*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 02/06/2025*

Mokwa flood: Death toll rises to 153

Nine feared killed in Borno bomb attack

NARD gives FG four weeks to address unresolved demands

Nigeria’s petrol price 55% below West African average – Dangote

Yusuf declares Monday public holiday in honour of Kano athletes

Super Falcons vs Cameroon friendly postponed again

Lagos to reintroduce monthly environmental sanitation exercise

Terrorists eyeing Nigeria, W’African coastline – US

Man sets self on fire in Algeria over alleged injustice

Dangote Refinery can meet region’s needs– ECOWAS President

Nigeria affected as Saudi Arabia suspends blockwork visa

S/Arabia To Translate Arafah Sermon In Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, 34 Languages

Indian court jails Nigerian five years for illegal entry

‘No age is too late to achieve your academic dreams,’ says Patience Jonathan as she bags PHD

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The Arab Spring, a wave of anti-government protests in some North African and Middle East countries of Tunisia, Libya and Egypt began in Tunisia on December 18, 2010 following the self-immolation of a fruit seller, Mohamed Bouazizi, in protest of police corruption

* An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain
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National Single Window to boost trade efficiency — Tinubu

Judiciary workers give FG two-week ultimatum

Supreme Court, NJC, Federal High Court Withdraw From June 2 Strike

Defamation: Natasha to appear in court Tuesday

SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘missing’ N500bn oil funds

NAF raises personnel allowance by 100%

NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound pilgrims with drugs

Grim toll: States move to evacuate flood zones

Debt burden: No sin in borrowing — Presidency

IOCs not exiting Nigeria, says Presidency

FG’s gas-powered vehicle scheme runs into major hitch nationwide

Fed Govt doesn’t want Nigerians to burden other countries, says Bagudu

FG Unveils Unified Writing Manual Public Service Communications

Seven banks’ reserves with CBN surge to N18.8tn

Opeifa: CNG will ensure sustainable future for railways

FG inaugurates planning committee for national industrial summit

FG plans 77,400 housing units nationwide

Pension funds hit N23tn as new scheme begins

FG unveils plan to boost local production of healthcare products

We won’t succumb to blackmail from our students, says NIPSS

Tinubu’s reforms will ease cost of living soon – Onanuga

Water shortage in Abuja: Wike says rehabilitation of treatment plants underway

Students hail Tinubu on stipend

ACF mourns victims of flood, road crash in Niger, Kano states

Some Igbo politicians may sell their conscience, but cannot sell Biafra — IPOB

Tinubu economic reforms causing rising poverty, says Afenifere faction

World Communication Day: Be agents of hope, Archbishop Martins charges journalists

Africa, M-East hold 85% of airlines’ blocked funds —IATA

NASD reaches N1.9tn in capitalisation

Crude oil theft has reduced significantly – Producers

BUA challenges Bala Usman to show how it violated concession agreement

22 firms get N16.1b in first tranche of N75b relief loan

N1.9tr oversubscribed Sukuk cash for refund

NEITI raises alarm on methane emissions

Oyebanji hails Promasidor over Ikun Milk Day launch

Recapitalisation: 3m jobs threatened if BDCs close, ABCON warns

NNPP chieftain links Kano athlete deaths to inadequate road infrastructure

I Told Tinubu I Won’t Vote For Him –Amaechi

Former minister resigns from APC

APC debunks Dalung’s claim of cabal in Tinubu’s govt

I’ll consult God on 2027 re-election, says Otti

NSF tragedy: Abiodun sends delegation to Kano, Donates N31m to families of late athletes

Oyebanji urges LGs to leverage autonomy for development

Uba Sani To Activists: Defend Democracy, Keep Politicians On Their Toes

Bauchi gov congratulates Patience Jonathan on doctorate

Sanwo-Olu launches 410m euro project to ease gridlock

Enugu gov moves girl rescued from ritualist to rehab facility

Borno speaker seeks military action as IED blast kills nine

Edo commences property owner profiling

E-call up system will decongest Lekki-Epe route – LASG

Withheld allocation: Osun taps project funds to pay LG workers
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Kano declares Sallah break for schools from Wednesday

Catholic shuts 15 Benue parishes over herders attacks

Lagos governor mourns Olu of Epe

Police hunt Yahoo boy after lover found dead in Bayelsa hotel

Three suspected cultists nabbed in Lagos, firearm recovered

Family seeks help to raise N18m for child’s heart surgery


*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1847, Felix Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was used at a wedding for the first time at the wedding of Dorothy Carew and Tom Daniel. The event that made the work world famous was the wedding of Victoria, Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1858.

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Don’t waste your pain; use it to help others. – Rick Warren

Good morning




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

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Exciting News from EBID!

We are delighted to announce our accreditation by the Green Climate Fund, empowering us to directly support transformative climate projects and finance climate-resilient development across the ECOWAS region. As a GCF-accredited entity, EBID will expand its capacity to finance infrastructure, renewable energy, and green economy initiatives, ultimately fortifying the resilience of local communities against the adverse effects of climate change, and accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy while ensuring alignment with the United Nations SDGs.

Stay tuned as we embark on this green journey, creating sustainable economic opportunities for the ECOWAS citizens and the future generations. For more information, visit our website:https://pulse.ly/ltw9otekuw

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*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 29/05/2025*

Fed Govt to pay N45,000 monthly stipend to technical college students

Only $1.23bn external borrowing plan for 2025, says FG

DMO’s N300bn Sukuk attracts over N2.2tr in subscriptions

SEC warns Nigerians against unregistered Silverkuun investment scheme

African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies at 87

4 Herders, Cattle Killed In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Motorists lament as ECOWAS summit grounds traffic in Lagos

Unity Cup: Dessers scores as S’Eagles beat Ghana 2-1 in London

Musk to exit US govt role after rare break with Trump

US suspends student visas as Harvard protests Trump’s cuts

Chile govt proposes to legalise abortion

S’Africa overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s top fuel importer – Report

Nigeria, Germany begin review of draft hydrogen policy

Nigerians hit as Canada announces new immigration cap

Over 100,000 Cameroonians, other asylum-seekers in Nigeria – Report

Nigerian Pilgrim Returns Missing N8.2m To Russian Owner In Makkah

*Our Error*
Yesterday, we said ECOWAS was established on May 28, 1975 with headquarters in Abuja. That is wriong. It was established on that date but had its headquarters in Lagos. The error is regretted.

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* About 75% of the Earth’s volcanoes are roughly arranged in the shape of a horseshoe in the Pacific Ocean. This zone is called the Pacific Ring of Fire and about 90% of all earthquakes also occur in this region.

* Black Sapote, a fruit native to Central and South America, tastes like chocolate and sweet custard.
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Mid-term: Security, economy improving under my watch — Tinubu

ECOWAS at 50: Tinubu urges unity as Gowon seeks return of departed members

Tinubu hails Gov Abiodun at 65

Akpabio constitutes standing committees for SSDC, SEDC, NWDC, SWDC, NCDC

Tinubu saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse, says Kalu

N’Assembly set to transmit tax bills to president

Emergency rule: Rivers N1.48tn budget scales second reading in Senate

Senate passes N1.8trn 2025 FCT budget

Senate passes Nigeria Police Trust Fund’s N124.2bn 2024 budget

Senate seeks security beef up in Taraba, Bauchi, Plateau boundaries

Reps raise alarm over state of Nigerian missions in America

Bill seeking 15% women enlistment in Army advances

I’m ready for trial but police must probe Akpabio, Bello – Natasha

Emefiele appeals final forfeiture order of 753 housing units estate

Kanu admitted smuggling radio transmitter into Nigeria – DSS’ witness

127 foreign nationals arrested in Kano for alleged cybercrimes, others

Naira abuse: Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya, gets six-month jail term

NSA faults Amnesty, says report of 10,000 killed in violence false

Northwest safer now than before, says Theatre Commander

Military arrests four Pakistanis over alleged terror links

NSCDC seals Chinese security firm, six others in Abuja

Minister vows full WAEC CBT shift next year

FG’s Sukuk breaks record with 735% oversubscription

FG unveils digital village with free internet for Abuja community

Boat mishaps: FG presents 3,500 life jacks to Lagos waterways authority

It’s nonsense to accuse Tinubu of imposing one party system – Presidency

NERC issues guidelines on third-party electricity bill collections

Tinubu’s reforms will address energy debt crisis, says ECN

Over 4,000 teachers fail national qualifying exam

NEDC commissions 13 projects in Borno

Abuja residents not paying taxes my greatest challenge – Wike

Expect Ground Rent Hike, Wike Tells Abuja Property Owners

Menstrual Hygiene Day: First Lady canvasses end to period poverty

NUC accredits medicine, law, others at Benson Idahosa varsity

Teenager gets university scholarship, N5m for creativity

Mid-term: Buhari hails Tinubu, urges Nigerians to moderate expectations

Buhari cites medical reason for absence at ECOWAS 50th anniversary

Address security challenges, Onaiyekan urges Tinubu

Coronation Merchant Bank reports N13.4bn PBT

Kwale Gas honoured in China

S’Court judgment validates my tenure as PDP secretary, says Anyanwu

Secretariat: PDP decries continued closure despite Tinubu’s order

2027: Obi’s ally dumps LP, joins APC to work for Tinubu’s reelection

Osun 2026: NIWA boss blasts PDP, denies selling bank shares to Ponzi scheme

Aiyedatiwa sets up anti-land grabbing taskforce in Ondo

Edo gov considers amnesty for cultists, illegal arms possessors

Umahi not controlling me, says Nwifuru

Makinde hands over medical equipment to Adeoyo state hospital

Delta IGR rises from N83bn to N158bn in 2024 – Oborevwori

Jigawa Assembly demands financial prudence from LGs

Bayelsa seeks justice for slain 26-year-old

NSF: Ogun Athletes protest over delayed allowances

Ogun govt slams ‘impatient’ athletes after sports festival protest

Bauchi establishes 10 more fire stations

N8.5bn spent on cultural festivals sponsorship – LASG

Osun students, teachers lament nightfall WAEC exam

LASPPA registers 3,800 service providers, generates N3.5bn

30,000 Akwa Ibom youths to benefit from job initiative

Oyo Catholic Church sealed, fined N500,000 over sewage disposal

Bodies of three family members recovered from Lagos collapsed building

Rivers pastor in police net for defiling 10-year-old girl

Lagos farmer jailed 14 years for defiling daughter

Spinal cord patient seeks help, laments hardship for 22 years

Enugu community discovers underground pits where ritualist buries victims alive

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1999, Olusegun Obasanjo became the civilian president of Nigeria after 16 years of military rule. The former Army general and military ruler ruled the country till 2007.

* On this day in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered Mount Everest. The first successful ascent of the world’s highest mountain came after Tom Bourdillon and Charles Evans had come within 100 meters of the summit just three days previously.

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You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. – Pablo Neruda

Good morning

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

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY 2025*


*PUNCH*

30 CSOs urge S’East govs to address region’s marginalisation
Oyetola’s ex-commissioner joins Osun gov race

Negotiate Yoruba nation exit now, Akintoye writes Tinubu

Children’s Day: Tinubu, govs promise safe environment

Two soldiers killed as troops confront ISWAP in Borno

PDP NEC under pressure as INEC validates Wike-backed secretary

Otti’s second anniversary impactful, worth celebrating – Obi

Insiders aiding international bank hackers – EFCC chair

Ekiti monarch urges Ooni, Alaafin unity on Yoruba issues

El-Rufai, police to pay N900m over Kaduna elders’ detention

Barau lauds Tinubu over Kano poly upgrade

Dagogo protests transfer of Rivers emergency suit to Abuja

Rivers administrator to defend budget before N’Assembly joint panel

Emergency rule prevented anarchy in Rivers – Ibas

Abia plans $1.3bn medical city to curb brain drain

Tinubu hails Amaechi as a prominent politician at 60

Emefiele took $17.1m cash in tranches via aide over three years - Witness

FG expands school feeding programme to include 20 million out-of-school children

VIDEO: Speed Darlington under probe by Lagos DSVA, NAPTIP over alleged defilement of 15-year-old

Jigawa warns fuel stations against shortchanging customers

FG moves against airspace violations by foreign aircraft

FG sets up committee to drive digital public infrastructure

Ghana shuts embassy in US over alleged 'money for visa' scandal 

Tinubu appoints governing councils for three federal varsities

Senate rues INEC chairman’s absence, postpones hearing on PSC

Lead positive change in Nigeria, Rhodes-Vivour urges youth

Protect children against Ponzi scheme, SEC urges parents

Ibas to defend Rivers 2025 budget before N'Assembly

Reps insist FCT minister of state must defend budget separately

APC chieftain hails Abiodun for Gateway Games' success

Obasanjo, Amosun, others pay tributes to late scentist Onabamiro

ICT sector can transform education, create jobs for youths - Speaker Abbas



*VANGUARD*

Smart schools, your tickets to a sure future, Mbah celebrates Enugu children

Kidnapped Afenifere youth leader ignored invitation for debriefing – Police

Nigeria’s debt heads for N180trn as Tinubu seeks N34trn new loans

20 million Nigerians live with mental health issues – WHO

Insecurity: Strengthen intelligence, security cooperation — Methodist Church urges FG

Sultan Declares May 28 as 1st Day of Zulhijja 1446 AH

Children’s Day: Be intentional in raising your children, Adeboye warns parents

OPSH troops eliminate bandits en route to attack Plateau communities

Tinubu arrives Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebration

Aide received $17.1m for Emefiele for 3 years – EFCC investigator reveals

Mass defection rocks Sokoto PDP as key traders’ leaders join APC

Tinubu appoints new governing council members for UNN, NAU, Abuja Varsity

Kano residents petition lawmaker over alleged gross misconduct, diversion of public funds

IGP Egbetokun commissions 50 operational vehicles for police EOD-CBRN unit

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers demand action on unaddressed petitions

One dead, nine rescued as two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Hajj pilgrimage to begin on June 4 – Saudi Arabia

APC plotting one-party rule in Nigeria – PDP

Rivers Sole Administrator, others to defend N1.48trn budget before NASS panel

PDP suspends discussion on national secretary position

Why we sacked Channels TV crew from Govt House – Gov Eno

Eid-el-Adha to be celebrated June 6 after Saudi Arabia confirms crescent moon sighting

PDP holds stakeholders’ meeting in Edo, reaffirms confidence on reclaiming mandate



*THE NATION*

Nine rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos

I won't attend PDP activities with Wike, Ortom as members - Lamido

FG inaugurates presidential committee to drive digital public infrastructure

Tinubu appoints new Governing Council members for three varsities

Tinubu celebrates oil industry stalwart Sunmonu at 70

First Lady unveils expanded AGILE programme

PDP NEC fails to resolve issues, Fixes another meeting for June 30

NiMet predicts three days of heavy downpour in 14 States

Military proposes death penalty for soldiers selling arms to terrorists 

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to anti-corruption fight, asset recovery

Military rescues 100 hostages through non-kinetic operation 

NAFDAC rejects VDM's ₦.7m traders' extortion claim 

NAFDAC raids fake drug factory in Delta 

Tinubu seeks Senate approval to raise $2bn in domestic debt market 

Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding results , says AfDB

Bode George slams sealing of PDP secretariat

Navy extends medical outreach to indigents in Lagos communities  

Skales denies divorcing wife over alleged mockery of his music career

Nigeria boosts Africa Development Bank with $500mn for trust fund

Tinubu urges children to speak out against bullying

Emotions as Reps holds valedictory session for late members

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Alia felicitate Methodist Prelate Aba at 65

PDP crisis: Party leadership, not Wike, to blame, says Suswam

NANS seeks Ondo govt’s intervention over salary crisis at Rufus Giwa Poly

NOA DG urges talent discovery, reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to reducing out-of-school children

Nigeria needs $100bn annually to hit 2050 GDP target — FG

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks external borrowing, domestic bond for retirees pension

Davido knocks actress Sarah Martins over unsolicited advice

Barau hails Tinubu for signing federal varsity of science, tech bill Kano into law

BREAKING: Osun 2026: NIWA boss, Oyebamiji declares aspiration for guber seat 

2027: APC not afraid of opposition coalitions — Orji Kalu

Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Delta

2025 Hajj: Edo, Abia lose pilgrims in Saudi Arabia as Zamfara woman delivers baby

EFCC boss warns of insider-aided cyberattacks on Nigerian banks



*THISDAY*

KwaraLEARN Trains 384 School Support Officers in Digital Supervision, Monitoring

NULGE Urges Katsina to Provide Fertilizer to Members

Peter Obi Decries Alleged Extortion of N700,000 from Onitsha Drug Traders by NAFDAC

Childrens Day: Lagos Champions Collective Responsibility for Child Development, Education Support

On Childrens Day, Tinubu Launches Campaign To Protect Nigerian Kids

Tinubu Seeks Senates Approval of 2025-2026 External Borrowing Plan of $21.5bn

Childrens Day: 11m Children Suffer from Food Poverty, Say Paediatricians

Alleged Land Grabbing: Court Orders Arrest of FCTAs Investigation and Prosecution Director, 11 Others

N2.2bn Oil Subsidy Fraud: Court Jails Mamman Ali, Christian Taylor for 14 Years, Orders Asset Forfeiture

Akpabio, Abiodun, Adeleke, Buratai Other Dignitaries for 6th Timeline Awareness Lecture, as Benson, Akinsiju Speak on Media and Security

Olaopa Lists Path to Birthing Future Civil Service

Lagos to Unify Energy-related Policies into Single, Electricity Strategy

Nigeria Approves $500m for AfDBs Trust Fund Replenishment over Next 15 Years

Nnaji: Delivering Tangible innovations, Making Landmark Achievements

FG Launches Fibre 2 Hostel Initiative at UNILAG

Ex-AMCON MDs N20bn Alleged Fraud Case: Court Orders EFCC to Disclose Evidence

As Tinubus Northern Outreach Gathers Momentum

Kayvee Microfinance Bank Limited Reports over 500% Profit Surge

Bureau of Statistics Intensifies Commitment to National Devt

Mark Okoye Briefs Tinubu on SEDCs 100 Days, President Expresses Satisfaction with Progress Achieved

Lawmaker Tasks Monarchs on Dwindling Enrolment of Children in Schools

Foundation AwardsN5m to FCT Students

Group Insists Wike Remains Sole Architect of PDP Crisis, Says Makinde, MbahBlameless

Shariah Court Sentences Kano Mosque Arsonist to Death by Hanging

SDP Crisis Deepens as Group Disowns Gabam as National Chairman

Faith Morey Leads with Vision: Okachi Foundation Commits to 2025 Educational Overhaul

WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT; CHILY BERRY CONTINUES TO IMPACT TALENTS IN NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

Nigeria Projects Air Power Ambitions on Global Stage at Aerospace Power Conference 2025 in Rome

Dangote Cement wins Dividend Paying Company of the Year Award

LightspeedUnveilsNigeriasFirstImmersiveWaterProjectionMapping

SON DGHarpson Self-regulatory Ethical Practices

Spice Up Your Cooking Game Cook to Impress with Peppe Terra

Ayoku Liadi-led Kayvee Microfinance Bank Reports over 500% Surge in PBT To N371m

Demand forAradel, BUA Foods, Others Lift Stock Market by N540bn

Nasarawa to Establish First Electric Vehicles Production Factory in Nigeria

Agama: SEC Approved N3.68 trillion New Issues in 2024

MAN Asks CBN to Caution Banks over Unwholesome Handling of Unmet FX Forwards

NNPC/Heirs Energies JV Launches Medical Mission

IFC Vice President Visits Mohinani Groups Sonnex RpetFacility

Poor Supply: Group Demands Revocation of Discos Licences

EKEDC Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure Investment

Seplat Energy Wins M&A Deal of the Year Award

Amid Infrastructure Deficit, Nigerias Gas Output Jumps 20.2% Y-o-Y

Nigeria Targets Mining, Automotive Transformation to Drive Industrial Revolution

Woodhall Mentorship Programme Wraps Up in Lagos

Octopus Wike And The PDP

Inaki Williams Wins the Sporty LALIGA MVP Back-to-Back

Heartland, Akwa Utd Join Sunshine, Lobi Stars in Relegation

Xabi Alonso Seals Real Madrid Job Until 2028

18 Super Falcons Hit Camp for Cameroon Friendly

22 Super Eagles Bubbling with Excitement Ahead Clash with Ghana

Man Arrested for Crashing into Celebrating Liverpool Fans

Eko International Cup to Begin July 6 in Lagos

Lagos Hospital Performs Complex Open-heart Surgery on 5-Year-Old Boy

Adesina: How I Raised AfDBs Capital from $93bn to $325bn

Malami: Instead of Addressing Insecurity, Poverty, Hardship, APC Endorsing Tinubu

NACCIMA to FG: Overhaul Investment Agencies to Unlock Nigerias Untapped Economic Sectors

House Cttee Summons FCT Minister of State, Mariya Bunkure, Over Budget Defence

Nigeria, Venezuela Strengthen BASA with Direct Flight Agreement to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties



*DAILY TRUST*

Nigeria must resist one-party state Daudu, others

Senate moves to halt drug business after Trust TV investigation

Tinubus Food Security, Baraus Replication Effort in North West

Dhul Hijjah crescent sighted, Eid-el-Kabir falls on June 6

Daily Trust journalist wins SHE & Rights Media Award

One year after, PDP finally holds NEC meeting in Abuja

UTME:Students involved in malpractice should be barred from WASSCE, others FG

2025 Hajj: Over 1.1 million pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia

Bauchi gov seeks end to violence against children

Scores of terrorists killed in Borno community Military

2027: Address economic hardship instead of endorsing Tinubu, Malami tells APC

NEMA: How suicide bomber attempted sneaking into Abuja barracks

Tinubu Seeks approval for $21.5bn, 2.2bn Foreign Loans

7 killed in fresh Plateau attack

Two herders gunned down, vigilante injured in Abuja community

Barau hails Tinubu for assenting to Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo bill

Deeper Life Church Members Abducted In Ondo

Borno: Why Alau dam collapsed in 2024 experts

Reps Push for Centralised Emergency Call Centre, Unified Code

Hajj: Edo losesseptuagenarian in Saudi Arabia

CBN: Anchoring inflation expectations with MPC decisions

Childrens Day: Tinubu vows to tackle bullying

Abuja-Lokoja Highway: A Renewed Success Story of Security and Community Initiatives

Top Trending Cryptos To Buy In June For 100x Gains!

Missing Out On Hyperliquid and Moneros Growth' Why Punisher Coin Is The Most Popular Crypto To Watch Now!

NIGERIA DAILY: Childrens Rights in Nigeria In Theory And In Practice

Democracy and the denial of truth

Whither Childrens Day, rights

Tinubu off to Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary, Eid-el-Kabir celebration

Hajj 2025: Air Peace, UMZA, Max Air completed pilgrims airlift NAHCON

NDLEA, UK-HOIO sign MoU on tackling illicit drugs

PDP warns against politicisation of insecurity

FG validates cervical cancer elimination plan

Arsonists journey to hangmans noose

Another Abuja estate attacked, bizman abducted

FCT residents differ on community parenting

14 injured as buses collide on Abuja-Lokoja road

NSF: Team FCT soars in badminton

Woman detained over murder of co-wife in Daura

Fashion designer accused of stabbing man to death overstabilizer

Police nab member of interstates kidnap gang in Delta

Butcher accused of stealing cows worth N3.7m

2 detained over killing woman, burning corpse in Lagos

I plan to travel abroad with ransom money Suspected kidnapper

Man bags life jail for raping stepdaughter

26 die in Kogi, Benue in auto crashes

Experts call for caution over $3bn telecom infrastructure investment

FIRS onboards taxpayers as e-invoicing kicks off July 25

Forum laments rice mills shutdown over waivers

Prioritise N500bn recapitalisation, Dangiwa tells FMBN board

9.6m spam attempts on Airtel lines flagged in 2 months

PAL Pensions assures of improved investment returns

Flood sweeps away Catholic priest, 1 other in Niger

DPO killed, police station burnt after man dies in custody

One-party Nigeria' Perish the thought!

Clearwater Polo dedicates Access Bank Cup to late Dawule Baba

Friendly matches: Super Eagles, Super Falcons camps bubble

Ferscoat wins maiden Lagos Private Inter-schools Sports competition

Four-time champion Swiatek launches record bid, Alcaraz cruises



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Why Were Amending MOFI Act Abbas

Tinubu Felicitates Kwara Govs Mother, AbdulRazaq At 95

Rivers Administrator To Defend Budget Before Joint Natl Assembly Cttee

Tinubu Greets Ex-Shell MD Mutiu Sunmonu On 70th Birthday

Oluremi Tinubu: Excelling In Schoolll Equip You For Better Future

Stanley Ontop Reveals Why Alex Ekubo Took A Break From Social Media

AMB Seriki Felicitates Kwara Children On Childrens Day

Investors Pocket N1.04tn Gain As Index Surges Past 111,000 Landmark

Seyi Law Calls Out Tunde Ednut Over Alleged Harassment

Iyabo Ojo Welcomes Funke Akindele To Tanzania Ahead Of Priscillas Wedding Finale

Childrens Day: Abbas Vacates Seat For Secondary School Student

Afenifere Appoints Falae As Chairman, Tasks FG On Forest Guard

10th Memorial Of Late Ooni of Ife: Sijuwade Inter-School Debate Opens In Abeokuta

FG, ILO, Labour Task Multinational Enterprises On Responsible Business Conduct

Lagos Govt Integrates NIN Into Social Register

Childrens Day: Kwara Gov Reiterates Commitment To Quality Education

2050 Devt Agenda: FG Pegs Infrastructure Investment Requirement At $100b Annually

Service To Humanity Drives My Passion For Success Orifa

KGG Hub Wins IGUs Prestigious Regional Gas Award At WGC 2025

Borno: Two Soldiers Killed In Boko Haram Attack

Engineering Empowerment: Achimugus Altex Building Nigerias Technical Backbone

Fubara Celebrates Rivers Children, Reaffirms Commitment To Child Devt

You Are Heartbeat Of Society, Osun First Lady Celebrate Children

Foreign Investor, Associates To Inject Multi-Billion Dollar Investments Into Nigeria

Nigerias Hospitality Future Lies In Unleashing Youth Potential Hala

Q1 2025: Global Tourism Records Over 300m Intl Tourist Arrivals

EFCC Triumphs As Court Jails Oil Marketers

Al Nassr Legend Fahad Al-Bishi Urges Ronaldo To Retire

Troops Of Operation Hadin Kai Foil Another Attack On Marte

Revisit N700,000 Onitsha Drug Market Fine, Obi Urges NAFDAC

Tinubus Mother Quran Competition Not Political Lado

Bauchi Speaker Urges Stronger Action Against Child Abuse, Trafficking

Chiderije Mbah Becomes One-Day MD/CEO Of Wema Bank Plc

Provost Dedicates Awards To Gov AbdulRazaq

NAWOJ FCT Calls For Proactive Measures To Reduce Out-Of-School Children

Childrens Day: Alli Calls For Stronger Commitment To Childrens Rights

ActionAid: Insecurity, Deepening Poverty Threaten Nigerian Childrens Well-being

Lagos Takes Over Energy Regulation In June

NASS Receives Tinubus Request For $21.5bn Loan, N758bn Pension Bond

Man Utd Boss Amorim Insists Fernandes Is Crucial Amid 100m Al Hilal Interest

Childrens Day: NNPP Stalwart Celebrates Future Leaders

PDP Holds Caucus Meeting, Set For NEC

2027: Tinubus Gale Of Endorsements Based On Performance Kalu

GIMP Salutes Turner On Appointment As President Of U.S. University

Minister Seeks Partnership In Institutionalizing Sustainable Skill Devt

Childrens Day: Fintiri Calls For Protection Of Future Generations

Dele Momodu Hails Tinubu For Halting FCT Property Sealing

I Was Almost Kicked Out Of Plane Over My Outfit

NECll Stabilise, Strengthen Party CP-PDP

Actress Mansura Disclosed How Her Second Marriage Ended

Mutfwang Describes Children As Plateaus Greatest Treasure

Benue APC Condemns Gwer-West Killings

NAFDAC Bursts Fake Drug Factory In Delta

Obi Condemns Fee Imposed On Anambra Traders

Sokoto NUJ Urges Govt To Enhance Almajiri Education System

ECOWAS Trade Cttee Commends Customs For Innovation, Revenue Generation

UK-Based Nigerian Tech Platform Clinches Natl Award

CAF Confirms Six Match Venues For 2024 WAFCON In Morocco

Why Tinubu Hasnt Solved Nigerias Problems Adebayo



*THE SUN*

First Lady launches additional funds for AGILE programme, hails progress for girls learning

Senate bold, intentional about development of the Nigerian child Akpabio

Smart Schools are your ticket to a sure future Mbah celebrates Enugu children

Tinubu heads 10-man presidential committee on digital public infrastructure implementation

Soldiers foil terrorists attack on 2 Borno villages, kill scores of terrorists, recover VBIED, others

72% of primary school leavers in Northeast Nigeria cant read UNICEF

Labour slams multinationals over modern-day slavery in Nigeria

Lagos court jails Nasir Ali, Christian Taylor 14 years for N2.2bn oil subsidy fraud

IPOB condemns Finlands plan to try Simon Ekpa on Biafra Heroes Day

Rivers at 58: Ibas admonishes forgiveness, reconciliation, trust

Childrens Day: Oyebanji seeks stakeholders collaboration to ensure secured future for Ekiti Children

Nnaji driving innovation, landmark achievements Ministry

2027: FOSIECON suggests ways to rebrand, strengthen SIECs

Only 1019% of Nigerians pay tax FIRS

2025 UTME: NDPC begins probe into technical error

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for over $23 billion, 67 billion loans, N758 billion pension bonds

SGF, Jedy-Agba seeks transparency, openness on recovered Assets

Farah Dagogos legal team opposes transfer of Rivers emergency rule suit to Abuja

Kebbi Gov. felicitates with pupils at Childrens Day

Childrens Day: Dissuade your children from joining cult groups, Gov Okpebholo urges parents, guardians

Childrens Day: Tinubu declares commitment to child protection, safe learning, announces anti-bullying measures

Benue Killings: Prof. Hon writes Security Chiefs, calls for overhaul of operations

May 27: Our children heartbeat of Nigerias future Tinubu

Transfer: Man United receive stunning offer to sell Bruno Fernandes

Ground rent: PDP kicks as national headquarters is sealed over unpaid ground rent

APC chieftain woos more opposition members

PDP: Uncertainty persists over NEC meeting

Defection: PDP urges court to sack lawmaker

Go and get me Anambra, youve my full backing, Tinubu tells Ukachukwu

AMAC: Female sole aspirant vows to beat 22 male contenders

Northerners should support Tinubu for own good Idimogu

Anambra 2025: Tinubu endorses Ukachukwu-Ekwunife ticket, charges duo to secure victory

Obis participation in coalition meetings approved by NCC LP Leadership Sen. Usman

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 28/05/2025*

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $21.5bn loan, ₦758bn pension bond

Children’s Day: Tinubu, govs promise safe environment

S’Arabia declares June 6 as Sallah day

PDP NEC under pressure as INEC validates Wike-backed secretary

Gunmen kill pastor, seven others in Plateau

Military proposes death penalty for soldiers selling arms to terrorists

2025 Hajj: Over 1.1 Million Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia

Chinese trade truce lifts US consumer confidence

Ghana shuts embassy in US over alleged ‘money for visa’ scandal

20 million Nigerians live with mental health issues – WHO

Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding results , says AfDB

NFIU probes N48bn suspicious transfers to Dubai, Hong Kong

Residents crowdfund to rehabilitate dilapidated Ogun school


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. The fictional hero made his debut appearance in 1938 in DC Comics “9 Comics #1, and the Superman logo was trademarked for this release.

* Both prefixes Sept and Hept mean seven.
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Tinubu arrives Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebration

Tinubu appoints new governing council members for UNN, NAU, Abuja Varsity

Tinubu Approves Upgrade Of Kano Poly To Tech Varsity

Tinubu celebrates oil industry stalwart Sunmonu at 70

Senate rues INEC chairman’s absence, postpones hearing on PSC

Ibas to defend Rivers budget before joint NASS c’ttee— Senate

Senate Moves To Curtail Illicit Drug Trade In FCT

Tears, tributes as Reps honour late colleagues

Reps seek overhaul of MOFI Act

Stolen Funds: Nigeria Recovered $763.7m, £6.4m Since 2017 – Fagbemi

El-Rufai, police to pay N900m over Kaduna elders’ detention

Ex-AMCON MD’s alleged N76b, $31.5m fraud trial: Court asks EFCC to disclose evidence

Alleged Abuja Land Fraud: Court orders arrest of FCTA Director, 11 others

Anambra drug market: Traders sue NAFDAC over alleged N700,000 extortion

Aide received $17.1m for Emefiele for 3 years – EFCC investigator reveals

Insiders aiding international bank hackers – EFCC chair

Two soldiers killed as troops confront ISWAP in Borno

Kidnapped Afenifere youth leader ignored invitation for debriefing – Police

FG clears 200,000 passport backlogs, pays ₦28bn debts — Tunji-Ojo

FG expands school feeding programme to include 20 million out-of-school children

CBN unveils instruments to boost Islamic finance

FG directs JAMB, WAEC, NECO to blacklist fraudulent CBT centres, candidates

NELFUND disburses N57bn loans to 298,124 students

FG moves against airspace violations by foreign aircraft

NiMet predicts three days of heavy downpour in 14 States

NAFDAC rejects VDM’s ₦.7m traders’ extortion claim

NAFDAC raids fake drug factory in Delta

Abuja suicide bomber attempted to sneak into Army barracks -NEMA

First Lady unveils expanded AGILE programme

Negotiate Yoruba nation exit now, Akintoye writes Tinubu

Afenifere appoints Olu Falae as chair

LagRide drivers lament app failures, poor services

Berger Paints pays N347.8m dividend

$300 helicopter fee raises more dust

Fresh $24bn borrowing may balloon Nigeria’s debt to N183tn

Children’s Day: 12-year-old emerges one-day CEO of Wema Bank

Otti’s second anniversary impactful, worth celebrating – Obi

PDP NEC fails to resolve issues, Fixes another meeting for June 30

I won’t attend PDP activities with Wike, Ortom as members – Lamido

Mass defection rocks Sokoto PDP as key traders’ leaders join APC

Ex-finance commissioner joins Osun governorship race

Emergency rule prevented anarchy in Rivers – Ibas

Alia laments military’s inability to tame Benue killers

Children’s Day: Aiyedatiwa urges collective action against bullying in Ondo

Uzodimma canvasses tactical precision to combat terrorism

Abia plans $1.3bn medical city to curb brain drain

Kebbi Reintroduces History Lessons In Schools

Lagos warns building owners over Certificate of Fitness

Kwara trains 384 school support officers

Residents laud Nnewi LG chair over erosion project, others

Female FRSC official kidnapped in Plateau

Eight kidnapped WASSCE students, 11 others rescued in Rivers after 21-days

Industrial machine kills employee in Ogun factory

One killed, 10 rescued in Lagos building collapse

Speed Darlington probed by Lagos DSVA, NAPTIP over alleged defilement of 15-year-old

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established with its administrative headquarters in Abuja

* On this day in 1937, Volkswagen (VW) was founded. The automobile manufacturer whose name means “People’s Car” in German is one of the world’s biggest. It produced classics like the VW Golf and the VW Beetle.

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Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true. – Julius Caesar

Good morning


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*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 27/05/2025*

Tinubu to inaugurate Lagos-Calabar highway Section 1 Saturday

Ground rent: FCTA shuts PDP, FIRS, NAPTIP headquarters

Refinery shutdown: Workers barred from speaking with journalists

UTME resit: Candidates can’t use initial scores, says JAMB

Children’s Day: 18.3m out-of-school kids ticking time bomb, experts warn

FG to earn $7m daily from fertiliser exports — Dangote

First Lady awards N25m to autistic teenager’s Guinness World Record achievement

Oshodi seeks re-election as ITTF Executive Vice President

Trump attacks opponents, judges on day honoring US war dead

6,000 AfDB delegates meet to elect new president

Tinubu heads to Lagos for ECOWAS at 50 celebrations

Nigeria opens air corridor to Southern Africa to cut export cost by 75%

Saudi bars Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi from Hajj

Nigerian shot dead during birthday party in Philippines


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, even larger than Spain, with over 125 million native speakers.

* Everyone’s tongue print is different. Like the fingerprint, it has unique features that differ from person to person.
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Tinubu pauses Wike’s property revocations, grants 14-day grace to PDP, others

Insurgency: Tinubu, Zulum in talks over forest guards deployment

Institutional reforms will resolve 80% of bureaucratic challenges-Shettima

Speaker Abbas bows to pressure, withdraws compulsory voting bill

Lawyers to face trial for alleged attempt to mislead AGF

Alleged N4bn fraud: Judge’s absence stalls Anambra ex-Gov Obiano’s trial

Court sentences man to death for Kano mosque arson

Court dismisses N20m rights suit against ICPC

49 suspected fraudsters nabbed, loaded pistol recovered in Kogi

CBEX Fraud: We’ve Recovered Some Money, Made Arrests – EFCC

Police rescue 80-year-old as operatives neutralise six bandits in Abuja, Jigawa

Suicide bomber kills self, injures two others in Abuja military Barrack

Tinubu committed to re-evaluation of public policies for greater results – Oyetola

Emefiele: FG raises panel to develop, allocate 753 duplexes

FG begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers

NAFDAC warns against incitement by social media influencer VDM

Nigeria eyes $23b avocado market

FIRS demands apology over invasion of offices by FCTA officials

Oyo pays Osun N5bn in LAUTECH ownership deal

June 12: How Abacha planned to kill me, Abiola, Yar’Adua — Obasanjo

Saudi deportation: Gumi urges FG to stand up for Nigerians’ rights abroad

SWAN hails Soname over Remo’s historic NPFL win

NSIA to host 15 African sovereign funds

Remita’s SystemSpecs plans Africa expansion

DBN disburses N273.4bn, rewards banks

NAHCO eyes N300bn turnover in five years

Tension in PDP: Govs, BoT reconvene as NEC meeting stalls

Anambra guber polls: Tinubu presents flag to APC candidate, Ukachukwu

PDP slams FG: Sealing our office, a brazen abuse of power

Coalition: Peter Obi enjoys our full support – Labour Party

APC UK backs Tinubu for 2027, Basiru for Osun guber race

Anti-Tinubu coalition: North’ll unveil candidate, party soon — NPCG

Second-term endorsements motivating me to do more – Oyebanji

Uzodimma sacks Imo Attorney General

Bago inaugurates 20-year dev’t plan, cautions land grabbers

No Borno council will fall to insurgents, Zulum vows

Alia outraged as suspected herders kill cop, 41 Benue villagers

Uba Sani Breaks 20-Year Jinx, Commissions Road In Kagarko

Yobe Assembly moves to tackle flood

Plateau approves N2bn for rural roads

Kano govt leads prayers for Emir Sanusi’s anniversary

Niger govt accuses radio station of cloning gov’s voice

Ogun gears up for Ojude Oba festival

Lagos to launch building code, urban devt policy; begins CAP programme June 1

Lagos issues traffic advisory for ECOWAS summit

LASG relocates Okobaba plank market

N2.24bn students fees: Parents, others laud Kano gov

Alaafin congratulates new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland

Police arrest couple for alleged child trafficking, rescue 12 children in Abia

27 nabbed after mob killed Kano DPO

Gunmen kill policeman, 3 others in Benue

Kidnappers hit Kubwa estate, hold residents hostage, abduct 2

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1967, Nigeria’s military ruler, General Yakubu Gowon, created 12 states through the restructuring of the four pre-existing regions. Before that date, the country was divided into Northern, Western, Eastern and Mid-Western regions for administration

* On this day in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge was opened. The suspension bridge connecting San Francisco peninsula with Marin County is one of the most recognized works of United States architecture.

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Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier. – Albert Schweitzer

Happy Children’s Day


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*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 24/05/2025*

Emefiele’s 753 duplexes: FG to sell houses to low, middle-income Nigerians

Marketers kick as P’Harcourt refinery faces shutdown for maintenance

Driving against traffic not enough for police to kill my 13-year-old son– Grieving father

1,593 Nigerians Killed In Road Crashes In 3 Months

Ground Rents: FCTA begins take-over of PDP Secretariat, INEC, CBN, NNPC lands Monday

Napoli crowned champions of Italian Serie A

Israeli strikes kill 16 in Gaza

Trump fires new 50% tariff threat at EU, drawing stiff response

Judge temporarily halts Trump block on foreign students at Harvard

South Africa rescues all 260 miners stuck underground alive

ECOWAS, Sahel Bloc begin talks on formal exit, security cooperation

Dabiri-Erewa, minister, celebrate 12-year-old Nigerian diaspora inventor, Eniola Shokunbi

13-yr-old swimmer Michelle Ibidapo wins gold at National Sports Festival



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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The word ‘Android’ literally means a human with a male robot appearance. The female equivalent of this word is a ‘Gynoid.’

* Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
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Tinubu hails new Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland

Owa Obokun: Tinubu approves rehabilitation of Ilesa/Ife/Ibadan expressway

Senate passes bill establishing FMC in Southern Kaduna

Supreme Court strikes 36 states’ suit against FG over recovered loot

FG summons: Natasha’s lawyers promise defence with ‘factual evidence’

12 Filipinos jailed for cybercrime in Nigeria

Military raids bandit camp in Plateau, kills one

2025 UTME: DSS, police arrest 20 for hacking results

DSS gives businessman accidentally shot during operation free medicals, N20m

Sit-At-Home Order Losing Grip In S/East – Ribadu

IGP disburses over N2.8billion in insurance to families of fallen officers

Nigeria turning the tide against insecurity – Badaru

FG to demolish old MMIA terminal, plans new structure — Keyamo

FG vows to strengthen domestic carriers

Airlines airlifting passengers without entry visas to be sanctioned – Tunji-Ojo

FG, UNESCO partner to tackle AI misuse, deepfakes on social media — Minister

Student loan disbursement hits N54.2bn

Plateau set to become tech hub, as FG, state partner to empower youth

States, INEC reject calls to scrap state electoral commissions

Defection to APC won’t stop trial of corrupt governors – FG
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Aviation contributes $1.7bn to Nigeria’s GDP – FAAN

Two injured as training aircraft crash-lands at Ilorin airport

Forest Security Service honours six, pledges to fight bandits

Nigerians spent $2m on medical tourism in 2024 – Report

FCTA to takeover 4,794 Abuja property over unpaid ground rent

Jonathan, Attah, others win NCDMB award

NUC re-accredits all 25 KWASU undergraduate programmes

UNILORIN unions slam FG over N50bn allowance

New ASUU President Piwuna assumes office, decries state of education sector

ASUU urges FG to address outstanding demands

Arewa youths hail Tinubu over Danfulani’s appointment as NAIC boss

MSF treats 5,076 babies free, as malnutrition cases rise in Kano

Anambra NBA to boycott court sittings over lawyer’s death

Hunters warn against politicising forest guards recruitment

Avoid second #EndSARS, Amnesty tells police

Power firms’ loans rise to N1.77tn

SEEPCO converts 90% fleet to CNG, plants 25,000 trees

Dangote, Niger govt unveil rice project

Edo host communities’ 110,634 residents benefit from Seplat eye treatments

I have no presidential ambition in 2027 – Yahaya Bello

Ex-APC presidential aspirant berates NWC, govs for endorsing Tinubu

Aregbesola Hosts Atiku As Opposition Consolidates Ahead 2027

2027 election results have been written, democracy is gone — Sowore

Peter Obi, Okaro, others attend Nkechi Nweje burial ceremony

Delta Reps member defects to APC

PDP crisis: Saraki-led reconciliation committee members visit Gov Mbah

Defect with me or resign, A’Ibom gov tells appointees

Ibas, senators seek effective prosecution of oil thieves, digital surveillance

We’ll Reject Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions – Gov Sule

Plateau gov lifts mining ban for 159 cleared operators

Lagos debunks alleged tenancy law amendment

Ondo begins major waterway clearing to prevent floods

Ogwashi Uku monarch flags off construction of mother and child clinic

Fulani herdsmen must vacate farmlands, Benue monarchs tell govt

Truck kills WASSCE candidate in Ogun

Ondo man jailed 14yrs for raping stepdaughter

Kaduna housewife feeds co-wife’s baby acid

Pregnant Ogun women flee to Benin Republic as healthcare crumbles

Rivers pirates demand N100m for abducted WASSCE candidates

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1970, engineers began drilling the world’s deepest hole. The Kola Superdeep Borehole had reached the unsurpassed depth of 12,262 meters (40,230 feet) before the project was abandoned due to a lack of funding.

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Adversity introduces a man to himself. – Albert Einstein


Good morning


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Reports: Burkina Faso arrest 106 suspected terrorist consisting of 16 French Nationals and 9 mercenaries from ECOWAS member states

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 23/05/2025*

Dangote refinery slashes petrol prices by N15 nationwide

FG files criminal defamation charges against Senator Natasha

Bandits kill two soldiers, others in Benue ambush

‘I’m happy FG responded to our plea,’ says Zulum; returns to Marte

Gov Otu restores power supply to two LGAs after 11 years

Aruna Bows Out To Calderano At ITTF World Championships

One-day FUOYE VC lauds Tinubu’s student loan initiative

Trump revokes Harvard University’s authority to enroll foreign students

Nigeria to pay $100m capital contribution to ECOWAS Bank — EBID Official

Keyamo appointed chairman of West African ministers

52,000 Nigerians relocated to the UK in 2024 – Report

US court jails Nigerian for $1m scam

Committee recommends Ghana cover repatriation, burial of Olanrewaju’s remains


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) is a technique where live fly larvae (maggots) are introduced into a wound to consume dead tissue, pus, and slough, effectively cleaning the wound and removing debris. MDT is often used for chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, and wounds with antibiotic-resistant infections where other treatments have failed.

* Owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees because they have twice as many vertebrae in their neck as humans do.
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Tinubu sends N1.48trn Rivers budget to N’Assembly

Tinubu inaugurates NNPCL board

Tinubu approves maritime bank, appoints president

One-Party State: We Didn’t Force Anyone To Join APC – Tinubu

NASS adopts Tinubu as sole APC presidential candidate for 2027

Akpabio urges more funding for national space agency

P&ID Case: We’ve recovered $200m bond, $10m award —AGF

FG to retrieve cost of prosecution of P&ID case from Irish firm – AGF Fagbemi

CJ transfers six Rivers emergency rule suits to Abuja

FG suit: Akpabio, Yahaya Bello, others to testify against Natasha

Tight security as court declines to stop Owa Obokun’s coronation

Two varsity graduates bag 30 years jail for kidnapping Ekiti student

Lagos secures over 120 convictions of sex offenders in one year

13,500 terrorists, others killed in two years –NSA

Kanu’s IPOB, ESN illegal, incomparable with S’West Amotekun – DSS

Navy: Stowaway incidents drop by 40% on Nigerian waterways

Father of slain Oyo student serial offender – Police

Customs seizes fake drugs worth N3.2b in Apapa

2027: APC Governors Adopt Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate

South-West govs roll out regional economic masterplan

Oyetola appoints Aderogba CEO of regional maritime development bank

Families at forefront of development, says minister in Turkiye

Tinubu listens well but follows his mind, says minister

East-West road for completion in December, Eleme axis opens in 10 days – FG

FG plans industrial hubs in Kano, Abia, Ogun

Nigeria invests $1bn in telecom overhaul

CBN Treasury Bills auction attracts N1.17tn bids

FG to raise N300bn via bond auction

FG directs AMCON to begin shutdown process

INEC to embrace AI in election management

FCT Prisons: 56 inmates freed, 33 Shiites convicted – NCoS

NRC worker caught stealing railway signal cables

500 polytechnic students begin CNG conversion training

Western oil firms exploited weak Nigerian laws – Jonathan

First Lady donates N100m to boost creative education for Nigerian children

First Lady set to launch humanitarian outreach in Abia

Ex-Judge urges FG to convert Emefiele’s seized houses into shelters for the poor

HURIWA condemns Tinubu’s submission of Rivers budget to NASS, labels it ‘Unconstitutional’

SANs challenge Tinubu’s Rivers budget presentation

Otedola hails Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms as FirstHoldCo regains profitability

Foreign transactions fall 91% to N63bn on NGX

Dangote gets distributor for polypropylene export

Indomie lauds fan club on 20th anniversary

Rising Stars Basketball Championship holds July

2027: Amaechi, Imoke head anti-Tinubu coalition committees

Boko Haram: We tackled insecurity, APC let It spread – PDP

Ganduje: PDP Members Joining APC Because Their Party Is Gasping For Breath

Nigerian voters, not govs ‘ll decide Tinubu’s fate in 2027 – Wabara

LP factional chairman Okafor dumps party, says Obi can’t govern Nigeria

2027: LP will give women more opportunities to contest elections — Abure

2027 election: APC backs Tinubu, opposition searches for strong competitor

Otti not backing Tinubu’s re-election – Abia LP

Eno perfects APC defection plan, rallies commissioners

2027: Makinde for president posters flood Kano

Otti unveils 20 electric buses

Kano clears 84 stranded Cyprus students’ N2.24bn tuition

Gombe votes N353m for abattoir, livestock market

Don’t take loans to execute projects, Niger warns LGs

Sokoto donates 140 patrol vans to security agencies

Jigawa trains Shari’a court judges

Lagos upscales healthcare digitisation with EMR Rollout

N2.6bn disbursed to over 8,000 vulnerable residents – LASG

OSGOF conducts 2025 promotion exams for workers

Bauchi, FERMA strengthen ties on road development

NOA warns Gombe students against exams malpractices, drug abuse

Kwara Emir urges Army to establish base near Kainji Park

Five arrested for diverting Kebbi’s N184m agrochemicals

Police arrest suspects for counterfeit currency, illegal arms in Niger

Fire guts Bayelsa jetty, destroys foodstuffs

Three die, one hospitalised after consuming poisoned food in Katsina

Gunmen machete security guards, rob residents in Abuja estate invasion

Patient credits maggot therapy after near-amputation scare

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was established. The proclamation of the Grundgesetz, Germany’s current constitution, marked the birth hour of the republic.

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You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. – Lucille Ball

Good morning


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‎*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 16/05/2025*

Parents fear WAEC, UTME overlap as resits begin today

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 23.7%

NELFUND mulls extending student loan to private varsities

U-20 AFCON: South Africa defeat Flying Eagles 1-0 to reach final

Barcelona wins 2025 La Liga title

BUA, Dangote cement to crash prices for govt’s projects

Niger approves six months maternity leave for women

LASIEC writes INEC over three LP factions in Lagos

Davido: I’d have been a journalist if I wasn’t a musician

Oil prices tumble on hopes for Iran nuclear deal

Uganda army chief threatens voters who don’t choose his father

Canada commits $10m to halt malnutrition in five northern states

ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to release man detained for 16yrs without trial

Tinubu to Malian envoy: West Africa is stronger together


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s, Morse code was a revolutionary communication system that used a series of dots, dashes and spsces to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation. It allowed messages to be sent over telegraph lines in minutes, instead of weeks. On May 24, 1844, Morse dispatched the first telegraphic message, “What hath God wrought?”, over an experimental line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore.

* Taurophobia is the fear of bulls.
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Tinubu to join world leaders at Pope’s inauguration

Tinubu to Gov Alia on Birthday: The nation stands with you

Shettima urges EU-Africa synergy for transformative growth

N’Assembly divided as compulsory voting bill advances

NASS to ensure only registered architects participate in government projects – Speaker

BSC/HND dichotomy undermining polytechnic graduates – Speaker

Senate urges Tinubu to sign Forest Security Bill to address insecurity, kidnapping

Senate seeks stiffer penalties for oil theft, terrorism charges for major offenders

Senate names 20-member panel to organise security summit

Local Automobile Industry Patronage Bill scales 2nd reading in Senate

Reps To Probe Mass UTME Failure, Order Release Of Under 16 Candidates’ Results

APC Reps increase to 205 as PDP, NNPP lawmakers defect to ruling party

Fagbemi, Kekere-Ekun, Pantami To Headline MULAN Conference In Kwara

Edo poll: A’Court reserves judgment in Ighodalo’s suit against Okpebholo

Court nullifies Edo LG chair, deputy’s impeachment

Court of Appeal affirms nullification of Ebonyi council polls

Court dismisses £950tn rights suit against Atiku, others

Influencer VDM re-arraigned for allegedly cyberbullying Nollywood actresses

10 Thai sailors, vessel convicted for trafficking cocaine, fined $4m

Troops dislodge terrorists during raid on Sambisa

Renewed terror attacks temporary, CDS assures

OAGF to tackle irregular payments in constituency projects

Nigerian envoy seeks funds for new embassy building in Ankara

APC governors: World Bank, IMF’s assessment vindicates Tinubu

NCDC deploys emergency teams as Lassa fever kills 138

FG to implement 100% subsidised healthcare initiative for vulnerable Nigerians

FG to prioritise emergency works on Benin–Sapele road

Minister clears NELFUND of alleged fraud in student loan disbursement

Don’t create more schools, fund existing ones — Minister tells NASS

Minister inaugurates 2025 FCT hajj ministerial committee

Bala Mohammed threatened to slap me, insulted my father – Minister Tuggar

FG approves new procurement thresholds for MDAs

NYSC DG warns Gombe corps members against negative content

Economic strain: Inflation surges above 30% in Abuja, 10 states

NEMA urges states to provide safer grounds ahead of flood

Over 12,000 residents benefit as REA inaugurates 2.5MW at NDA

Africa needs $600bn annually for energy growth – NUPRC

FCCPC seals fake consumer protection office in Abia, arrests operator

Customs warns importers, agents against false declaration, evasion of duties

North-Eastern varsity gets NUC accreditation for 12 programmes

Osun rector begs Adeleke to confirm 17-year contract staff, decries funding challenges

KASU Has Resumed Academic Activities – VC

North Central poly students lament campus insecurity

COEASU urges JAMB to conduct holistic review of UTME results

NANS backs new ASUU president to elevate varsities

Dare Adeboye Foundation awards scholarships to 300

NJC reforms restoring trust in Nigeria’s judiciary – Watchdog

UTME glitches: Obi, Ezekwesili, others worry over impact on students, parents

Salem Baptist wins BSN quiz competition

Bet9ja Foundation supports 180 communities with boreholes, others

Private sector backing Tinubu against food hoarding — BUA chairman

Access Holdings shareholders approve N125bn dividend

Modular refineries decry exclusion from naira-for-crude deal

Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa’s hotel devt – Report

Lagos motorcycle ban cost manufacturers 25% market share – MAN

Presidents after Obasanjo to blame for growing Boko Haram menace – Atiku

NNPP loses two Reps to APC

Ganduje, DSP pay sympathy visit to Kano top politicians

Defections: We don’t want Nigeria becoming one-party state — APC

Abductors Of Ondo APC Chair Tie Ransom Bearers Inside Forest

Delta deputy gov, Nwoko’s camps fight over APC leadership position

Drugs: Stop castigating Tinubu, UK-based professor warns

Gov Bago releases N822m to Niger’s 274 wards

Insecurity: Oyebanji demands more police personnel in Ekiti

Ondo assembly receives N33.86bn 2025 budget proposal for oil-producing areas

Prison Congestion: Ogun CJ frees 67 inmates

Lagos bans night construction to curb building collapses

Oyo approves N109bn for circular road

Bauchi approves N100m for families of vigilantes killed by bandits

No evidence anybody died after eating rice — Ogun Govt

Despite Govt’s ban, street begging still thrives in Anambra

Kaduna partners foreign investors to boost metals-mineral sector

266,000 Ekiti girls vaccinated against cervical cancer

Kwara shuts schools over violence

2025 Hajj: Lagos airlifts 1,062 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Lagos neighbourhood corps unveils marine, forest guards

Windstorm cripples Gombe water supply, repairs begin

Fire guts Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos

Owa Obokun’s 10-day coronation events begin Friday

Ex-militants in Ondo protest exclusion from Amnesty Programme

Cross River communities demand action as Oron-Calabar waterway turns deadly

Bandits’ petrol supplier arrested in Katsina

Three in police custody for possessing explosive materials in Borno

Adamawa man arrested for alleged sodomy of four minors

Guardian, four others arrested for selling two-week-old baby in Lagos

Group donates tricycle to 12-year-old Gombe physically challenge pupil

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to conquer Mount Everest. The ascent by the Japanese adventurer came 22 years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach the summit.

* On this day in 1929, the Oscars were awarded for the first time. The first Academy Awards were presented at a private dinner with about 270 attendees. Today, it is the world’s most important entertainment awards ceremony.

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