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

Aston Villa beat Iwobi and Bassey’s Fulham to keep Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on their toes in the race for the 5!

#PulseSportsNigeria

Kevin De Bruyne on his future: “I don't know, unfortunately”.

“I think I've shown that I can still play here… otherwise I don't do what I do these last four or five weeks. That is it from my point!”, told Sky Sports.

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami shirt is reportedly Adidas’ best selling shirt of any SPORT!

Adidas sponsor the teams likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Argentina, Bayern Munich and more — pretty incredible that an MLS shirt is the best-selling kit for the sportswear giant, even more than his Argentina shirt.

Drinking water provides numerous benefits for the body, including aiding digestion, boosting energy, improving brain function, and promoting healthy skin. It helps regulate body temperature, lubricates joints, and transports nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Key benefits of drinking water:
Digestion:

Water helps break down food, aids in nutrient absorption, and prevents constipation.

Energy:

Proper hydration can boost energy levels and cognitive function by preventing dehydration-related fatigue and brain fog.

Brain Health:

Water is essential for brain function, including memory, focus, and mood regulation.

Skin Health:

Adequate hydration helps keep skin moisturized and can improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Temperature Regulation:

Water helps regulate body temperature by facilitating sweating and heat dissipation.

Joint Lubrication:

Water helps lubricate joints, reducing friction and pain.

Nutrient Transport:

Water transports nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body.

Waste Removal:

Water helps the body eliminate waste products through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.

Weight Management:

Drinking water can increase satiety, boost metabolism, and support weight loss efforts.

Kidney Function:

Proper hydration helps prevent kidney stones and supports overall kidney health.

2008 Cristiano Ronaldo

2008 Champions League Winner
Golden Boots Winner
2008 Premier Leage Winner
2008 PFA Player Of The Year
2008 Ballon d’or Winner
English Super Cup wWinner
FIFA Footballer of the Year
FIFA Club World Cup Winner
2008 UEFA Best Player in Europe
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People laughed when David Beckham joined the MLS, but it ended up being one of the smartest business moves in sports history:

He made $255 million over 5 years playing for LA Galaxy

Secured the rights to buy Inter Miami for just $25 million

Later signed Messi when the club was worth $600 million

Today, Inter Miami is valued at $1.2 billion

Absolute masterclass in long-term vision and business!