*NEWS HEADLINES* - 22 FEB 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/02/news-headlines-22-feb-25.html *NATIONAL* Tinubu Approves Relocation Of Ikoyi, Agodi, 27 Other Prisons. SERAP sues Tinubu, AGF over alleged N167b fraud by contractors. FG to scrap visa-on-arrival policy by April. Four states receive N400 billion funding for light rail projects. Senate not for showbiz, spokesman slams Natasha. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accuses senate leadership of plot to suspend her. Natasha accuses Senate leadership of denying her privileges. No state creation request met constitutional criteria — Deputy Speaker. Nigeria, India lead as 50,000 int’l students enrolled in Canada schools fail to show up. IBB’s admission vindicated June 12 mandate advocates – Okorie. Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Millions Of Dollars, Mansions, Estates Linked To Emefiele. Coastal highway: FG begins construction in Cross River, Akwa Ibom by March. FG rejects Ikorodu-Itokin palliative work, orders contractor back to site. Court stops PDP South-South zonal congress. PDP postpones South-South congress, new date to be announced. NNPP will win 2027 presidential election if…, Kwankwaso boasts. JUNE 12: I feared Abiola’s assassination could lead to civil war — IBB. El-Rufai joins Atiku in visit to Edwin Clark’s family home. Pirated copies of IBB autobiography hit social media, WhatsApp groups. Plastic food containers could lead to heart failure. NCAC to honour culture excellence, creativity, global influence at 50th anniversary. DSS grants Nnamdi Kanu’s family, lawyers access after pressure. EFCC secures convictions of 31 Internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Maiduguri. Just in: EFCC returns $120,548 and N70m to foreign fraud victims. EFCC seeks repatriation of recovered crime proceeds to Nigeria. *BUSINESS* Naira appreciates to N1,530/$ in parallel market. BoI pledges to aid smart card production. FG to launch digital hub for industrial transformation. Money supply rises 18%  to N110.97trn as Nigerians ramp up savings. Obololi Spill: Shell shuts Nun River-Kolo Creek crude oil line. ‘Inflation accounts for 77 per cent of SMEs’ challenges’. Tax experts stress regulatory enforcement to achieve economic stability. *ACROSS THE STATES* Lagos taskforce arrests 44 on Mile-2 Oke bridge over illegal street trading. Customs intercepts 1,958kg cannabis sativa in Lagos. Osun LP candidates demand postponement of LG poll over legal, security concerns. HURIWA urges IGP to restore order, evict illegal occupiers of Osun councils. Osun to host agric investment conference. Osun LG: Court orders OSIEC to conduct election. Court directs police, DSS, others to provide security for Osun LG polls. I bought my own chair after Obaseki took his when he left office – Okpebholo. Police bust kidnapper’s hideout, recover arms, military uniform in Delta. Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia. Agunechemba: Girls without bras, pants disappear from Anambra streets. Police blame suspects' escape in Anambra on operational lapses. Nwifuru mourns traditional ruler Ezeogo Agom Eze. NGO sponsors 1,000 for 2025 JAMB exams in Kwara. Abducted Niger LG secretary regains freedom. Sule swears in 15 new commissioners in Nasarawa. TCN restores power supply to Central Area, Abuja 132 KV lines. SS2 student killed at Kaduna School, community petitions Gov Sani. Why we hiked Gombe varsity fee by 120% — Gov Yahaya. Bandit's Death: Turji Fights Back, Slams N22m Levy On Sokoto Deputy Gov's Village, Others. Bauchi Chief Judge Raises Concern Over Rising Cases Of Witchcraft. *HUMAN ANGLE* ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna lambasts Trump for calling himself king. Kidnapping: I’m ready to surrender all my property — Evans pleads for mercy. How ‘Phone Snatcher’ Was Nabbed In Abuja Hospital After Escaping Mob Action. How we are redefining street interviews through digital approach – Lady Koikoi. I'm not looking for wahala anymore, I'm looking for money - Portable says after N2m bail. Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl. *INTERNATIONAL* Sudan Recalls Envoy, Blasts Kenya For Supporting ‘Parallel Gov’t’ By RSF. Cholera kills 15 in western Ethiopia: health official. US pushes Zelensky to sign Ukraine resources deal. Asylum seekers must prove danger to avoid deportation – Canada immigration agency. Global watchdog removes Philippines from money laundering 'grey list'. *SPORTS* Lookman Set To Dethrone Osimhen As 'King Of The Pitch'. Amorim insists Man Utd ‘improving’ despite slump. Chelsea to face Copenhagen in Conference League last 16. Spain star Hermoso to appeal Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict. Postecoglou wants Spurs to 'kick on' after turning corner. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*