*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 08/05/2025*

Senate passes two Tax Reform Bills, defers others till Thursday

Nigeria completes $3.4bn IMF loan principal repayment

Rising insecurity: FG orders new strategy amid fresh attacks in Borno, Benue

Labour Party suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, others

SSANU, NASU write FG over salary delay

Poly students give NELFUND five-day ultimatum over loan disbursements

Governors’ wives defend role in governance

VDM released after five days in EFCC custody

Flying Eagles in AFCON Quarterfinals after 2-2 draw with Kenya

Black smoke signaled no Pope elected on day 1

ECOWAS President flays Nigeria-Benin border facilities mismanagement

UK govt denies changes to visa rules in Nigeria

Police nab Belgium, UAE wanted fugitives in Edo, Enugu

U.S. agency blames death of Wigwe, others on pilot error, faulty chopper

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The world’s longest-lasting kiss lasted for 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds. The kiss was between Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana Tiranarat from Thailand over three days from February 12 – 14, 2013, to mark the sharing of love on Valentine’s Day.

* A cluster of bananas is called a “hand.” Along that theme, a single banana is called a “finger.”
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Senate passes two tax bills, rejects 10% VAT

Speaker Abbas redeploys committee chair after summons to Benue, Zamfara govs

Reps probe Abuja alternative medicine college funding

Reps urge free screening, subsidised treatment of cancer patients

Court admits Kanu’s ‘inciting broadcasts, videos’ as exhibits

Oil spill: London court hears Bodo community suit against Renaissance

EFCC drops Mercy Chinwo’s name from fraud case against EeZeeTee

Soldiers foil terrorist attacks in Borno, capture seven

NAF boosts air power against terrorists with nine fighter jets

IGP Sets Up Special Police Unit For Elite’s Protection

Military not inferior to terrorists, Badaru declares

Food Security: Fed Govt signs $158m agriculture financing scheme pact

Food security: FG disburses N12bn, reclaims northern farmland

Power minister opposes construction of 4,800MW nuclear power plants

Power consumers owe Discos N54bn in February – NERC

Eight varsities to benefit from Education ministry, REA 24-hour electricity deal

NELFUND warns tertiary institutions against illegal charges on student Loan

Bagudu: Councils, Wards must become centres of development

Statistician-General lauds Sanwo-Olu’s achievement in data management architecture

CBN spends N306bn on staff severance, related costs

New marine policy to unlock Nigeria’s blue wealth, says Oyetola

24 federal higher institutions powered by solar – Minister

NNPCL ordered to raise oil output to 2.5m bpd by 2026

Flooding: NEMA alerts governors, urges clearing of blocked drainages

FG to support two million children at risk of violence

NEPC, NBS sign pact to track $31.8m informal export trade

Afreximbank unveils $1bn Africa film fund

NIWA, LASWA begin waterways safety campaign

Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates Bayelsa hospital, medical outreach

Abuja doctors suspend warning strike

FUOYE VC seeks N250m damages over alleged defamation

MAPOLY rector warns new students against cultism, indecent dressing

Miva Open University launches Lagos centre

Ribadu to deliver OOU 9th Oba Adetona annual lecture as monarch clocks 91 Saturday

CONUA advocates education reform over UTME mass failure

C’River senator empowers 34 law students with N8.5m grants

Labour to demand cost of living allowance amid worsening economic hardship — Ajaero

Arewa Think Tank hails Tinubu on importation ban

WHO decries 33-year life expectancy gap between rich, poor nations

Google unveils AI Max to improve online visibility

Access, Zenith, six other banks grow investment securities to N41.7tn

Aradel earmarks $20m for Chappal Energies acquisition

Seplat raises oil output to over 131,000bpd

ExxonMobil commits to $1.5bn deepwater oil fields investment

Rotary Club presents renovated, solar-powered e-library to Delta school

Nigeria First Policy: Replace your Escalade with Innoson, Atiku tells Tinubu

2027: PDP leaders renew push for Damagum’s replacement

LG poll: Lagos APC pushes for consensus candidates in 57 councils

Ekiti PDP defies court order, holds local govt congress

Adeleke unveils three fire trucks in Osun, promises more investments

Aiyedatiwa seeks farmers’ collaboration to boost cocoa production

Security: Makinde hails police, donates operational vehicles

Hajj: Makinde gives timeline to airlift intending pilgrims from Ibadan Airport

Otti to Abure: you’re a clown in desperate search of crown

C’River deputy gov visits Obudu Ranch accident victims

Flood threat: Kaduna opens safety camps in 13 LGAs

Niger donates 25 operational vehicles to police

Over 8,000 properties received approvals in 2024 – LASG

Lagos, banks partner to create 10,000 MSME jobs

Lagos food bank supported 1.2 million households – Commissioner

Rumpus in Ekiti judiciary over exclusion of judge in CJ nominations

APC’s Basiru, Osun Assembly clash over proposed jail term for public skating

Lagos to divert traffic for APC council primaries Saturday

Delta to digitalise land acquisition process to check fraud

Lagos kicks off 1.3km road construction in Ikorodu

Alaafin not behind US-based Yoruba monarch’s death – Palace spokesman

Kwara victims remain in captivity after N14m ransom, as kidnappers want additional N10m

5 siblings die of food poisoning in Anambra, mother in critical condition

Police hunt pirates after kidnap of 13 Rivers boat passengers

Gunmen abduct 18 bus passengers in Kogi

18-year-old apprentice impregnates 10 girls in five months in Anambra

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1886, Coca-Cola was invented. According to legend, Dr. John Styth Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist, produced the syrup which was first intended as medicine, in a brass pot in his backyard. Today, Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most popular soft drinks

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It’s always worthwhile to make others aware of their worth. – Malcolm Forbes


Good morning

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

ICYMI: Access Bank has responded to VDM’s viral video over missing N500 million from a customer’s account. VDM had accused the bank of moving the amount from a deceased customer’s customer's funds. Details in comments.

"The most painful thing to me personally about the issue of my client and EFCC is that the current chairman of the commission is someone I have a lot of regard for. I do not understand why VDM is still detained 6 days later. I do not understand how VDM who only uses his voice against societal issues the problem of Nigeria or anti corruption?"~~~Adejanju Deji

Yesssss....
VDM has been released
Up Ratels

#FREE VDM NOW

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 07/05/2025*

Senate to pass Tinubu’s tax bills today

Anambra gears up for Tinubu’s visit

Suspected Fulani militants kill 6 in Plateau communities

$400m steel factory set to commence operation in Ogun

N4.7tn debt: Gencos demand date to meet Tinubu

No way Nigeria can be one-party state – Gov Sule

Six Delta Reps Dump PDP For APC

Defections: Okowa denies N500bn refund as Oborevwori visits Tinubu

Iyabo Ojo confirms invitation from EFCC after daughter’s wedding celebration

Russia, Ukraine exchange missile attacks

Air fare in West Africa remains highest globally – ECOWAS

Japa: UK considers tighter visa rules for Nigerians, Pakistanis

Nigeria boosts defence capability with China ammunition deal

Nigerian researcher develops cheaper catalyst for Green Hydrogen production


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Mercury and Venus are the only two planets in our solar system that do not have any moons.

* Boxing legend Mike Tyson once offered a zoo attendant $10,000 to let him fight a gorilla.
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Tinubu hails young Nigerian for making world’s smallest GPS device

Tinubu presents N1.78 trillion FCT budget to NASS

Tinubu hails Lalong on birthday, praises legacy of service

Tinubu hails veteran journalist, Dare Babarinsa, at 70

Rising insecurity: NASS, ex-generals demand urgent military re-armament

Senate sets up 18-member committee to oversee Rivers Sole Administrator

Benue, Zamfara assemblies reject Reps’ summons

Reps to FG: Strengthen security operations across Nigeria

Ndume lauds Tinubu over ban on importation of foreign goods

Kanu behind formation of Eastern Security Network – Witness

IPOB: Judge bars Kanu’s in-law from court for publishing live videos of proceedings

VDM not told why he’s being detained — Counsel

Ribadu urges effective ECOWAS measures to counter IED threats

DSS delists IPC’s Arogundade from watchlist after 40 years

Air Force urges S’West, S’East youths to enlist for national unity

Adesina not a threat to Tinubu’s administration — Presidency

FG kicks as Pat Utomi forms shadow govt

Matawalle in high-level meeting in China to bolster Nigeria’s defence capabilities

UTME mass failure proof anti-malpractice measures working — Minister

Students’ loan: Education minister cancels emergency meeting with VCs

Afreximbank to fund African Energy Bank with $19bn  —  Lokpobiri

FG’s reform now attracting about 80 million contacts at PHC centres yearly – Pate

Keyamo visits Embraer, advocates aircraft leasing

‘Nigeria First’ is long overdue, says Tinubu’s foreign affairs aide

NIMC launches NIN authentication for seamless identity verification

SEDC plans modern rail system in S’East region

NDPC unveils data protection virtual academy

Tinubu authorised Mustapha’s reappointment as DG – NBRDA

SMEDAN creates over 90,000 jobs, empowers 116,000 entrepreneurs – Report

Nigeria unveils pavilion at London creative show

FCT resident doctors begin three-day warning strike over alleged abscondment

Oil spill: HYPREP screens Ogoni people for cancer, others

First Lady, Marwa urge state govts to tackle drug abuse at grassroots level

Governors’ wives lead measles-rubella immunisation campaign

SCOAN plans revival in South Africa

Three Nigerians elected into IFATCA

Rotary appoints Ehi Braimah as image coordinator

Investors gain N1.045trn on NGX

BATN supports varsity graduates with agribusiness grants

NLNG, Seplat partnership to boost gas supply – Report

Renaissance confirms oil leak, halts output

Operators adjust pump prices as market responds to low crude regime

PETROAN: Ban on import of foreign products mustn’t affect energy security

OPay unveils improved verification system to prevent fraud

Dangote to export polypropylene after capacity boost

I remain most formidable opposition figure, Atiku replies Bwala

Ganduje welcomes Edo Speaker, other PDP defectors to APC

PDP constitutes Edo caretaker committee

Labour Party Is Dying, More Chieftains Will Leave, Says Obi’s Former Backer

Otti urges mothers to prioritize children immunization

I’ll return to my welding job after my tenure, says Governor Sule

Uzodimma promises to halt maternal, child mortality

Aiyedatiwa denies supporting illegal forest occupants

Abiodun appoints Odegbami as Grand Sports Ambassador of Ogun

Mbah lauds ex-Enugu Commissioner over elevation to NIS Fellow

Zero borrowing: Ekiti slams ‘ignorant’ critics

Jigawa commissioner returns N301m unspent Ramadan funds

Kano Govt Directs LGAs To Release N670m For Emir Sanusi’s Cars

Olu of Warri condoles with Owie over wife’s death

Anambra tricycle operators petition lawmakers over multiple levies

Anambra community tackles Enugu DisCo over outrageous bills

Oyo Police disburse N20bn to families of late officers

Bayelsa cult leader killed by gang members, police reveal

Kogi youths condemn killing of SS3 student by suspected herders

20-year-old nabbed for hacking Kano man to death

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 2000, Vladimir Putin became President of Russia. The former KGB officer enjoys high approval ratings in his country as living standards in Russia have improved drastically under his rule. Internationally, he has been criticized for his authoritarian style of government.

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The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. – Alice Walker

Good morning

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

Breaking News

EFCC says VDM’s team can now bail him if they meet all the bail conditions. So he might be released today .
EFCC says they arrested him cus of alleged financial crimes . How does an institution like EFCC arrests someone without evidence and is now looking for evidence to back it up ?

To you who was happy and rejoicing that they arrested him , VDM has people that stood up for him . If they arrest some of you today no one will know or even stand up for you . Be CAREFUL

Moral lesson : The pressure too much for EFCC

Breaking News

A young man has resigned from his Job at GT bank after what they did to VDM : This is a young man that they pay him 500k monthly but he decided to resign . He says if GT BANK could do this to VDM , they can also do it to him .

Moral lesson : VDM is truly loved . He is truly the man of the people .

GTB bank Nigerians need to know who that man is .... #Aidee #News #Viral #Nigerian #GTBank #AfricanHistory #Abuja #VDM #RANTELGANG

WHO REALLY ARRESTED VDM?
THE POLITICAL CLASS.
THE BANK.
THE PEOPLE HE HAS ISSUES WITH.

WHO REALLY ARRESTED VDM?
THE POLITICAL CLASS.
THE BANK.
THE PEOPLE HE HAS ISSUES WITH.