Nigerian newspaper headlines – February 6, 2025

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From the desk of Diaspora digital media (DDM) here are newspapers across Nigeria covering major stories in politics, security, the economy, and international affairs.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an increase in safety measures for schools following a tragic fire incident.

Seventeen students lost their lives when an Islamic school in Zamfara was engulfed in flames.

The president has directed authorities to ensure that schools are safer and better protected from similar tragedies.

The government has also increased the national budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion for 2025.

This increase reflects adjustments in spending priorities to address economic challenges and national development.

The Dangote Refinery has successfully exported two cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Arabia.

This marks a major achievement in Nigeria’s efforts to become a refined oil exporter.

Despite this progress, the cost of crude oil production has risen to $40 per barrel.

The federal government is seeking a fresh $580 million loan from the World Bank.

The loan is expected to fund developmental projects in various sectors of the economy.

In Kebbi State, police discovered 200 illegal immigrants living in a small three-bedroom flat.

Authorities are investigating possible connections to human trafficking and criminal activities.

The electricity workers’ strike in Kaduna has paralyzed businesses and public services.

Power outages have left many residents struggling to cope with daily activities.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has welcomed President Tinubu’s decision to extend the retirement age for doctors.

This move is expected to address the shortage of experienced medical professionals in the country.

Meanwhile, a federal judge in the United States has blocked Donald Trump’s controversial birthright citizenship ban.

In Argentina, the government has decided to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).

This decision follows concerns over global health policies and the country’s sovereignty.

The Philippines is facing political turmoil as the vice president has been impeached.

Ghana and other West African countries are preparing for power blackouts due to gas pipeline repairs.

Several ECOWAS member states that withdrew from the regional bloc are now seeking to reconnect.

President Tinubu has emphasized that national security remains a top priority for his administration.

He is set to travel to France for a private visit, sparking speculation about the trip’s purpose.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigeria to transform its growing debt into an economic asset.

The Senate is working on a strategy to address the increasing number of Nigerians leaving the country.

This initiative aims to collect data on Nigerians abroad to reverse the “japa” migration trend.

The Senate has approved President Tinubu’s request to remove resident electoral commissioners in three states.

A Nigerian professor, Uduk, has been sentenced to three years in prison for electoral fraud.

The judiciary is intensifying efforts to crack down on election malpractice in Nigeria.

A legal battle is underway between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery.

The court will soon rule on NNPCL’s objection to Dangote Refinery’s lawsuit.

A Nollywood filmmaker has been sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking.

This case has attracted significant attention from both the film industry and the public.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered 73 stolen vehicles in the past year.

Records show that 187,284 vehicles have installed speed limiters over the last nine years.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Bureau De Change operators against fraudulent forex activities.

Licenses of non-compliant operators will be suspended or revoked.

The federal government is planning to launch a new national shipping line.

This project aims to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime industry and boost trade efficiency.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to implement a single-window system for trade.

This initiative is expected to improve revenue generation at Nigerian ports.

Customs officials have been directed to educate importers about the new 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy.

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has confirmed that 21 mini-grid projects are under construction in Jigawa.

The dispute between Dangote Refinery and NNPCL continues to raise concerns within the petroleum industry.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has partnered with IFAD to train 38,520 young agripreneurs.

This initiative will enhance agricultural productivity and youth employment in the Niger Delta.

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has called for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

They believe his release is necessary for peace and regional development.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended the deadline for Hajj pilgrim registration.

Many Muslims preparing for the pilgrimage welcomed the extension.

Fuel stations in Abuja have been shut down due to logistical challenges.

This decision by NNPCL has led to increased fuel scarcity in the city.

Minister Nyesom Wike has assured citizens that there is no need to panic.

He emphasized that President Tinubu remains committed to national progress.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is facing internal conflicts over its national leadership.

The Kwankwaso faction has rejected the appointment of a new national chairman.

Similarly, the Labour Party (LP) has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of attempting to destabilize its leadership.

Senator Ned Nwoko has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His defection has increased the ruling party’s presence in the Senate to 64 members.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis continues to escalate.

The party’s Board of Trustees has ordered the swearing-in of Ude-Okoye as national secretary.

This decision has been opposed by Anyanwu, deepening the internal conflict.

The Edo State government has reported that ex-Governor Obaseki left behind a N682.6 billion debt.

Obaseki has challenged the report and called for verification of the claims.

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state security outfit.

This initiative is aimed at strengthening local law enforcement.

The Kogi State government has allocated N542 million for students’ examination fees.

This covers UTME, Common Entrance, and BECE examination forms for eligible students.

A mother in Bayelsa has drowned her six-year-old daughter in a shocking act of violence.

A 13-year-old pupil was arrested for threatening classmates with his father’s gun.

Police in Lagos have arrested a hotelier over allegations of sodomy.

Three individuals were caught with a human skull in Imo State.

In Abuja, a trader collapsed and died after an altercation at a market.

A deadly clash between local hunters and armed herdsmen in Otukpo has resulted in three deaths.

Did you know?

Before Barack Obama, George Edwin Taylor ran for U.S. president in 1904 under the National Negro Liberty Party.

The famous citrus soda 7-UP was named after its original seven-ounce bottle and the upward movement of bubbles.

Today in history

On this day in 1959, the first microchip was patented by Jack Kilby.

He later won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 for this groundbreaking invention.

Quote of the day

“Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.” – Bob Marley

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