Guys,I go carry my vote give the current president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in twenty twenty-seven. Come take eyes see road rehabilitations and construction going on everywhere in Naija. Nnaa nawa o. My mouth no fit talk what my eyes see in the news today.

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Governor Eno Commissions 14.8km Ikot Ubo-Odot Road.

…upbeat on connecting Akwa Ibom with Abuja

Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed his determination to link all parts of Akwa Ibom State to the capital, just as he is taking decisions that will effectively link the State to Abuja.

The Governor who assured of maximum service to the entire people of the State, maintained that irrespective of the location of the political pendulum, “we remain who we are, and we will continue to pursue the ARISE Agenda in the interest of a United Akwa Ibom.

“It is in that unity that we find progress and that is what we will continue to do.”

Governor Eno narrated his ordeal on the reconstructed road while he resided in Eket, and maintained that it used to be difficult for him to get to the airport.

“He said his administration relied on a contractor with a good track record because of the importance of the road.

“We had to reconstruct this road, there were places you had to go in as if you are going into the valley of the shadow of death.

“We thank God for this road and we thank Setraco. When we are looking for reliable contractors, we will not forget you.”

“We thank Setraco for the good work they have done and for finishing the job within the one year timeline they were given”

The Governor acknowledged few spurs off the road that have been brought to his notice and promised to give attention to those new concerns.

He used the occasion to assure of his cordial relationship with the media, maintaining that the recent uproar over the reposting of some correspondents at Government House, was merely a routine occurrence in any establishment.

“I do not have any problem with the media. It is within the purview of the Chief Press Secretary to request for change of correspondents within the Government House.

“If you have served in a post for up to 10 years, and the Chief Press Secretary decides to request for a replacement, that is not a fight, it is within the prerogative of his office.

“The Governor does not have to know. This afternoon, Channels is here and they are beaming us live. Does it look like we have problem with them?”

The Governor said he will continue to work with all media houses, and announced that he will soon flag off the commencement of construction of an ultra- modern House for the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation in Uyo.

“My job is a very serious one, ensuring there is development, my job is to make sure there is welfare, my job is to make sure there is security. My job does not include checking which correspondent is being transferred from one location to another.

In a landmark event that reinforces his administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal under the ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno on Monday commissioned the newly-rehabilitated 14.28-kilometre Ikot Ubo-Odot Road, a critical link between Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai Local Government Areas.

Speaking earlier on behalf of both LGAs, the Chairman of Nsit Ubium, Mr. Alfred Charles described the Governor as “the pride of Nsit Ubium and the son of the land of fulfillment.”

“This is the shortest route to the airport and had been due for rehabilitation for decades. We thank the Governor for fulfilling this long-standing need, and we pledge the unwavering support of our people until the very end of his tenure,” he declared.

Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, provided technical insights into the project.

He explained that what has been delivered is not merely a resurfacing but a full-scale rehabilitation.

“This road had totally collapsed. We replaced both the base course and sub-base, introduced two culverts and 7.1 kilometers of drainage to manage runoff water.

It features a two-layer design—binder and wearing courses—guaranteeing durability for up to 30 years.

It was one of the first projects awarded in February 2024, with mobilization commencing in May 2024,” Prof Ibanga stated.

He commended Setraco Nigeria Ltd., the project contractor, for delivering the road to specification and praised the Governor for the foresight that birthed the initiative.

The event drew goodwill messages from a cross-section of political and community leaders. Chairmen of both the APC and PDP in Nsit Atai and Nsit Ubium, including Richard Thompson, lauded the administration for transforming access and mobility across the region.

Members representing Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Otobong Bob and Prince Attah, described the Governor as “the captain of Team Akwa United,” emphasizing the project’s far-reaching economic implications, even extending benefits to the Eket region.

Federal lawmaker for Uyo Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mark Esset, praised the Governor as “the golden governor and man of the moment.”

“What we are witnessing is full-scale construction. Your second term is non-negotiable. We are proud to speak confidently about you in the Green Chambers.”

Elder statesman, Rt. Hon. Nduese Essien, acknowledged initial skepticism when the road was first mentioned, admitting he considered it “political talk.”

However, he expressed surprise and delight at the quality and completion of the project, noting its strategic importance as the most direct route to the airport for his people in Eket and neighbouring local government areas.

Political leader of Uyo, Senator Effiong Bob, and other dignitaries also expressed gratitude for the Governor’s performance, reaffirming their support for his administration.

Commenting on the project, the Area Manager of Setraco, Mr Michel Issa expressed appreciation to the state government for the trust placed in his firm.

“This project is a testament to your inclusive governance and infrastructure vision. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of delivery, and this road is no exception,” he said.

The commissioning ceremony marks another fulfilled promise under the Governor’s ARISE Agenda, underscoring his administration’s focus on people-centered development, connectivity, and economic growth.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 25/05/2025*

NNPC announces Port Harcourt refinery shutdown for maintenance

Mass burial in Taraba as herders slaughter scores

Varsity unions threaten strike over N50bn allowances

Borno offers scholarships to female UTME candidates scoring over 250

Gombe defends 14-year-old girl fleeing forced marriage in Taraba

NAPS demands explanation on overnight WAEC exams in Asaba

Osimhen agrees three-year deal with Al-Hilal

Arsenal join race to sign ‘star boy’ Lookman

Facebook deletes old live videos, gives users 90-day window to save content

After brief X outage, Musk says refocusing on businesses

N. Korea detains three over warship launch accident

Sierra Leone reports more than 3,000 mpox cases, 14 deaths

UAE national to face charges in Nigeria over $307,500 scam

How I was sold for prostitution in Mali – Actress Jumoke George’s daughter


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The Sistine Chapel in Vatican is a historic building of such acclaim that over five million people come to visit it every year. It takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who commissioned its construction on the foundations of the original Capella Magna in 1477.

* The only apps that were on the first iPhone in 2007 were all only Apple’s apps. These days, there are over 1.4 million apps for iPhone.
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Tinubu appoints Nnamani, Anyim, Shema, 18 others into federal agencies

Tinubu hails pro-democracy activist Ayo Obe at 70

Obasanjo, Shettima, Adeleke, Abiodun light up Ogun Games

Tinubu’s Inclusion Of 12 Northerners In New Appointments Good Omen – Ndume

Ondo gov tribunal delivers judgment June 4

P-Square’s Peter cross-examined in alleged $1m fraud case

Military arrests five foreigners in Plateau

Police extradite fugitive over multi-million dollar fraud

One killed as troops raid ESN camp

Troops stop oil theft of N533.5m, arrest 51, deactivate 18 illegal refineries

Tinubu’s reforms drive customs revenue to record ₦1.3tr in Q1 2025 – Adeniyi

FG begins repairs on Lagos-Ibadan bridges

753 Emefiele’s forfeited duplexes not yet for sale, FG warns Nigerians

Ilorin crash: NSIB recovers data card as onsite probe begins

FX inflows through money transfer operators hit $4.76bn – CBN

FG probes night examination in Unity School Asaba

FG to unveil three cancer centres May 29

FG eyes 15,000 jobs as minister inspects steel facility

Osun jailbreak: FG intensifies border watch after murder suspect recapture

REA adds 120 job opportunities to renewable energy space

N56.85bn Disbursed As NELFUND Marks 1 Year

NELFUND celebrates first anniversary with over 550,000 applications

NCAA to meet Kenya Airways over fine, passenger maltreatment

Hajj: NAHCON team holds prayer in S’Arabia for Tinubu, Nigeria

First Lady expands food security drive to vulnerable groups nationwide

ASUU laments neglect of universities, demands fulfilment of promises

UI student wins Amnesty International’s 2025 inter-varsity debate

Metering: MOJEC backs Tinubu’s ban on importation

Establishing agency won’t eradicate malaria without political will – Physicians

Most Nigerian pastors are extremely poor – Bishop Ighele

Biafra: Under Tinubu, Southeast has only one minister, 3 assistant ministers -Uwazurike

Nigeria won’t slip into one-party state – Abba Moro

2027: ADC leaders split over takeover by anti-Tinubu coalition

Atiku shuns Adeleke, visits Aregbesola amid setbacks for coalition

I may not contest again after 2027, says Obi

Adeleke eases curfew in Osun communities ahead Eid El Kabir

Gombe gov kicks as northern coalition faults anti-terror efforts

Ibas promises to revamp Rivers technical, vocational centre

Uzodimma demands swift probe of JAMB website hackers

Hajj 2025: Kaduna Airlifts Over 3,700 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

Defection report leak: A’bom bars Channels crew from govt house

Kogi not under siege – State gov’t

Police neutralise bandit, rescue 5 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Suspected herdsmen abduct two siblings in Imo community

Gunmen kill family of four in Anambra

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1963, 32 African countries formed a coalition against white rule. The Organisation of African Unity was founded to promote decolonization and end white minority governments in Africa. The OAU was replaced by the African Union in 2002.

* On this day in 1977, the first Star Wars film was released. George Lucas’ epic space opera is one of the most popular works in movie history.

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Believe in yourself and believe in love. Love something. – Andrew Wyeth

Good morning


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

ONLY F00LS DOUBT PROOFS!

I have said over and over again by the Spirit of God, only fools doubt proofs.

In my study of Church growth, I didn't waste my time talking about Church growth theorists. I don't need their theory. I want Church growth practice with proven outcome, so I spent my time and I am still spending my time studying the nitty-gritty of healthy church growth from church growers. Why listen to someone who has no proof. Church Gist. These principles have helped this commission for 44 solid years with all economic ups and down in the land and in the world without a pinch.

Hebrews 6:12. It is time to come awake to the realities of life. I said something that looks so arrogant in the beginning days of when we were getting ready for Covenant University. I said there is no university we are trying to look like. So there is no point in having a case study here. I mean, under 50 years, you are already rotten. What are we going to get from it if there have been those that have been around for 300 years, 400 years and they are still thriving. Wisdom shows. What are you looking for? Something that has been thriving for generations. Where do you get it from? Those who have already gotten it.
-Bishop David Oyedepo
21st May 2025

Hagia Sophia construction began 1,493 years ago.

St Peters Basilica was completed 399 years ago.

What lessons did Bishop Oyedepo take from these?

Make it a date with Church Gist by 7am on 29th May 2025.

#ChurchGist

ONLY F00LS DOUBT PROOFS!

I have said over and over again by the Spirit of God, only fools doubt proofs.

In my study of Church growth, I didn't waste my time talking about Church growth theorists. I don't need their theory. I want Church growth practice with proven outcome, so I spent my time and I am still spending my time studying the nitty-gritty of healthy church growth from church growers. Why listen to someone who has no proof. Church Gist. These principles have helped this commission for 44 solid years with all economic ups and down in the land and in the world without a pinch.

Hebrews 6:12. It is time to come awake to the realities of life. I said something that looks so arrogant in the beginning days of when we were getting ready for Covenant University. I said there is no university we are trying to look like. So there is no point in having a case study here. I mean, under 50 years, you are already rotten. What are we going to get from it if there have been those that have been around for 300 years, 400 years and they are still thriving. Wisdom shows. What are you looking for? Something that has been thriving for generations. Where do you get it from? Those who have already gotten it.
-Bishop David Oyedepo
21st May 2025

Hagia Sophia construction began 1,493 years ago.

St Peters Basilica was completed 399 years ago.

What lessons did Bishop Oyedepo take from these?

Make it a date with Church Gist by 7am on 29th May 2025.

#ChurchGist

ONLY F00LS DOUBT PROOFS!

I have said over and over again by the Spirit of God, only fools doubt proofs.

In my study of Church growth, I didn't waste my time talking about Church growth theorists. I don't need their theory. I want Church growth practice with proven outcome, so I spent my time and I am still spending my time studying the nitty-gritty of healthy church growth from church growers. Why listen to someone who has no proof. Church Gist. These principles have helped this commission for 44 solid years with all economic ups and down in the land and in the world without a pinch.

Hebrews 6:12. It is time to come awake to the realities of life. I said something that looks so arrogant in the beginning days of when we were getting ready for Covenant University. I said there is no university we are trying to look like. So there is no point in having a case study here. I mean, under 50 years, you are already rotten. What are we going to get from it if there have been those that have been around for 300 years, 400 years and they are still thriving. Wisdom shows. What are you looking for? Something that has been thriving for generations. Where do you get it from? Those who have already gotten it.
-Bishop David Oyedepo
21st May 2025

Hagia Sophia construction began 1,493 years ago.

St Peters Basilica was completed 399 years ago.

What lessons did Bishop Oyedepo take from these?

Make it a date with Church Gist by 7am on 29th May 2025.

#ChurchGist

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 24/05/2025*

Emefiele’s 753 duplexes: FG to sell houses to low, middle-income Nigerians

Marketers kick as P’Harcourt refinery faces shutdown for maintenance

Driving against traffic not enough for police to kill my 13-year-old son– Grieving father

1,593 Nigerians Killed In Road Crashes In 3 Months

Ground Rents: FCTA begins take-over of PDP Secretariat, INEC, CBN, NNPC lands Monday

Napoli crowned champions of Italian Serie A

Israeli strikes kill 16 in Gaza

Trump fires new 50% tariff threat at EU, drawing stiff response

Judge temporarily halts Trump block on foreign students at Harvard

South Africa rescues all 260 miners stuck underground alive

ECOWAS, Sahel Bloc begin talks on formal exit, security cooperation

Dabiri-Erewa, minister, celebrate 12-year-old Nigerian diaspora inventor, Eniola Shokunbi

13-yr-old swimmer Michelle Ibidapo wins gold at National Sports Festival



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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The word ‘Android’ literally means a human with a male robot appearance. The female equivalent of this word is a ‘Gynoid.’

* Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
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Tinubu hails new Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland

Owa Obokun: Tinubu approves rehabilitation of Ilesa/Ife/Ibadan expressway

Senate passes bill establishing FMC in Southern Kaduna

Supreme Court strikes 36 states’ suit against FG over recovered loot

FG summons: Natasha’s lawyers promise defence with ‘factual evidence’

12 Filipinos jailed for cybercrime in Nigeria

Military raids bandit camp in Plateau, kills one

2025 UTME: DSS, police arrest 20 for hacking results

DSS gives businessman accidentally shot during operation free medicals, N20m

Sit-At-Home Order Losing Grip In S/East – Ribadu

IGP disburses over N2.8billion in insurance to families of fallen officers

Nigeria turning the tide against insecurity – Badaru

FG to demolish old MMIA terminal, plans new structure — Keyamo

FG vows to strengthen domestic carriers

Airlines airlifting passengers without entry visas to be sanctioned – Tunji-Ojo

FG, UNESCO partner to tackle AI misuse, deepfakes on social media — Minister

Student loan disbursement hits N54.2bn

Plateau set to become tech hub, as FG, state partner to empower youth

States, INEC reject calls to scrap state electoral commissions

Defection to APC won’t stop trial of corrupt governors – FG
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Aviation contributes $1.7bn to Nigeria’s GDP – FAAN

Two injured as training aircraft crash-lands at Ilorin airport

Forest Security Service honours six, pledges to fight bandits

Nigerians spent $2m on medical tourism in 2024 – Report

FCTA to takeover 4,794 Abuja property over unpaid ground rent

Jonathan, Attah, others win NCDMB award

NUC re-accredits all 25 KWASU undergraduate programmes

UNILORIN unions slam FG over N50bn allowance

New ASUU President Piwuna assumes office, decries state of education sector

ASUU urges FG to address outstanding demands

Arewa youths hail Tinubu over Danfulani’s appointment as NAIC boss

MSF treats 5,076 babies free, as malnutrition cases rise in Kano

Anambra NBA to boycott court sittings over lawyer’s death

Hunters warn against politicising forest guards recruitment

Avoid second #EndSARS, Amnesty tells police

Power firms’ loans rise to N1.77tn

SEEPCO converts 90% fleet to CNG, plants 25,000 trees

Dangote, Niger govt unveil rice project

Edo host communities’ 110,634 residents benefit from Seplat eye treatments

I have no presidential ambition in 2027 – Yahaya Bello

Ex-APC presidential aspirant berates NWC, govs for endorsing Tinubu

Aregbesola Hosts Atiku As Opposition Consolidates Ahead 2027

2027 election results have been written, democracy is gone — Sowore

Peter Obi, Okaro, others attend Nkechi Nweje burial ceremony

Delta Reps member defects to APC

PDP crisis: Saraki-led reconciliation committee members visit Gov Mbah

Defect with me or resign, A’Ibom gov tells appointees

Ibas, senators seek effective prosecution of oil thieves, digital surveillance

We’ll Reject Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions – Gov Sule

Plateau gov lifts mining ban for 159 cleared operators

Lagos debunks alleged tenancy law amendment

Ondo begins major waterway clearing to prevent floods

Ogwashi Uku monarch flags off construction of mother and child clinic

Fulani herdsmen must vacate farmlands, Benue monarchs tell govt

Truck kills WASSCE candidate in Ogun

Ondo man jailed 14yrs for raping stepdaughter

Kaduna housewife feeds co-wife’s baby acid

Pregnant Ogun women flee to Benin Republic as healthcare crumbles

Rivers pirates demand N100m for abducted WASSCE candidates

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1970, engineers began drilling the world’s deepest hole. The Kola Superdeep Borehole had reached the unsurpassed depth of 12,262 meters (40,230 feet) before the project was abandoned due to a lack of funding.

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Adversity introduces a man to himself. – Albert Einstein


Good morning


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

BREAKING: Wike Takes Over PDP Headquarters

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will begin the takeover of properties in Abuja over unpaid ground rent, starting Monday, May 26, 2025.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the land housing the permanent headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), currently under construction in Abuja’s Central Business District, is among the affected properties, having been revoked in March due to several years of unpaid ground rent.

The announcement was made on behalf of Wike during a joint press briefing in Abuja on Friday, featuring key FCTA officials including the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka; Director of Land Administration, Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze; and Director of Development Control, Mr. Mukhtar Galadima.

The officials disclosed that 4,794 titles had been revoked for failure to pay ground rent, with some defaults dating back 43 years. Among the affected properties is the PDP’s permanent headquarters, under construction in the Central Business District of Abuja.

“Ownership of the revoked 4,794 properties in the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape districts had already reverted to the FCTA.
And as from Monday, next week, the government will begin to exercise its rights of ownership on the affected landed properties,” the officials said.

“As usual, this will be done without consideration as to ownership of the affected landed properties. It will be purely in line with extant laws and regulations guiding the process.”

The revocations were carried out under Section 28(5)(a)(b) of the Land Use Act, which empowers the government to reclaim land when the terms of occupancy are violated, the statement said.

The FCTA said the affected owners had defaulted on over N6.96 billion in ground rent, and recalled that the administration had given a 21-day grace period for owners with debts under 10 years, which has now expired.

Speaking during the briefing, the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, emphasized, “It is clearly stipulated in the terms and conditions of the grant of Right of Occupancy, and it is due for payment on the first day of January, each year, without demand.”

“There was no court decision on the revocation, and as such, the FCTA is not restricted in the discharge of its lawful functions on the affected properties.”

Director of Development Control Mukhtar Galadima confirmed that enforcement would begin on Monday.

He said the FCTA will begin sealing off the affected properties and restricting access on Monday.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 22/05/2025*

No Zamfara lady on trial for converting to Christianity – Govt

We have Boko Haram informants among politicians, soldiers – Zulum

NCoS offers N5m reward for information on fleeing inmates in Osun

JAMB announces mop-up examinations for absentee candidates

Benue NASS APC Caucus endorses Tinubu for 2027

Naira appreciates to N1,615/$ in parallel market

Tottenham beat United to win first European title since 1984

Fortnite returns to Apple store after five-year ban

US singer Chris Brown freed on £5m bail in UK assault case

Ex-Ukraine MP with pro-Russian ties assassinated in Madrid

Trump ambushes South Africa president Ramaphosa with ‘genocide’ accusation

UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar

Germany warns Nigeria, neighbours against Russia alliance

Petrol price war closes nearly 5,000 fuel stations


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The Empire State Building is the most photographed building in the world. At 102 stories, it stands prominently among the New York City skyline with other skyscrapers and a distant view of the water.

* Raphael Nadal holds the title for the most Grand Slams ever won on Clay. He won the French Open 14 times.
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Tinubu celebrates Nigerian-born new mayors in London

Dangote’s $19bn Refinery investment could have yielded $120bn in tech – Shettima

Nigeria among Africa’s top investment destinations – Speaker Abbas

Senate seeks Military base in Adamawa amid Boko Haram attacks

Senate moves to formalise casual jobs in informal sector

Senate summons NAFDAC over unwholesome fruit ripening practices

Reps move to curb bank profiteering, push for support to real sectors

Reps to probe driver’s licence issuance irregularities

Reps to investigate non-payment of presidential wage award to pensioners

Senator calls for relocation of old buildings near Abuja airport

Rep Dasuki Asks FG To Allocate Seized 753 Duplexes To Military

Natasha accuses police of bias in handling petitions against Akpabio, Yahaya Bello

Shadow Government: Court slates June 25 for hearing, orders service on Utomi

Court warns Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer against unprofessionalism

Three internet fraudsters bag 30-month jail term in Rivers

Internet fraudster jailed 24 months, forfeits N124m in Kwara

Music teacher bags life jail for raping 9-year-old pupil in Lagos

IG orders probe of slain Oyo WASSCE candidate

N45,000 quarterly imprest inadequate for police operations, says Sheidu

Minister, EFCC boss inspect 753-unit estate recovered from Emefiele

I almost resigned after UTME error – Oloyede

Oyetola rallies France for Nigeria’s IMO bid

Keyamo, stakeholders set for aviation book launch

FG urges oil firms to shore up production to meet OPEC quota

FG bans night driving for fuel tankers

Nigeria spends $2bn on external debt in four months

Salary crisis: FG plans intervention funds for 109 foreign missions

No more jobs for uncertified engineers in oil sector — FG

CBN sets 12-month deadline for new AML standards

2025 Hajj: NAHCON airlifts 32,549 pilgrims

FRSC, Actors Guild to unveil first road safety film festival

Ogun Customs rake in N15bn in Q1

Immigration warns of maritime insecurity

AFRIMA plans to empower 1.2 million youths

7,000 jobs created through Ogoni clean-up — HYPREP

Wike defends FCTA’s N1. 78 trillion 2025 statutory budget

NCC hands over digital ICT park to varsity in Katsina

Lawyers oppose compulsory voting bill

BudgIT: NASS Inserted 11,122 Projects Worth N6.9trn In 2025 Budget

Lagos transport policy best in Nigeria, says institute

Groups submit MoU to National Assembly for Ibadan state

I’m still on FG’s wanted list — Igboho

₦1bn constituency allocations: Onjeh challenges lawmakers to publish list

Telcos battle 33 outages in May

Fidelity Bank CEO invests over N760m in shares

Taravest: Dangote, Elumelu pledge fresh investments in Taraba

Luft Pay TV debuts in Lagos

Dangote supports Benue women entrepreneurs with cash grants

Tinubu’s meeting with Pope, insult to Christianity — Babachir Lawal

Ajaero vows to take over LP secretariats, Abure kicks

Defections: I won’t abandon PDP, says Makinde

Kano gov approves N6.8bn for dam construction

Gov Sani appoints two new Commissioners, revives Ministry of Information

Cult-related violence: Edo loses over $1b worth of investments yearly – Okpebholo

Lagos loses N19bn properties to fire incidents

Lagos unveils drone surveillance to boost security

Oyo unveils annual schools census report

Protesting Edo youths barricade highway over insecurity, bad roads

Five arrested after police dismantled illicit fertiliser production in Bauchi

Man arrested for stealing neighbour’s car in Lagos

Adamawa man nabbed for dressing like a woman

Family seeks N30m to save Ogun graduate with failing kidneys

Adamawa NSCDC officer promoted for returning pilgrim’s lost N850,000

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1973, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in Nigeria order to foster peace and unity. Under the one-year scheme, graduates of higher institutions below the age of 30 are drafted to serve the motherland.

* On this day in 1960, the most violent earthquake in recorded history hit Chile. The Great Chilean Earthquake rated 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale. According to estimates, between 2230 and 6000 people were killed.

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You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free. – Nhat Hanh

Good morning


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

‎ *SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 18/05/2025*

After 10 Years: 11,000 IDPs Relocate As Borno Shuts Camp

ISWAP Kills 50 Farmers In Borno

Economic reforms: Public debt drops to $94.22b from $113b

23 states arrive Ogun for national sports festival

Govs, BoT kick as Saraki panel fuels fresh PDP crisis

Death scare, oversupply drag 50kg rice price to N54,000

Naira appreciates to N1,598.72 against Dollar

World Bank to construct latrines for 1,500 households in Katsina

10 inmates escape New Orleans jail through toilet hole

Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in US

Iraq pledges $40m to rebuild Gaza as Israeli strike kills 140

29-year-old Nigerian-British woman becomes UK’s youngest mayor

NAHCON airlifts 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in one week

34,000 Nigerians secured US citizenship in three years – Report

Favour Ofili sets new world record in 150m

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* In Iran, giving the thumbs up is the same as giving the middle finger

* Hippos can run faster than humans
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Tinubu arrives Rome as world leaders gather for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration

Tinubu celebrates Mary Lar at 90, hails contributions to education

Senate committee appoints consultant on international partnerships

Southeast Senators query JAMB’s exam glitch

Reps to hold public hearing on sugar development act Thursday

Alleged $1m, £34,537 Fraud: EFCC presents Peter Okoye against ex-P-Square manager

Soldiers sustain operations nationwide, nab wanted terrorists’ collaborators – DHQ

DSS threat: I am not afraid to die, says Pat Utomi

TCN begins reconstruction of collapsed towers on Kainji-Birnin Kebbi line

Foreign investors pull out N420bn from NGX

FG executes 1,500 water, sanitation projects nationwide in two years – Minister

FG eyes more oil barrels from Bauchi, Gombe

Low-sulphur crude production declines again

FG urges cancellation of satellite campuses

Anambra: INEC publishes particulars of candidates, urges thorough scrutiny

Nigeria police neglected for over 40 years –NPTF Executive Secretary, Sheidu

13,000 teachers undergo test to renew licences

Lagos hospital pays N20m monthly for 3-hr daily electricity — Medical Director

NiMet unions await minister’s intervention after suspending strike

NDPHC, partners to deploy 20MW solar power in Kano

My Father Was Jailed For Insisting I Go To School – Atiku

Wike dismisses 2027 presidential bid rumours, pledges loyalty to Tinubu

UNIZIK gets new Acting VC

Education is game changer, says Atiku as AUN holds 16th graduation ceremony

NANS urges FG to intervene in FUOYE management crisis

Kwankwaso denies saying Tinubu asked him to join APC

I’m waiting for PDP to zone presidency to South — Wike

Labour Party honours Obi of Onitsha as unity icon

Lagos LG polls: Abure-led LP faction elects 26 chairmanship candidates

2027: Northwest APC endorse Tinubu for continuity

APC wasn’t forged out of convenience, but conviction – Al-Makura

YPP candidate Chukwuma raises the alarm over lawyer’s killing in Anambra

Nobody can stop Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 – Jandor

Avoid bringing shame to Abia, Otti charges intending pilgrims

Bauchi gov appoints 7 Perm Secs

Sokoto to sustain liquor, intoxicants crackdown, says Aliyu

2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival: We’ll give traditional rulers their due – Makinde

A’Ibom gov vows to fire commissioners who abandon official duties

Insecurity: Zulum declares Monday fasting, prayer day

Zulum bans tree felling, declares sanitation day

Kano gov suspends aide over comment on alleged Kwankwaso’s defection

Adeleke orders review of ‘shoddy’ road project after community protest

Niger doles out N822m to boost community projects across 274 wards

Katsina to host national statistics meeting on state GDP

Bauchi approves new salary, welfare package to lure doctors, health workers

Lagos rejects smelly, mosquito-infested city claims

Kogi traditional healers to sanction members aiding criminals, yahoo-boys

Bandits abduct 20 in Zamfara midnight raid

Police begin probe as stray bullet kills varsity student in Benue

Body found hanging on tree in Anambra bush, police begin probe

Gas explosion kills two, injures six in Anambra market

Teen accidentally shoots, kills younger sister with father’s gun in Delta

Ondo traditional ruler docked for flogging villagers

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was appointed Emperor of the French. Even today, the French leader, a native of Corsica, is widely known for his successful military campaigns – and his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.

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Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear. – Edgar Allan Poe

Good morning


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