*NEWS HEADLINES* -08 FEB 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/02/news-headlines-08-feb-25.html *NATIONAL* Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN. Govt projects N626b as federal allocation in 2025. CISLAC Flags Constitutional Breaches In Adjusted N54.2trn Budget. Minister pushes for transition from 9-3-4 to 12-4 system of education. FG shifts implementation of new basic school curriculum to Sept. FG reaffirms committment to legal migration. Bode George backs Ude-Okoye as PDP National Secretary, calls for peace. Wike’s ministerial appointment reduces PDP to APC’s servant — Okonkwo. 2027: LP endorses Obi presidential bid, Otti, Rhodes-Vivour for gov. We didn’t hold any national convention in Lagos – NNPP. Proposals for 30 new states: Reps not taking position – Deputy Speaker. ‘Ironic and comical,’ Shehu Sani faults Reps proposed 31 new states. INEC defends N126bn budget request, says N85bn goes for salaries. Why Prosecution Of Election Offences Is Slow - INEC. NAFDAC proposes death penalty for fake drug peddlers. Govt, bizmen back anti-IPOB vigilantes as S’East violence escalates. Gen Tsiga's Abductors Demand N250m Ransom. Troops neutralize 27 terrorists, arrest 62, rescue 44 kidnapped victims. CDS confirms killing of two notorious terrorist leaders in Zamfara. ICPC arrests ex-naval chief, NSCDC deputy commandant over N3bn fraud. Nigeria records world’s highest road accidents, says Red Cross. *BUSINESS* Warri Refinery shut down for ‘routine maintenance’. Economic hardship: Experts pick holes in FGN’s planned cash palliatives disbursement. IFC invests $50m in Lagos Free Zone to support Nigeria’s industrial growth. Elumelu canvases support for young African entrepreneurs. PwC launches sustainability academy. Nigeria imposes 4% free on-board charge on imports. Exporters incur $10m loss over NPA's integration of NXP on TTP portal. *ACROSS THE STATES* Sanwo-Olu promises more interventions as LSSTF refurbishes rowe park swimming pool, three others. Lagos Assembly leadership crisis: GAC sliding into extinction – Critics. Circuits of Africa, Lagos partner to build Formula 1 race track. Governor’s Diary: Oborevwori working to protect interest of Deltans. APC urges Governor Oborevwori to address Delta Ijaw infrastructure neglect. Again, pirates hijack passenger boat in Rivers, 12 missing. Police nab nine suspects in connection with Anambra lawmaker’s murder. 136 communities in five Plateau Councils overrun by armed men. Sokoto State cracks down on illegal mining, vows prosecution of offenders. Gunmen Invade Sokoto Mosque, Abduct Worshippers. Resident Killed, 6 Hospitalised As Lakurawa Terrorists Hit Kebbi Again. *HUMAN ANGLE* Meet Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, first Nigerian to command a US warship. Meet Major Adebayo Adeleke who served in US army for two decades. Man arraigned in Lagos for alleged forgery, illegal property takeover. Why I can’t blame God for death of my 11 family members – Enugu tanker fire victims’ relative. Iyabo Ojo daughter Priscilla ties knot with Tanzanian lover Juma Jux. Tinubu celebrates Nollywood icon, Nkem Owoh at 70. Kanye West begs Trump to free ‘my brother’ Diddy from jail. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reacts after Kanye West calls for his release from prison. *INTERNATIONAL* 80 Killed In Fresh Southern Sudan Violence — UN. Uganda’s Ebola vaccine trial major milestone in tackling disease — WHO’s Mike Ryan. US approves sale of $7.4 bn in bombs, missiles to Israel. Brazil receives second plane of deported migrants after row with US. UK govt bans ‘bird gatherings’ as avian flu outbreak worsens. *SPORTS* Kaduna equestrian firm set to debut in Lagos Polo Tournament. FIBA U-19 Women’s W’Cup: Nigeria Draws Portugal, Canada, And China. FA Cup: Maguire rescues Man United with late-minute winner against Leicester. Chelsea to play Man City in Women’s Champions League quarters. My decision to not make more signings and take the risk, says Amorim. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*