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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2026* *THE NATION* Gombe Rep member Yaya Tongo dies Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo dies at 80 Mbah hails security agencies after arrest of six wanted criminals, seizure of heavy arms Shettima mourns Emir of Ngazargamu, says monarch embodied peace, unity June 12: Statewide broadcast by Governor Prof Babagana Zulum on the occasion of democracy day Truck driver dies, motor boy rescued in Lagos lone accident Barau sponsors 42 Bills in 36 months Gov Mbah inspects arms cache seized from ESN terrorists, lauds DSS, Army, Police National Awards: Obasa congratulates Alake, Omatseye, Otitoju, others June 12: Do not despair, PDP tells Nigerians NADF's 10,000 tractors 'II boost enterprise, jobs, food production, says Tinubu Shettima leads dignitaries to late Emir of Ngazargamu's funeral in Damaturu APC sets up 5-man reconciliation committee in Anambra Navy uncovers 168,000-litre illegal fuel stockpile in Rivers Abducted pupils, teachers still within Old Oyo National Park - Makinde Elon Musk becomes first person to hit $1 trillion net worth Democracy Day: Gov Sani frees 97 inmates, offers grants, skills training Anxiety over well-being of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland Millions locked out as Facebook, Instagram suffer global outage VAT collections rise to N2.42tr in Q1 2026 - NBS Borno reintegrates 720 former insurgents, 992 spouses, 2,050 children I believe in Tinubu's commitment to lift Nigeria out of poverty, says Adams Oshiomhole Sowore leads democracy day protest in Abuja, demands better governance Insecurity undermining food security, Alaafin warns at interfaith prayer service Democracy Day: Natasha calls for humanity, unity, national cohesion Yar'Adua hails Tinubu over renaming of Petroleum Institute June 12: Obi urges Nigerians to recreate spirit of 1993 in 2027 Jimoh Ibrahim calls for greater transparency on disability inclusion at United Nations Adamawa electoral commission dispatches materials for LG election Niger Delta reaping fruits of democracy under Tinubu, says Otuaro Democracy Day: Gov Kefas lauds Tinubu for upholding separation of powers Firm to deploy 300 electric tricycles in Adamawa for half normal fare JUNE 12: Five meaningful ways to mark Democracy Day Renewed Hope Media Tour of South-East projects begins Saturday *PUNCH* Abductions: Yoruba monarchs to invoke deities against bandits Delta, Sokoto other prisons at risk of collapse, says Panel Edo schools shut over threats reopened RCCG saved me from death sentence, says ex-inmate S'Africans treated us like animals — Returnees recount xenophobic horror Why abducted Oyo pupils, teachers remain in captivity - Makinde June 12: Rescue Oyo pupils, other kidnap victims, protesters tell Tinubu Ex-NYSC DG to youths: Don't depend on politics Kaduna gov frees 97 inmates, offers training Nigeria needs credible 2027 polls to retain trust - UK envoy Bandits abduct villagers in fresh attack on Kwara communities '350,000 terrorists surrendered in five years' Abia needs holistic devt, says PDP candidate Enugu arrests six suspects, recovers 17 ak-47 rifles Alaafin to FG: Tackle insecurity to achieve food security Dickson meets Obi, says NDC crisis fully resolved Osun lawmakers, APC trade tackles over call for CP's redeployment Yobe gov appoints new Emir of Ngazargamu BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, dies at 80 Oyo clarifies 200 Amotekun casualties, warns opposition against politicising kidnapping Why banditry, terrorism seem difficult to deal with in Nigeria — Defence minister Northern govs' chair mourns Emir of Ngazargamu Nigeria's ex-terrorists seek new lives after vocational training Democracy Day: Natasha calls for unity, national cohesion Gombe Rep Yaya Tongo dies in Abuja hospital June 12: Gabam-led SDP pays tribute to Abiola, seeks credible elections Anambra APC sets up reconciliation committee, ratifies expulsion of seven members Judiciary played a role in subverting June 12, says ex-REC Igini Oyo traffic agency, car dealers agree to ban unregistered vehicles Democracy Day: Ooni urges FG to intensify fight against insecurity Osun 2026: National peace committee trains election observers Switzerland offers to host signing of US, Iran peace deal *LEADERSHIP* I Never Received 'Security Vote' As Lagos Governor — Fashola World Cup: FIFA Upholds Host Nation Sovereignty After Partey Visa Snub Courtois Rules Out Retirement After World Cup VP Shettima Attends Yobe Monarch's Funeral, Says He Was Symbol Of Unity, Progress 2m Applicants Compete For 500,000 Varsity Admission Slots Annually — Minister World Cup: Thomas Partey Denied Entry To Canada, Set To Miss Ghana's Opener Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire Democracy Day: Cross River Rolls Out Electric Vehicles For Permanent Secretaries SpaceX Shares Jump 29.22% o $174.45 On First Trading On Nasdaq Amnesty International Slams Crackdown On Abuja Protesters, Says Sowore Hospitalised Senator Yar'Adua Commends Tinubu For Naming Kaduna Institution After Late Statesman Insecurity: Pastor Bolaji Idowu Defends Clergy Democracy Day: UK Envoy Calls For Credible, Peaceful 2027 Elections Peter Obi Meets NDC Leadership Over Post-Primary Election Bickering Despite Saudi's Support, Yemen Still In Quagmire Pele's Historic 1958 World Cup Winner's Medal Set To Command £500,000 At UK Auction June 12: We Seek Peace, Not Government Change -Anti-Terror Movement June 12: Osun Civil Society Protest Insecurity, Demand Rescue Of Pupils Liverpool Confirm Departure Of 3 Coaching Staff Stop Politicising Kidnappings, Focus On Victims — Ayo Obe Warns On Democracy Day Nigeria Advocates Urgent Shift From Gas Abundance To Gas Access Users Logged Out As Facebook, Instagram Suffer Global Outage 2027: NDC Faces Fresh Crisis As Primary Election Panel Chair Forwards Abia Candidates' List To INEC African Fans Turn On South Africa After World Cup Opener Defeat *THE SUN* Abducted pupils held in Oyo national park - Makinde June 12: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to demand 1993-style elections in 2027 Abike Dabiri blasts South Africa over attacks on Nigerians Democracy Day: Full text of President Tinubu's speech June 12: Democracy has brought light to Abia -Otti Democracy Day: APC chairman charges Nigerians to defend democracy, support... Plateau: We'll never negotiate with terrorists — Mutfwang June 12: Democracy yet to translate to prosperity, says Atiku June 12: Democracy has brought light to Abia -Otti NANS issues 48-hour ultimatum over robbery attacks, insecurity in Ogun students community Protest: Sowore collapses after being teargassed by police Reps panel assures on robust framework for power sector Energy disparity: Nigerian Permanent Mission to UN, NGO demand concrete solutions to Africa's power gap, pledge 10MW pilot Democracy Day: Why security challenges remain difficult to defeat — Musa FG secures fertiliser raw materials for 94 blending plants nationwide Democracy Day: APC chairman charges Nigerians to defend democracy, support Tinubu Plateau: We'll never negotiate with terrorists — Mutfwang June 12: Democracy yet to translate to prosperity, says Atiku ‎Barau raises the bar in 10th Senate Ekiti guber: Wike, Saraki, Natasha, Moro, other PDP heavyweights storm Ekiti to rally support for Oluyede 2027: PDP poised for victory, says Anyanwu Ekiti guber: INEC assures deployment of modern technology to accommodate persons with special needs NDLEA secures conviction of 11 Indian sailors, ship for trafficking Insecurity: Lagos CP orders intensified intelligence-gathering Ogun police foil plot to kidnap Chinese national, arrest insider 2026 UTME: Police charge 5 for hacking JAMB server Land grabbers torch evictees' shelters in Oworonshoki, rights coalition alleges Nigerian Navy uncovers 168,000 litres of illegal petroleum products in Rivers Niger government clears air on abduction rumour Idle NCAT $13m simulator forces local airlines to train pilots abroad NCAA Spokesman has given air passengers platform, voice -Erasmus Housing crunch: Urban dwellers push for rent-to-own model Insecurity, multiple taxes, others top business concerns in Nigeria Tech firm warns of rising cyber breaches, urges stronger security measures Access Holdings targets value creation after N1trn profit Tinubu opens Arterial Road N5, hails Julius Berger's execution Dembele backs Mbappe, labels criticism unfair Bellingham: England more united than at Euro 2024 I couldn't believe Man Utd let him go - Rooney seeks McTominay's return Emeka Ike joins Abuja protest, raises alarm over worsening insecurity Insecurity: Falz joins protest in Lagos, calls for end to kidnappings Night Kunle Ayo, Phebean the SaxoQueen thrilled at LIJF/NAIJAZZ show 'AFRIMA's Diamond 7 will shape future of African music' Kingdom Film Festival pre-summit lands in Zambia Solitude: Compelling movie showcasing impact of unresolved trauma within marriages Bambam, Susan Peters lose phones at Lagos service of songs for Alexx Ekubo *VANGUARD* Democracy Day: Ooni urges FG to intensify fight against insecurity June 12: PDP guber candidate warns Cross Riverians against mortgaging future Saliu Mustapha urges Nigerians to deepen commitment to Democratic ideals Critics have gone too far on Mbappe Dembele Why Alexx Ekubo shouldnt have kept his marriage a secret Yul Edochie Full list: UK army publishes salaries for recruits, sergeants, others Derivation fund: CSO renews call for establishment of a presidential board Security forces arent enemies of state Defence Minister June 12 occupies special place in our democratic journey Adeoye, APM gov candidate Facebook, Instagram down as Meta users report global outage Police arrest housewife for alleged battering of husband in Ondo Gov Mbah lauds DSS, Army, others as he Inspects arms cache seized from ESN terrorists Dont use my song Ariana Grande tells White House Dont use my song for ICE arrests Ariana Grande to White House June 12 is watershed of Nigerias democratic journey Afenifere Ekiti 2026: Wike, Saraki, others to lead PDP heavyweights for Oluyedes grand finale rally Alexx Ekubo: Stop dragging my P.A BamBam speaks on alleged phone theft Elon Musk becomes the worlds first trillionaire Plateau will never negotiate with terrorists Gov Mutfwang World Cup: Bellingham urges England unity after Tuchel warning over starting place 2026 World Cup: Lamentation galore as Nigeria misses out again Unchecked power greatest threat to democracy Saraki Nigerias democratic progress slow with uneven development NBA chairman Photos: Borno reintegrates 720 repentant terrorists, 992 spouses, 2,050 children back to society June 12: Tinubu hasnt targeted oppositions, protesters - Aide defends presidents democratic records Stop faulting outcome, elections are imperfect Fashola tells opposition Shift from oversight to foresight critical for Nigerias economic transformation Minister Enoh UNICEF laments child malnutrition, anemia, stunting in Benue Security: AIbom Assembly orders crackdown on unregistered dispatch riders NCDMB equips 160 Kebbi, Zamfara youths with AI, data analytics skills Edo reopens schools shut over kidnap threats, cites improved security State Police Bill: A clause-by-clause breakdown and what it means for Nigeria Video: Sowore collapses after police tear-gassed Abuja protesters Mexico vs Xenophobia: Africans troll South Africa over migrant violence Nigeria female YellowGreens split results in Kwibuka T20I double header Lets repeat 1993 credible election in 2027, Peter Obi requests on June 12 January 2027ll reveal FGs failure to conduct security impact of new tax laws Omole Borno reintegrates 720 ex-combatants, families into society Insecurity may shape 2027 elections, Adeniran warns Banditry, kidnapping threaten democracy, Kalejaye warns Tinubu June 12 is Nigerias democratic bedrock Obi Crime reporter shot dead in Mexico June 12: Civil society coalition protest against insecurity in Osun Insecurity: Ogun Police crack down on vehicles with concealed, fake number plates June 12: Nigerians bend, bleed but do not break Tinubu Soludo names Onwualu pro-chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity Local governance failure fuels insecurity Tinubu Tinubu renames Kaduna Petroleum Institute after Shehu Musa YarAdua XENOPHOBIA: FG threatens AU action against South Africa Independence, democracy won now prosperity must follow Tinubu 13,000 terrorists neutralised in one year Tinubu June 12: Keep faith in democracy, Oyebanji urges Nigerians Abducted pupils, teachers yet to leave old Oyo national park corridor Makinde Hardship: Democracy must be felt in the pocket Tinubu Electricity a democratic dividend we owe Nigerians, we intend to deliver it Tinubu Reforms not for ease but necessity, leakages reduced Tinubu MTN Nigeria committed to transparency, consumer education CEO NNPCL, security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals Cardoso receives Central Bank of the Year Award *THISDAY* Mbah Hails DSS, Army After Major ESN Arms Bust in Enugu, Thanks Tinubu for Supporting States in Fight against Insecurity Fresh Crisis Looms in Abia NDC as Primary Election Committee Chair Bypasses Party Leadership, Submits Candidates List to INEC Troops Intensify Pressure on Terrorists in Lake Chad Region as Two Ranking ISWAP Commanders Surrender Sen Mustapha Urges Nigerians to Deepen Commitment to Democratic Ideals NAF Air Strikes Decimate Terrorist Enclave, Neutralise Scores in Northern Tumbuns Disu Pushes for Smarter Policing Through Accurate Suspect Data Management Shagari to NAssembly: Approve State Police Now Before Insecurity Consumes Nigeria NAB Consulting Announces Completion of 250m Structured Finance Facility for Niger Republic 33 Years After Abiolas Victory, Nigeria Still Searching for Democracy, Adebayo Warns RMB, Finance Ministry Advance Regional Trade Integration EDC, Equinix Foundation Launch SparkLab to Empower Tech Entrepreneurs N2bn Gratuity Payment Boosts Oyebanjis Re-election Push FG, Lagos Develop Framework to Tackle Youth Unemployment Tinubu Urged to Establish Special Taskforce to Address Resettlement Issues Publishers Fault Textbook Ranking Policy, Condemn 300% Hike in Assessment Fees Best Ideology for the Nigerian State: Awolowo-Dudley Discourse Revisited Former LP Rep Candidate Mobilises Over 1,000 VPM Members for Adelekes Re-Election INEC Website Confirms PDP Under One Leadership, Says Anyanwu Ogun 2027: As Candidates Capacity Trumps Pedigree Politics, Yayi Emerges as a Game-Changer Akpabio Backs Women Inclusion as Sokoto Honours Margai From 90% Debt Service to Fiscal Breathing Room: Tinubus Hard Reforms Are Paying Off Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Quota as Crude, Condensate Output Reaches 11-month High US-based Venture Launches N600 Billion Scheme for Imos MSMEs 2027: Anosike Seeks to Redefine Governance in Abia Davies: ADC Will End Corruption, Bad Governance in Rivers Trumps Immigration Policies, Ebola and World Cup Soccer 2026 In Enugu, Mbah Gives APC Wings to Soar Independence, Democracy and Prosperity For The Record: President Tinubus Democracy Day Address On June 12 (Full Text) Tinubu: 13,000 Terrorists Neutralised in 1 Year Tinubu Announces National Awards for Democracy Activists, Soldier-Democrats of June 12 Struggle Tinubu Honours Gen YarAdua, Announces New University In His Name Surrender or Face Wrath of Law, Tinubu Warns Criminals on Democracy Day Tinubu Links Insecurity to Collapse of Governance at Grassroots Level Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Quota as Crude, Condensate Output Reaches 11-month High Asaba Incident: NSIB Retrieves Cockpit Voice, Flight Data Recorders in Probe of Aircraft Roadway Landing Elon Musks SpaceX Heads for Record $1.78tn IPO Amid Overvaluation Concerns Sanwo-Olu Set for Nigeria Climate Investment Summit as Lagos Plans Big Move in London Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Pact, Move to Repatriate Incarcerated Citizens Access Holdings Affirms Long-Term Value Strategy at 4th AGM Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Congratulates Keyamo on AfDB Continental Aviation Appointment In London, Cardoso Receives Prestigious Central Bank of the Year Award Tinubu Acknowledges Hardship, Promises Growth, Prosperity Democracy Day: Tinubu Defends Power Sector Reforms, Vows Improved Electricity Supply Democracy Day: Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Restoring Stability, Pledges Greater Prosperity for Nigerians In Democracy Day Speech, Tinubu Pays Tribute to Heroes of Nigerias Democratic Struggle Tinubu Vows to Defeat Terror, Hopeful for Safe Return of Abducted School Children Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Defend Democracy, Calls for Peaceful Ekiti, Osun Polls General Abdulsalami Abubakar at 84: Three Books to be Presented MOFI: Nigeria Not Exposed to Disruptions Currently Affecting Global Fertiliser Markets UN Women, TY Danjuma Foundation Boost Rural Womens Livelihoods with Agro-Processing Centre in Abuja Community Bluechip Acquires YAN-GPT, as AI Summit Highlights Africas Shift from Consumers to Builders of Intelligence Xenophobia: 258 Nigerians Evacuated by FG from South Africa, Arrive Home Nigeria Slams $6m Penalty on Indian Vessel, 11 Sailors Over Cocaine Smuggling NIMC Moves to Shield Data of 120 Million Nigerians, Trains 4,000 Staff as Privacy Officers DICONs Partner Firm Unveils Indigenous Shotgun Platform to Tackle Insecurity Matawalle: Tinubull Sweep North with Bigger Margins, APC RHA Yielding Results Accion MFB Grows Earnings to N11.58bn, Raises Dividend to 35 Kobo EU Heads of Mission Wrap Up Strategic Mission to Kano, Pledge Stronger Regional Ties *DAILY TRUST* Mutfwang: I will never negotiate with terrorists Sad story of Kano vigilante commander abandoned after thugs chopped off his hand Insecurity: Falana, Falz lead protest in Lagos, VDM mobilises crowd in Abuja Hajj: We Disbursed N76 million To Kaduna PilgrimsChairman Court affirms dismissal of ex-JAMB deputy director Kogi varsity student gunned down on campus June 12: Sowore stumbles as police disperse Abuja protesters with teargas Day one review: Mexican protest, South Africa under fire, other dramas of 2026 World Cup Elon Musk Becomes Worlds first Trillionaire More youths join VDM-led Protest Against Insecurity Makinde: Abducted Oyo pupils, teachers still within national park corridor Airport security, 2 others nabbed over 4.4bn gold smuggling in Kano Borno reintegrates repentant B/Haram members Borno establishes rehab center for juvenile, minor offenders Edo reopens schools shut over security threat Bandits block Sokoto market route, abduct traders Brent crude drops to $87 as Trump signals end to Iran crisis Shops destroyed as fire razes home appliances market in Kano Ondo Lecturer, Union Leader Arraigned Over Alleged Result Forgery Tinubu: Democracy without security is a mirage Equities market slumps, sheds N73bn UNDP, partners seek stronger GBV action to strengthen Nigerias HIV response FG renames Kaduna Institute after Shehu YarAdua Tinubu confers national honours on Dasuki, Dele Alake, Joe Igbokwe, 47 others Abuja floods season without protection (II) NDC bigger than Obi, Kwankwaso, myself Dickson NAF bombs terrorists enclaves, kill commanders 5 sentenced to death over lawyers murder in Edo Cholera: Borno records 35 deaths, 3,646 cases in 1 week Xenophobic attacks: 258 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa Hausa person born, raised in Jos North is an indigene Court rules VDM leads Abuja protest over insecurity, kidnappings Defend Nigerias democracy despite flaws, Tinubu tells citizens What I would have done differently as gov Wunti Stop linking crime to religion, ethnicity NSCIA cautions Nigerians Agbedi emerges Reps minority leader as Ugochinyere withdraws Maku alleges plot to rig Nasarawa North by-election Get your voters cards, APC state chairmen tell members Alleged defamation: Bauchi NDC govship canndidate reacts to warrant of arrest June 12: Atiku asks Nigerians to reject bad governance, politics of intimidation Bauchi: PDP candidate vows to stop Bala Mohammeds candidate 27 years of uninterrupted democracy, Nigerias most obvious achievement IPAC Men working against election of women into positions Bebeji Strengthening governance in Nigerias public sector and state-owned enterprises Experts explain FX rise as CBNs revised manual takes effect Woman arraigned for allegedly stealing baby in Ekiti Police foil kidnap plot against Chinese national, arrest 2 Police nab 8 suspected drug dealers, recover weapons in Yobe NDLEA destroys N2.8bn worth of illicit drugs in Edo 11 Indian sailors, vessel convicted over cocaine importation, fined $6m Court remands woman over alleged killing of boyfriend 3 arrested over pipeline vandalism in FCT community FCTA targets 1m children in malaria prevention campaign FCTA begins airlift of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia Nigeria meets OPEC quota with 1.53m bpd production Yobe bars revenue agents from handling cash 60% of North East industries shut over insecurity, says MAN Were proposing 20% pension contribution for police officers Publishers fault FGs textbook ranking policy *NEW TELEGRAPH* Anambra APC Ratifies Expulsion Of 7 Members, Dismisses INEC Over Fake Lists Of Candidates Gov Aliyu Commissions Remodelled Illela Jumu'at Mosque N'Delta Reaping Fruits Of Democracy Under Tinubu, Says Otuaro June 12: Okpebholo, Idahosa, Ikpea Eulogise MKO Abiola, Urge Unity, Peace, Commitment To Democracy Major Breakthrough As Security Forces Capture Notorious Gunmen In Enugu Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After Historic SpaceX IPO June 12: SDP Urges Leaders To Uphold Democratic Ideals, Honours MKO Abiola Reps Demand Arrests As Bauchi Farmers-Herders Clash Claims Nine Lives Tinubu Endorses NADF's 10,000 Tractors Initiative  Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After Historic SpaceX IPO Democracy Day: Tinubu Hails REA For Off-Grid Projects Democracy Day: Tinubu Hails REA For Off-Grid Projects Anambra APC Ratifies Expulsion Of 7 Members, Dismisses INEC Over Fake Lists Of Candidates 2027: Ogun Will Deliver 95% Of Votes For Tinubu, Says Abiodun June 12: SDP Urges Leaders To Uphold Democratic Ideals, Honours MKO Abiol Betway Appoints Don Jazzy As Brand Ambassador For Nigeria World Cup 2026: Obi Laments Nigeria's Absence, Blames Leadership Failure Cricket: Yellowgreens Top Kwibuka T20I Table Despite Mixed Results I Played The Villain To Expose Societal Ills - Patience Ozonkwo Itele Awarded YouTube Gold Plague After Reaching 1M Subscribers June 12: Emeka Ike Joins Abuja Protest Over Insecurity Inseurity: Agbomhere Faults VeryDarkMan Over Planned Protest The Stage Is Most Honest Space I Know -Nneamaka Nwadei June 12, Democracy And A Resilient People *BLUE PRINT* Senator Yar'Adua thanks Tinubu for immortalising General Yar 'Adua Democracy Day: Gov Alia applauds NASS on State Police Bill Southern Kaduna journalists hail Uba Sani, harp on stronger security measures Provost appointment: Group hails Gov AbdullRazaq for considering merit  FRSC boss charges Nigerians on safety during Democracy Day celebration CISLAC honours democracy icons, warns over rising insecurity, economic hardship June 12: Veterinary council pledges support for public health, livestock development Democracy Day: Nwifuru commissions 31 patrol vehicles, charges security agencies on vigilance FG reaffirms commitment to strengthening welfare, social protection for older persons Firm to invest N150bn to tackle transportation challenges in the North-east Setback for Ghana as Canada denies Partey entry visa Ojude Oba Festival: Defying vacuity to sustain legacy Kogi: CSOs demand urgent upgrade dilapidated Felele PHC  *GUARDIAN* Rain Stalls June 12 Protest in Rivers as Small Groups Demand Action on Governance, Jobs HURIWA faults Tinubu's Democracy Day speech, rejects terrorists deal Tinubu's policies reflect democratic socialist leanings -BAT IG We need to celebrate Nigerian boxers — Ezekiel Adamu PDP condemns Sowore's attack on Democracy Day It wasn't my PA -BamBam addresses phone theft at Alexx Ekubo's memorial SpaceX solidifies Musk as first world trillionaire Democracy Day: Atiku says ideals of champions of democracy have been abandoned Groups Applaud Security Agencies, Urge Nigerians To Unite In Combating Terror Activists applauds Pondi over push for South-South Development Commission funding Alex shouldn't have hidden his marriage says Yul Edochie Democracy Day: Cross River Governor rolls out 100 EVs 1,000 mini-grids under development nationwide, says Tinubu ‎ Adoh backs Action Alliance candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency Oshiomhole renews claim over alleged missing ₦210 trillion in NNPCL ADC says Tinubu's democracy address is self indictment of failure June 12 beneficiaries must honour social contract of  free, credible election - Afenifere Democracy Day: Lulu-Briggs urges Rivers residents to reclaim voice, defend state's future Niger Delta reaping fruits of democracy under Tinubu, says Otuaro Onoh condemns Enikanolaiye's remarks on Xenophobic attacks in South Africa *THE AUTHORITY* Democracy Day: Bauchi Governor Mohammed Gives ScoreCard Rev Fr Chief Alia: unpacking the truth about MOAUM strike Democracy Day: Nigeria'll get stronger with unity, perseverance — Dafinone Democracy Day: Tinubu issues last warning to terrorists ‎‎‎‎‎Group passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, urges youths to unite for... 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NNPC: Senate disowns committee's arrest warrant for Kyari TCN, AfDB advance battery energy storage initiative *SAHARA REPORTER* BREAKING: Sowore, Others Fight For Breath As Lawless Policemen Fire Teargas At June 12 Protesters In Abuja BREAKING: Falana, #EndBadGovernance Protesters Hit Lagos Streets On Democracy Day, Decry Insecurity, Economic Hardship BREAKING: Nigerians Protest On Democracy Day, Kick Against Insecurity, Hardship, Abductions Under Tinubu Govt BREAKING: Bandits Sack Kwara Communities, Kidnap Several Persons In Midnight Raid, Kill Resident Nigerian Police Must Obey Court Order On N50million Compensation To Family Of Slain Journalist Alex Ogbu Group Petitions IGP How Senator Seriake Dickson, NDC Leadership Compelled Candidates To Sign Controversial Affidavits, Threatened To Replace Winners Of Primary Kaduna Musician Dangata Arrested Over Alleged Campaign Against APC, Support For Southern Communities To Produce Governor BREAKING: June 12 National Showdown: Joint Action Front, Falana, Others Mobilise Nigerians For Protest Against Insecurity Under Tinubu BREAKING: Bandits Scare Forces Teachers, Pupils In Suleja To Flee, School Shut Till Further Notice BREAKING: Dozens Of Terrorists Invade Kogi Government School In Kidnap Attempt, Police Confirm Vice Principal, Two Others Killed BREAKING: Two Bandits Shot Dead In Abuja As Police Rescue Five Abducted Victims BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Four Persons In Southern Kaduna Communities, Abduct 11 Others BREAKING: Kaduna Activist Arrested After Calling For Tinubu, Governor Sani, Other APC Candidates To Be Voted Out BREAKING: Repentant Bandits Ambush, Kill Eight Soldiers In Kaduna As Families Await Official Notification EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Soldiers Accuse Army Generals Of Frustrating Tinubus Salary Increase, Seek UN Intervention Chinedu Ogah Has Vowed To Destroy Me Ebonyi TikToker Chisom Achor Laments Continuous Detention Despite Bail BREAKING: Former South African President Mbeki Cancels Nigeria Trip After Sisters Death, Event Postponed BREAKING: Police Withdraw Murder Charge Against Enugu Businessman After Probe Exposed Alleged Torture, Staged Confession By Officers BREAKING: Nigeria Police Summon Ex-Ogulagha Chairman Over Alleged Diversion Of Billions Meant For Host Community Development EXCLUSIVE: Despite Court Injunction In $186Million Dispute With Nigerian Firm Acouns, Abbott Diagnostics Set To Launch Determine HIV Test Kit Project Sources EXCLUSIVE: Detained Soldiers Accused Of Coup Plot Against Tinubu Losing Sight, Developing Lung Diseases, Trauma, Wives Allege Torture Nigerian Court Declares N110Billion National Assembly Vehicle, Allowance Scheme Unlawful, Violates Procurement Act EXCLUSIVE: Court-Martial President Declares Prima Facie Case Against 36 Military Personnel Accused Of Plotting To Overthrow Tinubu's Govt Before Trial Begins BREAKING: Nigerian Police Rescue Ex-Minister Adelabus Sister, Twin Sons, Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers BREAKING: Boko Haram Kills Eight Soldiers, Beheads Victims In Early Morning Attack On Borno Army Base U.S. Court Again Dismisses Ex-Nigerian Ambassador Lilian Onoh's Defamation Lawsuit Against SaharaReporters BREAKING: Families Of 15 Abducted Kwara Worshippers Fear Loved Ones May Be Dead After Weeks Of Silence From Kidnappers BREAKING: Two Children, Shoemaker Still Held By Terrorists After Rescue Of Kogi Mother, Four-Month-Old Baby BREAKING: Tinubu Govt Deploys Heavy Security Around Presidential Villa Ahead Of Protest Over Abducted Schoolchildren, Others BREAKING: Fire Guts Female Hostel At Bayelsa Medical University, Destroys Students Valuables BREAKING: Lecturers Shut Enugu Federal College, Begin Two-Week Strike Over Provosts Refusal To Address Grievances BREAKING: Terrorists Invade Kogi Community, Abduct Woman, Toddler In Fresh Attack BREAKING: Four NYSC Members, Soldier, One Other Burnt Alive As Military Truck, Bus Collide In Adamawa Federal High Court Sentences Four Al-Shabaab Terrorists To Death Over Owo Catholic Church Massacre BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Younger Sister Of Ex-Minister Adelabu, Twin Sons In Ibadan Amid Fresh Attacks In Oyo EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Soldiers Abandoned Yashikira In Kwara During Terrorists Attack, Relocated To Checkpoint To Extort N100 From Motorists Documents Show Shell Kept Nigerian Oil Pipeline Running For Years Despite Evidence Of Pollution Report EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Lured Vigilantes Away With False Threat Before Attacking Kwara Emirs Palace Survivor EXCLUSIVE: Police Fled, Terrorists Stole Abandoned AK-47s Before Attacking Us: Yashikira Emir Palace Source Blows Lid Off Kwara Assault BREAKING: Nigeria Introduces Border Screening, Temperature Checks For Arriving Travellers As Ebola Threat Looms EXCLUSIVE: I Cannot Be Blackmailed: Senator Kawu Fires Back As Senate Leadership Exposes N90Billion Secret Deal After Criticism Of Unpaid Contractors, Tinubu Loans BREAKING: Nigerian Union Of Teachers, Take-It-Back Activists Lead Massive Protest Over Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Oyo EXCLUSIVE: How Bandit Leader Kachalla Muhammadu, Once Involved In Govt Peace Deal, Reportedly Abducted Retd Maj. Gen. 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