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NEWS HEADLINES 27 FEB 25

NATIONAL

‘I won’t let you down’ – Tinubu to aggrieved APC leaders. 

APC passes vote of confidence in Tinubu.

Umahi laments cost of cement, urges reduction to N7,000 per bag. 

Leadership tussle: Fasoranti remains our leader — Afenifere. 

Northern CAN urges support for tax reform, elects new leaders.  

Hashim lauds IBB’s apology, calls for national reconciliation. 

Nigeria’s GDP Grew By 3.40% In 2024 – NBS. 

Transcorp Power Increases Generation To 650MW, Declares N80bn Profit. 

APC dismisses El-Rufai’s allegation of running one-man show. 

I inherited over N8.9bn in legal liabilities – Ganduje. 

My life is in danger, NAFDAC DG cries out. 

Tax Reform Bills: Sharia Council, FCT Imams, Yadudu Reject Inheritance Law, VAT Raise, Others   

Police set security reform agenda to prioritise mental health, cyber monitoring. 

Policemen Killed In Gun Duel With Kidnappers. 

Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Afenifere Youth Leader. 


BUSINESS

FG moves to boost local manufacturers’ competitiveness, implements industrial roadmap. 

Again, Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N860/litre in Lagos. 

NNPC signs joint venture shipping deal with Stena, Caverton. 

World Bank to approve $2.2bn loan for Nigeria in 2025. 

SON spends N15bn on facility upgrade to enhance standards enforcement. 

Nigerian banking fraud has tripled — NIBSS. 

Customs raises concern over Tax Reform Bills 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos indigenes warn against Speaker Meranda’s removal amid Assembly crisis.   

Lagos eyes full metering as stakeholders push Electricity Act implementation. 

Battle for control of Lagos Central Mosque intensifies. 

DSS Alleged Assault: Court grants bail to 3 Lagos Assembly Staff. 

Tribunal Controversy: Okpebholo Dismisses PDP’s Allegations As Diversionary Tactics. 

Fubara approves construction of hostels at Rivers varsity. 

Bayelsa: Why I Retained My Predecessor's Policies - Diri. 

Tension in Akwa Ibom as soldier allegedly kills youth. 

 Anambra gov: APC raises N350m from nomination form sales. 

Appoint Auditor-General for FCT area councils, Reps urge Wike. 

Four female students of Makurdi varsity kidnapped on campus by armed men. 

'Bauchi accounts for 60% of forced marriages in Nigeria'. 


HUMAN ANGLE

N1.3bn alleged fraud: EFCC arraigns P-Square’s ex-manager Jude Okoye. 

‘True privilege,’ says Otedola after hosting Burna Boy, Wizkid. 

‘You thought I wouldn’t survive,’ Naira Marley speaks after court clears him in Mohbad’s death. 

Filmmakers urged to prioritise research over Google, Wikipedia for historical films. 

I have never met nurse who treated Mohbad, Singer’s father tackles Wunmi. 

Alleged defamation: Nedu hits VeryDarkMan with N500m lawyer no. 

Taylor Swift sets new record with 100 billion Spotify streams. 

Couple who broke world record for longest kiss announces split.   


INTERNATIONAL

Trump announces $5 million ‘gold card’ visa to attract rich immigrants. 

Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining NATO, says Trump. 

GAZA: Hamas Says Netanyahu ‘Intentionally Sabotaging’ Ceasefire. 

Tunisian jailed for life in France for stabbing 3 to death. 

UK: Gov’t To Extend Seasonal Worker Policy. 


SPORTS

NPFL: Enyimba, 3SC Clash In Aba As Lobi, Nasarawa Utd Fight For Survival. 

IOC provisionally recognises World Boxing as federation for Olympics. 

‘How can my dad be a racist?’ Drogba defends Mourinho. 

How my Nigerian upbringing drove me to Super Bowl success – Moro Ojomo.  

Betis’ Antony can face Real Madrid after red card overturned. 

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