SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 08/02/2025

Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN

Warri refinery undergoes maintenance one month after resuming operation

Court orders Nnamdi Kanu to appear on Monday

Reports on scrapping JSS, SSS not true – FG

Kaduna Electric workers’ unions agree to restore power immediately

Govt, bizmen back anti-IPOB vigilantes as S’East violence escalates

Nine arrested over killing of Anambra lawmaker

First Lady celebrates Opral Benson at 90

Google, Microsoft, others plan $320bn AI spending

‘Joe you are fired’ – Trump vows to revoke Biden’s security clearance, briefings

US approves sale of $7.4 bn in bombs, missiles to Israel

Brazil receives second plane of deported migrants after row with US

40-year-old Nigerian, Benjamin Okoli, dies in South African police custody

Gen Tsiga’s Abductors Demand N250m Ransom


DID YOU KNOW?

  • Sukur, in Adamawa State, Nigeria, is an ancient settlement with a recorded history of iron smelting technology, flourishing trade, and strong political institution dating back to the 16th century. The landscape, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is characterized by terraced farmlands, dry stone structures and stone paved walkways.
  • Minus 40 degrees Celsius is exactly the same as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tinubu donates CNG buses to ease student transportation

Tinubu congratulates Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Owoh on 70th birthday

Reps endorse FG’s economic strategy, pledge efficient budget oversight

Ebonyi Reps member begs Tinubu to free IPOB leader Kanu

N3bn ‘Fraud’: ICPC Arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant, Goes After Ex-Naval Chief

Former minister Turaki arraigned over alleged adultery, others

Lagos uncle remanded in prison for allegedly defiling 9-yr-old niece

Bello Turji seeking escape routes after troops killed commanders – CDS

Minister unveils contactless platform to ease passport renewal in Europe

No explosion at Warri Refinery, says NNPCL

Umahi gives contractor 14-day ultimatum over Abuja-Keffi section

NAICOM, FRSC strengthen collaboration on third-party insurance

NAFDAC destroys N4.7bn fake drugs in Rivers

FG plans stakeholders’ engagement for 12-year basic education model

774 electoral offenders on trial over 2023 elections – INEC

INEC chair decries delay in electoral offences prosecutions

NANS, FRSC partners to address plate number issues

Insecurity: FCTA to strengthen cross-border security

FG projects N4bn in Taraba cargo airport concession

NNPC, firm cut gas flaring by 96% in two oil fields – Official

Tolling vital for sustainable road infrastructure – BPE

Again, electricity workers picket IBEDC

Nollywood, social media, others fueling get-rich-quick syndrome — First Lady

Calls for probe mount over $2.8bn USAID spending in Nigeria

Groups differ on Jigawa, Kano’s N5bn budget for Ramadan

Fayemi an outstanding leader of character – Buhari

‘Ironic and comical,’ Shehu Sani faults Reps proposed 31 new states

APC chairman Ganduje visits Anambra to commission state secretariat

Omo-Agege rallies APC support in Delta, promises strategic victory

N54trn Budget Rise: Obi Demands Transparency

My brother has never demanded a kobo for funding my election – Gov Adeleke

Kano Governor boosts agribusinesses with N400 million

Nigeria must build a resilient economy to overcome poverty — Makinde

Anambra Security Crackdown: Soludo vows to wipe out criminal elements

Making me Lagos Speaker the right decision, Meranda tells colleagues

A’Ibom to partner NDDC on sports festival

Oke Agbor-Isekun oil well is in Ondo, not Ogun, Ondo govt tells Navy

Sokoto State cracks down on illegal mining, vows prosecution of offenders

Kpop Ham invites Minister, US Embassy, Museum to Nok cultural festival

Abdussamad Dasuki Donates N100m To Constituents For Ramadan Palliatives

Abduction of General Tsiga: Fear-stricken locals flee Katsina community

Gunmen Invade Sokoto Mosque, Abduct Worshippers

Pirates hijack passenger boat conveying 20 travelers in Rivers

Resident Killed, 6 Hospitalised As Lakurawa Terrorists Hit Kebbi Again

Gunmen abduct Delta poly student, demand N10m ransom

Singer Portable’s proteges arraigned for assaulting Ogun officials


TODAY IN HISTORY

  • On this day in 1879, Sandford Fleming proposed the use of time zones. The later introduction of Universal Standard Time, which is based on time zones, revolutionized time keeping.
  • On this day in 1950, the Stasi, East Germany’s notorious secret police, was established. The “Staatssicherheit”, which was dissolved in 1990, is considered one of the most repressive intelligence agencies in the world.

Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. – Dean Karnazes

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Compiled by Joe Agbro Jr., (@Joeagbro), Joeagbro@dailyshot.ng, +234-8056745268

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