Welcome to July! To help you celebrate, we have compiled a variety of heartfelt messages and wishes that you can share with your spouse, friends, family, colleagues, and loved ones. The team at Naija News wishes you, your family, and your friends a wonderful and prosperous new month.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

As we step into a new month, it is customary to exchange kind words and prayers with those we hold dear, which is why we have put together this list of 100 messages:

• Prayers for Divine Favor & Success: May God grant you and your family special attention, blessings, and breakthrough success this month. You are destined to overcome every limitation, achieve your goals, and see your wealth and joy flourish permanently.

• Wishes for Peace & Protection: May you dwell under God’s protection and enjoy a season free from sadness, shame, or trouble. We pray that your home remains filled with peace, and that every spirit working against your destiny is overcome.

• Messages for Partners & Loved Ones: To my dearest, I pray this month brings you joy, fulfillment, and unique wisdom. May your dreams be realized, and may we continue to share in this happiness together as you soar to unimaginable heights.

• Declarations for Testimony & Growth: This is your month to lead, testify, and witness everything in your life turn around for good. May your efforts yield enviable results and your expectations be met with surprising miracles.

• General Well-Wishes: We wish you a month of prosperity, progress, and continuous greatness. May you be a channel of blessings to others, and may everything you touch this month be seasoned with favor and grace.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially removed Chief Wilcox Seiyefa, the paramount ruler of Swali Community, from his position as the Ebeniken. This decision follows the initial suspension of the Ebeniken and his Council of Chiefs on May 21, 2025, due to accusations that they were involved in abetting insecurity within the community.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Diri, represented by his deputy, Peter Akpe, announced the dethronement during a stakeholder meeting at the Government House in Yenagoa on Tuesday. The Governor justified the action under Section Six of the state’s Chieftaincy Law, which emphasizes the necessity of maintaining peace, order, and good governance.

The removal was prompted by findings from a government-appointed fact-finding committee, which consulted with security agencies and local stakeholders. According to the Governor, the committee concluded that the community’s leadership was too weak and indecisive to manage the violence and security issues that arose.

Looking forward, Governor Diri has ordered the immediate commencement of a process to elect a new paramount ruler for the community, stipulating that the selection must be concluded within a three-month timeframe.

The Federal Government is set to dismantle the policy that separates Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) in a move aimed at curbing high dropout rates. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this shift on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Dr. Alausa, the “disarticulation” policy—which mandates that JSS and SSS levels operate independently with separate facilities and leadership—has proven ineffective. Highlighting the scale of the problem, the Minister pointed to a massive gap: while there are 80,000 public primary schools, there are only 15,000 junior secondary schools, a ratio of one to eight. This imbalance has left junior secondary levels severely overcrowded while senior facilities remain underutilized.

“This disarticulation policy has failed. We will phase it out,” Dr. Alausa stated, emphasizing that prioritizing administrative positions over the welfare of students has harmed the education system. He noted that a formal proposal to abolish the policy will be submitted to the National Council on Education, with the ultimate goal of increasing educational access and improving learning outcomes.

Furthermore, the Minister inaugurated a new committee, led by Prof. Rashid Aderinoye, tasked with overseeing UBEC-funded projects, including Smart, Bilingual, and Alternative schools. Dr. Alausa expressed frustration over the delay in these projects, noting that despite significant government investment, many remain unfinished or non-operational, which he characterized as a drain on public resources. The committee is now charged with ensuring these schools are completed, transferred to state governments, and opened for students.