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

Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards after three years

Court orders Senate to recall suspended Natasha

Constitution review: Lagos renews agitation for listing of 37 LCDAs

Enugu Air begins operations Monday

Lagos doctors reject FG’s pay structure, warn of crisis

Diogo Jota, brother for burial Saturday in Portugal

Trump signs flagship US tax, spending bill into law

10 Niger Republic soldiers killed in jihadist attacks – Govt

DICON, Saudi firm sign deal to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria

Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign technical cooperation agreement

World Bank appoints Mathew Verghis as new country director for Nigeria

US indicts Nigerian in $14bn healthcare fraud

Eight Chinese nationals jailed for cyberterrorism

Meet Nigerian riding bicycle from Nigeria to USA


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The British Pound Sterling is the oldest currency still in use. It was introduced over 1200 years ago in Anglo-Saxon England around the year 775 AD.

* If you heat up a magnet, it will lose its magnetism.
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Tinubu departs Saint Lucia for Brazil

We are rebuilding trust across Nigeria – Tinubu

Tinubu seeks fair energy transition

Tinubu congratulates Olubadan Olakulehin at 90, first coronation anniversary

Previous constitution reviews didn’t resolve governance questions, says Senate

Senate gives conditions for Natasha’s return after court judgement

Food security: Reps to amend Technical Aids Corps Act

Reps panel directs IGP to enforce summons on shipping giant MSC

Natasha: Court affirms Senate’s power to discipline members

Court finds Natasha guilty of contempt, slams N5m fine

EFCC arraigns Kaduna couple over N10m fraud

Troops uncover cache of unexploded bombs under Borno bridge

NSCDC arrests 16 suspected vandals, illegal miners

Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $11m in electricity debt – NERC

Nigeria loses $25bn annually due to lack of electricity – REA MD

Climate change erodes 84% of Lagos coastline – Report

INEC issues supplementary regulations, guidelines for election results review

NNPC/First E&P achieves oil sector safety milestone

AMCON sells Ibadan Disco stake in debt recovery drive

Courier operators transporting drugs, firearms – NIPOST

Pension: Deceased retirees’ relatives get N24bn benefit payments

FG to chart new path for immunisation financing

21st-century teacher must be tech-savvy, flexible -TRCN

TETFund lays foundation of Gombe federal varsity’s senate building

FCT Teachers: We Won’t Call Off Strike Until We Receive Alerts

I have a Rolls-Royce, not from poor background like Amaechi — Wike

LASU dismisses two lecturers over financial misconduct

South-West demands creation of five more states

Doctors leaving LAUTECH hospital in droves, union tells Makinde

Tiv communities seek probe of attacks, others

Judiciary, Legislature now servants of the executive —Buba Galadima

Be careful of global deals, Falana warns African leaders

Google empowers Nigerian newsrooms with tools to maximise ad revenue, digital innovation

Zenith Bank retains Nigeria’s top Tier-1 spot for 16th year

I’ll support Peter Obi if he emerges coalition’s candidate — Lamido

ADC targets five govs as Sanwo-Olu, Wike knock coalition leaders

ADC Supporters Storm Lagos Airport To Welcome Aregbesola

PDP releases official timetable for bye-elections in Edo

2027: Show your scorecard, Wike challenges David Mark, other ADC leaders

Sanwo-Olu renews call for LCDA’s recognition as local governments

Mbah calls on Journalists to balance technology with editorial courage

Bauchi gov appoints new SSA on communication

Gov Eno increases corps members allowance from N5000 to N20,000

With 19 Fresh Appointments, Gov Yusuf’s Aides Rise Above 300

Osun, Kwara monarchs, 18 LGAs defend creation of Igbomina State before Senate committee

LASG to intensify crackdown on single-use plastics, targets major markets

Oyo issues flood alert in three LGs

Kaduna ALGON hails Uba Sani over fourth republic icon award

Edo confirms 86 dengue fever cases amid multiple outbreaks

50 Edo women graduate as CNG mechanics, receive kits, certificates

Oba of Benin restores Oke-Oroma statutory rights

Furore in Ekiti primary school over suspected initiation of pupils into cult

70-year-old man kills sister over family land in Jigawa

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1984, former Nigerian Transport Minister Umaru Dikko was found in London, drugged and hidden in a Lagos-bound crate marked diplomatic baggage. The General Muhammadu Buhari regime wanted his return to face charges of corruption.

* On this day in 1811, Venezuela declared independence from Spain under the leadership of Francisco de Miranda. This started the Venezuelan War of Independence. The country gained independence 10 years later in 1821.

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Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. – Alexander Graham Bell

Good morning


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

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso are in agreement over the sale of Brazil forward Rodrygo if a suitable offer is made.

(Source: The Athletic)

*🎙Enzo Maresca's Full Pre-Palmeiras Press Conference - Part 2/2:*

Enzo Maresca:*"I really respect Palmeiras because you can see how well they are in terms of organisation, they press, aggressive, ready for transition, quality players. You can see clearly the identity they have."*

Enzo Maresca:*"We try to learn, not just against Flamengo, but every game we play. The Flamengo game has been the only time we've played in a new structure and system. Flamengo are a very good team, same as Palmeiras. It's not a surprise, I really admire Brazilian football..."*

Enzo Maresca on Enzo Fernandez:*"He has to do exactly what he's doing, try to help his teammates, try to win games, try to be in the right position and try to do the right things. For sure, because he is from Argentina, he knows exactly the passion..."*

Enzo Maresca on facing Estêvão Willian:*"He's a Palmeiras player. I never spoke with him since he signed for Chelsea, but I met his family at Cobham. They are a nice, fantastic family. We will talk about his future once he joins Chelsea. Everyone knows he's a talented player."*

Enzo Maresca:*"We had two games here. The facilities were good. Overall, it has been a very good feeling to be here in Philadelphia."*

*#CFC | #Chelsea | #FIFACWC | #Interviews*

Palmeiras Chelsea

Saturday, 05 July, 2025
GMT - 01:00 | BST - 02:00
FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter-finals
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

#Chelsea | #fifaclubworldcup2025 | #palmeiras | #FIFA | #brazil | #england | #footmooddaily | #usa | #FIFACWC #UnitedStates | #kickoff | #matchday | #Pennsylvania

All four Brazilian teams made it to the last 16 of the Club World Cup

Fluminense
Flamengo
Palmeiras
Botafogo

Atlético wins, but it's Botafogo who advance!

Griezmann scored late, but the Brazilian side moves on thanks to a better goal difference. What a group finale!

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 22/06/2025*

Female suicide bomber kills 12, injures 18 in Borno – Police

Police nab 22 suspects over killing of 12 Plateau wedding guests

Five Killed As Bomb Explodes In Kano

MRS hikes petrol price to N925 in Lagos, N955 in Southeast

FG gets approval from UK for Air Peace to fly directly to Heathrow Airport

Kidnappers to die by hanging in Ondo – Govt

Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, others join Ndidi at Maracana children’s fest in Ajegunle

Trump says US launched ‘very successful’ attack on Iran nuclear sites

Iran’s Ayatollah names 3 successors as Israel renews assassination threats

Hot air balloon crash kills eight in Brazil, 13 injured

Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Nigeria negotiates $65m extra procurement loan with W’Bank

Nigeria, Benin sign landmark integration pact

Salis set to be first Nigerian in space, as astronauts converge for camp training


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Saponification is the chemical reaction that converts fats or oils into soap and alcohol. Humans discovered this around 2,800 B.C. by three simple ingredients—animal fat, wood ash, and water.

* The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward.
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Tinubu urges economic unity among W’African countries

Shettima condemns Borno suicide attack, assures immediate response

EFCC arrests Benue gov’s aide for alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

NAF first female fighter pilot wins top award in Ghana

AIG Zone 5 convenes stakeholders’ meeting over Warri ward delineation crisis

Akume meets Benue monarchs on Tinubu’s directive for lasting peace

FG denies abandoning Nigerians in Iran, says working with Armenia for evacuation

FG targets $12 million revenue from global market electronic navigational charts – Matawalle

West African economic summit unlocks $400m in investment deals — Minister

Convict passport scandal: FG panel suspends two officers, probes inmate

Musawa directs NIHOTOUR to suspend enforcement actions nationwide

NPA averts fire disaster at Lagos port as vessels go up in flames

NNPCL spokesman Femi Soneye resigns

Buba Marwa’s mother-in-law dies at 76

NDDC inaugurates four projects in Rivers

Board cautions against contraband luggage, as 425 FCT pilgrims return

We won’t allow individuals hijack IBB Golf Club — Wike

NBA rejects plan to increase Supreme Court justices to 30

Constitutional Infractions: The African Church Suspends Primate Abbe

Air Peace flight suffers bird strike, returns for safety checks

Hoteliers appeal to Aiyedatiwa over unpaid debt

OCCIMA calls on FG to oversee N75b intervention loan disbursement

Iwuanyanwu’s Will bans young widow from remarrying

Property dispute: Alao-Akala’s daughter seeks father’s exhumation for DNA test

Obi condemns incessant attacks, killings, urges action on insecurity

Tinubu to Eno: You won’t regret joining APC

Atiku denies ADA, says he’s yet to adopt unregistered party

2027: Northern power blocs eye VP Shettima’s seat

2027: PDP NEC members differ on presidential zoning

Ex-PDP chairman assassinated in Benue one year after wife’s murder

Benue Killings: Sule tasks traditional rulers to protect border areas

Killers of Kaduna citizens in Plateau must face justice, says Sani

Plateau gov condemns murder of eight travellers, urges calm

Bandits killed 30 in Zuru – Kebbi govt

Benue nabs 50 fake displaced persons in IDP

Enugu traders seek Mbah’s intervention over alleged relocation order

Power surge sparks fire in Kwara plaza, firefighters save building

Gunmen abduct judge in Bayelsa

Gunmen kill hunter commander in Benue

Anambra vigilantes detain pregnant woman, two kids for 20 days

Battered 13-year-old girl rescued after guardian’s brutal attack in Imo

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1633, the Catholic Church forced Galileo Galilei to renounce his heliocentric world view. The Holy Office concluded that the Italian scientist, by stating that the Sun is the center of the Universe, was “suspect of heresy”. Galileo spent the rest of his life under house arrest.

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God does not need your good works, but your neighbour does. – Martin Luther


Good morning

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

Club would cup: Chelsea fall to Flamengo of Brazil by 3 goals to 1, while Experience of Tunisia edge LA Galaxy by a lone goal.

1️⃣ Flamengo 1st in Group D.
1️⃣ Palmeiras 1st in Group A.
1️⃣ Botafogo 1st in Group B.

Brazilian teams are on fire at the Club World Cup.

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