*NEWS HEADLINES* - 03 JUN 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/06/news-headlines-03-jun-25.html *NATIONAL* FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Eid celebration. Strike: Judiciary workers lock out Federal High Court judges, lawyers, litigants. Natasha denies planning to destroy Tinubu's govt. I weep over what Fubrara did to me, says Wike. I'm an asset to ensure Tinubu wins second term, says Wike. I'll lead PDP campaign in 2027, says Wike. PDP never asked me not to serve in Tinubu’s Govt – Wike. Amaechi hungry for power, not food, says Wike. ‘Hold governments accountable for healthcare services’, resident doctors told. Over 2,700 Nigerians Missed Hajj Due To Late Payment – NAHCON. Groups call for stronger protection of parrots in Nigeria. ‘Over 950 locations in South East occupied by bandits, herdsmen, kidnappers’. *BUSINESS* PMI certificate invalid without CIPMN accreditation—Registrar. Access ARM Pensions reports N28.2b revenue, 187 per cent profit growth. Why rising debt, weak revenue threaten fiscal sustainability. Underwriters merge operations to deepen market. NCRIB preps members for industry reform. Equities gain N1.7 trillion as investors jostle for blue chips. Controversy Rages Over $300 Helicopter Landing Levy For Oil Companies. *ACROSS THE STATES* One killed as rival cult groups clash in Osun. Bianca Ojukwu leads Nnewi elders to thank Soludo for ministerial appointment. Ebonyi Violence: One killed, ex-council boss escapes assassination, four injured in Edda attack. Mokwa Floods: 700 feared dead as relief efforts begin. Scavengers, beggars posing security threat in FCT, Wike tells court. Ground Rent: I derive joy in stepping on big toes – Wike. Kogi pays off N98.8bn debt in 15 months – State Government. US mourns victims of Niger flood. Niger gov's wife visits flood victims, donates N50m. 43 Killed As Benue Boils Again. NAWIS expresses condolences following tragic road accident involving Kano athletes. Kano Contingent Crash: FRSC begins investigation — Corps Marshal. Two Zamfara vigilantes die as NAF airstrikes kill 20 terrorists. Taraba governor pledges transformative development to silence critics. Adamawa Governor Fintiri Commences Payment Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage To Local Government Workers. *HUMAN ANGLE* Celestine Achi launches free AI tools to empower African media professionals. Start family before 40, experts tell men. Gunmen hijack Enugu-bound traders’ bus in Benue, shoot woman, abduct others. Police confirm identity of woman found dead in Bayelsa. Police crack down on illegal motor parks, taxi services in Gombe. Police hunt suspected cultist for killing rival during masquerade festival. Bishop Abioye slams men wearing earrings, plaiting hair. Soundtrack for this generation – Mike Bamiloye defends viral gospel hit ‘Never Going back’. Shun political science, history, others in varsities, Odumeje tells Nigerians. Woman vows to stay in husband's house despite divorce. Fear of 2023 election outcome made me japa to UK  —  Odeleke. Man bags life imprisonment in Ekiti for raping 10-yr-old. Rihanna’s dad, Ronald Fenty, dies at 70. *INTERNATIONAL* Moroccan Sahara: UK Considers Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal As Credible. Colorado fire attack suspect plotted 'for a year', FBI says. Secret Syrian intelligence files show missing US journalist was imprisoned by Assad regime. Russia and Ukraine to swap 12,000 dead soldiers; agree partial ceasefire. Judge convicts man who burned Koran in London. *SPORTS* Nigeria returns with bronze medal from African Sambo Championships. Tima Godbless may succeed Okagbare as second Nigerian woman to win NCAA’s 100m. Man City's Kovacic out of Club World Cup after surgery. Griezmann extends contract at Atletico Madrid. Ex- NBA Star, Gallo, Sees Bright Future For African Basketball. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*