*NEWS HEADLINES* -13 FEB 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/02/news-headlines-13-feb-25.html *NATIONAL* Tinubu lauds Google CEO for advancing digital transformation in Nigeria. Tinubu Will Seek Re-Election, North Must Wait Till 2031 - Ganduje. FG raises the alarm over 400,000 Nigerians stranded abroad. Businesses, homes count losses as electricity grid collapses again. South-South PDP ready for congress. PDP NWC affirms Udeh-Okoye as national secretary. PDP Disciplinary Panel adjourns sitting for two weeks. Abductors Of APC Nat’l Director Demand N350m Ransom. NNPP fading away, Jibrin says as decampees join APC. We’re highly patriotic – NLC. NUC, Ministry of Education to face Reps committee on certificate racketeering. Reps summon Customs boss, others over refusal to retire. Nigeria deserves Permanent Seat at UN Security Council, says Kalu. Tax reform bills advance as lawmakers oppose move to phase out TETFUND. Tinubu Poorly Advised On Tax Reform Bills –Rep. 52,000 Nigerians To Participate In 2025 Hajj. Bishop Wale Oke re-elected PFN President. ONSA holds validation workshop on countering violent extremism. *BUSINESS* FG to revive textile industry, promote Nigerian-made goods - Minister. Nigeria’s trade volume up by 20.7%. Customs Suspends 4% Levy On Imports. FG plans recapitalisation of BOA to boost food security. Real estate stakeholders unite to tackle Nigeria's 28 million housing deficit. Nigeria's deep-water production will improve with right policies, says Shell. New tariff regime begins as telcos implement 50% hike on calls, data. Pi open network launches February 20, crypto space agog. *ACROSS THE STATES* 48-Hour Eviction: Otumara residents in Lagos fight to save their homes. Amotekun rescues 16 victims of sexual abuse in Ogun. Lassa fever kills 12 persons in Ondo. Poly Ibadan suspects sabotage in poisonous gas incident, launches probe. After 3 months of blackout IBEDC restores power at UCH. Edo govt bans illegal unions from collecting dues at parks. Oborevwori: APC is for all – Mayor Akpodoro faults Omo-Agege. No Delta Assembly PDP lawmaker defecting to APC – Majority Leader. Ijaws demand creation of Toru-Ebe, Oil Rivers States. Shell ignored warnings of corruption in Ogoniland clean-up, says report. Cross River Assembly backs, endorses Otu for second term. Anambra govt seals Okija Shrine. Recognize Emelobe as Eze Okpoko II of Oba, Imeobi Okuzu urges Soludo. IPOB backs Anambra’s crackdown on criminals, condemns killings of innocent youths. We stand on Wabara’s suspension – Abia PDP. Ex-PDP chairman, others join APC in Ebonyi. Bago appoints chairman, officials for Niger electoral body. Abuja Light Rail Not For Common Man – Residents. I Regret Campaigning For Tinubu In 2023 – Kano APC Chieftain. *HUMAN ANGLE* I served Tinubu govt without pay, rejected N5bn fraudulent offer — Fela Durotoye. EFCC arraigns man for allegedly refusing to accept naira as legal tender. UNIZIK launches probe into female student, lecturer's physical altercation. UNIZIK lecturer speaks after student assaults him. Suspended UNICAL professor denies requesting student’s nude pictures. Policeman Who Raped Teenager In Lagos Sent To Prison. Missing 76-year-old man found dead in Ogun community. ‘She had nothing to do with my marriage’ – 2Face defends Edo lawmaker, declares love for her. Natasha Osawaru: Unveiling Edo lawmaker who captured 2Baba’s heart. ‘If you hear epidural, run; my spine is degenerating’ — Toyin Lawani. Full List: Odumodublvck, Ayra Starr, Mohbad jostle for top honours at 2024 Headies Awards. Tems becomes joint-owner of US club San Diego FC. Is Côte d’Ivoire redefining beauty standards with the new ban on hair extensions? Meet Major Eragbai Evborokhai, first Nigerian-born soldier to lead U.S. Army Infantry Regiment. Kanye West’s website goes down after Nazi T-shirt sales. *INTERNATIONAL* UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic. UN envoy warns Syria against retribution campaign. Zelensky, Trump, Putin in phone calls. Journalist Barred From White House Event. Trump fires USAID inspector-general. UK to deny citizenship to migrants arriving in boats, vehicles in tougher crackdown. *SPORTS* Kai Havertz out for season with torn hamstring – Report. Barca to face Atletico in Copa del Rey semi-finals. Guardiola: “It’s not the first time this has happened to us, and this is how difficult it is”. Ballon d’Or banner at Etihad gave me strength, says Vinicius. ‘I will fight’: Khelif responds to boxing organisation lawsuit. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*