*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 21/06/2025*

Gunmen kill 19 in fresh Plateau attacks

Dangote refinery hikes petrol ex-depot price to N880/litre

Togo cleared of alleged fake degrees as Reps probe Benin July 10

Lagos, Kaduna, 10 other cities to host Reps zonal hearing on constitution review

Atiku, el-Rufai, Amaechi coalition seeks to register new party

SEC bans CEOs from becoming chairmen without 3-year break

Flood: Over 5.2m affected, 1,237 lives lost in 35 states in 2024 – NEMA

NYSC: Stop posting our children to insecure states, parents tell FG

Scandal: Convicted inmate caught processing passport, visa in Lagos

Trump threatens Iran with imminent strike, says Europe ‘can’t help’

Trump orders mass layoffs at Voice of America, other US-funded media

WHO blames data gaps as Nigeria records 1,562 cholera cases

Court blocks deportation of Nigerian PhD Student amid Trump’s immigration crackdown

Israel-Iran war: Stranded Nigerians cry for help from underground shelters

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* There are more than 3,700 types of mosquitoes in the world. They live on every continent except Antarctica.

* IKEA is an acronym that stands for Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd: the founder’s name, the farm where he grew up, and his hometown.
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I’m committed to governance – Tinubu

Tinubu lauds Wike for transforming Abuja to world-class city

NASS revives constitution review; sets dates for public hearing

Civil war: Gowon should apologize to Ndigbo for dumping Aburi accord — Senator Umeh

NJC to work with states’ judiciaries on technology deployment – CJN Kekere-Ekun

$397k FX Case: EFCC, EeZee Tee move towards settlement

Troops foil terrorists’ attempt to establish base in Katsina, rescue 19

Navy impounds 20,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Delta

IG praises Nigerian police officers for outstanding service in Somalia

Man who breached Tinubu’s protocol in Kaduna mentally ill — Police

Umahi orders repairs on Lafia-Makurdi road after Tinubu’s aborted Yelwata visit

ECOWAS must act on agreed resolutions, says Tuggar

FG’s cash transfer to N’Assembly hits N316bn

Nigeria may face serious urban crisis in 25 years — FG warns

Farm produce cost surges by 29% – NBS

FG Releases N60bn For Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone Development

SEC bars independent directors from becoming executive directors

FIRS adopts new model to drive voluntary tax compliance

GenCos must link to national grid system by December 31 — NERC

FG donates 1,000 life jackets to Kwara

Mary Odili to chair NEAPS 2025 Advisory Committee

FCT woos global investors at London summit

Wike to relocate Apo mechanics soon

Revive nomadic schools to stop clashes, Fulani leaders tell FG

MASSOB seeks justice for Enugu victims of herdsmen attacks

Afenifere hails Tinubu’s commitment to establishing state police

Dangote plan to distribute products will address losses, IPMAN

Petroleum marketers supply 20m litres daily without subsidy

PETROAN denies lifting petrol from P’Harcourt refinery

Keyamo mocks anti-Tinubu coalition’s new party bid, calls it a ‘Pedestrian Joke’

YPP gov candidate pays Anambra N50m campaign levy

Obi condemns Anambra killings, abduction, seeks security reforms

One million children rescued from streets under my watch, says Borno gov

Oborevwori’s China trip to boost investment – Commissioner

Our Decision To Negotiate With Bandits Not Out Of Weakness – Sokoto Govt

Northern insecurity spilling into Kogi, says Ododo

Oyo to purchase two aircraft for security surveillance – Makinde
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Ogun assembly marks second anniversary, praises gov on project funding

Rivers LG administrator appointed by Ibas resigns

Plateau To Introduce High-Yield Potato Varieties

82,150 Nasarawa Farmers Receive Moringa, Albizia Seedlings

Enugu appoints new forest guard leaders to tackle security threats

Ebonyi releases teachers recruitment results, announces interview dates

Candidates raise concern as Osun delays teachers’ recruitment

Kaduna security operatives nab 398 suspects in nine days

Police deny foul play in Rivers nightclub assault

Police arrest 44-year-old alleged hired killer in Lagos

Police arrest 210, seize drugs, weapons in Borno

Ondo Police arrest 17-yr-old, one other with 51 bags of Indian hemp

Eight die as gunmen attack Osun, Anambra communities

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1945, over 150, 000 clerical and non-clerical staff in the Nigerian Civil Service initiated a general strike to address their demands for salary increases to offset the rising cost of living.

* On this day in 1895, the Kiel Canal was opened by German Emperor Wilhelm II. The 98 km (61 mi) long canal in Northern Germany is one of the world’s busiest artificial waterways. It connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea.

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Don’t let the things you don’t have prevent you from using what you do have. – John Locke
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We're growing Oyo's economy, repositioning state as investment destination- Makinde, Explains Govt House project

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration's commitment to building a resilient economy, improving the quality of life for the people and securing the future for generations to come.

The governor said this on Friday while presenting a State of the State Address, held at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

He noted that through several policies being implemented by the state government and its simple approach to solving complex governance issues, Oyo State has become an investment destination.

Governor Makinde stressed that the government's efforts have yielded many positive results, including the designation of the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub as Nigeria’s first agricultural transformation centre by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the ongoing construction of the Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub and the admittance of Oyo State into the World Union of Wholesale Market, the first sub-national in Africa to achieve such feat.

Others, the governor noted, are the ongoing upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, which first phase will be commissioned in October 2025, the fixing of the state's infrastructure deficit, with major arterial roads across the state, inner roads in Ibadan already done and dusted and the ongoing construction of 87 kilometres of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), while efforts are also on to complete the 48 kilometres Ido-Eruwa Road.

Makinde also reiterated that the fixing of inner roads will continue in the coming months, with Ogbomoso and Oyo zones set to become the next ports of call.
He declared that the administration would not relent until the vision of making Oyo State a regional economic powerhouse, a cultural beacon, and a place where every citizen can thrive, is achieved.
In the education and health care sectors, Governor

Makinde assured residents of the state that his government would bridge the gap between rural and urban education and continue to upgrade education infrastructure so as to reduce deficit.
He also promised to continue to provide healthcare programmes that would bring benefits to the people of the state.

This was just as the governor addressed the controversy surrounding the planned reconstruction of the Oyo State Government House, explaining that the instability in foreign exchange, among other factors, is responsible for the perceived high cost of the project, which is expected to cover the reconstruction of buildings, roads and other ancillary facilities in the Government House and adjoining chalets.

He said: “Yesterday, I trended for the wrong reason, because people were saying we want to spend N63bn to renovate the Government House. My answer to them is just to point our attention to one thing and I want you to listen to me attentively.

“Before I came into office, the previous administration took a loan of $200m from the World Bank for the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP). As of the time I came in on May 29, 2019, that dollar-denominated loan was in the book of Oyo State as N70bn, because a dollar to a Naira was around N350. We were paying about N700 million every month to service the loan. But we finished the IUFMP, though, before I came in, $100m had been spent and $50m committed.

“This administration was supposed to spend N$50m to complete the projects but we did not spend the amount. We honoured all the commitments made by the previous administration, and returned $18m to the World Bank, which we didn’t spend. That was how we have managed the project prudently in Oyo State. But that is not even where I am going.

“My point is, in 2019 in the Oyo State books, N70bn was what Oyo State owed. Fast-forward to today, the IUFMP project is completed without adding one inch of drainage to the project, but simply by the exchange rate movement, Oyo State today owes N320bn. This is because the N70bn calculated as N350 to one dollar in 2019 is now the same amount, but it is now calculated at about N1,540 to the dollar.

That is our reality. We have now moved from paying N700m on the IUFMP loan when I came in, to now paying N3bn to service that loan monthly now.
“Can we sleep when it is raining? Yes, because the IUFMP has basically tamed the issue of erosion. We have an Advanced Warning System installed in that place. But, my point is, to manage our exchange rate is not for me to determine in Oyo State. It is on the exclusive list. But whatever it is, we will do what is in the best interest of our state.”

Governor Makinde, who also expressed his excitement that he is the governor of the state at the auspicious period of the state's 50th anniversary, which comes up in February 2025, said the state is embarking on key efforts to mark the epochal event.
He maintained that the government is planning to purchase two aircraft for security surveillance and that this will be achieved before the 50th anniversary celebration on February 3, 2026, during which the government will celebrate the state and those who have contributed to make it what it is today.

Earlier in his address, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, appreciated the governor for prioritising the welfare of the workers and for approving the recruitment of 181 new staff for the Oyo State House of Assembly, among other developments.

He assured the citizens that the 10th Assembly remained committed to delivering quality legislation, robust oversight and responsive representation with sincerity, diligence, and accountability.

Also speaking, House Assembly members, including the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohammed Fadeyi, Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, Hon. Gabriel Babajide, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Dele Adeola and Hon. Peter Ojedokun, among others, lauded Governor Makinde for his people-oriented leadership.

They all pointed out other areas they would want the government to focus its attention in the coming months, including the resuscitation of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Annex in Oyo, rural roads in other zones of the state, education and health infrastructure, among others.

The event had in attendance former deputy governor and PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; former deputy governors, Engr Hamid Gbadamosi and Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi; wife of a former Governor, Chief Mrs Mutiat Ladoja; Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima; Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo; Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi; and Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni.

Others were Commissioners, Chairmen of Boards and Agencies, Chairmen of local governments councils, traditional rulers, PDP leaders and religious leaders, among other dignitaries.

Serena Williams Denied Service at Her Own Jewelry Store — 7 Minutes Later, She Fires the Manager!

When Serena Williams strode into the flagship boutique of SW Fine Jewelry, she was expecting a quiet afternoon. The store, her latest passion project, gleamed with polished glass and gold. Serena, dressed simply in a crisp white tee and black leggings, looked nothing like the global icon who’d dominated tennis courts for decades. Yet, she was the founder, the owner, the heart behind the brand.
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FG CLOSES CASE AGAINST KANU

The Federal Government has officially closed its case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after presenting its fifth and final witness at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Kanu is facing an eight-count charge of terrorism, but the case took an unexpected turn when the final prosecution witness — a Department of State Services (DSS) officer identified only as Mr. EEE — admitted under cross-examination that he had never investigated Kanu directly.

Mr. EEE, who works with the DSS in Abuja, told the court he only knew of Kanu through the media and had never met him. He said his role was limited to gathering reports on events in the southern region during the 2020–2021 EndSARS protests.

According to him, those reports showed that 128 police officers, 37 soldiers, and 10 DSS operatives were killed, while 164 police stations and 19 INEC offices were destroyed. However, he admitted under questioning that:

* He was not involved in investigating any specific crimes linked to Kanu;
* He had no information tying IPOB to events in Lagos, Ibadan, or Ile-Ife;
* He was unaware of the Lagos State Judicial Panel report on EndSARS, which did not implicate IPOB in the violence.

Following his testimony, government lawyers said they had presented enough evidence and would close their case.

Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi, responded by announcing plans to file a “no-case submission” — a legal argument that the prosecution has not provided sufficient evidence to continue the trial. He requested 14 days from 24th June to prepare the filing.

Justice James Omotosho granted both sides 14 days each to file their final written addresses and adjourned the case until 18 July 2025 for the adoption of those submissions.

The trial continues to draw national attention, with critics questioning the strength of the prosecution’s case and supporters of Kanu claiming the charges are politically motivated.

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From a Dream to Reality

I addressed students and professors and they paid keen attention.

As an undergraduate, I would sit in awe as guest speakers came to address us during departmental events at the University of Buea.

Somewhere deep within, a seed was planted , “One day, I will stand on that stage too. One day, I will speak to students here.”

I had no idea how it would happen, but I held on to the why:

To give back. To serve. To inspire the next generation, right where my own journey began.

Years later, that dream has become a reality.

I had the distinct honor of representing Wem’ Afrika NGO at the Conference and Award Ceremony organized by the Department of International Relations and Conflict Resolution, University of Buea.

As I took the stage and spoke passionately on the value of volunteerism, I looked out at the very seats I once occupied.

I saw students listening intently, lecturers nodding in agreement, and I felt nothing but gratitude.

“Volunteerism is not a waste of time; it’s how we gain time , in wisdom, relationships, and purpose.”

It was more than a speech. It was a wake up call to community service.

And this is just the beginning.

Together with the department, Wem' Afrika looks forward to deeper partnerships, meaningful projects, and empowering more youths to take the lead in shaping peaceful communities.

If you have a dream, don’t stop dreaming. I won't stop dreaming.

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*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 20/06/2025*

FG’ll unlock potential of all states, says Tinubu

Kaduna now model of peace under Sani, says Tinubu

Food inflation: NSA, 36 states launch joint action

542 senior military officers retire

National Economic Council postpones planned 150th meeting

Organisers laud entry turnout for AFRIMA 2025

Benue IDPs protest bad conditions in camp

Lagos seals Oko-Oba Abattoir over environmental violations

Israel threatens Khamenei after Iranian missiles wound 240

Trump to make Iran war decision in ‘next two weeks’

Nigeria, Germany sign €20m renewable energy deal

Russia offers 220 Nigerians scholarships

FCCPC seals France, Belgium, Italy visa centres in Abuja


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Bluetooth gets its name from Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson, a 10th-century Danish king who united Denmark and Norway. It was chosen as a codename during the technology’s development by Jim Kardach of Intel, as a nod to the king’s ability to unify different factions, similar to how the technology unites different devices.

* Ants are incredibly strong for their size, capable of carrying 50 times their own weight.
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Tinubu inaugurates Institute of Vocational Training, 100 CNG buses in Kaduna

‘Leave him alone,’ Tinubu tells security as man approaches president in Kaduna

Tinubu confers CFR honour on Dangiwa Umar for role in defending democracy

85% of Rivers N1.48tn budget was drafted by Fubara — Senate

Tinubu has no rival in Kaduna for 2027 — Speaker Abbas

Appeal Court overturns GTBank’s foreclosure of Abiola family’s Ikoyi mansion

GTBank loses bid to reclaim MKO son’s Lagos mansion

Defamation: Court grants Natasha N50m bail

Court admits DSS report linking Kanu to #EndSARS violence

#EndSARS protest: 233 security agents killed at Kanu’s incitement – DSS’ witness

Alleged terrorism: I’ve no case to answer, Kanu tells court

Man jailed 76 years for child pornography, fraud

Two Islamic clerics arraigned for scamming doctor N280m

EFCC nabs seven suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

Benue killings: Residents sheltered attackers, gave them food, women — CDS

Benue massacre: Troops got faulty info on herders’ movements —CDS

6,260 terrorists killed, 5,365 hostages rescued in two years –DHQ

ECOWAS must boost intra-regional trade to avoid neo-colonialism – Tuggar

REA, FCMB seal N100bn renewable energy deal

DMO raises N91bn from green bond

Fight inflation with credit schemes, OPS urges govt

FG, Kano to build manufacturing hub, boost industrial growth

TCN: Vandalised towers hit 178 in six months

Telecom sector bouncing back after forex crisis, says NCC boss

Japa: FG begins housing scheme for doctors

Wike slams Abuja’s ‘big men’ for poor tax compliance

Tinubu, NASS failed to secure Nigerians — SMBLF

50 million Nigerians are sickle cell carriers – Experts

USSD debt: Telcos recover N170bn from banks

DLM Capital unveils N30bn sovereign-backed credit bond

Stanbic IBTC rights issue oversubscribed by 121.97%

Oye steps down as NACCIMA, OPSN Chairman

Pharmacy council shuts 67 illegal drug outlets in Lagos

Odua Cooperative eyes grant to revive S’West economy

Ojude Oba: Glo celebrates 20 years of sponsorship, presents cars

Bank customers petition CBN over excess charges

Body to scale up bambara nut production

Security beefed up in A’Ibom as Tinubu, Akpabio set to receive Eno to APC on Saturday

Katsina: 287 former aspirants, candidates dump PDP for coalition

AAC seeks justice for 20-year -old assaulted deaf girl

PDP, APC trade words as EFCC arrests 15 ex-Plateau lawmakers

LG fund: APC Rep warns Adeleke as Osun Assembly fumes

Adeleke hails Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 business owners

Abia won’t tolerate crime, Otti warns criminals

Kano senator rewards Qur’anic reciters with new homes

Anambra govt goes tough on landlords, gives July 1 ultimatum

Lagos, Oyo back safer gambling to curb addiction

Housing: Lagos moves to regulate agency charges

Anambra civil service commission receives ICT tools

Gombe approves additional N5,000 allowance for LG, LGEA workers

Kebbi boosts water supply, rehabilitates boreholes to solar power

LASTMA accused of covering up N70m excavator theft at Lagos yard

Imo LG bans non-govt approved vigilante groups

Kebbi CAN debunks rejection of N30m gift, says fund was for Christian crusade, projects

Niger flood: Two more decomposed corpses recovered

Kano CP orders offensive against criminal hideouts

Gombe Police abolish use of truck horns by motorcyclists

Niger police conduct Suleja raid, nab 20 suspects

Uromi killings: Kano, Edo silent as hunter compensation talks stall

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1991, the German parliament moved to Berlin. Bonn had been the capital of West Germany until the country’s reunification in 1990. The “Hauptstadtbeschluss” (capital decision) stipulated that the seat of government and the parliament also be moved to the “new” capital Berlin.

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10 PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT MARRY

Yesterday, I shared some truths about how important the person you marry is. This is because, the beginning of a peaceful and successful marriage begins with marrying the right person.

So, in this article I will be showing you some type of people you should not marry. It's not everyone that's ready for marriage is marriable.

1. Don't marry anyone that is not a child of God

Adam had a relationship with God first before having a relationship with anyone. That's how it's supposed to be. The first relationship man was given was relationship with God before relationship with his wife(Gen. 3:8-9).

I have said this before, the best person to marry is a child of God, someone that fears and loves God and is being led by the Holy Spirit. Someone that fears God will shun evil and will never maltreat you. Anyone that doesn't love or fear God can do anything without minding.

So, anyone that is not a child of God, born again and committed in the service of the kingdom, is not a prayer point. Don't be unequally yoke with unbelievers. If you're a child of God, marry a child of God, If you're an unbeliever, please look for your kind. Let's not be unfortunate. God and Satan cannot be in-laws.

2. Don't marry anyone that doesn't have direction in life.

Adam was busy with something before the issue of marriage came up. He was busy ruling, dominating, working and taking care of the earth. Therefore, before marriage you should know what you want to do with your life(Gen 2:15).

Don't marry anyone that doesn't know where he or she is going in life. Have something meaningful doing with your life before marriage. Don't wait for marriage before you become useful. Be useful to yourself, family and society.

3. Don't marry anyone that beats you

Many ladies are guilty of this. You're in a relationship with a guy that hasn't done anything on your head yet he beats and abuses but you keep believing he will change. Don't worry, when you enter marriage, he's likely to kill you if God doesn't help you.

Don't marry anyone that raises hand on you, inflicts injury on you both physically, psychologically and emotionally. That's a big red flag. Run. A person that beats you before marriage, may kill you after marriage. And if he or she cannot change before marriage, change after marriage maybe difficult.

4. Don't marry anyone that's too proud.

Anyone that's too proud will always think or feel he or she is doing you a favor by getting married to you. You'll be taken for granted. You will not be appreciated and accepted. The person will find it hard to admit his or hand wrong. Nobody is doing anyone favour, even if na dangote son or daughter.

A proud person is an entitled person. They want to be served, worshipped, appreciated, wanted but can not do same for you.

5. Don't marry anyone that manipulates or blackmails you.

Don't marry anyone that always blame you when something goes wrong, even when they're at fault, they will always turn the situation against you. They always make you feel as if you're not enough or worthy to be loved and appreciated. They always talk you down. They will so erode your self esteem that you will begin to think that you deserve what you are getting. That's a toxic person to marry.

6. Don't marry anyone that threatens you

Most of the time, the thing many people are facing in marriage have always been there during their courtship or dating but were too blinded to see it. Don't marry anyone that threatens you with breakup if you should deny him or her sex or if you refuse to get pregnant before marriage. Don't marry anyone that always threatens to beat you.

7. Don't marry anyone that doesn't support you.

People in a relationship suppose to support each other but when you are in a relationship with anyone that doesn't support your legit course, vision, goals, purpose, ministry, ambition etc., that's a wrong person to marry. The person is only after his or her own course. Many woman have sacrificed their ambitions on the alter of marriage due to the kind of man they marry.

8. Don't marry anyone that doesn't have an authority he or she submits to

In the minitary, it's only someone that's under authority that can give command and it will be obeyed. Don't marry a free-ranger, someone that doesn't submit to any authority, listen to anyone, obey anyone, respect anyone. That's a dangerous person to marry. He can do and undone with reckless abandone because nobody to restrict or constrain.

The family, church, a Mentor, a Counselor etc., are example of authorities one should have.

9. Don't marry anyone that doesn't respect you

Someone that doesn't care about your feelings before he or she does something, talks to you the way he or she wants, treats you anyhow, is not the kind of person to marry. I mean someone that doesn't care if what he or she is doing is hurting you, you shouldn't marry that kind of a person.

10. Don't marry anyone that doesn't love you

Love is foundational to the survival of marriage, without love resentment, harshness, unkind words and actions, avoidance, irritation, boredom, etc will be a daily occurrence. Love is a lubricant and moisturiser. It makes things easy.

I often say that, marrying someone that doesn't love or someone you don't love is self imprisonment with hard labour. A lot of people have complained to me that they are facing hell in their marriages because of lack of love.

However, love is not enough to marry anyone, other factors have to be considered. Because you love someone that beats and abuses you doesn't mean you marry the person unless of course you enjoy the beating and the abuse. You people are not normal. All things being equal, don't marry someone that doesn't love you nor someone you don't love.

What other kind of persons you will never marry, share with me in the comment below?

Thanks for reading