*NEWS HEADLINES* -21 FEB 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/02/news-headlines-21-feb-25.html *NATIONAL* Tinubu signs bill establishing Federal varsities in Osun, Ekiti. Abiola won June 12 election – IBB reveals. I Regret June 12 Annulment - IBB. Declare Abiola posthumously as ex-Nigeria president, CUPP tells Tinubu. Foreign aid freeze: Nigeria’s US average $1bn annual receipt under threat. Drama as Natasha tells Akpabio 'I'm not afraid of you'. NASS transmits, Investment and Securities Bill   2024 to President Tinubu for assent. NAHCON processes refunds to pilgrims after Hajj operations – Official. NNPP will defeat APC, PDP by 2027 - Kwankwaso. Heat stress to hit Lagos, Ekiti, Delta, Anambra, others - NiMet. Arrest: Prof Usman Yusuf's Family Writes US, Seeks Diplomatic Intervention. Seven years after, CAN demands Leah Sharibu's release from Boko Haram. NPA President Pledges Industry Repositioning Via Innovation. FG to ratify cover duty officers in paramilitary agencies. IGP decorates newly promoted AIGs, 16 police commissioners. ICPC to launch accountability, corruption prevention programme for LGAs. *BUSINESS* CBN retains interest rate at 27.5%. Experts challenge insurers on use of 2025 budget insurance penetration. Customs Agents petition Presidency over Cargo Tracking Note. NDIC pledges to prevent bank failure, assure depositors of funds security. Entry Age: Data Shows Over 45,000 Students Under 15 In SS3. NDIC auctions defunct Heritage Bank’s assets. Firm trains women entrepreneurs on regulatory compliance. Nigeria secures N1.6 billion AI investment from Microsoft. *ACROSS THE STATES* Lagos govt steps up efforts to curb mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Lagos warns motorists against fake, concealed vehicle plate numbers. LAGESC removes 650 shanties under Idunmota Bridge. 'Lies From Pit Of Hell', Obasa Denies Discovery Of Arms In His Office. Lagos police dismiss video alleging kidnapping incident in Ago Palace. Oyo seals industrial facility,lounge in Ibadan. Alleged Mayhem: Postpone Feb 22 LG Poll – coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC. FG Asks Adeleke To Halt Osun LG Election, Says Court Has Reinstated APC Chairmen. Osun LG poll: Vote your chairmen, councillors peacefully – Adeleke tells residents. APC withdraws from Osun LG poll. System Will Probe Edo Past Govs –Okpebholo. Edo Assembly Sacks Political Aides. Explosion rocks NNPCL flow station in Rivers. Rivers oil facility fire successfully contained, says NNPC. FRSC launches operation to combat fake number plates in Rivers. A’Ibom Assembly confirms all 27 commissioners, Special Adviser nominees. Police deny complicity in escape of suspects in Anambra. Police Vow To Re-Arrest Suspected Killers Of Anambra Lawmaker. Four killed in fresh Ebonyi communal land dispute. Resolve purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Senate urges NJC. Katsina: Gov Radda Names Street After Qatar. Zamfara explosion: Ex-gov Yari pays hospital bills as NEMA visits victims. Fintiri presents staff of office to Gadiga as Mbege Ka Michika. Adamawa govt denies sacking district heads. Taraba recovers 222 rustled cows, arrests suspects. USAID withdrawal raises HIV/AIDS risk in Bauchi. One Dies, 5 Injured As Wall Collapses On Students In Yobe Classroom. *HUMAN ANGLE* 27-yr-old kidnapper bags 60 years imprisonment in Ibadan. Woman Seeks N61m Children’s Upkeep From Ex-Husband. Man Escapes Lynching For Scooping Sand From School Children’s Footprint. Burna Boy releases highly anticipated single “Update” following DJ Cuppy’s viral teaser. Meet Sam Adegoke, the Nigerian actor taking over Hollywood with his style. Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns to March 5. I wasn’t fired from Honest Bunch podcast – Nedu. Honest Bunch Podcast refutes Nwokolo’s manipulation claims. I came, I ran, I suffered: Man relives chaotic Lagos marathon experience. Where to binge all the 2025 Oscar nominated films. I almost denied the song, Lawrence Oyor on Bobrisky dancing to ‘Favour’. *INTERNATIONAL* France Hands Over Sole Military Base In Ivory Coast. Trump says US government should 'take over' Washington. Trump considering 'alternatives' to Boeing for Air Force One contract. Swedish police seek details on hours before mass shooting. France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'. *SPORTS* Alcaraz dumped out by Lehecka in Qatar Open quarters. Liverpool boss Slot urges Nunez to improve his ‘mindset’ after Villa miss. ‘Nothing lasts forever’ as Guardiola laments ‘worst’ Man City season. Spain court convicts ex-football chief Rubiales for sexual assault over forced kiss. Family of 'brain dead' China footballer 'just want to know truth'. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*