*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 31/05/2025*

Two Years of Tinubu’s Administration: We’re hungrier, impoverished — Nigerians

Niger flood of fury: Over 100 dead, 75 buried, 100 missing

Simon Ekpa: Finnish prosecutors seek six-year jail term for agitator

Biafra Day: Sit-at-home cripples businesses in Enugu, Imo

INEC fixes June 20, Aug. 8 for 2026 Ekiti, Osun guber polls

NOA deepens partnership with Yoruba monarchs on civic engagement

Ekiti imposes ban on public smoking, warns defaulters

Cameroon’s late arrival forces cancellation of Super Falcons’ friendly

Rousing welcome as Madrid star David Alaba visits New Afrika Shrine

Seyi Adewunmi returns as Lagos Country Club president amidst odds

Sallah: Muslims Explore Options As Ram Prices Soar

Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98

Visa crackdown: You’ll be fine, Trump tells Chinese students in US

NIDCOM to probe killing of Nigerian by Switzerland police


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* June used to be the fourth month in the year. Before Julius Caesar came to power, the calendar year only had 10 months. In 46 BC he created the Julian calendar by adding two more months to the year, which made June the sixth month.

* Ketchup was once sold as medicine. The condiment was prescribed and sold to people suffering with indigestion back in 1834.
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Tinubu issues executive order to slash oil sector costs

Reps, NEPZA task FTZs on prompt FAAC remittances

Looted funds: EFCC, ICPC recovered $105.9m not $967.5b – Fagbemi

Simon Ekpa appears in Finnish court on terrorism charges

Court jails 15 foreigners for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud

Court to hear Diezani’s asset forfeiture suit June 30

Appeal Court reverses judgment voiding Kano’s LG election, KANSIEC’s composition

15 convicted foreigners recruited Lagos youths for cyber-terrorism – EFCC

EFCC arrests 78 Internet fraudsters

150 million Nigerians affected by insecurity, says Ribadu

Troops eliminate terror kingpin Abu Fatima in Borno – Army

60 terrorists killed as army repels attack in Borno

Immigration arrests alleged Enugu ritual killer, hands him over to police

We shouldn’t be swayed solely by negative global statistics — Presidency

FG revives NATEP, eyes $1tn outsourcing market

FG targets $1bn annual investment in CNG projects

FG targets 90% energy cost savings for bus drivers with CNG vehicles

We’ve restored global confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector — Keyamo

2027: INEC ‘Withholds’ Registration Of New Parties

Tech vital in tackling corruption in govt – NITDA

NAFDAC defends crackdown on Onitsha traders, says charges lawful

Lagos, FCT lead in 256,567 unclaimed driver’s licences – FRSC

Rent: Abuja property owners crowd payment office over deadline

Abuja Public Transport System National Embarrassment –Wike

Fayemi questions delay in 2025 budget release

TUC elects new executives as Ogbonna emerges chairman in Anambra

Family of late NTA’s Kola Muyi donates rare music collection to MCSN

Tonto Dikeh celebrates 40th birthday with philanthropic flair

Speed Darlington snubs NAPTIP summons

My wife died due to my absence, I’m avenging her – Pastor Kumuyi

Record stock rally greets Tinubu’s first two years

Heirs Insurance offers N10m in essay contest

Seplat to invest in power sector

WAMCO appoints new BOT chairman

Nigerian banks to consider advanced biometrics to combat electronic fraud

Afia TV enters Lagos media market, promises impactful results

BUA Group, Hadiza Usman Renew Rift Over Rivers Port Concession

Okpebholo, Idahosa, APC leaders celebrate Appeal Court victory

Obidient forum asks Oborevwori to provide revenue details

Eno: I love PDP, but it’s time to progressively move

2026: Defection won’t affect Adeleke’s victory – PDP chair

Police escort, killed my sister, not bandits – Taraba gov

Ibas rejects Julius Berger’s quest to increase project from N195.3bn to N368bn

Aiyedatiwa inaugurates 7km road

Bayelsa begins payment of new minimum wage, arrears

Kwara seals unregistered coaching centres, cyber cafés over permit

Benue youths protest as herders kill three

Insecurity: Residents, students embark on daily mass protests in Delta community

Bolt driver shot dead in Bayelsa

Niger flood: I lost 17 members of my household — Victim laments

My son who died in Lagos building collapse scored 320 in UTME – Driver

How I became a chartered accountant at 17 – Babcock student

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1859, the Great Clock housing Big Ben started keeping time. The clock at the top of Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the British Houses of Parliament is one of the world’s best-known timekeepers.

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Do not dare not to dare. – C. S. Lewis

Good morning


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

According to your birthday month which personality do you have ?
1. January: romantic ❤‍🩹
2. February: Emotional 🥹
3. March : Genius
4. April: loving
5. May : Attraction
6. June : Respectful
7. July: Funny
8. August: cute
9. September: Dangerous
10. October: Intelligent
11. November: Brave 🫡
12. December: Calm

*Kind heart ,to God be the glory*

Title: She Adopted 5 Boys Nobody Wanted — 27 Years Later, They Did Something She Never Expected
Written by Rosyworld CRN

Gloria Adebayo was 35 when life tested her strength. After five years of marriage and multiple failed fertility treatments, her husband walked away — no explanation, just a short note on the kitchen table:
“I can’t do this anymore. I’m sorry.”

The silence that followed was deafening. Gloria battled loneliness, shame, and the heavy weight of dreams unfulfilled. But she wasn’t the kind of woman to stay down for long.

In 1997, during a volunteer shift at a local child welfare center in Lagos, she met a set of brothers — five boys, all under the age of 10, abandoned by their relatives after the death of their parents. No one wanted to adopt them because they came as a group. And so, they stayed… waiting.

Something in Gloria’s heart stirred.

She didn’t have the resources. She didn’t have a husband. But she had love — so much love, and she knew it wasn’t meant to stay locked up in her heart.

One by one, she brought them home. First Segun, then Tunde, then the twins, Ikenna and Ifeanyi, and finally, baby Chuka. Raising them wasn’t easy — there were hospital visits, school fees, tears, and teenage drama. But there was also laughter, dancing in the rain, and Sunday mornings filled with jollof rice and gospel music.

Years passed. The boys grew. One became a civil engineer. Another started a non-profit. One moved abroad and became a teacher. Two others joined the police force. But they all remained close to home… and close to Mama Gloria.

In December 2024, on her 62nd birthday, they gathered in her small compound — and surprised her with a key.

A brand-new house. Bought and built by all five of them.

“We know you never had much,” Segun said, holding her trembling hands. “But you gave us everything. You gave us a home when we were forgotten. And now, it’s our turn.”

Gloria couldn’t speak. The woman who once cried herself to sleep wondering if she’d ever be called “Mama” now sat surrounded by five grown men calling her “The greatest mother in the world.”

She didn’t just adopt five boys.
She raised five kings.

Happy birthday Princess

Happy birthday to our lovely daughterMay God bless you with good health, a sound mind, and success. May your life be filled with joy, love, and His divine guidance. We pray that God grants you wisdom, strength, and courage to chase your dreams and make them a reality. May God's favor, love, and protection surround you, bless you abundantly, and make you feel loved, cherished, and celebrated today and always. Daddy, Mummy, and your siblings love you so much! Cheers to many more celebrations and making unforgettable memories together!

President Tinubu has approved the appointments of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) Board, while Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo will serve as the MD and CEO.

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Happy birthday to me. The mighty hand of God will continue to rest upon me. Amen

Birthday girl

Happy birthday to my beautiful self

Happy to my preetiest sis MGL many more yrs to come in good health and money cheers to you new age help me say her a prayer. #hashtag #birthday

"Olamide gifted me 10 million Naira for me to buy water and drink. I didn't do anything for him, ooo" – Peller reveals!

"I slept off after my birthday party. As I woke up in the evening, they texted me and said Baddo said they should give me $5,000.

In fact, I'll bring Olamide Baddo on my live stream again. He was the first artist on my livestream when I was a nobody. He is like a father to me and I love him so much " – Peller

May God bless Olamide

Happy birthday to Ifemi