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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2026* *THE NATION* Actor Baba Ijesha, ceolumineeofficial welcome baby boy Presidency applauds progress on Ebonyi projects as Renewed Hope media tour ends 2026: Adeleke dismisses fears over Accord Party deregistration, vows election victory Insecurity: Lagos Police deploy standby school protection squad to border communities Alleged fraud: Court declines to vacate arrest warrant against ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq Tinubu has made governance easier for governors - Oyebanji Court deregistration order won't stop us from participating in Ekiti Poll — Bejide ADC alleges plot to undermine opposition, vows to challenge deregistration ruling I'm committed to rule of law - Tinubu 2027: Why Southeast must unite to deliver Tinubu — Soludo Doctors shut down FMC Owo to protest assault on colleague Military rescues widow of late Major General Rabe from bandits Olokola: Dangote plans Nigeria's largest industrial zone in Ondo Mark assures ADC supporters of 2027 ballot presence despite deregistration judgment Alphanumeric postcode to be deployed for national security, public safety - ONSA UBEC unveils digital transformation roadmap, inaugurates 100 digital champions 2027: Fresh judgment threatens Atiku, Adeleke's tickets *PUNCH* 11 years on, Edo family still searching for missing relative Bring our loved ones home, abductees' families beg Tinubu NDLEA nets N6.15bn from Lagos hotel, seized assets auction Makinde seeks police action as pupils abduction marks one month OPC disowns suspects in Adelabu family kidnap Alleged fraud: Co-defendants' absence stalls El-Rufai's trial Niger First Lady advocates reduced maternal deaths Sokoto approves N1.65bn for agric, motorcycle scheme Emir urges Gombe footballers to target foreign clubs Plateau warns school administrators against rights violations Bauchi police arrest suspect, recover stolen cow Flood alert: Lagos lists high-risk areas, warns residents Bauchi lawmaker donates N6.5m relief materials to flood victims Kwara risks PDP takeover, APC chieftain warns I told Obasanjo not to contest 1999 presidency - Abdulsalami Police urge Borno residents to share intelligence Yobe declares Tuesday public holiday for Islamic New Year Actor Baba Ijesha welcomes baby boy Soludo's wife vows justice for 10-year-old boy tortured by guardians Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP days after dumping APC Kwara ADC rejects deregistration, says judgment politically motivated Insecurity: Reps move to review defence laws Insecurity: Police assure North-Central of safer schools Dangote meets Aiyedatiwa, plans biggest free trade zone in Ondo NCoS reappoints parole boards, urges transparency in prisoners' reintegration Military rescues wife of late ex-defence spokesman abducted by bandits Islamic New Year: Kwara declares Tuesday public holiday Crystal Palace name Pierre Sage as manager Osun ADC candidate slams court order deregistering party Selling seized assets from criminals helps fight crime, says ICPC FG sets up team to stop rejection of Nigeria's farm exports Cherubim and Seraphim members protest insecurity, demand release of abducted Oyo students *LEADERSHIP* Njideka Akunyili Crosby Paints First Official Portrait Of The Obamas for the Presidential Centre FG, NITT, AAI Sign Concession Agreement For Smart National Transport Data Bank Liquidity Tightens As CBN Withdraws N3.83trn From Financial System MAN Warns NESREA Plastic Ban Could Threaten Jobs, Investments African Film Festival Returns To Dallas Amid World Cup Spotlight Galaxy Backbone Pledges Nationwide Connectivity, Data‑sovereignty, Marks 20 Years We're Not Calling for Immediate Tax Hike, IMF Clarifies, Says Nigeria's Debt Sustainable 2027 Poll: Kwara APC Elders Dismiss Bamisaiye-led Group, Back Danladi-Salihu Inflationary Pressure To Subside On Falling Crude, Easing Middle East Tensions - Centre Losing Streak Returns As NGX Market Cap Falls N984bn Amid Heavy Selloffs United Capital Acquires 5% Share Of Nigerian Exchange Group NPA's Modernisation Drive Lifts Apapa, Tin Can Into World Bank's Top 20 Ports 2027: Kwara APC Elders Caucus Reject Danladi, Warn Party Risks Electoral Defeat Congo's Viral Leopard Suit Is Inspiring a Fashion Movement Nollywood's Rotimi Salami Marks 11 Years Of Wedded Bliss Wumi Toriola Dismisses Pregnancy Rumours For The Second Time Breaking: Cape Verde Stun Spain With Heroic Goalless Draw On World Cup Debut Ofili Shines As Nigerians Impress At LA Grand Prix Diomande Sets Sights On History After Ivory Coast's Winning Start YellowGreens Depart For Namibia Ahead Of Crucial Tri-Series Challenge Kano Declares Tuesday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year CBN Launches New Benchmark Rate To Deepen Financial Markets TCN Warns Vandals as Niger State Line Suffers 14-span Attack Kano Gov't Allocates N1.5bn For Mass Wedding Of 1,500 Couples 2027: Group Hails Amaechi's Emergence As ADC Vice Presidential Candidate Federal Gov't To Deploy 10,000 Electric Tricycles In August — VP Shettima Group Defends NDDC Rep, Condemns Alleged Smear Campaign Governor Adeleke Faults Court Ruling On Accord Party's Deregistration Leverkusen Tie Down Onyeka Until 2032, Send Him On Loan To SV Elversberg NSC Dissolves Boards Of National Para Sports Federations Federal Government Begins Mass Trial Of 400 Suspected Terrorists In Abuja Chevron Launches Cadet Pilot Training Programme For 12 Beneficiaries In Nigeria 2027: Kwankwaso's Son Picked As NDC Deputy Governorship Candidate In Kano ADC Deregistration Is Tinubu's Bid To Entrench One-Party State — Atiku's Aide 'Don't Despair Over Court Judgement, ADC Will Be On 2027 Ballot' — David Mark Assures Supporters AFC Backs Dangote Group With $600m Loan Towards Fertiliser Expansion Another High Court Rules APP Validly Registered, Fit For 2027 Polls FAAC Shares N2.26trn April Revenue To FG, States, LGAs Reps Extend 2025 Capital Budget Implementation To September *THE SUN* Troops rescue wife of former Defence spokesman who died in terrorists' custody Court orders INEC to de-register ADC, APP, others ADC chooses Amaechi as Atiku's running mate 2027: Amaechi announced by ADC as Atiku's running mate Insecurity: State police won't fix Nigeria's crisis, Ezekwesili warns Troops rescue wife of former Defence spokesman who died... Natasha welcomes APC defectors in Kogi Central, condoles ex-Kogi Deputy... Rivers govt reaffirms commitment to women empowerment Tinubu commissions world‑class Court of Appeal complex FG to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles in August as part of nationwide transport reform - Shettima Court adjourns El-Rufai's trial to June 24 Police rescue woman from lynch mob over kidnapping false alarm FG, states, LGs receive N2.257 trillion April 2026 revenue First Lady urges stronger protections for seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Abdulsalami reveals why 1979 Constitution was adopted in 1999 Natasha welcomes APC defectors in Kogi Central, condoles ex-Kogi Deputy Governor over mother's death ADC rejects court order for deregistration, alleges plot to cripple opposition 2027: PDP have no place in Ebonyi - Yilwatida, Nwifuru Kano 2027: NDC picks Kwankwaso's son as deputy governorship candidate Enugu LG polls: NDC completes candidate screening, tasks ENSIEC on transparency Nasarawa by-election: Be neutral, don't victimise APC, Sule tells police IPOB slams Soludo over remarks on Obi's call for Kanu's release Police destroy kidnappers' logistics base in Abuja, arrest pregnant wife, drug supplier, recover motorcycles, others Katsina: Bandits kill abducted businessman after N5 million ransom payment Kaduna police arrest 12 kidnapping, 13 murder suspects in two weeks Edo: Governor condemns abduction, orders security action Customs intercepts over 3,310 jerrycans, cartons of smuggled vegetable oil worth N403.491mn Plateau: Cholera kills 5 in Mangu, 11 cases recorded Customs arrests 4 suspects with 130kg elephant tusks in Ogun, Lagos CBN unveils NOFAR to deepen financial markets, boost transparency FG kicks, moves to curb rejection of exported commodities Nigeria's inflation rises to 15.93% amid surge in food prices EU team explores Kannywood's job creation potential TJNA chief urges public to join tax justice fight as AI, geopolitics reshape finance debate Businesses, households puncture Tinubu's economic stability claims Guinea-Bissau seals deal with United Nigeria Airlines to launch national carrier World Cup: Cape Verde shock Spain in historic draw World Cup tactical preview: How Egypt can beat Belgium Real Madrid complete €55m Marc Cucurella transfer from Chelsea I'm tired — Actress Funmi Awelewa speaks on emotional struggles End insecurity protest: Falz alleges Tinubu hired counter-protesters How Mayorkun secured his breakthrough deal with Davido — Mum World Cup: Peter Obi lauds Davido's 'Bring Them Home' outfit *VANGUARD* Troops rescue widow of former defence spokesman Rabe Abubakar Kano declares Tuesday public holiday ADC deregistration: Atiku fingers Tinubu over plot against opposition State Police ll solve over half of Nigerias security problems Ex-DSS director, Ejiofor Osun LG judgement: Withdraw security cover for APC council officials Adeleke tells police Obi condemns court-ordered deregistration of ADC, others Deregistration: We wont allow one-party state, Accord warns Benue Boat Mishap: Family of six among victims NIWA Hezekiah to Soludo: Stop demolishing peoples shops OPC disowns suspects arrested in Adelabu family kidnap case APC may lose 2027 Abia Guber poll if issues persist Ex-NASS member DCP Khan Salihu dies in Lagos Four dead, two injured, two arrested in Kwara cult clash US wont need much help on Hormuz, Trump says at G7 FG opens health power mkt, targets 30% reliable electricity by 2027 Otu approves 100% salary increase for doctors in CRiver Saidu urges security bodies to flush out disloyal personnel Youre playing with fire, ADC warns Tinubu govt over deregistration plot FG moves to tackle agric commodities export rejections, sets up TWG Enough of empty meetings, Inuwa Yahaya tells Northern leaders Sit-at-Home: Markets, banks remain largely empty despite Soludos warnings UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s Kano sets aside N1.5bn for mass wedding programme 2027: Ogun PDP unveils Sowunmi-Kolapo as Adebutus running mate Kenneth Okonkwo rejects Atiku-Amaechi ticket, cites South-East marginalisation Apapa, Tin Can rank among global top 20 most improved container ports Hijrah 1448AH: Makinde declares Tuesday work-free day, congratulates Muslims 20,000 lives saved through voluntary blood donors in one year LUTH FG to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles to Nigerian market In August Shettima Kebbi declares Tuesday public holiday for Islamic New Year Lagos Police impound 50 vehicles on first day of number plate enforcement Crystal Palace appoint 47-year-old Sage as manager FMC Owo doctors protest repeated attacks on health workers Why I dumped Abachas transition programme Gen. Abdulsalami Keyamo champions African aviation integration, infrastructure investment Adeleke, Sowore reject court ruling on party deregistration Trump, Vance, Iran speaker Ghalibaf electronically signed deal US official Tinubu has ended South-East marginalisation, says APC National Chairman Dangote to build biggest free trade zone at Olokola, Ondo Palestinian leader Abbas announces presidential election in early 2027 Digital postcode to transform commerce, security, cut delivery costs Tijani South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91 Niger shuts down six illegal mining sites in Kontagora Kano 2027: NDCs Gwarzo picks Kwankwasos son as running mate Hijrah 1448H: Oyo Govt declares Tuesday work free day Sowore condemns court order deregistering ADC, four other parties APC leaders, governors storm Ebonyi for Tinubu endorsement rally Reps begin hearings on Defence bills to strengthen military, veterans welfare Makinde assures corps members of enabling environment and security in Oyo Police arrest 2 suspects, recover stolen tricycle during raid in AIbom Troops overrun Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover weapons, IEDs NASS, NELFUND push to expand Student loan beneficiaries to 7m Nnaji denies court-ordered arrest over certificate forgery claims Onoh defends Bianca Ojukwus Ethiopia prison visit Court adjourns El-Rufais trial to June 24 over absence of two co-defendants Nigerias inflation rises to 15.93% in May NBS Kaduna police arrest 25 suspects, recover arms, drugs, vehicles FG auctions forfeited properties for N6.15bn, says drug proceeds wont be enjoyed Sevillas Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault *THISDAY* Tinubu To Judges: Let Justice Be Swift, Fair Danladi is Popular, Convincingly Won Kwara APC Guber Contest, Say Elders, Stakeholders Kano Budgets N1.5bn for Mass Marriage Security Expert: Lack of Good Governance at Grassroots Level Fuels Insurgency, Insecurity Gov Sule Installs Ex-Chief Judge, Ubangari-AlakuAs New Aren Eggon Ribadu: New National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System ill Enhance National Security Nigerias Payment Rails Get Stronger with Remita Interbank Transfer Estate Residents Decry Prolonged Outage, Slam IKEDCs Persistent Akute Feeder Excuse ODICommends Aiyedatiwa on Flyover Approval Breaking: Trouble for Atiku, Adeleke As Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord, Three Other Parties FG, World Bank Intensify Efforts to Strengthen Public Procurement System UNICAL Alumni Take Voter Registration Awareness Campaign to Abuja Markets Ozalla Community Endorses Mbah for 2027, Commends Devt Projects FG Begins Trial of Second Batch of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja Breaking: Atiku Picks Rotimi Amaechi as Running Mate Nnaji Denies Evading Authorities, Challenges Media Report Abias Recent Trajectory, Subject of Growing National Attention, Says Green-Amakwe 10th Senates Scorecard Exposes Productivity Gap Among Lawmakers Kinsmen Honour Mbah at Grand Reception, Laud Devt Strides 2027: Ogun APC Choses Chartered Accountant, Adegunwa- Balogun as Deputy Governorship Candidate Bamidele and the Bill That Could Redefine Nigerian Security Solomon Adeola Poised to Shape Oguns Next Chapter Bukola Sarakis Political Resurgence Iyabo Obasanjos Political Gamble and Ogun Chessboard Oshiomholes Rash Generalisation and the Damage Done to Nigerias Image DECAN Members Unanimously Elect Odita Sunday as New President CMTF-GoG: Setting the Stage for a New African Approach to Maritime Security Lagos Police Tighten Security Network as CP Fatai Begins Crackdown on Covered Number Plates PASNAFOSA Mourns Major General Rabe Abubakar, Calls for End to Amnesty for Terrorists PEOPLE FIRST, NUMBERS SECOND KEYAMO AND THE OGWASHI-UKU MISSED LANDING Akure LG Chair Bags Most Outstanding Local Govt Chairman Award A Star Is Born at Kiekie Unscripted Experience Season Finale Flutterwave, NYSC, Nestl, Reps Deputy Speakers Office Partner ASIF for 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit in Abuja Sterling Bank Backs Lagos Schools Debate Competition, Reinforces Commitment to Youth Development Aisha Buhari Over the Moon Sandra Waziri Adio at the Golden Milestone Abdulsamad Rabius Defining Year of Wealth, Reach, Refinement Hospitality Baron, Fatusin Fetes Kalu, Adeleke King Kaly Celebrates Birthday by Giving Back to Creators and Communities ACAMB Flags Off 30th Anniversary Celebration with Tree-Planting Initiative Driven by Competition, Liquidity, 10 Banks Loans and Advances Hit N187.13tn PFAs Deepen Influence as Exposure to Equities, Govt Securities Rises to N23.87tn Nigerian Now Reference Point as Pension Assets Hit N32tn Expert Urges Nigeria to Harness Oil & Gas Wealth Before Global Energy Shift ACA Foundation Awards N14m in Prizes to Nigerian Students Brighter Prospects as United Capital Expands to East Africa Environment Day: FAAN Assures of Commitment to Green Airports Airtel Africa Foundation Connects 1,028 Schools to the Internet FTIC Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability Ahead of ESG Conference Firms to Tackle Hosting Deficits, Drive Digital Sovereignty 2025FY:FCMB Group ReportsN202.1bnPBT,N87.0bn in Q1 Optiva CapitalRestates Commitment to Building Wealth, Opportunity, Legacy across Africa Sunbeth Quotes N150.41bn Multi-series CPs on FMDQ Exchange THE VOICE OF NIGERIAS CAPITAL MARKET REGISTRARS IS THE ERA OF POS OPERATOR COMING TO AN END NIPR Lagos flags off PRFest2026, Promises Professional Engagement 75 Years after, the Beat Goes on for Coca-Cola Passing the Buck to God *DAILY TRUST* Cape Verde hold Spain to shock draw on World Cup debut Hijrah: Kwara Declares Tuesday Public Holiday Gen Rabes widow regains freedom ADC deregistration order: Democracy under siege, says Atiku Edo: One killed, houses burnt in dispute over girlfriend You are playing with fire,ADC rejects deregistration order Kano housewife allegedly stabs husband to death Oshiomhole: Akpabio thinks Im the devil he knows Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP Islamic New Year: Kano declares Tuesday public holiday Nigeria Played. Pop Cola Showed Up. Not every brand travels with its nation. Pop Cola does Gov Yusuf Approves 1.5bn for Mass Wedding of 1,500 Couples Three suspected phone thieves escape mob attack in Jos Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation by 3 months NDC guber candidate picks Kwankwasos son as running mate South Africa raises alarm as nations blacklist artistes over Xenophobia Land cruiser Jeep snatched at gunpoint in Abuja Real Madrid sign Cucurella from Chelsea on 6-year contract Police demolish, burn down kidnappers hideouts in FCT community Pregnant woman arrested for supplying logistics to kidnappers in Abuja Oshiomholes Generalisation and the Damage Done to Nigerias Image Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, 4 other parties Tunisia sack coach after 5-1 loss in World Cup opener JUST IN: ADC announces Amaechi as Atikus running mate Officers write IGP, police commission, demand promotion review UK moves to ban under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, others Six Dead as Cultists Clash in Kwara World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as oil prices plunge on planned reopening of Hormuz NYSC postpones orientation exercise in Niger Ondo: Woman arraigned for attacking husband with machete Dismissed police officer arrested with guns, ammunition in Plateau School abductions must never become normal Onoh Defends Bianca Ojukwus Ethiopia Prison Visit, Responds to Ojudus Criticism Sokoto PDP: Wike-led faction inaugurates executives, asks rival group to vacate office Gov Lawal suspends Gusau Poly Rector 2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with late winner, Sweden thrash Tunisia ZITDA moves to secure NBTE accreditation for Zamfara ICT institute Gov Lawal reshuffles cabinet, appoints heads of agencies Breast cancer: 600 women screened, 50 surgeries conducted in Katsina Aren Eggon receives Staff of Office after 43 years Registrars seek reforms in colleges of education Funding, supply gaps threaten maternal nutrition scale-up in Nigeria Police kill 3 suspected bandits in gun duel Varsity sacks 2 professors, 3 others over alleged sexual abuse, extortion UK, Nigeria launch 15m programme to accelerate economic transformation Terrorists kill 20 in Kebbi Report NIGERIA DAILY: Why We Reintegrated Former Boko Haram Members Into Society Borno Government Army arrests 46 irregular immigrants in Ogun Irate football fans kill opposition in Bayelsa Bandits impose fresh levies on Sokoto communities FG seeks BRICS support to transform Nigerias agriculture FG to repatriate 100 Nigerians from Ethiopian prisons 5 killed as Cholera spreads to Plateau World Cup Day 3: Fear of Tornado, California Heat, and VAR issue We buried our father without our mother Concerns as IMF advise FG to charge VAT on fuel products Gunmen kidnap Ondo traditional ruler, shoot wife Terrorists kill 4, raze schools, houses in Borno, Niger *NEW TELEGRAPH* Deregistration Will Plunge Nigeria Into Political Crisis - ADC  Deregistration: Court Judgement Won't Pass Test Of Law - Mark Bara Flood: Sen Buba Seeks Lasting Solution, Pledges Senate Action Northern Group Demands Urgent Action As Insecurity Devastates Region  Tinubu: We're Renewing The Dignity Of Our Institutions  World Bank Ranks Nigerian Ports Among Top 20 Improved Ports In CPPI  Adeleke: Deregistration Ruling Violates Court Of Appeal Order Abbas Seeks 'Bold, Fresh' Legislative Response To Nigeria's Security Crisis Ex-S'Eagles Star Recalls Dominating Pogba And Matuidi In World Cup Showdown United Capital Acquires 5% Stake In Nigerian Exchange Group Dangote To Build Nigeria's Largest Industrial Zone In Ondo CBN Unveils Overnight Financing Rate To Deepen Financial Markets, Boost Transparency Deregistration Will Plunge Nigeria Into Political Crisis - ADC  Deregistration: Court Judgement Won't Pass Test Of Law - Mark Kwara APC Must Not Ignore The Voice Of Its Elders - Group Ex-S'Eagles Star Recalls Dominating Pogba And Matuidi In World Cup Showdown World Cup: Mbappe Vows To Improve Defensive Game In Pursuit Of Glory Cricket: NCF Names 16-Man Squad For Namibia Tri-Series Tinubu Praises Osofisan's Legacy In Theatre, Scholarship At 80 Kannywood Creating Jobs, Driving Social Change, Says EU Davido's 'Bring Them Home' Gesture Sparks Praise As Obi Links W'Cup Culture To Nigeria's Leadership Gaps Otti Vows To Continue Supporting Entertainment Yul Edochie Opens Up On Hardship Men Face To Develop Toughness *BLUE PRINT* Kwara: Cultists invade Ilorin, 4 killed, others injured Nigeria: State government declares public holiday Group urges EFCC to probe N4bn gold seized at Kano airport I'm willing to dump 2026 World cup campaign if... - Doku EPL: Crystal Palace appoint new manager Osun: Adeleke faults court ruling on Accord Party deregistration Rooted in Greatness: Simy Nwankwo makes homecoming to celebrate great season Who a modern judge should be - CJN World Cup 2026: Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1 World Cup 2026 produces 38-goal fest in just 12 matches *GUARDIAN* Atiku blasts move to deregister ADC, warns democracy under threat Funding deficits, supply gaps threaten maternal health MMS scale up, report warns FG auctions drug barons' forfeited hotel, assets for N6bn Makinde leads Oyo's climate fight, inaugurates multi-stakeholder council Weak Institutions Driving Investor Doubt, Rule of Law Crisis Deepening — Peter Obi Warns 2027: NDC aspirants reject purported list of candidates in Enugu We'll keep cooperating with federal authorities to fight insecurity - Makinde NADECO asked me to extend military rule after realising I would hand over — Abdulsalami Kano: 1,500 couples to undergo HIV, Hepatitis tests ahead mass wedding Adebayo: Nigeria Still Running Civil Rule, Not True Democracy Why banditry thrives in the North - Muslim stakeholders Tinubu actualizing South East road projects - Umahi Tinubu warns judiciary against delayed justice, says slow courts undermine democracy Ondo moves to revive Olokola Free Trade Zone APC excos defect to PDP in Kogi, back Natasha's re-election Kenneth Okonkwo kicks as Amaechi emerges Atiku's running mate FG, NITT sign concession agreement with Asian-Arab investors on transport databank Can Nigeria turn crypto regulation into a fintech advantage? Bandits abduct, kill prominent businessman in Katsina 2027: Tinubu's southeast projects give APC edge, says Yilwatda *THE AUTHORITY* Bauchi Police Begin Crackdown On Vehicles With Covered, Unauthorized, Missing Number Plates Four nabbed as anti-wildlife trafficking operation seizes elephant tusks in Lagos, Ogun NASS, NELFUND target 7 million beneficiaries in major expansion of student loan... Deregistration: Justice Lifu, a threat to Democracy - ADC Tinubu inaugurates new Court of Appeal complex in Abuja Police arrest pregnant woman, four other kidnappers in Abuja UBEC inaugurates digital champions to drive basic education transformation Deregistration: Justice Lifu, a threat to Democracy - ADC 'Governance Needs a Corporate Mindset' - Osborn Umahi Forum Appeals to Tinubu, APC Leaders to Restore Seriki's... 2027: Crisis rocks Anambra APC  Senator Aliero's aide presents 11 years scorecard to his constituents  Wema Bank's '5 for 5' rewards delivers ₦17.96m to 273 customers LG Electronics unveils 'Make Life Good' Reality Series for Africa Magic viewers *SAHARA REPORTER* Court Orders Deregistration Of ADC, Accord, Three Other Political Parties EXCLUSIVE: 'South African Police, Soldiers Extrajudicially Kill Nigerians': NUSA Alleges State Complicity In Migrant Deaths EXCLUSIVE: What If You Never Come Back': Daughter Of Detained Soldier In Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Writes Emotional Letter To Father Abdulsalami Says Abiola Was Never Set To Be Sworn In Immediately Despite June 12 Victory EXCLUSIVE: Six CSO Leaders Detained By EFCC After Alleging Multi-Billion-Naira Fraud Under Ex-IGP Egbetokun; Audio Reveals How CP Fakorede Arranged Meeting EXCLUSIVE: Tension In Kuje Prison As Inmates Protest Planned Transfer Of 300 Terror Suspects To 'Overcrowded Facility BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Ondo Traditional Ruler, Shoot Wife In Palace Attack Abducted Nigerian Major-General Rabe Abubakar Dies In Terrorists' Captivity Nigerian Police Plotting To Arrest, Intimidate Me Over Unknown Offence Enugu-Based Journalist Raises Alarm 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 *PREMIUM TIMES* My wife is the head of my family Baba Elesho Kaduna govt deepens partnership with LGAs on primary healthcare. From PDP crisis to Accord deregistration, Adelekes re-election bid faces fresh threat at critical time NDLEA auctions forfeited Lagos hotel, other properties for N6.15 billion AUN suspends School of Law dean after PREMIUM TIMES story Nigerias Njideka Akunyili-Crosby paints Obama, Michelle portrait for Presidential Centre 2026 budget ambitious but unviable BudgIT Mass Trial: Court jails three for links to Boko Haram Deregistration of ADC, others draws backlash as opposition vows legal fight Gov Abiodun charges NYSC members on patriotism, security, electoral integrity Why betting companies are looking beyond traditional markets Buratai, Nigerias former army chief under whom insecurity persisted, proposes solutions Blood Sisters 2: How I handled sex scene with Daniel Etim-Effiong Kate Henshaw Tinubu champions a closer partnership with northern traditional rulers to boost security and development Zamfara govt appoints Acting Rector for Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, to probe suspended Rector Tricycle operator narrates his ordeal and how he outsmarted kidnappers FG, States, LGs share N2.257trn April 2026 revenue Xenophobia: Our artistes gigs are being cancelled across Africa South Africas Minister of Justice Police arrest suspected drug dealer in Akwa Ibom JUST IN: Kwankwasos son emerges Kano NDC governorship running mate EXCLUSIVE: How General Rabe Abubakars body was recovered after death in captivity Sultan on why citizens must hold leaders to account over insecurity 2027: ADC names Amaechi as Atikus running mate When conscience finds its voice, By Dakuku Peterside House reshuffles committee leaders after minority caucus changes BREAKING: Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three other parties 2027: Atiku picks Amaechi as running mate Government not taking insecurity with levity, AGF says Reps extend 2025 federal budget implementation until September Soldiers rescue 6 kidnap victims in Zamfara FACTCHECK: Did Pastor Chris recently prophesy about the 2027 election' What we found Nigeria needs moral reawakening to defeat corruption NBA anti-corruption chair NCDMBs oil and gas park to become operational in Q4 2026 Protesters demonstrate in Osun, seek deployment of police commissioner Nigerian troops apprehend ISWAP collaborator, rescue kidnapped victims Official What makes the Yorubas tick (10), By Sunday Adelaja NASS Roundup: State Police, Ex-NNPC GMDs arrest threat, cryptocurrency regulation, SEDC office saga, other top stories from Senate We dont know exact cause of my fathers death Rabe Abubakars son Suspected ISWAP collaborator arrested in IDP camp Troops launch Katsina offensive after death of former military spokesman in captivity Police crack down on vehicles with covered number plates Troops battle Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover RPGs, explosives Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns, By Lade Bandele Man allegedly murdered, secretly buried girlfriend Police Nigerian International Simy Nwankwo set for homecoming after prolific Saudi season ANALYSIS: ISWAPs next frontier is Cameroonian community that borders Nigeria The FDI kerfuffle: Reorienting the way youths think about the economy, By Tope Fasua FG arraigns over 400 terrorism suspects in Abuja Five dead, 11 cases confirmed in Plateau cholera outbreak Towards more wholesome reforms: IMFs 2026 Article IV Consultation, By Uddin Ifeanyi NASS Roundup: State police, minority leadership, public safety, others top stories from the House of Reps Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo accept Tinubu-backed ward adjustment, warn INEC against further changes Oil prices tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal Anambra asks residents to provide information on fake pastors, native doctors On the IMFs 2026 Article IV Consultation, By Uddin Ifeanyi Bandits kill farmer in Kaduna community Zamfara govt suspends Sirajo Shinkafi as rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara Troops, security agencies arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun Ijaw and Urhobo Leaders Stakeholders Meeting with President Tinubu on Warri Federal Constituency US, Iran agree on deal to end war Reps to reconvene for emergency sitting on 2025 budget extension *PULSE* Doctors in Cross Rivers to get 100% salary increase as Otu expands healthcare investment Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, four other political parties Visa Celebrates Africa Day 2026: Honouring the Continent's Identity, Culture and Digital Future UK to ban TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and other social media platforms for children under 16 'Why are Nigerians paying so much to access their own money?' - Banks earn ₦225bn from ATM, e-banking charges in three months Manufacturers say Tinubu's reforms have not worked, see the biggest problems businesses still face Islamic New Year holiday: Sultan speaks on the new moon sighting Fuel, calls and data could get costlier as the IMF advises Nigeria on new taxes 'Let the oil flow' — Trump declares peace deal with Iran done, orders reopening of Strait of Hormuz (See list of deal terms) Lagos residents are paying waste fees but trash keeps piling up, operators want higher charges South African artist loses gigs across Africa as xenophobia backlash grows, minister reveals China scraps arts, Public Administration,12,000 courses as AI takes over (see list of affected courses) Airtime credit hits ₦4.6tn as millions of Nigerians borrow to stay connected 'If foreigners leave, we are finished' — South African women take to the streets to protest xenophobia, deportations 'Nigeria is not bad luck.' — Thierry Henry makes U-turn on IShowSpeed W/Cup joke after backlash Meet the world's richest man in every decade (1900 to 2026): From Rockefeller to Elon Musk Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire — But who was the first millionaires and billionaires? 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