*NEWS HEADLINES* - 20 FEB 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/02/news-headlines-20-feb-25.html *NATIONAL* Tinubu, Akpabio meet in Aso Rock. Posterity’ll judge us harshly if public schools collapse – Shettima. Transport minister refutes claims of high-speed rail approval. Senate summons NSA, NIA, DIA, DSS head over USAID-Boko Haram allegation. ASELGON committed to strengthening Nigerian democracy – Asipa. Two Nigerians win inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. VC advocates one-year skill acquisition after JS3. Power generation hits 5,543MW in 2025. Alleged N3.6b Fraud: Ex-NDDc scribe faces arrest after EFCC medical probe. 'Nigeria Won't Tolerate Disrespect', Defence Chief Blows Hot Over Visa Denial. EFCC, police dismiss Nigeria’s corruption rating, insist on improvement. Police finally heed NICN ruling, move to reabsorb disengaged officers. *BUSINESS* Fiscal Autonomy: Why CBN hasn’t released funds to 774 LGAs — FG. FG sues Binance for $81.5bn in economic losses, back taxes. Airline chief laments high cost of aviation fuel. PZ Cussons’ $34.3 million debt conversion plan sparks controversy. Group projects 20,000 jobs from Maritime reforms. Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn. SEC expands crypto regulations to boost tax revenue. Nigeria importing 25m litres of petrol daily – FG. *ACROSS THE STATES* Lagos taskforce arrests 44 on Mile-2 Oke bridge over illegal street trading. Police probe alleged kidnap attempt in Lagos. Lagos Assembly debunks alleged defection of 27 lawmakers to Labour Party. FG warns Banana Island, Lekki waterfront property owners to legalise ownership. Ogun residents alerted to new tactics used by motorcycle thieves. IGP overseeing ‘Rape on Democracy’ in Osun – Adeleke tells British envoy. APC LG chairmen, councillors resume in 14 Osun councils. Fubara thanks church for prayers, pledges good governance. Tanker crashes, spills content in Rivers. Anambra speaker demands re-arrest of fleeing murder suspects as police react. Anambra governorship aspirant Ozigbo dumps Labour Party. NJC overrules Benue Assembly, says Justice Ikpambese remains Chief Judge. Falana to NBA: Sanction lawyer-lawmakers in Benue Assembly over involvement in Chief Judge removal. Benue Assembly: 13 lawmakers reject suspension. Despite Court Ban, VIOs Return To Abuja Roads, Begin E-Ticketing. FCT residents laud Wike for opening Karmo District Market. NMDPRA unseals seven reprimanded filling stations in Kogi. Mutfwang renews support for Strom Infrastructure’s revamp of Hill Station Resort. Niger govt arrests 33 suspected illegal miners, vows stricter measures. Fire razes houses, silos, cattles in Kano. FG Begins Construction Of New Innovation Institute In Kano. Ramadan: Crash sugar price, Kano merchants urge Dangote, BUA. Sokoto assembly begins budget defence for LGAs. 8 Injured As Gun Discharges At Church Convention In Adamawa. Bauchi Assembly seeks establishment of Technical Education Board. *HUMAN ANGLE* Man arrested for attempting to use 7-year-old nephew for ritual. Police arrest officer, complainant over newlywed’s death in custody. Kidnappers Kill 2 FCT Residents Over Delay In Ransom Payment. Defamation: Court adjourns Falanas’ case against VDM. 2025 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr wins ‘Best African Music Act’ and ‘Best International Act’. Amota Dking dreams big with ‘Bigga Tunez’. Portable arrives Ogun police HQ. Filmmaker Alessandra Celesia revisits Northern Ireland conflict in ‘The Flats’. Souleymane Cisse, father of African cinema, dead at 84. *INTERNATIONAL* Sudan: At least 200 killed in paramilitary’s three-day assault. EU Congratulates Angola President On Election As New AU Chair. Trump’s plan for Gaza: ‘Ethnic cleansing is not acceptable,’ UN chief Guterres says. Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator' as clash deepens. EU aims at Russia’s shadow fleet. *SPORTS* Super Eagles coach Chelle attends NPFL clash as Ikorodu City stuns Plateau United. Invictus Games: Wounded Soldiers Return From Canada With Medals. We won’t support transgender boxing in Nigeria, says NBF. Arsenal post £17.7m loss despite record revenues. Real Madrid’s Bellingham banned for two matches after dissent. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*