*NEWS HEADLINES* - 09 JUN 25 https://whatsappnewsheadlines.blogspot.com/2025/06/news-headlines-09-jun-25.html *NATIONAL* June 12: FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark Democracy Day. June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, others pile pressure on Tinubu to reinstate Fubara. Defection: PDP moves to flush out disloyal members. Civil war was not fueled by hatred but was a necessity, says Gowon. Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC RECs, SERAP urges Tinubu. Economy not where we want, but back on track — Minister. Nigerians now 56% of oil, gas workforce — Senate panel. Senate vows to support NCDMB in 'Nigerianising' oil, gas workforce. Senator Wadada blames his imminent exit from SDP on El-Rufai. 2027: Opposition coalition will collapse  —  Tanko Yakasai. Why I stopped going to Rivers — Amaechi. Nobody ever asked Wike how he made me governor — Amaechi. FG Set To Revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant. FG probes alleged neglect of accident victims at FMC Abuja. Customs Oyo/Osun Command recovers N25.7bn from seized goods. NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Packaged As Green Tea At Lagos Airport. *BUSINESS* FG recommits to port automation for efficient service delivery. How TETFund promotes industrial harmony in Nigeria’s higher Institutions. Stanbic IBTC uplifts home ownership with new financing solutions. Firm charts path to exponential growth, celebrates dealers at annual conference. Scam Alert: SEC warns Nigerians against investing in punisher coin. United Capital crosses N1tr AUM, unveils fund to secure children’s financial future. Nigeria, U.S trade hits $13bn,  2nd largest in Africa — Mills, Envoy. *ACROSS THE STATES* President Tinubu meets Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, GAC members in Ikoyi. Tinubu to Sanwo-Olu: It’s all over now, all is forgiven. Sallah: Tinubu hosts Ibori, Bagudu, Okoya in Lagos. Single-use plastic dealers accuse Lagos of insensitivity, seek phased ban. Single-use plastic dealers accuse Lagos of insensitivity, seek phased ban. Lagos residents call for stronger price regulation to curb arbitrary hikes. Inspire Lagos, Ojodu LCDA, support residents amid rising food prices. I’m proud of you  —  Gov Abiodun celebrates President Tinubu’s aide. Flood wreaks havoc in Oyo, millions lost. More Labour Party chieftains defect to APC in Enugu. Sallah: FCT Minister Facilitates With Muslims. Plateau gov to tackle poverty through agriculture, calls insecurity a distraction. Eid-el-Kabir: Army chief celebrates frontline troops in Jos. Sallah Durbar Ban: Kano demands compensation from FG over economic losses. Sokoto Pilgrims Receive N450,000 Sallah Gift Each. Kara Fire: Property worth ₦191m lost as Kebbi Deputy Governor donates ₦10m to victims. Sallah tragedy: Bandits kill one, injure two in Zamfara mosque attack. Zamfara: Matawalle woos Lawal to APC. *HUMAN ANGLE* I pointed no firearm at anybody- Pastor Adefarasin. Police recover arms, motorcycle during stop-and-search, suspect flees. Nigerians losing their minds in Libyan prisons – Returnee. Reckless driver kills pedestrian in Lagos. LASTMA apprehends alleged hit-and-run driver. Two men arraigned for defrauding traveller of N16.6m at Lagos airport. UniPort mourns student killed in off-campus shooting. Road Accident Claims 9 Lives In Jigawa. Oreagba returns in style, steals spotlight again at Ojude Oba 2025. Why we buried my father 24hrs after his death – Mike Ejeagha’s son. *INTERNATIONAL* Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for years to come. Trump deploys 2000 troops to Los Angeles amid protest over immigration raid. Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally. Europeans worried over Trump’s cuts to public broadcasters. Italy citizenship referendum: 'I was born here - but feel rejected'. *SPORTS* NPFL Clubs Shouldn’t Prepare To Fail Again. Cunha Will Bring Confidence And Goals To United. Ronaldo’s Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League Mbappe sends France past Germany to claim Nations League bronze. Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in all-time great French Open final Canada's McIntosh crushes 400m freestyle world record. Neymar tests positive for COVID-19. _If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe and follow our twitter account @OurWhatsAppNews and WhatsApp channel_ *GOOD MORNING*