*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*.
*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
----------------------------
*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.
----------------------------
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
----------------------------
*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.
----------------------------
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*.