*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 11/05/2025* Fresh attacks claim 23 lives in Benue Wike announces 2-week project commissioning for Tinubu’s second anniversary UTME: 16-year old scores 98% in maths, 336 overall Aiyedatiwa, ex-govs, others extol Fasoranti’s virtues on 99th birthday Imo airport records first international flight Enugu celebrates Nwobodo at 85 Anambra sanctions primary school over N5,000 prefect nomination fee Dangote commits N15bn to upgrade Kano varsity to world class status Taliban detains 14 for playing music, singing at Afghanistan private gathering US, China meet in bid to ‘de-escalate’ trade war Trump announces ‘full and immediate’ ceasefire between India and Pakistan Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, rearrested in South Africa 1,006  foreigners received Nigerian citizenship in eight years --------------------------- *DID YOU KNOW?* * Kashmir is an ethnically diverse Himalayan region famed for the beauty of its lakes, meadows and snow-capped mountains. Even before the partitioning of the Indian subcontinent in August 1947, the region has been hotly contested. And since 1947, it has remained a source of tension between India and Pakistan. * The name “cashmere” comes from the region of Kashmir where clothes were made from the fine, soft, downy, winter undercoat wool produced by the Kashimiri goat. --------------------------- Fresh defection raises APC’s N’Assembly members to 265 Natasha praises Tinubu on TikTok, sparks rumour of defection Rivers: Governance collapse led to emergency rule, FG tells S’Court Army launches operations against bandits in Kwara, Niger border community 15 pipeline vandals convicted in Niger Delta, says Ribadu NELFUND: ICPC intensifies loan fraud probe Northwest Govs meet to tackle insecurity, others Mass defections: PDP govs in emergency talks with party bigwigs No Going Back On Naira-For-Crude Implementation –FG Anambra, Lagos lead in UTME malpractices FG to spend N73.9bn on Abuja-Keffi road Minister takes media literacy campaign to schools, warns youths on fake news FG pledges support for entrepreneurs in beauty industry FCT, Lagos, others to experience excessive rainfall – Report 2025 AMVCA: Lateef Adedimeji, wife win ‘Best Indigenous Movie’ with “Lisabi: The Uprising” Blind Society holds 27th Sports Day Southwest Games’ committee felicitates new leadership of SWDC 2nd anniversary: Apo-Wassa Road ready for inauguration – Wike Lawyers commend Akpabio’s decision to step down from sexual harassment panel Aiteo partners Mozambican firm on 200,000bpd refinery IPOB knocks Amnesty International for linking group to Okigwe gunmen attack Commissioners to APC govs: Replicate Tinubu’s agenda for youths Winners emerge in Lagos APC chairmanship primaries Council poll: Lagos APC primaries produce four consensus candidates LP inaugurates 24-member caretaker exco committee in Lagos LG polls LP chair, Abure camp bicker over party membership Defection, highest level of betrayal – Kwankwaso I won’t contest, accept govt appointment -Utomi Security: Diri lauds agencies, armed forces team for synergy Kano gov secures release of pregnant women, nursing mothers, others from prison Kano gov offers scholarships to nine best Dangote varsity graduates Lagos slams ‘exploitative’ landlords, vows action on unjust rent hikes Bayelsa lauds Olukoya over foodmart Kano Govt spent N3bn on exam fees of 141,745 indigent candidates Rivers receives multimillion medical equipment from Renaissance, NNPCL others NOA Rivers holds social media dialogue on NELFUND Niger protests NCDC appointments, demands fair representation Lagos begins demolition of shanties in Ikeja Alaafin thanks Tinubu, Makinde, others for memorable coronation 450 Adamawa, Taraba women get livelihood support from ANI Sightsavers’ project engages caregivers, treats 36,000 infants in Akwa Ibom Man accuses Lagos hospital of cutting wife’s toe --------------------------- *TODAY IN HISTORY* * On this day in 868, the earliest surviving dated printed book was produced in China. The “Diamond Sutra” is one of the most important texts in Mahayana Buddhism. The British Library in London presently houses the copy. --------------------------- Don’t bother to give God instructions; just report for duty. – Corrie Ten Boom Good morning *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

IRNA News Agency: 🔷 Araqchi meets Italian foreign minister in Rome ahead of second round of Iran-U.S. talks 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has held talks with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, in Rome, ahead of the second round of indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the United States. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807562/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi leaves the Italian Foreign Ministry for an Omani diplomatic building after meeting with the Italian Foreign Minister. Indirect talks are due between Iran and the United States shortly. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 The Iranian delegation arrives at the venue of negotiations with the U.S. and starts talks with Oman’s foreign minister. 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Second round of Iran-U.S. talks kicks off in Rome 📌 Tehran, IRNA – The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States has kicked off in the Italian capital, Rome, where the two sides will discuss the Islamic Republic’s civilian nuclear program and termination of American sanctions against the country. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807722/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Iran extradites 199 Afghani prisoners: Official 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Justice for Human Rights and International Affairs Askar Jalalian says that 199 Afghani prisoners held in Iran have been extradited to Afghanistan. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807728/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Iranian negotiators are given ‘full discretion’ in talks with U.S.: Adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Ali Shamkhani, a political advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says Iranian negotiators in talks with the United States have been given “full discretion.” 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807704/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a meeting with his Italian counterpart says the only obstacle to achieving a nuclear-weapons-free Middle East is the Israeli regime. 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Iran’s agricultural exports up by 29% in value year-on-year: Customs Administration report 📌 The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced that $5.2 billion worth of agricultural products were exported in the March 20, 2024-March 20, 2025 period, which was up by 29%. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807772/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Dozens more Palestinians are killed as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza 📌 Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have claimed more than 90 lives over the past two days, as the regime’s military ramp up attacks across the Gaza Strip. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807891/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Iran one of the most important strategic partners in the region: Tajik minister 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma has described Iran as one of the country’s most important strategic partners in the region. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807925/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 The Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Iranian and American negotiating delegations are stationed in separate rooms. 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Disarmament project a plot against countries, deterrence needed to defend sovereignty: Ambassador to Lebanon 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani has described the disarmament project as a conspiracy against sovereign countries. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85807958/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 The second round of talks between Iran and the United States has just wrapped up. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 President Dr Pezeshkian hosts the heads of the other two branches of government for their latest meeting. 📲 @Irna_en 🔸 Iran and the U.S. conclude indirect talks in Rome, agree to hold third round next week 📌 Tehran, IRNA – The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States has come to an end in the Italian capital, Rome, with both sides agreeing to meet again next week to continue the talks. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85808057/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔸 In a sign of progress, Iran says negotiations with the United States will enter the ‘technical’ phase 📌 Tehran IRNA (news analysis) – Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei says negotiations with the United States will resume next week “on the technical level,” a sign of progress. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85808104/ 📲 @Irna_en

Press TV: #WarData  #OrthodoxRussia ❗️"There is nothing sacred to the people who came here": AFU militants used a church in the Kursk Oblast as a strongholdMilitants of the Kiev regime turned the church into a combat position. Opposite the altar, they set up an ammunition depot, and launched FPV drones right from the gates.They had a stronghold here, from here they launched drones at both civilians and military personnel. The churches were used for the most unfavorable intention and direction,Archpriest Aleksandr, rector of the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael, said. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The incidents are part of a worrisome trend: a noticeable rise in aviation mishaps across the #US, particularly involving small aircraft. en.mdn.tv/8PB0 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As long as arms sales anchor #US power — and the military-industrial complex keeps its hold on Congress — the myth that the US might defend human rights remains exactly that: a myth. #GazaGenocide #Yemen #Lebanon en.mdn.tv/8PBD ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The data reveal that #Meta deleted more than 90,000 posts in compliance with temporary takedown orders from the Israeli government, often within an average of just 30 seconds. en.mdn.tv/8PB6 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at #Russia’s Foreign Ministry, accused #Ukraine of violating the 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure more than 60 times. #Trump en.mdn.tv/8PBL Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Local sources informed Al Mayadeen that former Free Syrian Army commander Bilal al-Droubi died from wounds sustained two days ago after being targeted by members of the Eighth Brigade in Busra al-Sham, in eastern #Daraa. On April 11, a Syrian local source told #AlMayadeen that al-Droubi had suffered serious injuries in a shooting incident in the city. According to the source, al-Droubi had been affiliated with the Free Syrian Army before 2018 and had recently submitted a request to join the Syrian Ministry of Defense forces. Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that residents of Busra al-Sham accused members and leaders of the Eighth Brigade of attempting to assassinate and detain individuals who had recently aligned themselves with the Ministry of Defense. However, no further details were provided. Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, announced on X that he, along with a group of his most experienced colleagues, is heading to Muscat as part of a delegation led by the Iranian foreign minister. He emphasized that Iran is committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. Indirect talks between Iran and the #UnitedStates will begin in Oman today, April 12. Delegations from both sides are expected to arrive in Oman's capital, Muscat, before noon, with negotiations scheduled to begin in the afternoon. The Tasnim news agency confirmed that the Omani prime minister will mediate the discussions. #Iran Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Muscat, #Oman, leading his country’s delegation for indirect talks with the United States. Shortly before taking off, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei stressed that Iran remains committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. The US delegation is headed by #US President #Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, who reportedly arrived in Oman from #Russia following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, where Iran’s nuclear program was among the topics discussed. Witkoff, seen as a key internal proponent of diplomacy, will be joined by State Department nuclear experts. Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination https://www.brighteon.com/8f33eb08-d957-4394-a3b6-a903fe083af1 Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination. ⏯️ @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/ ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Humanitarian organizations from across the world have been reeling since Donald Trump returned as president in January and abruptly halted most #US foreign assistance money. #OCHA en.mdn.tv/8PBu Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered the Islamic Republic’s discussion points and stances to his Omani counterpart, Badr al-Busaidi, to be conveyed to the American side. During the meeting, #Araghchi described Muscat’s hosting of the indirect talks between Iran and the US as a reflection of Oman’s responsible role in regional affairs. He emphasized Iran’s appreciation for the Sultanate’s constructive engagement on regional issues and developments. For his part, al-Busaidi noted the distinguished nature of the Omani-Iranian relations and thanked the Islamic Republic for choosing Muscat as the venue for these important discussions. #Iran #US Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) For generations, #US Treasury bonds and other dollar-denominated assets have served as the world’s financial haven, but this week, global investors were confronted with the unsettling realization that these assets may no longer be as safe, nor as reliable, as once believed, Axios reported on Friday. It emphasized that the events of the past nine days are likely to be remembered as a pivotal moment in economic history, with developments in global trade and financial markets, typically years in the making, unfolding at an unprecedented pace, reshaping expectations daily. It is the unusual behavior in bond and currency markets that is raising the gravest concerns about global confidence in the US-led financial system that has dominated since the end of World War II, according to Axios. Read more here: en.mdn.tv/8PBC Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) In an interview for #AlMayadeen, Principal Director at the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs, Justin Thomas Russell, outlines why a military confrontation with Iran would pose bigger threats to the #US and its regional key partners. From overstretched Israeli attacks on #Gaza and #Lebanon to American public fatigue over US wars in #Iraq and #Afghanistan and response from regional partners like #Egypt, #Oman, and Saudi Arabia, Russell says the risks far outweigh the gains.

*The International Monetary Fund (IMF) overhauls balance of payments standards to integrate Bitcoin and digital assets* Updated: March 22 2025 https://www.cryptopolitan.com/imf-revises-standards-to-include-crypto/?utm_source=CPTelegram 💥The International Monetary Fund (IMF) *has updated its payment standards to incorporate cryptocurrencies.* 💥The BPM7 manual grouped digital assets according to whether or not they have a corresponding liability. 💥The IMF also acknowledged the complexity of staking and the essential role of validators in confirming transactions. In the newly released seventh edition of its Balance of Payments Manual (BPM7), the agency introduces comprehensive guidelines for the first time, *integrating digital assets into GLOBAL statistical frameworks.* *------------------------------------* 💥IMF is an international organization that aims to promote GLOBAL economic stability, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty. *The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a total of 191 member countries. Here's a list of some of the member countries:* - *Africa*: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, *Nigeria,* Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe - *Asia*: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen - *Europe*: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom - *North America*: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States - *Oceania*: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu - *South America*: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

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