*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 02/06/2025*

Mokwa flood: Death toll rises to 153

Nine feared killed in Borno bomb attack

NARD gives FG four weeks to address unresolved demands

Nigeria’s petrol price 55% below West African average – Dangote

Yusuf declares Monday public holiday in honour of Kano athletes

Super Falcons vs Cameroon friendly postponed again

Lagos to reintroduce monthly environmental sanitation exercise

Terrorists eyeing Nigeria, W’African coastline – US

Man sets self on fire in Algeria over alleged injustice

Dangote Refinery can meet region’s needs– ECOWAS President

Nigeria affected as Saudi Arabia suspends blockwork visa

S/Arabia To Translate Arafah Sermon In Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, 34 Languages

Indian court jails Nigerian five years for illegal entry

‘No age is too late to achieve your academic dreams,’ says Patience Jonathan as she bags PHD

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The Arab Spring, a wave of anti-government protests in some North African and Middle East countries of Tunisia, Libya and Egypt began in Tunisia on December 18, 2010 following the self-immolation of a fruit seller, Mohamed Bouazizi, in protest of police corruption

* An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain
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National Single Window to boost trade efficiency — Tinubu

Judiciary workers give FG two-week ultimatum

Supreme Court, NJC, Federal High Court Withdraw From June 2 Strike

Defamation: Natasha to appear in court Tuesday

SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘missing’ N500bn oil funds

NAF raises personnel allowance by 100%

NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound pilgrims with drugs

Grim toll: States move to evacuate flood zones

Debt burden: No sin in borrowing — Presidency

IOCs not exiting Nigeria, says Presidency

FG’s gas-powered vehicle scheme runs into major hitch nationwide

Fed Govt doesn’t want Nigerians to burden other countries, says Bagudu

FG Unveils Unified Writing Manual Public Service Communications

Seven banks’ reserves with CBN surge to N18.8tn

Opeifa: CNG will ensure sustainable future for railways

FG inaugurates planning committee for national industrial summit

FG plans 77,400 housing units nationwide

Pension funds hit N23tn as new scheme begins

FG unveils plan to boost local production of healthcare products

We won’t succumb to blackmail from our students, says NIPSS

Tinubu’s reforms will ease cost of living soon – Onanuga

Water shortage in Abuja: Wike says rehabilitation of treatment plants underway

Students hail Tinubu on stipend

ACF mourns victims of flood, road crash in Niger, Kano states

Some Igbo politicians may sell their conscience, but cannot sell Biafra — IPOB

Tinubu economic reforms causing rising poverty, says Afenifere faction

World Communication Day: Be agents of hope, Archbishop Martins charges journalists

Africa, M-East hold 85% of airlines’ blocked funds —IATA

NASD reaches N1.9tn in capitalisation

Crude oil theft has reduced significantly – Producers

BUA challenges Bala Usman to show how it violated concession agreement

22 firms get N16.1b in first tranche of N75b relief loan

N1.9tr oversubscribed Sukuk cash for refund

NEITI raises alarm on methane emissions

Oyebanji hails Promasidor over Ikun Milk Day launch

Recapitalisation: 3m jobs threatened if BDCs close, ABCON warns

NNPP chieftain links Kano athlete deaths to inadequate road infrastructure

I Told Tinubu I Won’t Vote For Him –Amaechi

Former minister resigns from APC

APC debunks Dalung’s claim of cabal in Tinubu’s govt

I’ll consult God on 2027 re-election, says Otti

NSF tragedy: Abiodun sends delegation to Kano, Donates N31m to families of late athletes

Oyebanji urges LGs to leverage autonomy for development

Uba Sani To Activists: Defend Democracy, Keep Politicians On Their Toes

Bauchi gov congratulates Patience Jonathan on doctorate

Sanwo-Olu launches 410m euro project to ease gridlock

Enugu gov moves girl rescued from ritualist to rehab facility

Borno speaker seeks military action as IED blast kills nine

Edo commences property owner profiling

E-call up system will decongest Lekki-Epe route – LASG

Withheld allocation: Osun taps project funds to pay LG workers
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Kano declares Sallah break for schools from Wednesday

Catholic shuts 15 Benue parishes over herders attacks

Lagos governor mourns Olu of Epe

Police hunt Yahoo boy after lover found dead in Bayelsa hotel

Three suspected cultists nabbed in Lagos, firearm recovered

Family seeks help to raise N18m for child’s heart surgery


*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1847, Felix Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was used at a wedding for the first time at the wedding of Dorothy Carew and Tom Daniel. The event that made the work world famous was the wedding of Victoria, Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1858.

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Don’t waste your pain; use it to help others. – Rick Warren

Good morning




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

Niger Flood Tragedy: Over 100 dead, dozens missing, over 50 building destroyed

A devastating flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State has claimed the lives of over 100 people, with more than 100 others still missing as of Friday.

At least 44 of the victims were buried on Friday, following the earlier burial of 31 bodies recovered earlier in the week.

The disaster occurred on Wednesday night amid a torrential downpour that lasted several hours.

The resulting floodwaters overwhelmed the area, submerging homes and sweeping away everything in their path. Families have launched desperate searches for missing loved ones as rescue operations continue.

Deputy Governor of Niger State, Mr Yakubu Garba, confirmed the death toll during a visit to Mokwa on Friday, stating, “I have been briefed by officials from NEMA and NSEMA , who have been on ground since the incident occurred for search and rescue operations. I was told that over 100 people lost their lives and some have yet to be buried as search and rescue operations are still ongoing.”

Addressing survivors at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Garba urged patience, assuring that the government was organizing the distribution of relief materials. He confirmed that materials from NEMA had already been handed over to the council chairman for onward delivery to the victims.

Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of NEMA, also confirmed that agency officials were coordinating search and rescue efforts on-site.

One survivor, Anas Usman, shared his harrowing experience with the News Agency of Nigeria: “We were preparing to go to the farm in the morning when our house was suddenly submerged by floods; we did not know where the flood came from. The flood submerged our house, causing the structure to collapse. We lost children, women and men, who are family members.”

The Director-General of NSEMA, Baba-Arah, provided further details about the scale of the destruction, noting that the flood—triggered by prolonged rainfall—swept away over 50 residential buildings and their occupants.

According to Baba-Arah, “NSEMA received a report of a deadly flood disaster that ravaged two communities, Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, in Mokwa town, Mokwa LGA.

In response, the agency, in collaboration with Mokwa local government authorities, local divers, and brave volunteers, launched a search and rescue operation to save lives and recover the dead. So far, 21 corpses have been recovered, while 10 persons remain missing. Three survivors, a woman and her two children, are currently receiving treatment for injuries and shock at the Mokwa General Hospital.”

Reacting to the disaster, Jonathan Vatsa, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Mohammed Bago, said the flood had destroyed the only road connecting the North to the South-West and plunged the entire state into mourning.

He emphasized the need for urgent federal intervention, saying, “We cannot ascertain the exact number of people who died. In fact, we are still waiting for a full report from the area before issuing a formal statement. You see, this is an act of God, a natural disaster. It is beyond human control or imagination. In the last 30 to 40 years, residents of Mokwa have never witnessed anything like this.”

Vatsa added, “It is unfortunate that when things like this happen, lives are lost. The state government and His Excellency are condoling with the families of the deceased, the paramount ruler of Mokwa, and the entire community. His heart and sympathy are with them. Don’t forget, this is his zone.”

He also revealed that, “As I speak to you, the report reaching us is that the Ilorin road has been cut off. That shows the scale of devastation caused by the flood. The Federal Government must intervene. This is far beyond what the state can handle. In fact, the Tatabu Bridge, our only link between the North and the South-West, has collapsed. That road is the only access route to the South-West from this axis. So, the entire state is in mourning, not just the people of Mokwa.”

This disaster echoes previous incidents in recent years. In 2022, over 600 people were killed and more than 1.3 million displaced by flooding across Nigeria, and similar events occurred last year.

In response to the Mokwa tragedy, President Bola Tinubu has directed NEMA and security agencies to intensify rescue and relief operations.

A statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, noted that the President had been fully briefed and was deeply concerned.

“The immediate priority of the Federal Government is to save lives and provide urgent relief to survivors. The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Niger State Government, is working around the clock to ensure that no effort is spared in assisting those affected,” Idris stated.

The Federal Government also praised first responders and local volunteers for their swift action and urged residents to cooperate with emergency personnel.

“We urge residents in the affected communities to cooperate fully with emergency personnel and comply with all evacuation instructions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those impacted by this tragedy. The Federal Government extends its deepest condolences to the victims’ families. In this time of sorrow, the nation stands united in grief and solidarity,” the minister concluded.

Gunmen have abducted the newly crowned traditional ruler of Dari, in Nasarawa State.
https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/police-launch-manhunt-after-gunmen-abduct-nasarawa-monarch/

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT

WE HAVE MADE UNDENIABLE PROGRESS: PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU'S STATEMENT ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION ON MAY 29, 2025

Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination.

The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country's affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and the other two tiers of government must remain viable and cater to the citizens' welfare, we must do away with decades-long fuel subsidies and the corruption-ridden multiple foreign exchange windows. The two were no longer sustainable and have become a chokehold on our nation's neck, strangling our nation's future.

While our administration has implemented the reforms to restore and reinvigorate our national economy and strengthen our social fabric as a strong and united country, I must thank my fellow citizens for your unrelenting support and belief in the grand vision we share to uplift our nation and renew our collective hopes and aspirations.

We are halfway through the journey that began 24 months ago. Today, May 29, 2025, offers our administration the opportunity to share again how far we have gone and our progress in steering our country along the critical path of socio-economic development.


When we embarked on this journey, propelled by a burst of hope and abiding faith in Nigeria's unity and progress, I made a pledge before God and fellow countrymen and women to confront Nigeria's challenges head-on by rebuilding trust, fostering prosperity, and restoring our nation's economic health. Today, I proudly affirm that our economic reforms are working. We are on course to building a greater, more economically stable nation.

Under our Renewed Hope Agenda, our administration pledged to tackle economic instability, improve security nationwide, reduce corruption, reform governance, and lift our people out of poverty.

While implementing the reforms necessary to strengthen our economy and deliver shared prosperity, we have remained honest by acknowledging some of the difficulties experienced by our compatriots and families. We do not take your patience for granted. I must restate that the only alternative to the reforms our administration initiated was a fiscal crisis that would have bred runaway inflation, external debt default, crippling fuel shortages, a plunging Naira, and an economy in a free-fall.

Despite the bump in the cost of living, we have made undeniable progress.

Inflation has begun to ease, with rice prices and other staples declining. The oil and gas sector is recovering; rig counts are up by over 400% in 2025 compared to 2021, and over $8 billion in new investments have been committed. We have stabilised our economy and are now better positioned for growth and prepared to withstand global shocks.

In 2025, we remain on track with our fiscal targets. Gross proceeds per barrel from crude oil are broadly aligned with our forecasts as we intensify our efforts to ramp up production. Our fiscal deficit has narrowed sharply from 5.4% of GDP in 2023 to 3.0% in 2024. We achieved this through improved revenue generation and greater transparency in government finances. In the first quarter of this year, we recorded over N6 trillion in revenue.

We have discontinued Ways & Means financing, which has been a major contributor to high and sticky inflation. The NNPC, no longer burdened by unsustainable fuel subsidies, is now a net contributor to the Federation Account. We are also achieving fuel supply security through local refining.

Our debt position is improving. While foreign exchange revaluation pushed our debt-to-GDP ratio to around 53%, our debt service-to-revenue ratio dropped from nearly 100% in 2022 to under 40% by 2024. We paid off our IMF obligations and grew our net external reserves by almost 500% from $4 billion in 2023 to over $23 billion by the end of 2024.

Thanks to our reforms, state revenue increased by over N6 trillion in 2024, ensuring that subnational governments can reduce their debt burden, meet salaries and pension obligations on a timely basis, and invest more in critical infrastructure and human capital development.

One of our administration's most impactful achievements is our bold tax reform agenda, which is already yielding results. By the end of 2024, our tax-to-GDP ratio rose from 10% to over 13.5%, a remarkable leap in just one year. This was not by accident. It results from deliberate improvement in our tax administration and policies designed to make our tax system fairer, more efficient, and more growth-oriented.

We are eliminating the burden of multiple taxation, making it easier for small businesses to grow and join the formal economy. The tax reforms will protect low-income households and support workers by expanding their disposable income. Essential goods and services such as food, education, and healthcare will now attract 0% VAT. Rent, public transportation, and renewable energy will be fully exempted from VAT to reduce household costs further.

We are ending the era of wasteful and opaque tax waivers. Instead, we have introduced targeted and transparent incentives supporting high-impact manufacturing, technology, and agriculture sectors. These reforms are not just about revenue but about stimulating inclusive economic growth.

There is a deliberate focus on our youth, who a friendlier tax environment for digital jobs and remote work will empower. Through export incentives, Nigerian businesses will be able to compete globally. Our National Single Window project streamlines international trade, reduces delays, and enhances Nigeria's competitiveness.

To promote fairness and accountability, we are establishing a Tax Ombudsman, an independent institution that will protect vulnerable taxpayers and ensure the system works for everyone, especially small businesses.

Most importantly, we are laying the foundation for a more sustainable future by introducing a new national fiscal policy. This strategic framework will guide our approach to fair taxation, responsible borrowing, and disciplined spending.

These reforms are designed to reduce the cost of living, promote economic justice, and build a business-friendly economy that attracts investment and supports every Nigerian. Together, we are creating a system where prosperity is shared, and no one is left behind.

We have breathed new life into the Solid Minerals sector as part of our efforts to diversify the economy. Revenue has increased phenomenally, and investors are setting up processing plants as the sector dumps the old pit-to-port policy and embraces a new value-added policy.

We have also repositioned our health sector despite all odds.

Over 1,000 Primary Health Centres are being revitalised nationwide. An additional 5,500 PHCs are being upgraded under our Renewed Hope Health Agenda. We are establishing Six new cancer treatment centres. Three are ready. We offer free dialysis services in pilot tertiary hospitals and subsidise the service in others. Under the Presidential Maternal Health Initiative, over 4,000 women have undergone free cesarean sections. Lastly, we have expanded Health Insurance Coverage from 16 million to 20 million within two years.

As a result of our bold and deliberate policies, the economy is growing stronger again. Real GDP rose by 4.6% in Q4 2024, with full-year growth of 3.4%. This is one of the strongest in a decade.

Without a responsive and reliable national security infrastructure that can protect lives and properties, our economy will not perform optimally, and those who seek to harm us will impair and disrupt our way of life. Our administration is committed to the security and safety of our people. For our government, protecting our people and their peaceful way of life is the utmost priority.

Since I assumed our country's leadership, our administration has improved collaboration among security agencies, increased intelligence-driven operations, and better ensured the welfare of our armed forces and security personnel. I use this opportunity to salute the courage and everyday sacrifice of our service men and women. We may not always witness the tremendous efforts they make to keep us safe, but we benefit every day from the results of their dedication. Even if we do not thank them often enough, they willingly face danger so we can go about our lives freely and without fear.

Our military, police, and intelligence agencies are committed to always responding to emerging security threats and new challenges because it is the patriotic duty they owe a grateful nation.

Amid the new security challenges, we can report some successes. In some areas of the northwest, hitherto under the control of bandits, our gallant armed forces have restored order, reducing and eliminating threats to lives and livelihoods. With the success achieved, farmers are back tilling the land to feed us. Highways, hitherto dangerous for travellers, have become safer. Our security agencies have succeeded many times in rescuing the abducted citizens from the hands of their tormentors. I promise you, we shall remain vigilant, as I told security chiefs during the last meeting to up their game and collaborate to end this plague of evil men. Every Nigerian deserves to live without fear.

Outside of Security, we have prioritised human capital development as a central pillar of our national development strategy.

To this end, we have significantly expanded access to quality education through infrastructure investments and the student loan scheme to support indigent students in tertiary institutions. Through the Renewed Hope Health initiative, our administration has begun equipping health facilities and deploying skilled personnel to unserved areas. We are also strengthening our response to public health threats and implementing targeted social investment schemes.

Our youth empowerment initiatives include access to funds, skill development, and creating employment opportunities. Through our MSME support, we empower the next generation and bridge inequality. In our mission to empower the next generation, we have taken bold steps to place young Nigerians at the heart of national development. Nowhere is this more evident than at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), where the current management is making giant strides. NASENI has embraced a digital-first approach, introduced real-time dashboards, and implemented end-to-end e-procurement through its Unified ERP System—setting a new governance benchmark for public institutions.

Through bold, high-impact programmes like Innovate Naija, Irrigate Nigeria, the Asset Restoration Programme, and the Renewable Energy and Innovation Park in Gora, NASENI drives inclusive industrialisation at scale. From assembling electric vehicles and reviving idle assets to launching Africa's most advanced Rapid Diagnostic Kit Factory and training female drone engineers through the NASCAV programme, these initiatives are creating jobs, restoring dignity to work, and opening up a future of possibilities for our youth. This is the movement we promised—a government of action powered by the energy and innovation of young Nigerians.

Agriculture and food security are top priorities of our Renewed Hope Agenda. We have launched aggressive initiatives to boost local food production, support farmers, and stabilise food prices. We have also invested in mechanised farming by procuring thousands of tractors, other farming tools, and fertilisers.

Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the federal government has continued with major road construction and rehabilitation projects across all geopolitical zones, from the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, the 9th Mile-Oturkpo-Makurdi Road, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Oyo-OgbomosoRoad, Sokoto-Badagry Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge Access Road to Bodo-Bonny Road among hundreds of ongoing road projects across the country.

We have launched initiatives to improve electricity generation by upgrading generation and transmission infrastructure and investing in off-grid solar energy to power our homes, business premises, industries, schools and hospitals.

In the spirit of democracy and national renewal, we are preparing to welcome the world to Nigeria soon for the Motherland Festival. This landmark gathering will spotlight our rich heritage, dynamic creative industries, and the vibrant energy of our people. It will showcase Nigeria's beauty through tourism, culture, and innovation, inviting the world to rediscover our nation.

The Nigerian diaspora plays a vital role in our national transformation. Their expertise, investment, and global perspective are key to shaping the future we seek. In recognition, the government has introduced policies like the diaspora bond and the non-resident Bank Verification Number to make it easier for Nigerians abroad to invest, engage, and contribute meaningfully to the country's progress.

The Motherland Festival will bring together voices from across the continent and the diaspora in a decisive moment of unity and purpose, affirming that Nigeria is not only a leader in Africa but a committed global partner ready to engage, inspire, and lead.

Once again, I acknowledge the sacrifices many Nigerians have made and continue to make as we reposition our country, not just for today but for generations yet unborn. Our journey is not over, but our direction is clear. So is our resolve to tackle emerging challenges. By the Grace of God, we are confident that the worst is behind us. The real impact of our governance objectives is beginning to take hold. The future is bright, and together, we will build a stronger, more inclusive Nigeria that we can all be proud of.

Thank you all, and May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU,
ASO ROCK,
ABUJA
29/5/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY 2025*


*PUNCH*

30 CSOs urge S’East govs to address region’s marginalisation
Oyetola’s ex-commissioner joins Osun gov race

Negotiate Yoruba nation exit now, Akintoye writes Tinubu

Children’s Day: Tinubu, govs promise safe environment

Two soldiers killed as troops confront ISWAP in Borno

PDP NEC under pressure as INEC validates Wike-backed secretary

Otti’s second anniversary impactful, worth celebrating – Obi

Insiders aiding international bank hackers – EFCC chair

Ekiti monarch urges Ooni, Alaafin unity on Yoruba issues

El-Rufai, police to pay N900m over Kaduna elders’ detention

Barau lauds Tinubu over Kano poly upgrade

Dagogo protests transfer of Rivers emergency suit to Abuja

Rivers administrator to defend budget before N’Assembly joint panel

Emergency rule prevented anarchy in Rivers – Ibas

Abia plans $1.3bn medical city to curb brain drain

Tinubu hails Amaechi as a prominent politician at 60

Emefiele took $17.1m cash in tranches via aide over three years - Witness

FG expands school feeding programme to include 20 million out-of-school children

VIDEO: Speed Darlington under probe by Lagos DSVA, NAPTIP over alleged defilement of 15-year-old

Jigawa warns fuel stations against shortchanging customers

FG moves against airspace violations by foreign aircraft

FG sets up committee to drive digital public infrastructure

Ghana shuts embassy in US over alleged 'money for visa' scandal 

Tinubu appoints governing councils for three federal varsities

Senate rues INEC chairman’s absence, postpones hearing on PSC

Lead positive change in Nigeria, Rhodes-Vivour urges youth

Protect children against Ponzi scheme, SEC urges parents

Ibas to defend Rivers 2025 budget before N'Assembly

Reps insist FCT minister of state must defend budget separately

APC chieftain hails Abiodun for Gateway Games' success

Obasanjo, Amosun, others pay tributes to late scentist Onabamiro

ICT sector can transform education, create jobs for youths - Speaker Abbas



*VANGUARD*

Smart schools, your tickets to a sure future, Mbah celebrates Enugu children

Kidnapped Afenifere youth leader ignored invitation for debriefing – Police

Nigeria’s debt heads for N180trn as Tinubu seeks N34trn new loans

20 million Nigerians live with mental health issues – WHO

Insecurity: Strengthen intelligence, security cooperation — Methodist Church urges FG

Sultan Declares May 28 as 1st Day of Zulhijja 1446 AH

Children’s Day: Be intentional in raising your children, Adeboye warns parents

OPSH troops eliminate bandits en route to attack Plateau communities

Tinubu arrives Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebration

Aide received $17.1m for Emefiele for 3 years – EFCC investigator reveals

Mass defection rocks Sokoto PDP as key traders’ leaders join APC

Tinubu appoints new governing council members for UNN, NAU, Abuja Varsity

Kano residents petition lawmaker over alleged gross misconduct, diversion of public funds

IGP Egbetokun commissions 50 operational vehicles for police EOD-CBRN unit

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers demand action on unaddressed petitions

One dead, nine rescued as two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Hajj pilgrimage to begin on June 4 – Saudi Arabia

APC plotting one-party rule in Nigeria – PDP

Rivers Sole Administrator, others to defend N1.48trn budget before NASS panel

PDP suspends discussion on national secretary position

Why we sacked Channels TV crew from Govt House – Gov Eno

Eid-el-Adha to be celebrated June 6 after Saudi Arabia confirms crescent moon sighting

PDP holds stakeholders’ meeting in Edo, reaffirms confidence on reclaiming mandate



*THE NATION*

Nine rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos

I won't attend PDP activities with Wike, Ortom as members - Lamido

FG inaugurates presidential committee to drive digital public infrastructure

Tinubu appoints new Governing Council members for three varsities

Tinubu celebrates oil industry stalwart Sunmonu at 70

First Lady unveils expanded AGILE programme

PDP NEC fails to resolve issues, Fixes another meeting for June 30

NiMet predicts three days of heavy downpour in 14 States

Military proposes death penalty for soldiers selling arms to terrorists 

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to anti-corruption fight, asset recovery

Military rescues 100 hostages through non-kinetic operation 

NAFDAC rejects VDM's ₦.7m traders' extortion claim 

NAFDAC raids fake drug factory in Delta 

Tinubu seeks Senate approval to raise $2bn in domestic debt market 

Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding results , says AfDB

Bode George slams sealing of PDP secretariat

Navy extends medical outreach to indigents in Lagos communities  

Skales denies divorcing wife over alleged mockery of his music career

Nigeria boosts Africa Development Bank with $500mn for trust fund

Tinubu urges children to speak out against bullying

Emotions as Reps holds valedictory session for late members

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Alia felicitate Methodist Prelate Aba at 65

PDP crisis: Party leadership, not Wike, to blame, says Suswam

NANS seeks Ondo govt’s intervention over salary crisis at Rufus Giwa Poly

NOA DG urges talent discovery, reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to reducing out-of-school children

Nigeria needs $100bn annually to hit 2050 GDP target — FG

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks external borrowing, domestic bond for retirees pension

Davido knocks actress Sarah Martins over unsolicited advice

Barau hails Tinubu for signing federal varsity of science, tech bill Kano into law

BREAKING: Osun 2026: NIWA boss, Oyebamiji declares aspiration for guber seat 

2027: APC not afraid of opposition coalitions — Orji Kalu

Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Delta

2025 Hajj: Edo, Abia lose pilgrims in Saudi Arabia as Zamfara woman delivers baby

EFCC boss warns of insider-aided cyberattacks on Nigerian banks



*THISDAY*

KwaraLEARN Trains 384 School Support Officers in Digital Supervision, Monitoring

NULGE Urges Katsina to Provide Fertilizer to Members

Peter Obi Decries Alleged Extortion of N700,000 from Onitsha Drug Traders by NAFDAC

Childrens Day: Lagos Champions Collective Responsibility for Child Development, Education Support

On Childrens Day, Tinubu Launches Campaign To Protect Nigerian Kids

Tinubu Seeks Senates Approval of 2025-2026 External Borrowing Plan of $21.5bn

Childrens Day: 11m Children Suffer from Food Poverty, Say Paediatricians

Alleged Land Grabbing: Court Orders Arrest of FCTAs Investigation and Prosecution Director, 11 Others

N2.2bn Oil Subsidy Fraud: Court Jails Mamman Ali, Christian Taylor for 14 Years, Orders Asset Forfeiture

Akpabio, Abiodun, Adeleke, Buratai Other Dignitaries for 6th Timeline Awareness Lecture, as Benson, Akinsiju Speak on Media and Security

Olaopa Lists Path to Birthing Future Civil Service

Lagos to Unify Energy-related Policies into Single, Electricity Strategy

Nigeria Approves $500m for AfDBs Trust Fund Replenishment over Next 15 Years

Nnaji: Delivering Tangible innovations, Making Landmark Achievements

FG Launches Fibre 2 Hostel Initiative at UNILAG

Ex-AMCON MDs N20bn Alleged Fraud Case: Court Orders EFCC to Disclose Evidence

As Tinubus Northern Outreach Gathers Momentum

Kayvee Microfinance Bank Limited Reports over 500% Profit Surge

Bureau of Statistics Intensifies Commitment to National Devt

Mark Okoye Briefs Tinubu on SEDCs 100 Days, President Expresses Satisfaction with Progress Achieved

Lawmaker Tasks Monarchs on Dwindling Enrolment of Children in Schools

Foundation AwardsN5m to FCT Students

Group Insists Wike Remains Sole Architect of PDP Crisis, Says Makinde, MbahBlameless

Shariah Court Sentences Kano Mosque Arsonist to Death by Hanging

SDP Crisis Deepens as Group Disowns Gabam as National Chairman

Faith Morey Leads with Vision: Okachi Foundation Commits to 2025 Educational Overhaul

WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT; CHILY BERRY CONTINUES TO IMPACT TALENTS IN NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

Nigeria Projects Air Power Ambitions on Global Stage at Aerospace Power Conference 2025 in Rome

Dangote Cement wins Dividend Paying Company of the Year Award

LightspeedUnveilsNigeriasFirstImmersiveWaterProjectionMapping

SON DGHarpson Self-regulatory Ethical Practices

Spice Up Your Cooking Game Cook to Impress with Peppe Terra

Ayoku Liadi-led Kayvee Microfinance Bank Reports over 500% Surge in PBT To N371m

Demand forAradel, BUA Foods, Others Lift Stock Market by N540bn

Nasarawa to Establish First Electric Vehicles Production Factory in Nigeria

Agama: SEC Approved N3.68 trillion New Issues in 2024

MAN Asks CBN to Caution Banks over Unwholesome Handling of Unmet FX Forwards

NNPC/Heirs Energies JV Launches Medical Mission

IFC Vice President Visits Mohinani Groups Sonnex RpetFacility

Poor Supply: Group Demands Revocation of Discos Licences

EKEDC Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure Investment

Seplat Energy Wins M&A Deal of the Year Award

Amid Infrastructure Deficit, Nigerias Gas Output Jumps 20.2% Y-o-Y

Nigeria Targets Mining, Automotive Transformation to Drive Industrial Revolution

Woodhall Mentorship Programme Wraps Up in Lagos

Octopus Wike And The PDP

Inaki Williams Wins the Sporty LALIGA MVP Back-to-Back

Heartland, Akwa Utd Join Sunshine, Lobi Stars in Relegation

Xabi Alonso Seals Real Madrid Job Until 2028

18 Super Falcons Hit Camp for Cameroon Friendly

22 Super Eagles Bubbling with Excitement Ahead Clash with Ghana

Man Arrested for Crashing into Celebrating Liverpool Fans

Eko International Cup to Begin July 6 in Lagos

Lagos Hospital Performs Complex Open-heart Surgery on 5-Year-Old Boy

Adesina: How I Raised AfDBs Capital from $93bn to $325bn

Malami: Instead of Addressing Insecurity, Poverty, Hardship, APC Endorsing Tinubu

NACCIMA to FG: Overhaul Investment Agencies to Unlock Nigerias Untapped Economic Sectors

House Cttee Summons FCT Minister of State, Mariya Bunkure, Over Budget Defence

Nigeria, Venezuela Strengthen BASA with Direct Flight Agreement to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties



*DAILY TRUST*

Nigeria must resist one-party state Daudu, others

Senate moves to halt drug business after Trust TV investigation

Tinubus Food Security, Baraus Replication Effort in North West

Dhul Hijjah crescent sighted, Eid-el-Kabir falls on June 6

Daily Trust journalist wins SHE & Rights Media Award

One year after, PDP finally holds NEC meeting in Abuja

UTME:Students involved in malpractice should be barred from WASSCE, others FG

2025 Hajj: Over 1.1 million pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia

Bauchi gov seeks end to violence against children

Scores of terrorists killed in Borno community Military

2027: Address economic hardship instead of endorsing Tinubu, Malami tells APC

NEMA: How suicide bomber attempted sneaking into Abuja barracks

Tinubu Seeks approval for $21.5bn, 2.2bn Foreign Loans

7 killed in fresh Plateau attack

Two herders gunned down, vigilante injured in Abuja community

Barau hails Tinubu for assenting to Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo bill

Deeper Life Church Members Abducted In Ondo

Borno: Why Alau dam collapsed in 2024 experts

Reps Push for Centralised Emergency Call Centre, Unified Code

Hajj: Edo losesseptuagenarian in Saudi Arabia

CBN: Anchoring inflation expectations with MPC decisions

Childrens Day: Tinubu vows to tackle bullying

Abuja-Lokoja Highway: A Renewed Success Story of Security and Community Initiatives

Top Trending Cryptos To Buy In June For 100x Gains!

Missing Out On Hyperliquid and Moneros Growth' Why Punisher Coin Is The Most Popular Crypto To Watch Now!

NIGERIA DAILY: Childrens Rights in Nigeria In Theory And In Practice

Democracy and the denial of truth

Whither Childrens Day, rights

Tinubu off to Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary, Eid-el-Kabir celebration

Hajj 2025: Air Peace, UMZA, Max Air completed pilgrims airlift NAHCON

NDLEA, UK-HOIO sign MoU on tackling illicit drugs

PDP warns against politicisation of insecurity

FG validates cervical cancer elimination plan

Arsonists journey to hangmans noose

Another Abuja estate attacked, bizman abducted

FCT residents differ on community parenting

14 injured as buses collide on Abuja-Lokoja road

NSF: Team FCT soars in badminton

Woman detained over murder of co-wife in Daura

Fashion designer accused of stabbing man to death overstabilizer

Police nab member of interstates kidnap gang in Delta

Butcher accused of stealing cows worth N3.7m

2 detained over killing woman, burning corpse in Lagos

I plan to travel abroad with ransom money Suspected kidnapper

Man bags life jail for raping stepdaughter

26 die in Kogi, Benue in auto crashes

Experts call for caution over $3bn telecom infrastructure investment

FIRS onboards taxpayers as e-invoicing kicks off July 25

Forum laments rice mills shutdown over waivers

Prioritise N500bn recapitalisation, Dangiwa tells FMBN board

9.6m spam attempts on Airtel lines flagged in 2 months

PAL Pensions assures of improved investment returns

Flood sweeps away Catholic priest, 1 other in Niger

DPO killed, police station burnt after man dies in custody

One-party Nigeria' Perish the thought!

Clearwater Polo dedicates Access Bank Cup to late Dawule Baba

Friendly matches: Super Eagles, Super Falcons camps bubble

Ferscoat wins maiden Lagos Private Inter-schools Sports competition

Four-time champion Swiatek launches record bid, Alcaraz cruises



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Why Were Amending MOFI Act Abbas

Tinubu Felicitates Kwara Govs Mother, AbdulRazaq At 95

Rivers Administrator To Defend Budget Before Joint Natl Assembly Cttee

Tinubu Greets Ex-Shell MD Mutiu Sunmonu On 70th Birthday

Oluremi Tinubu: Excelling In Schoolll Equip You For Better Future

Stanley Ontop Reveals Why Alex Ekubo Took A Break From Social Media

AMB Seriki Felicitates Kwara Children On Childrens Day

Investors Pocket N1.04tn Gain As Index Surges Past 111,000 Landmark

Seyi Law Calls Out Tunde Ednut Over Alleged Harassment

Iyabo Ojo Welcomes Funke Akindele To Tanzania Ahead Of Priscillas Wedding Finale

Childrens Day: Abbas Vacates Seat For Secondary School Student

Afenifere Appoints Falae As Chairman, Tasks FG On Forest Guard

10th Memorial Of Late Ooni of Ife: Sijuwade Inter-School Debate Opens In Abeokuta

FG, ILO, Labour Task Multinational Enterprises On Responsible Business Conduct

Lagos Govt Integrates NIN Into Social Register

Childrens Day: Kwara Gov Reiterates Commitment To Quality Education

2050 Devt Agenda: FG Pegs Infrastructure Investment Requirement At $100b Annually

Service To Humanity Drives My Passion For Success Orifa

KGG Hub Wins IGUs Prestigious Regional Gas Award At WGC 2025

Borno: Two Soldiers Killed In Boko Haram Attack

Engineering Empowerment: Achimugus Altex Building Nigerias Technical Backbone

Fubara Celebrates Rivers Children, Reaffirms Commitment To Child Devt

You Are Heartbeat Of Society, Osun First Lady Celebrate Children

Foreign Investor, Associates To Inject Multi-Billion Dollar Investments Into Nigeria

Nigerias Hospitality Future Lies In Unleashing Youth Potential Hala

Q1 2025: Global Tourism Records Over 300m Intl Tourist Arrivals

EFCC Triumphs As Court Jails Oil Marketers

Al Nassr Legend Fahad Al-Bishi Urges Ronaldo To Retire

Troops Of Operation Hadin Kai Foil Another Attack On Marte

Revisit N700,000 Onitsha Drug Market Fine, Obi Urges NAFDAC

Tinubus Mother Quran Competition Not Political Lado

Bauchi Speaker Urges Stronger Action Against Child Abuse, Trafficking

Chiderije Mbah Becomes One-Day MD/CEO Of Wema Bank Plc

Provost Dedicates Awards To Gov AbdulRazaq

NAWOJ FCT Calls For Proactive Measures To Reduce Out-Of-School Children

Childrens Day: Alli Calls For Stronger Commitment To Childrens Rights

ActionAid: Insecurity, Deepening Poverty Threaten Nigerian Childrens Well-being

Lagos Takes Over Energy Regulation In June

NASS Receives Tinubus Request For $21.5bn Loan, N758bn Pension Bond

Man Utd Boss Amorim Insists Fernandes Is Crucial Amid 100m Al Hilal Interest

Childrens Day: NNPP Stalwart Celebrates Future Leaders

PDP Holds Caucus Meeting, Set For NEC

2027: Tinubus Gale Of Endorsements Based On Performance Kalu

GIMP Salutes Turner On Appointment As President Of U.S. University

Minister Seeks Partnership In Institutionalizing Sustainable Skill Devt

Childrens Day: Fintiri Calls For Protection Of Future Generations

Dele Momodu Hails Tinubu For Halting FCT Property Sealing

I Was Almost Kicked Out Of Plane Over My Outfit

NECll Stabilise, Strengthen Party CP-PDP

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Benue APC Condemns Gwer-West Killings

NAFDAC Bursts Fake Drug Factory In Delta

Obi Condemns Fee Imposed On Anambra Traders

Sokoto NUJ Urges Govt To Enhance Almajiri Education System

ECOWAS Trade Cttee Commends Customs For Innovation, Revenue Generation

UK-Based Nigerian Tech Platform Clinches Natl Award

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Why Tinubu Hasnt Solved Nigerias Problems Adebayo



*THE SUN*

First Lady launches additional funds for AGILE programme, hails progress for girls learning

Senate bold, intentional about development of the Nigerian child Akpabio

Smart Schools are your ticket to a sure future Mbah celebrates Enugu children

Tinubu heads 10-man presidential committee on digital public infrastructure implementation

Soldiers foil terrorists attack on 2 Borno villages, kill scores of terrorists, recover VBIED, others

72% of primary school leavers in Northeast Nigeria cant read UNICEF

Labour slams multinationals over modern-day slavery in Nigeria

Lagos court jails Nasir Ali, Christian Taylor 14 years for N2.2bn oil subsidy fraud

IPOB condemns Finlands plan to try Simon Ekpa on Biafra Heroes Day

Rivers at 58: Ibas admonishes forgiveness, reconciliation, trust

Childrens Day: Oyebanji seeks stakeholders collaboration to ensure secured future for Ekiti Children

Nnaji driving innovation, landmark achievements Ministry

2027: FOSIECON suggests ways to rebrand, strengthen SIECs

Only 1019% of Nigerians pay tax FIRS

2025 UTME: NDPC begins probe into technical error

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for over $23 billion, 67 billion loans, N758 billion pension bonds

SGF, Jedy-Agba seeks transparency, openness on recovered Assets

Farah Dagogos legal team opposes transfer of Rivers emergency rule suit to Abuja

Kebbi Gov. felicitates with pupils at Childrens Day

Childrens Day: Dissuade your children from joining cult groups, Gov Okpebholo urges parents, guardians

Childrens Day: Tinubu declares commitment to child protection, safe learning, announces anti-bullying measures

Benue Killings: Prof. Hon writes Security Chiefs, calls for overhaul of operations

May 27: Our children heartbeat of Nigerias future Tinubu

Transfer: Man United receive stunning offer to sell Bruno Fernandes

Ground rent: PDP kicks as national headquarters is sealed over unpaid ground rent

APC chieftain woos more opposition members

PDP: Uncertainty persists over NEC meeting

Defection: PDP urges court to sack lawmaker

Go and get me Anambra, youve my full backing, Tinubu tells Ukachukwu

AMAC: Female sole aspirant vows to beat 22 male contenders

Northerners should support Tinubu for own good Idimogu

Anambra 2025: Tinubu endorses Ukachukwu-Ekwunife ticket, charges duo to secure victory

Obis participation in coalition meetings approved by NCC LP Leadership Sen. Usman

LAGOS, YOUR MOMENT IS NOW!

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🕰 Time: 6:00 PM
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Lagos, it's time! This Friday, the reformation begins!

LAGOS, YOUR MOMENT IS NOW!

A divine invasion is sweeping across the city! The mandate to REFORM, REBUILD, and RESTORE is moving with purpose, reshaping destinies and transforming communities. Now, it's your turn - Lagos!

Join Pastor Korede Komaiya LIVE and DIRECT as he meets all volunteers, imparting vision and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and be part of the movement!

The Master's Place Church Unusual and Another Level Church is launching a divine assignment that will shift Lagos' spiritual climate. This Friday, May 30th, 2025, be part of the Special Lagos Volunteer Rendezvous:

🕰 Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KWA Event Center, 12 Olokonia Road, Olokonla Bus Stop, Ajah, Lagos State

We're calling passionate, purposeful, and prophetically aligned individuals to arise and step into their calling as reformers, kingdom builders, and territorial influencers. Don't just sign up – be part of the movement!

SIGN UP NOW
Visit [http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos](http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos) or scan the QR code on the flier.

Lagos, it's time! This Friday, the reformation begins!

LAGOS, YOUR MOMENT IS NOW!

A divine invasion is sweeping across the city! The mandate to REFORM, REBUILD, and RESTORE is moving with purpose, reshaping destinies and transforming communities. Now, it's your turn - Lagos!

Join Pastor Korede Komaiya LIVE and DIRECT as he meets all volunteers, imparting vision and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and be part of the movement!

The Master's Place Church Unusual and Another Level Church is launching a divine assignment that will shift Lagos' spiritual climate. This Friday, May 30th, 2025, be part of the Special Lagos Volunteer Rendezvous:

🕰 Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KWA Event Center, 12 Olokonia Road, Olokonla Bus Stop, Ajah, Lagos State

We're calling passionate, purposeful, and prophetically aligned individuals to arise and step into their calling as reformers, kingdom builders, and territorial influencers. Don't just sign up – be part of the movement!

SIGN UP NOW
Visit [http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos](http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos) or scan the QR code on the flier.

Lagos, it's time! This Friday, the reformation begins!

LAGOS, YOUR MOMENT IS NOW!

A divine invasion is sweeping across the city! The mandate to REFORM, REBUILD, and RESTORE is moving with purpose, reshaping destinies and transforming communities. Now, it's your turn - Lagos!

Join Pastor Korede Komaiya LIVE and DIRECT as he meets all volunteers, imparting vision and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and be part of the movement!

The Master's Place Church Unusual and Another Level Church is launching a divine assignment that will shift Lagos' spiritual climate. This Friday, May 30th, 2025, be part of the Special Lagos Volunteer Rendezvous:

🕰 Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KWA Event Center, 12 Olokonia Road, Olokonla Bus Stop, Ajah, Lagos State

We're calling passionate, purposeful, and prophetically aligned individuals to arise and step into their calling as reformers, kingdom builders, and territorial influencers. Don't just sign up – be part of the movement!

SIGN UP NOW
Visit [http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos](http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos) or scan the QR code on the flier.

Lagos, it's time! This Friday, the reformation begins!

LAGOS, YOUR MOMENT IS NOW!

A divine invasion is sweeping across the city! The mandate to REFORM, REBUILD, and RESTORE is moving with purpose, reshaping destinies and transforming communities. Now, it's your turn - Lagos!

Join Pastor Korede Komaiya LIVE and DIRECT as he meets all volunteers, imparting vision and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and be part of the movement!

The Master's Place Church Unusual and Another Level Church is launching a divine assignment that will shift Lagos' spiritual climate. This Friday, May 30th, 2025, be part of the Special Lagos Volunteer Rendezvous:

🕰 Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KWA Event Center, 12 Olokonia Road, Olokonla Bus Stop, Ajah, Lagos State

We're calling passionate, purposeful, and prophetically aligned individuals to arise and step into their calling as reformers, kingdom builders, and territorial influencers. Don't just sign up – be part of the movement!

SIGN UP NOW
Visit [http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos](http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos) or scan the QR code on the flier.

Lagos, it's time! This Friday, the reformation begins!

LAGOS, YOUR MOMENT IS NOW!

A divine invasion is sweeping across the city! The mandate to REFORM, REBUILD, and RESTORE is moving with purpose, reshaping destinies and transforming communities. Now, it's your turn - Lagos!

Join Pastor Korede Komaiya LIVE and DIRECT as he meets all volunteers, imparting vision and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and be part of the movement!

The Master's Place Church Unusual and Another Level Church is launching a divine assignment that will shift Lagos' spiritual climate. This Friday, May 30th, 2025, be part of the Special Lagos Volunteer Rendezvous:

🕰 Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: KWA Event Center, 12 Olokonia Road, Olokonla Bus Stop, Ajah, Lagos State

We're calling passionate, purposeful, and prophetically aligned individuals to arise and step into their calling as reformers, kingdom builders, and territorial influencers. Don't just sign up – be part of the movement!

SIGN UP NOW
Visit [http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos](http://www.themastersplace.org/lagos) or scan the QR code on the flier.

Lagos, it's time! This Friday, the reformation begins!