*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 14/06/2025*

June 12: MKO Abiola’s family demands N45bn contract debt details

Knocks as N’Assembly inserts N10.96tn into budgets in four years

Rivers: Wike, Fubara in fresh reconciliatory meeting

Again, herders kill 25 in Benue communities

Only 2025-elected LG officials can run Osun councils – Electoral chair

Viral Video: FCT Police arrest officers, launch investigation into alleged harassment

Naira strengthens to ₦1,590/$ in parallel market, narrows gap with official rate

NPFL announces August 22 new season kick-off date

Bassey wins Fulham’s Player of the Year award

Man who survived 1998 plane crash reacts after Air India survivor sat in same seat

At least 78 killed by Israeli air strikes on Tehran

Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Ukraine receives 1,200 dead soldiers’ bodies from Russia

1,150 Nigerians studied in France, says French envoy


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The first political party to be founded in Nigeria was the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP). It was established on 24 June 1923 by Herbert Macaulay, who is often referred to as the father of Nigerian nationalism.

* A rainbow on Venus is called a glory and they appear as a series of coloured concentric rings.
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Tinubu, Oborevwori, Mbah, others celebrate ‘Uncle Sam’ at 90

Senate urges FG to regulate cryptocurrency

Bill for South-East sixth state passes second reading in Senate

Rivers State NASS caucus condemns Senator Dickson’s remarks on emergency rule

Radio Biafra: Court admits transmitter allegedly smuggled into Nigeria by Kanu

Kanu incited IPOB’s sit-at-home order, DSS tells court

Appeal Court acquits Ex-NIMASA DG Akpobolokemi of N754.8m fraud

Court jails four Filipinos, eight Nigerians for internet fraud, cyber-terrorism

Court jails Canada returnee three months for assaulting KAI official

N976m subsidy fraud: EFCC declares oil firm boss wanted

Chinese national arrested over terrorism

Bauchi police nab notorious online scammer behind 40 fraud cases

Military deactivates 21 illegal refineries, nabs 23 oil thieves

FG engages Chinese firms to revive Ajaokuta Steel

Keyamo orders probe of Air Peace/Oshiomhole face-off

Umahi: Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageway to last 50 years as work begins on second lane

Umahi defends Tinubu, says North has 52% of legacy projects

Nigeria now reaching stability, after fuel subsidy removal — Minister

Pipeline Surveillance: FG to go tough on saboteurs, prosecutes over 100 vandals

FG inspects South-South annex of national cybercrime centre in Bayelsa

Human trafficking: NAPTIP, DIA rescue 20 foreign victims, arrest three suspects

Row over disruption of NDDC projects launch in Cross River

I have no regret naming international conference centre after Tinubu – Wike

Soyinka, Osoba, Fashola, Olu of Warri, others grace Uncle Sam’s 90th birthday

Jonathan denies social media post on 2027 presidential bid

Declare Ken Saro-Wiwa innocent, Amnesty International tells President

NMA FCT threatens strike over sacking of three doctors

PMAN CRISIS: Police probe exonerates Pretty Okafor of financial misconduct

Health workers who contracted COVID-19 were abandoned – Forum chair

Nigeria needs decentralised government — Agbakoba

Only Tinubu can revive Nigeria – Tompolo

Ikoyi Club hosts Phil-Ebosie Swimming Competition

SUNU Assurances pays N3.28bn claims, records N3.59bn profit

Bolt Drivers protest murder of member in Bayelsa

Lagos Airport Drama: Oshiomhole unruly, attitude unacceptable — Airline operators

I’ll sue if Tinubu lists me for national award – Sowore

Obidient Movement slam Tinubu over ‘opposition’ in disarray’ comment

Abure’s LP faction faults court ruling on Lagos council polls

Katsina gov hails Abdulsalami’s statesmanship at 83

Soludo: Tinubu rescued economy from collapse, restored financial solvency

Mutfwang pardons two convicts, calls for efforts to strengthen democracy

Ondo gov unveils N1.2bn conditional cash transfer scheme

Anambra unlocks ₦12bn UBEC grant with Soludo’s ₦6.154bn release

Cross River clarifies NDDC project inauguration, says no disruption occurred

Lagos harmonises school calendar

Imo Govt plans to relocate Owerri street traders

Sokoto, UNICEF launch polio OBR round 2, deploy over 2,700 teams for campaign

Windstorm destroys NYSC camp facilities in Gombe

14 arrested in Jigawa over fake currencies

Police arrest two as Anambra security operatives kill 17-year-old

Bandits kill one, kidnap nine in two Niger communities

Police arrest 19-year-old for kidnapping, murder in Anambra

Outrage as P’Harcourt realtor strips female birthday celebrants naked at nightclub

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1982, the Falklands War ended. After 74 days of fighting, British troops captured the capital, Stanley, prompting the Argentine forces to surrender and return the islands to British control.

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No one is any more or any less important than you are. – Marianne Williamson

Good morning


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*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 13/06/2025*

One survives, 241 die in Air India crash: Tinubu condoles with Modi, victims

Knocks, kudos as Tinubu honours June 12 heroes

Governors: Nigeria has made measurable progress

BOI to unveil impact fund, youth bank

Petrol imports drop by N2tn as domestic production improves

Producers export N12.96tn crude as local refiners starve

Tanker explosion: Stranded motorists lament 24-hour gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Nigeria opens camp ahead of African Fencing Championships

Netanyahu survives opposition attempt to dissolve Israeli parliament

Trump vows to bring together India, Pakistan to ‘solve anything’

US senator forcibly removed from Trump official’s press conference

China offers Nigeria, others duty-free market access

19-yr-old Nigerian innovator, Ifeoluwa Afolayan wins London college award

Nigerian arrested for trafficking 15 students in Australia


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* At 1708 metres wide, Victoria Falls in Zambia is the largest curtain of falling water in the world. Its local name is “Mosi-oa-tunya” means “the smoke that thunders”.

* Hydrogen makes up about 75% of matter in the universe. It’s the fundamental building block from which stars and galaxies are formed.
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I don’t view one-party state as good for Nigeria —Tinubu

‘Call me names, I’ll still defend your right,’ Tinubu tells Nigerians

Tinubu celebrates journalism icon, Sam Amuka at 90, confers national honours on him

June 12: Tinubu carries Abiola’s democratic torch – Shettima

NASS to Tinubu: Make State of Nation Address to Nigerians from parliament yearly

Reps considered 2,263 bills in 2 years – Speaker

10 suspected herders remanded over Benue killings

Ekiti court orders suspended deity priest to vacate official residence

Troops kill wanted terrorist leader Auta, 14 others in Zamfara

FG to revoke dormant oil licences with new policy

Nigeria produces 97% of OPEC quota – NUPRC

NNPCL begins monthly report, recorded N748bn profit in April

NNPCL remits N4.2tn to govt, continues refinery upgrade

NESREA shuts 25 facilities in four states

NCDC reports 142 deaths, 747 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 18 states

Nigerians urged to gear up for 6G revolution

11 inmates undergo hernia surgeries at Kuje prison

Over 3,300 house owners, embassies to lose properties in FCT

FCTA shuts Apo-Wasa road for project inauguration

AKTH treats, discharges 15 maggot therapy patients

UNN best graduate wins £33,000 Commonwealth scholarship

2026 target for CBT-based WAEC, NECO unrealistic — NAPTAN

Obasanjo, Osinbajo for Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture

Ohanaeze lauds Tinubu for honouring Nwosu, wants INEC HQ named after him

MOSOP hails Tinubu’s pardon of Ogoni nine, seeks exoneration

Protesters, APC supporters hold parallel rallies in Lagos, Abuja

Full state pardon for Saro-Wiwa, eight others sparks jubilation in Niger Delta

Wrongs done to our parents now corrected, says MKO’s son Jamiu

Alpha-Beta Consulting denounces online medium report as malicious

Sterling Bank launches N2b private varsity scholarship

Manufacturers blame high interest rates as exports crash by N746bn

Two banks have met N500bn recapitalisation target – Report

Oil production shrinks again, threatens 2mbpd target

70% of Nigerian households lack water loans – LAPO

Kano fintech initiative targets 5,000 women, youths

Commissioning: Apo mechanic traders close shops Friday to honour Tinubu

Nigeria no longer true democracy, say Atiku, Obi

Nigeria yet to fulfil democratic promise – Utomi

One-party state: We’re not obligated to solve your self-inflicted crisis, APC tells opposition

Gombe gov receives Emir, lists agro-livestock among priority projects

Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun: Don’t let the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature die

Mutfwang inaugurates 15 buses to boost transport sector

Benue gov blames clerics for worsening insecurity

Yobe gov appoints UK lecturer as Special Adviser

Zulum commutes death sentences, pardons 66

Gombe police clamp down on motorcycle use, weapon display

Ekiti aids 30 storm-hit businesses with recovery funds

CREDICORP begins Kano campaign

Taraba sets LG elections for Nov 15

Kano targets 3.9 million children for polio vaccination in June

3 Inspectors Detained Over Extortion In Anambra

June 12: Thugs attack, disrupt democracy protest in Ondo

Igbokuta community to Sanwo-Olu: stop planned installation of monarch

Panic as fuel-laden tanker somersaults in Oyo

Niger man dies in dispute over girlfriend

Tension in Onitsha as ‘Udo Ga-Achi’ operatives allegedly kill 12-yr-old boy

Osun Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work

Cult killings: Police arrest 46 suspected cultists in Ondo

Naked man found hanging from tree in Ogun

Teenage daughter fakes own kidnapping

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1950, South Africa implemented the Group Areas Act. The law assigned geographically separate residential and business areas for different racial groups, forcing non-whites from the most developed areas.

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Of course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience. – Dorothy Parker

Good morning


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My God.......
Abeg what is happening in Benue, some people are crying of attack, and some peron's are busy praising and celebrating the the government, God abeg ooo

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 12/06/2025*

Democracy Day tension: Protesters mobilise as Tinubu addresses NASS

JUNE 12: Police, CSOs agree on peaceful protest, single venue in Lagos

Nigeria records N5.17 trn trade surplus in Q1

Floods ravage 180,000 farms across 30 states

Mokwa flood: NHRC seeks enhanced disaster preparedness, IDPs’ protection

OPS pushes for refinery sell-off after $2.4bn wobbly repairs

Plateau Attacks: 8 killed, dozens of homes razed in Mangu

Air Peace extorting Nigerians, Oshiomhole speaks on airport incident

UN flags 138 million kids in global child labour crisis

Protests spread across US despite Trump threats

Nigeria defaults in UN contributions, pays only 36%

Ethiopia, Turkey deny owing ground rent in Abuja, pledge cooperation

US court jails Nigerian for deadly sextortion of teen girl

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* If you live in the northern hemisphere, then June 21st is the longest day of the year. If you live in the southern hemisphere, then the 21st is the shortest day of the year.

* All clown fish are born male and can become female later in life.
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Tinubu woos Wike to join APC

Tourism has potential to enhance local entrepreneurship – Shettima

National Assembly mulls extension of 2024 budget capital vote

Democracy strongest when people are involved, says Abbas

Natasha: Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s motions, imposes N100,000 fine

Court orders Eko Disco to restore power to Lagos hotel

11 to face trial for Internet fraud in Kaduna

Insecurity: Police arrest 42 armed herders, bandits in Benue

Federal Civil Service to go paperless by December 2025, says FG

Blackout alert: FG commences crucial grid servicing

Fed Govt reviewing legislations to address child labour – Minister

N5bn oil-backed deal with Aramco has not collapsed, says FG

No extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline – CBN

FCCPC inaugurates joint market monitoring task force

Container congestion: NPA enforces use of holding bays

CBEX remains banned in Nigeria – SEC

UBEC raises quality assurance matching grant to 5%

NIHOTOUR enforces certification law, targets non-compliant hotels in Lagos

ABUAD secures N480m research equipment boost

Abiola Ajimobi Technical University secures full NUC accreditation for all six programmes

UNILAG, Bakare’s CSG launch leadership diploma, slash tuition

Democracy declining under APC — PDP, Afenifere, Ohanaeze, ACF, others

Southern Kaduna leaders demand judicial probe of El-Rufai over alleged abuses

Civil rule has come to stay, says Falae

Democracy Day: Utomi urges Nigerians to reject ‘thugs masquerading as leaders’

Amaechi slams Tinubu’s policies in fresh outburst

₦39bn ICC renovation misplaced priority — Peter Obi

June 12: Bode George urges Tinubu to reinstate Fubara

Eno defection illegal, says A’Ibom PDP chieftain

2027: Anti-Tinubu’s coalition will fail, Wike declares

Sanwo-Olu unveils housing estate, 400m road in Ibeju-Lekki

Rivers 2025 budget plans for Fubara’s return – Ibas

Nasarawa not involved in Benue killings – Sule

Our intervention on Benin-Abuja highway reduced travel time, says Okpebholo

Makinde approves N1bn gratuity for retired LG staff, others

Nigeria not where it should be – Niger gov

Delta commissioner bags Kwame Nkrumah award

Cross River plans new airport to boost tourism

LASG slams N20m fine on unlicensed electricity firms

Jigawa, Kano, Katsina join forces against polio

Anambra 2025: Govt agency imposes N50m on 16 governorship candidates

Anambra CP orders detention of three policemen over corruption

Katsina suspends NURTW chair over road closure alert

Kaduna vows crackdown on criminal gangs

New 7.5kv solar power system inaugurated in A’Ibom community

Anioma group donates 50 solar streetlights to Delta community

Edo community protests removal, appointment of new king

Lamentation as night fire destroys goods in Rivers market

Two killed, one injured in Kwara hotel collapse

Petrol tanker catches fire near NASFAT camp on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. The South African anti-apartheid activist spent 27 years in prison. In 1993, he received the Nobel Peace Prize and one year later, he became President of South Africa.

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If there is no struggle, there is no progress. – Frederick Douglass

Happy Democracy Day


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During the 2023 general election, while others campaigned, HE Peter Obi crossed rivers to stand with Nigerians in pain in the face of devastating floods in Benue, he suspended his campaign, took a boat, and showed up in Benue State to love to the flood victims.

Omirhobo to General Gowon:
"the Nigerian-Biafran War was a self-inflicted crisis stemming from your leadership decisions, marked by youthful impulsiveness and lack of discernment. Your inability to uphold the Aburi Accord's spirit exacerbated the situation."The killings, destruction of properties ,  displacements , misery and despair going on in Benue /Plateau and other parts of the country today are direct consequences of your inaction.

Omirhobo to General Gowon:
"the Nigerian-Biafran War was a self-inflicted crisis stemming from your leadership decisions, marked by youthful impulsiveness and lack of discernment. Your inability to uphold the Aburi Accord's spirit exacerbated the situation."The killings, destruction of properties ,  displacements , misery and despair going on in Benue /Plateau and other parts of the country today are direct consequences of your inaction.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Benue State chapter, on Sunday, raised the alarm of intimidation, cattle rustling and threat to life in some communities in the state.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 09/06/2025*

FG declares June 12 public holiday

History as indigenous firm exports first oil from Otakikpo onshore terminal

Confusion As Farmers, Herders Are Ambushed, Killed In Plateau

Scam Alert: SEC warns Nigerians against investing in punisher coin

Petrol subsidy removal yields $84bn gain, 40 roads – Report

Dangote refinery should sell petrol below N800/litre – Marketers

Miyetti Allah alleges 1,000 cows rustled in Benue

Matawalle, Zamfara gov face off over defection plot

NGO donates over 2,000 sanitary pads to 500 Imo schoolgirls

Trump deploys 2000 troops to Los Angeles amid protest over immigration raid

AU body tackles Fitch over Afreximbank downgrade

Ground rent: 34 embassies risk closure Tuesday

US jails Nigerian five years for $2.5m fraud

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The tradition of exchanging gold wedding rings began in ancient Egypt. Couples would give each other rings to symbolise their never ending love. This tradition was adopted by the ancient Greeks and Romans.

* Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, is a type of coffee made from beans that have been partially digested and excreted by civets.
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Tinubu receives Sanwo-Olu, GAC members in Lagos

Tinubu to address NASS joint session on Democracy Day

Mining marshals appeal ruling barring access to Nasarawa site

Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, destroy 27 illegal refineries

NDLEA intercepts drugs disguised as tea at Lagos airport

FEC approves revised urban development policy

FG Set To Revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant

Viral video: FG investigates FMC Abuja emergency unit

FG to provide free housing for IDPs, vulnerable Nigerians

FG partners Australian varsity to train mining professionals

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rain for three days

Why FG’s linking Nigeria to Niger by rail — NRC MD

59,786 inmates captured in ongoing NIN registration – NCoS

3,012 kidnappings, 3,584 killings recorded in 15 months – NHRC

Pollution: NDDC launches tree planting campaign in 9 states

FERMA chief gives Tinubu kudos on road infrastructure

Ojude Oba 2025: FG vows to harness culture for national prosperity

Kano demands reparation from FG over Durbar cancellation

UNIPORT demands probe into killing of 300-level student by security personnel

Implement welfare packages for teachers, NUT urges Tinubu

Enugu agog as Tinubu’s wife visits Monday

ACF blasts Tinubu for prioritising 2027 campaign over national issues

Ogoni group faults FG over commissioning of incomplete Eleme section of East-West road

Akume not silent on Benue killings, SGF’s aide counters Alia’s claim

I did not point firearm at anyone, Paul Adefarasin addresses viral video

Barau donates N200m gadgets to victims of Kano phone market inferno

Naira to stabilise at N1,600–N1,650/$ – Rewane

Discos raise bills 107% despite poor power

Cornerstone grows profit to N25bn

Bankit MFB offers free transfers, biometric security features

Klinserv secures $100m development deal for cleaning project

Palton Morgan unveils twin towers in Lagos

Firm, military join forces for Ondo waterways safety

Ganduje receives Enugu LP Reps member, others into APC

2027: Katsina PDP faction plans coalition to oust APC

Delta APC endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027 re-elections

APC kicks as PDP alleges Aiyedatiwa abandoned Akeredolu’s projects

Atiku’s ally, Segun Showunmi, visits Tinubu in Lagos

Tinubu saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Ohakim

Ibas calls for collaboration, unity to return democratic governance

Sanwo-Olu lauds Tinubu as Blue Line Rail gets new trains

Sokoto Gov splashes 1,000 Riyals each on 3,200 pilgrims as sallah gift

Bayelsa gov urges joint action against ocean rise threat

There will be steady power supply in Ndokwa land, says Delta D/Gov

Kara Fire: Property worth ₦191m lost as Kebbi Dep Gov donates ₦10m to victims

Ondo, Bauchi, three others drive 90% of Lassa fever surge

Delta approves N6.7bn UBEC fund

Kano to establish circular economy hub for plastic waste recycling

Massive police deployment on Delta communities to stem kidnapping – CP

Ondo Amotekun arrests 170 anti-open grazing law violators

Ondo community panic as land owners paste fresh demand notices

Ooni lauds Tinubu’s Forest Guard initiative

Why we buried my father 24hrs after his death – Mike Ejeagha’s son

Aggrieved women protest alleged disappearance of 26 children in Delta community

Ogun mob kills suspect accused of stabbing female trader to death

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1934, Donald Duck made his film debut in The Wise Little Hen. The duck typically wearing a sailor suit is one of Walt Disney’s most famous cartoon characters. Donald’s first book appearance was in The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, which was published in 1931.

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All good thoughts and ideas mean nothing without action. – Mahatma Gandhi

Good morning


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Man Transports Brother’s Remains Home After Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack in Benue https://phoenix-browser.com?d=9123588063284355778

They said Igbos are only in the 5 South East state... Somebody lied!

They said Igbos are not in BAYELSA State... Somebody lied!

They said there are no Igbos in Kogi, Benue, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers State... Somebody lied!

Now I we must ask, why are the Igbo communities story in Osakwenike, Sagbama Local Government Area of BAYELSA State not being told.

An under developed area and totally cut off from every government and social amenities.

Why?

Let’s Unify IGBOS Now