*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 24/07/2025*

Three teenage miners drown in Bauchi river

Troops kill Boko Haram commander, 200 bandits in Borno, Niger

FIRS posts N14.27tn revenue surge, exceeds H1 target

Tariff battle escalates: Discos reject review talks with states

Refined products expensive to load from Dangote than Lomé – Dangote

N’Assembly urges Tinubu to immortalise Buhari

APC senators rise to 70 as four PDP lawmakers defect

Sanwo-Olu rallies govs, Elumelu for N500bn Lagos food initiative

Niger opens isolation centres as cholera kills 13

French media giant acquires MultiChoice in $3bn deal, gains full control of DStv, GOtv

Tinubu Meets World Bank Executives In Aso Rock

World Bank, partners back Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre optic network drive

NiDCOM condemns killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Humans cannot walk in a straight line without a visual point – When blindfolded, we will gradually walk in a circle.

* The Latin name for banana is “musa sapientum” which translates to “fruit of the wise men.”
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Tinubu Seeks Extra $47m For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, $300m For Telecom Projects

Tinubu meets APC govs in Aso Villa ahead of NEC session

Tinubu celebrates Oniru of Iru Kingdom at 55, hails his service, leadership

Senate okays N105bn as 2025 Budget for RMAFC

Plans to establish national sports academy underway – Abbas

Reps to Probe $18bn refineries’ turnaround maintenance

Reps honour Buhari with valedictory session, says ex-president left indelible mark

Reps pass bill for specialised women’s hospital in Imo

Appeal Court nullifies CAC registration of KPMG professional services

Court declares removal of Benue CJ, Ikpambese, unconstitutional

Court strikes out N12.3bn fraud case against Otudeko after settlement

EFCC arrests 25 BUK students over alleged internet fraud

Troops foil terrorist attacks, neutralise dozens in Zamfara-Niger axis

Bayelsa judge’s abductors nabbed

Police arrest three gun runners, firearms over Benue killings

Security operatives engage suspected IPOB/ESN in shootout in Imo

NAFDAC confiscates 88,560 litres of bomb making acids in Kano

NAFDAC destroys 491,000 Tramadol tabs valued N91 million in Kano

Revised GDP figures offer clearer economic view, says Edun

Nigeria Poised To Become West Africa’s Hub For Refined Petroleum Products – Lokpobiri

Fed govt declares flood prevention a national security priority

FG targets 2m jobs through National Social Housing Programme

Fed Govt releases results of common entrance exam into Unity Colleges

RMAFC submits 2025 budget proposal to House, seeks approval

Nigeria Needs Urgent Reform In Correctional Health System – FG

NIS vows crackdown on rogue passport officers

NESREA seals two Abuja nightclubs, 12 others for violating environmental regulations

1.3 million mangrove seedlings planted for Ogoni environment restoration project – HYPREP

Wike charges contractor on timely completion of Appeal Court office complex project

Fire guts TASUED students’ apartment, property destroyed

SSANIP decries delay in review of schemes, conditions of service for polytechnics, TVET

Jega, Ozekhome lead voices for independent presidential, gov candidacy

Nigeria needs fit-for-purpose IP laws for digital age – UNILAG Professor

Shettima’s wife thanks Tinubu, First Lady, for golden jubilee goodwill

Suppliers oppose Dangote’s proposed direct fuel distribution scheme

Guinea Insurance posts N114.7m loss in H1

NAFDAC disowns audio claiming shutdown of Tummy Tummy noodles factory

Tesla reports 16% profit drop to $1.2 bn on lower auto sales

Fitch affirms Ecobank Nigeria’s long-term IDR at ‘CCC’

Auto manufacturers target 50% local parts with govt patronage

Glo empowers street sweepers in Lagos

2027: Olawepo-Hashim returns to PDP, says party’ll beat APC

PDP national caucus holds late-night meeting in Abuja

APC shifts NEC meeting to Villa, adjusts time

We’ll support who emerges ADC presidential candidate in fair primary-Amaechi

2027: Obi free to contest with or without me — Datti Baba-Ahmed

25 Osun lawmakers pledge loyalty to Adeleke, PDP

Consultations ongoing for Ganduje’s replacement – Uzodimma

Makinde commissions 5.9km dualised Akobo-Ojurin-Olorunda Abaa road

Mbah reshuffles cabinet, swears in head of service, six commissioners

Bauchi gov, minister raise the alarm over fake news threat

Delta approves N230bn for flyovers, other projects

We stand by our tariff order, didn’t tamper with generation costs – EERC

Yelewata attack: Security improved after Tinubu’s visit – Benue official

LASG lists five council roads for completion by year-end

Rivers staff, pensioners audit sparks outrage

Lagos doctors fault July salary cut, call it illegal

Villagers block Zamfara govt house, demand end to banditry

50 students benefit as Lagos monarch marks coronation anniversary

Police hunt abductors of two Abuja women

Villagers Block Ogun Highway As Vehicle Crushes Pupils To Death

Bookville selects 80 children for 2025 annual reading competition

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1911, Machu Picchu, the 15th century, largely forgotten Inca site in Peru, was rediscovered by American Hiram Bingham III.

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Whoever knocks persistently, ends by entering. – Muhammad Ali



Good morning

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

Five blood brothers united by one sound and one vision.

Dannykhid BGDC ( Benue State)
Banjo Bii Breakneck (Nasarawa State)
Lee Boo — (Edo State)
JoeCeeza (Nasarawa State)
Mc Stanza (Nasarawa State)

DreamersZone DZ (Watch out for them)

*Let's see which state wins - What state are you currently in at moment?*

Abuja (FCT)
Lagos
Ogun
Oyo
Osun
Ondo
Ekiti
Kano
Kaduna
Katsina
Sokoto
Kebbi
Zamfara
Borno
Yobe
Gombe
Bauchi
Adamawa
Taraba
Rivers
Bayelsa
Delta
Edo
Akwa Ibom
Cross River
Anambra
Imo
Abia
Ebonyi
Enugu
Benue
Plateau
Niger
Kogi
Nasarawa
Kwara

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●PETER OBI BANNS FROM EDO STATE●

THE GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE MONDAY OKPEBHOLO BANNING PETER OBI FROM ENTERING EDO STATE WITH OUT HIS APPROVAL AND THAT HIS SECURITY IS NOT GUARANTEED, IS A JOKE TAKEN TOO FAR.

Most of these APC Governors are highly irresponsible. Instead of them to concentrate on delivering democratic dividends to the people, they are busy running after a man who doesn't care about them.

The other day it was Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Lormem Alia who left securing his people to ban Peter Obi from entering Benue State, it was not long 200 persons were massacred by Fuluni Herdersmen. It's a pity!!!

Now is Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo who can not pronounce #15m, he pronounced it #1.5m banning Peter Obi from entering Edo State without his approval. It's a shame.

Mr Monday Okpebholo if anything happens to Peter Obi going forward you will be held responsible. Peter Obi is not your mate by all standard. Go and learn your Mathematical figures and leave a man of grace alone, he is not contesting to be come Governor of Edo State rather he wants to be President of Nigeria.

How will you feel if Peter Obi wins in 2027 and bans you from entering Nigeria? Please be careful. Stop looking for recongnition by saying what you can not do. If anything happens to Peter Obi in your State then you will see how prepared we are in this struggle. Enough is Enough!!!

God is our helper.
A new Nigeria is POssible!!!

Signed:
Comrade Eze Oko Splendour
2023 LP Guber Candidate.

BREAKING: NIGERIAN SENATE APPROVES CREATION OF 12 NEW STATES!

In a landmark move aimed at deepening federalism and bringing governance closer to the people, the Nigerian Senate has passed the final reading for the creation of twelve new states across the six geo-political zones of the country.

This historic development follows an extensive nationwide consultation by the Senate Committee on State Creation, signaling a bold step toward equity, inclusion, and balanced development.

1. SOUTH WEST
Ijebu State – From Ogun State
Ibadan State – From Oyo State

2. SOUTH EAST
Anim State – From Anambra and Imo States
Adada State – From Enugu State

3. SOUTH SOUTH
Toru-Ibe State – From parts of Ondo, Edo & Delta States
Obolo State – From Akwa Ibom State

4. NORTH EAST.
Savanna State – From Borno State
Amana State – From Adamawa State

5. NORTH WEST
Tiga State – From Kano State
Gurara State – From Southern Kaduna

6. NORTH CENTRAL
Okura State – From Kogi State
Apa State – From Benue State

This decision reflects the Senate’s commitment to fairness, unity, and national progress.
It is a long-awaited response to agitations for better representation, improved governance, and accelerated development at the grassroots.

The official gazette is expected soon.
A new chapter in Nigeria’s federal structure is about to begin.
#NewStates
#NigeriaRising
#SenateUpdate
#DevelopmentMatters
#UnityInDiversity.
COPIED.

BREAKING: NIGERIAN SENATE APPROVES CREATION OF 12 NEW STATES!

In a landmark move aimed at deepening federalism and bringing governance closer to the people, the Nigerian Senate has passed the final reading for the creation of twelve new states across the six geo-political zones of the country.

This historic development follows an extensive nationwide consultation by the Senate Committee on State Creation, signaling a bold step toward equity, inclusion, and balanced development.

1. SOUTH WEST
Ijebu State – From Ogun State
Ibadan State – From Oyo State

2. SOUTH EAST
Anim State – From Anambra and Imo States
Adada State – From Enugu State

3. SOUTH SOUTH
Toru-Ibe State – From parts of Ondo, Edo & Delta States
Obolo State – From Akwa Ibom State

4. NORTH EAST.
Savanna State – From Borno State
Amana State – From Adamawa State

5. NORTH WEST
Tiga State – From Kano State
Gurara State – From Southern Kaduna

6. NORTH CENTRAL
Okura State – From Kogi State
Apa State – From Benue State

This decision reflects the Senate’s commitment to fairness, unity, and national progress.
It is a long-awaited response to agitations for better representation, improved governance, and accelerated development at the grassroots.

The official gazette is expected soon.
A new chapter in Nigeria’s federal structure is about to begin

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 18/07/2025*

Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

Shocking surge: Electricity subsidy jumps 220% to nearly N2tn

36 commissioners oppose Senate-proposed Electricity Act Amendment Bill

Troops reject ₦13.7m bribe from terrorists in Plateau – DHQ

Dangote halts fuel discount scheme amid fraud allegations

Court remands influencer Scott Iguma over alleged defamation of PWAN

Junior D’Tigress face Argentina in classification round

Pillars Sign N100m Sponsorship Deal With RFI Hausa, Unveils New Kits

Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers

Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling, hand bruising

Interpol probes importation of N3.3bn damaged solar panels

London Mayor explores fintech opportunities in Lagos


*DID YOU KNOW?*

* July was named after the famous Roman general Julius Caesar by the Roman senate; as it was the month he was born in.

* The national flag of Denmark, the Dannebrog, is considered the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. According to legend, it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse on June 15, 1219 when King Valdemar II was fighting a crusade against Estonian pagans.
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Not perfect, but honourable, Tinubu lauds Buhari at special FEC meeting

Tinubu to visit Kano today on condolence mission

Govt will uphold Buhari’s family dignity, says Shettima

Buhari left his boots in corridors of power – Akpabio

Buhari’s words guided my actions as Speaker- Abbas

S’Court strikes out AMCON’s appeal in N24.6bn debt case against firm

Appeal Court affirms Kabir Ibrahim’s sack as Nigerian farmers’ association’s president

Two to face trial for illegal waste dumping in Lagos

Medical travel: Your passport not in our file, Court tells ex-Gov Bello

Five ADC state chairmen sue Mark, others

24 pro-Biafran detainees freed after four years in Ebonyi

Navy intercepts 1,575kg cannabis, foils Lagos waterway drug operation

Electricity Amendment bill will worsen consumers’ financial burden – Commissioners

FG seeks Galaxy Backbone’s support on paperless governance

Africa’s security rests on collaboration, unity – Badau

FG to host international air show December

FG, Bi-Courtney may resume talks on Lagos airport mega projects

Invest in Nigeria’s health sector, minister urges Nigerians in diaspora

Anambra governorship elections: INEC register 96,085 new voters in nine days

Gov poll: INEC extends Anambra voter registration

FG targets N23tn GDP boost through value addition

NELFUND plans job portal to connect graduates, employers

NIMASA shuts two fuel-loading terminals over security breach

Ekiti, Ondo doctors set for showdown over FG pay review

RMAFC grills oil firm over neglect of Anambra host communities

16 MDs in 25 years stall NDDC progress – Ogbuku

UNILORIN rallies support for 50th anniversary celebrations

UniAbuja Didn’t Grab Land, Acting VC Replies Wike

Nigeria’s global labour rights ranking a national embarrassment – NLC

Patriots demand new constitution, support independent candidature

Awujale was national figure, voice of wisdom – NSCIA

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial politically-motivated — IPOB

RCCG pastor steals $8,000, begins new life in US – Mummy G.O

ICSAN to hold investiture for Ukpanah as 30th president

South-South contributed N34tn to Nigeria’s economy in 2024 – Banker’s institute

Dana Motors Targets 18,000 Electric Cars Annually

NGX gains N833bn on cement stock surge

Lagos, Diageo train 250 youths in hospitality

POFON pledges to stabilise palm oil price

Buyout deals trigger scramble for First Holdco’s shares

Refinery sale without audit after $2.8bn waste criminal – ADC

Sokoto Govt House was in darkness before Aliyu’s emergence – APC chair

Asue Ighodalo’s campaign DG dumps PDP

Dumebi Kachikwu rejects alleged ADC takeover, insists party is not for sale

Sanwo-Olu unveils market, office complex in Mushin

Okpebholo promises to make Edo power house of sports

Brain drain crippling Sokoto health sector – Commissioner

Oyo returns 60,000 pupils, doubles teachers in schools

Borno warns against reselling of UNICEF donated therapeutic food

Benue uncovers 4,000 substandard schools

E-call up: Lagos enforces N10,000 fee on Lekki-Epe corridor

Edo to improve health planning with digital platform

Lagos to increase number of technical colleges, harps on skills

Jigawa to roll out HIV drugs at PHCs

Kwara holds JSS placement exam July 26

LAMATA resumes compensation for persons affected by bus corridor project

Awujale stool: Ruling house kicks off selection, insists on tradition

Fusengbuwa ruling house rolls out traditional ‘Gbedu’ for selection of new Awujale

11 nabbed over two schoolboys’ murder in Kano

Ondo horror: Landlord, accomplices nabbed over varsity students’ murder

Keffi bridge collapses, kills 2 persons

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1870, the first Vatican Council, also known as Vatican I, decreed the doctrine of Papal infallibility. The doctrine claims that the Pope cannot err when speaking on issues of morality and/ or faith.

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If people are crazy enough to dare, impossible things happen. – Richard Branson

Good morning

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

Nigeria on the Brink of Historic Expansion: New States to be Created!

A major development is underway in Nigeria, as the Senatorial Committee's nationwide tour on state creation has reached its conclusion. The committee's efforts are expected to lead to the establishment of new states across the country's six geopolitical zones.

Here are the proposed new states:

*South West:*

1. Ijebu State (from Ogun State)
2. Ibadan State (from Oyo State)

*South East:*

1. Anim State (from parts of Anambra and Imo States)
2. Adada State (from Enugu State)

*South South:*

1. Toru-Ibe State (from parts of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States)
2. Obolo State (from Akwa Ibom State)

*North East:*

1. Savanna State (from Borno State)
2. Amana State (from Adamawa State)

*North West:*

1. Tiga State (from Kano State)
2. Gurara State (from Southern Kaduna)

*North Central:*

1. Okura State (from Kogi State)
2. Apa State (from Benue State)

This historic expansion is poised to reshape Nigeria's political landscape and usher in a new era of development and growth.

BREAKING NEWS: NEW STATES TO BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED BY THE SENATE!

The Nigerian Senate has passed the final reading for the creation of new states after a nationwide tour across the six geo-political zones. The proposed new states are:

South West
- Ijebu State (from Ogun State)
- Ibadan State (from Oyo State)

South East
- Anim State (from parts of Anambra and Imo States)
- Adada State (from Enugu State)

South South
- Toru-Ibe State (from parts of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States)
- Obolo State (from Akwa Ibom State)

North East
- Savanna State (from Borno State)
- Amana State (from Adamawa State)

North West
- Tiga State (from Kano State)
- Gurara State (from Southern Kaduna)

North Central
- Okura State (from Kogi State)
- Apa State (from Benue State) in

Official announcements are expected soon! Good development indeed! #Senate #StateCreation #Nigeriap