*NEWS HEADLINES* - 08 JUN 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/06/news-headlines-08-jun-25.html *NATIONAL* One-party state: Nigeria may slide into dictatorship – Ozekhome. Labour Party urges FG to implement Justice Uwais electoral reform report. 2027: Between Jonathan’s endorsement of Tinubu’s second term bid and Diri’s unwavering loyalty to PDP. The 10th Senate has done well, will do more in the next two years – Adaramodun. 2027: How Wike’s support for Tinubu is shaking PDP. Fire Guts Hotel Housing 480 Nigerian Pilgrims. Ireland deports 35 Nigerians. CDS, Timi of Ede, others to receive world peace award in Abuja. Stakeholders seek ethical guidelines for responsible use of AI. *BUSINESS* How Ijebu Cooperative and Society Built Multibillion Naira Fish Farm. Livestock: NIRSAL prepares actors to tap into $2.5bn FDI. How TETFund promotes industrial harmony in Nigeria’s higher Institutions. Respite for private jets owners as Customs relaxes suspension. Ecobank Transnational appoints Adepoju as Executive Director. Ministry partners Itana to boost digital trade. Trump-Musk clash triggers bitcoin drop, as $308m in longs wiped out. *ACROSS THE STATES* Osun govt, APC chair clash over alleged looting of LG secretariats. Heartless kidnappers shift operations from Abraka to other Delta communities. Defection: Development can only come from APC – Akpabio welcomes Gov Eno. Cross River: Constituents review Senator Ekpenyong’s two-year impact. Abia ADC mobilises for party coalitions, urges Otti to join or lose reelection. Sallah: FCT Minister Facilitates With Muslims. Niger: Flood victims’ families hold bittersweet sallah celebrations. Politicians responsible for Benue attacks - Alia. Police, soldiers among 160 killed in Benue in one month. Eid-el-Kabir: Kaduna senator pledges continued support for constituents. Kaduna governor urges retired soldiers to join fight against terrorism. Sallah: Commuters laud Taraba transporters over stable fares. Monarch commends Kefas for curbing insecurity in Taraba council. Gombe communities lament poor power supply. Scores killed as NAF launches airstrikes on Boko Haram in Borno. *HUMAN ANGLE* How local Mallams resist reform of Almajiri schools in northern Nigeria. I’ve never begged Wike for money – Abati counters Lere Olayinka. 4 Killed In Crashes On Abuja-Lokoja Road. Man drowns during spiritual cleansing at Enugu River. God told me if I leave RCCG, my firstborn will die — Pastor Adeboye. Ex-FCT Public Complaints Commissioner Turbaned As Santurakin Of Rubochi. Sallah: Man Celebrating 'Under Drug Influence' Drowns Inside Kwara Well. Darey Art Alade, wife escape as car catches fire on Third Mainland Bridge. 'Keep my daughter out of your affairs,' Iyabo Ojo slams Tanzanian blogger over Priscilla, Juma Jux. I never thought I’d marry an actor – Efe Orhorha. Highlife musician Mike Ejeagha dies at 95. My father battled prostate cancer for 16 years – Mike Ejeagha’s son. Brain Jotter mourns Mike Ejeagha, says his melody lives forever. Guardian of Igbo oral tradition, Atiku mourns Gwo Gwo crooner Ejeagha. Ebenezer Obey, KWAM 1, Kiekie, others serenade Ijebu Ode at ‘Evening with Glo’. Ochuko Ojiri, BBC Bargain Hunt star jailed for two and half years over terror offence. *INTERNATIONAL* 13 Killed As Israeli Forces Strike Gaza. Spending bill criticism: Trump warns Musk of serious consequences. Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city. The effects of lockdown on children now emerging. Ex-police chief who escaped Arkansas prison is re-captured. *SPORTS* We’ll continue to work on our playing pattern — S’Eagles coach Chelle. NPFL Clubs Shouldn’t Prepare To Fail Again. Kano 22: Grief-Stricken Sports Fraternity Counts Losses. Kane scores as England beat Andorra 1-0 in World Cup qualifier. ‘Spain-Portugal final more than just me vs Yamal’ – Ronaldo. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*