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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2026* *THE NATION* Alli condemns ex-minister Adelabu's sister's abduction, urges swift rescue Accept primary results, Peter Obi tells NDC aspirants 2026 licensing round to commence by Q3 2026 Oyo abduction: Incident targeted towards education -  NAPPS Southwest NERC flags off net billing regulations 2026 for renewable energy export to DisCos EFCC arraigns oil magnate, two others over alleged N691.6m fraud 61 opposition lawmakers endorse Ugochinyere for House Minority Leader ACPN seeks ban as Nigeria records 28,000 tobacco-related deaths annually Gbajabiamila hails Enikanolaiye as national asset at State House send-off Tinubu hails Jimoh Ibrahim on election as UN Budget Committee chair Abduction scare: Amotekun orders 24-hour patrols across Ondo  Senate okays higher sugar tax, earmarks revenue for healthcare, insurance for vulnerable Nigerians Enugu police foil kidnap attempt, kill two suspects, recover AK-47, ammunition Police commence investigation into attack on Immigration passport office in Ogbomoso Tinubu hails Enoh at 60, urges him to sustain industrial reforms UPDATED: Court sentences four prosecuted by DSS to death over Owo church attack  Joy as AEFUTHA Deputy CMAC, wife, welcome quintuplets after 15 years of marriage Nigeria's total capital importation hits $10b in Q1 2026 Atiku backs CAN's call for security overhaul Oyo Abduction: Adeyinka Alaseyori apologises for remarks on missing children Tinubu deserves credit for NGX surge, Onanuga knocks critic Uba Sani signs three landmark laws to transform energy, agric, climate governance in Kaduna Aisha Yesufu faults NDC over FCT senatorial ticket exclusion FCT General hospitals acquires 48 modern Vein-Finding device   Two sentenced to death over kidnapping, assault of Anambra businessman  Delta governor opens 18km road network, assures residents on power restoration Senate raises alarm over rising indiscipline, urges national re-orientation programme Senate passes Malaria Elimination Agency Bill as Nwoko declares 'Nigeria can end public health challenge' UPDATED: Oborevwori joined APC to escape 2027 defeat —Omo-Agege NLC backs teachers' strike, demands urgent action on rising abductions Why use of bicycles in Nigeria has remained low - FRSC Nigeria strengthens investment drive at the London Stock Exchange opening Investigative panel on abuse, corruption in prisons submits reports to Fed Govt Court dismisses suit seeking to sack three Rivers LGA chairmen *PUNCH* Tambuwal demands action after fresh Sokoto bandit attacks Jonathan not in 2027 race, associates insist Africa can raise $469bn without tax hikes - AfDB APC debunks changes to Adamawa primaries list Banks make N209bn from account maintenance fees in three months Consumers can sell excess solar power to Discos - FG Voter data leak: Police detain INEC official, quiz Wike's aide Imo State commissioner, the camera and the chaos Structure hijack forced my exit from APC — Omo-Agege Bayelsa residents lament neglect, beg for amenities Delta urges communities to protect power assets European Union backs youth leadership initiative Why a state of emergency can no longer wait The roads, rail and economic corridors reshaping Nigeria under Tinubu Why Nigeria's climate future may depend on lawyers Five abducted Kwara worshippers feared dead in captivity FG credits prison reforms for decline in repeat offenders Ogun: No invasion threat, security agencies on alert Osun entrepreneur gifts school materials to 600 pupils Oborevwori inaugurates 18km roads Opposition Reps endorse Ugochinyere minority leader Ekiti 2026: INEC rallies stakeholders for PVC collection drive Kudirat remembrance: Abiola, Odumakin urge grassroots-driven democracy School abduction: Oyo Assembly rejects negotiation with bandits Rural industrialisation key to ending poverty — Oyelaran-Oyeyinka DBN disburses over N1tn to MSMEs FG courts investors at London Stock Exchange Jonathan 2027: When political ambition becomes a striptease A'Ibom youths protest over Conoil's host community snub C'River community cries for help as flood devastates homes Aftermath primaries: Obi rallies NDC aspirants for unity Lagos backs National Games to develop talent LASG pushes menstrual health as key development priority Lagos moves arrested underage beggars to shelters 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year winner to get car, N10m Author pushes state police proposal in new book Ogun community leaders hail PUNCH for CSR initiatives, balanced reporting Looted weapons from Libya found with Nigerian extremists - UN Over 600 pupils, teachers abducted despite N145bn Safe-School scheme 'Collective effort can rid Nigeria of corruption' Report rates 38% of Tinubu's campaign promises unfulfilled *LEADERSHIP* Abbey Bank, Gets Commercial Banking Licence Approval, Targets Q4 Launch Nigeria's Power Sector Needs Credit Ratings To Attract Long-Term Investment - Report Nigeria Tops Global Crypto Transfer Rankings as Adoption Hits 40% 80% Of Sexual Assault Centres Rely On Donor Funding For Survival — PPDC Influencer Kene Okonkwo Reacts After Father Wins Court Case Allegedly Linked To Otedola ‎Music Executive Soberekon Calls For Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Drug traffickers, Importers Of Fake Drugs Dave Announces Debut Headline Shows In Lagos As Part Of African Tour Manchester United Eye Alaba As Arsenal Monitor £80m Kroupi IShowSpeed's World Cup Anthem Bid Gets FIFA's Attention: 'We Will Be In Touch' Nigeria Needs Productive Economy, Not Consumption-Driven Growth — Asikhia Southern Kaduna Stakeholders Seek NDC Governorship Ticket For 2027 Uba Sani Signs Laws To Transform Energy, Agric, Climate Governance Musicians Are Only Famous but Broke - Akon I Joined Obi Out Of Sympathy After 3 Top Politicians Rejected Him—Datti Baba-Ahmed Messi Crowned With 2026 Princess Of Asturias Sports Prize MC Fish Opens Up About Failed Marriage to Nollywood Actress Anita Joseph FIFA Drops Star-Studded 2026 World Cup Album Featuring Burna Boy, Shakira, Global Music Giants Wumi Toriola Flaunts Stunning Weight Loss, Warns Followers To 'Join At Your Own Risk' Funke Akindele Calls Out Vee Iye Over Revealing Outfit During House Visit Lagos Set For Historic National Intermediate Games As NSC Approves Host Readiness Tems Faces Backlash Over New Music Announcement Amid Nigeria's Current Crisis Federation President Cup Round 16: Shocks As Ibom Angels Stun Bayelsa Queens In Thriller! Udeze Insists It's Unfair To Blame Chelle For Nigeria's World Cup Miss Davido Joins FIFA's 2026 World Cup Kickoff Concert In Los Angeles FIDA Establishes Broader Network With Law Enforcement Agencies To Curb GBV In Nigeria Shnaider Stuns Sabalenka To Reach French Open Semi-Finals 2026 World Cup: Haaland Is Norway's Secret Weapon - Solbakken FCT FA Named Nigeria's Best As Sporting Supreme Youth Clinch N-Youth League Crown Ex-Prisoners Returning To Jail Drop By 88%—Tunji-Ojo 15,632 Inmates Admitted Into Nigerian Prisons In May Alone Insecurity: Gospel Singer Yinka Alaseyori Apologises Over Prayer Comment Abuja Indigenous Group Seeks Suspension Of FCT Demolition Exercises 3 Federal Lawmakers Dump APC For ADC, PRP US To Deport 110 Nigerians In Wider Crackdown On Immigration Violations *THE SUN* Owo church attack: Court sentences four terrorists to death by hanging Gunmen abduct Adelabu's sister, twin sons in Ibadan, family appeals for calm Oyo abduction: Those sharing fake images likely terrorist sympathisers - Onanuga Protests spread in Oyo, Ogun, Abuja, Lagos Obi urges aggrieved aspirants to accept primary results, rally behind NDC NAF reaffirms commitment to civilian protection at maiden harm mitigation Gbajabiamila hails Minister of State Enikanolaiye designate as national asset Tinubu hails Jimoh Ibrahim's election as chair of UN budget Obi urges aggrieved aspirants to accept primary results, rally behind NDC NAF reaffirms commitment to civilian protection at maiden harm mitigation seminar Gbajabiamila hails Minister of State Enikanolaiye designate as national asset Tinubu hails Jimoh Ibrahim's election as chair of UN budget committee Nigeria, India deepen defence partnership as NDC delegation visits NAF HQ FG launches clean hydrogen drive Niger Assembly clarifies the $14.4 million loan request by Governor Bago Reps: Opposition lawmakers nominate Ugochinyere as minority leader Obidient Movement wants governorship ticket zoned to Southern Kaduna No one is safe under Tinubu administration, warns Atiku Jonathan Can Rebuild PDP, Deliver 2027 Victory — Agbedi Accord Party says Hashim not 2027 presidential candidate Insecurity: Atiku aligns with CAN, says Tinubu's govt failed by 360 degrees Why I joined Peter Obi's 2023 presidency ticket - Datti Baba-Ahmed Edo: Police arrest kidnap suspect, recover decomposing bodies of two victims Osun: Suspected bandit arrested in Osogbo under investigation Foul odour hospitalises students, teachers in Ijebu-Ode Ekpoluonye urges security agencies, residents to unite against crime in Lagos Ogun police debunk false banditry alert on Ota, Ifo, arrest 38 foreigners Police foil kidnap attempt, kill 2 in Enugu Police bust illegal gun factory in A'Ibom, arrest 2 40,000 jobs at risk as stockfish trade grapples with rising costs Total capital importation in Q1 2026 rises to $10,371.90m, says NBS Lokpobiri sets sight on US-Nigeria Energy Summit, drives energy cooperation Airtime lending: Why we suspended DEON rules - FCCPC MTN announces public inquest on mobile data usage amid growing consumer concerns Construction costs jump 20% in 5 months as global crisis jolts Nigeria's building sector Crude output, oversight duties unaffected as NUPRC unions suspend strike FUJIFILM Launches Instax Instant Camera Range at Slot Headquarters Mbah rewards Rangers players, management with plots of land, N150m for winning NPFL World Cup: Di Maria names three favourites to lift trophy EPL: Man Utd eye Alaba as Arsenal move for Kroupi Yinka Alaseyori Apologises After Backlash Over Oyo Kidnap Comments 2026 World Cup: Davido to thrill fans in countdown US concert Grammy-winning 'Beauty and the Beast' singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75 *VANGUARD* Insecurity: Adeleke may deploy drones for surveillance They chased us away like dogs: Foreigners flee mob attacks in South Africa 61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader 2027: Justice must prevail in NDC primary, Chukwuani warns Nasarawa Assembly passes 37 Bills, goes on recess Alia swears in new Benue High Court judge, says judiciary is hope of common man Senate tasks NOA on anti-indiscipline campaign, links social decay to insecurity Reps demand stronger security in Ekiti after Church attack, abductions 2027: Pick Amaechi as running mate, ADC Chieftain urges Atiku Reps urge urgent FG action over fresh Taraba clashes, displacement Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on election as UN Budget, Administration cttee chair 4 years after Owo massacre, we still nurse wounds Bishop Arogundade Alia appoints Eunice Ogbenyi acting Benue Head of Service US sanctions M23, FDLR Commanders over Eastern Congo conflict Nnewi will reclaim its industrial dominance Soludo 2027: Accord disowns Olawepo-Hashim, refunds N50m nomination fees 4 Nigerian artistes on official album for 2026 World Cup Frances Saliba fine after injury scare, says Deschamps Voter Data Leak: Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wikes aide Trump touts Vance and Rubio for 2028 Republican ticket Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover 25 rustled cattle NLC threatens solidarity strike with teachers over kidnappings Mbah rewards Rangers players, management with plots of land, N150m for winning NPFL Man dies in well while retrieving phone in Kano Why we launched Halal Fund Utomi Navy hands suspected militant collaborator to DSS in Calabar FG relocates Great Green Wall headquarters to Kano FG warns Nigerians against harassing mining marshals Kebbi Assembly elects Dangoje as new speaker Full list: Phones with 1TB internal storage in 2026 Court Ruling: Rivers APC leadership nullifies primaries ADC Primary Row: Returning Officer slams Babachir Lawal Anambra Attorney General reviews land dispute cases to decongest prisons Ondo Amotekun debunks bandit attack, directs 24-hour patrol Senate passes bill to establish malaria elimination agency Iran playing with fire after attack on Kuwait, Netanyahu says NUPRC to launch 2026 Oil licensing round in Q3 Release schoolchildren for humanitys sake - Peter Obi begs bandits PDP to Aiyedatiwa: Publish details of approved projects, not just headlines NLC threatens solidarity strike over rising school kidnappings Anambra plans tax education to boost internally generated revenue US pledges direct support to Nigeria, resets Africa policy Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: England Golden generation 2.0 eyes ultimate glory Nigerias Capital importation rises 83% to $10.37bn Recidivism drops to 1,382 as FG reports jail population surge Obi, Senate demand rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren First Lady launches Tinubu Torchbearers, rallies women Three Reps defect from APC to PRP, ADC Egbin Power fuels performance culture, honours outstanding employees, talents at ERA 2026 NERC allows consumers sell excess power to DisCos Forgive me Yinka Alaseyori apologises over remarks on Oyo abduction Super Falcons camp reaches full strength ahead of Senegal friendlies 30 years after: Abiola, Odumakin honour Kudirat Abiola Only one in four Nigerian children can read at 14 UNICEF Aiyedatiwa, Olowo hail death sentence for Owo attackers Ondo elders urge Aiyedatiwa to align with Tinubus 2027 interests Kuwait demands two Iran embassy staff leave after deadly attack Oyo Abduction: Senate urges FG, security agencies to deploy resources, rescue victims INEC: NNPP NEC holds emergency closed door meeting in Lagos *THISDAY* Ogun Dismisses Rumours of Terrorist Invasion, Assures Residents of Safety At London Stock Exchange, Tinubu Seeks Stronger Collaboration between African Economies, Global Financial Institutions Senate to FG: Rescue Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren Now ADC: Court Begins Accelerated Hearing in Suit against David Mark-led Leadership June 8 Court Order Stalls Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda Adichies 21-Month-Old Son Owo Church Attack: Court Sentences Four Terrorists to Death by Hanging Teacher Deficit Looms, NCCE Boss Warns, Calls for Urgent Steps to Boost Enrolment FG Urged to Adopt Digital Passport, Paperless Immigration System for International Travels ASCON Tasks Federal Agency Heads on Delivering Measurable Results, Strengthening Accountability Flynas Begins Airlift of Ogun, Kebbi Pilgrims to Nigeria Nigerian Navy Base Oguta Inaugurates Projects To Mark 70th Anniversary In Imo Breaking: Ex-Minister Adelabus Sister Abducted With Her 2 Sons in Ibadan Adebayo: Poverty Has Become a Political Weapon Under Tinubu Frustrated NDC House Aspirant Demands Due Process in Delta Primary Osun Guber: Imole Campaign Council Urges Electorate to Reject APC Candidate Bola Oyebamiji Legendary R&B Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75 So, Aristotle Was the First Political Scientist Nigerian Navy Hosts 2026 Sea Power Symposium as Global, African Maritime Stakeholders Push for Technology-driven Security How UBA Reinforced Legacy of Partnership and Innovation with UNILAG MTN Presents Cash Prize to AMVCA Short Film Winners BBNaija S10 Reunion Show Premieres June Chii.africa, Zimo Clan, Maistrade Partner to Boost Intra-African Trade Stock Market Drops by N479bn on Profittaking in PZ,Others AIICO Insurance Holds Malaria Prevention Outreach in Ibadan 2025FY: Mutual Benefits Records Strong Financial Performance Union Banks Endless Possibilities Campaign Wins Bronze at Pitcher Awards Heirs Insurance: Five Years After Legend Internet Reassures Investors amid Expansion-driven Earnings Pressures Sunmonu: New Standard for African Leadership Necessary for Robust Socio-economic Transformation Amidst Prohibitive Prices, Cement Producers Rake N762.97bn Profit in Q1 Africas AI Ambition Needs Stronger Infrastructure, Says Adejumobi Maltina at 50: Why the Brand Is Investing in Nourishing One Million Young Minds Boycott is No Option Zverev Ends Jodar Run to Reach French Open Semifinal After Visa Delay, Bafana Bafana Depart for Mexico Mayor Cancels DR Congo Friendly over Ebola Scare Guinness Nigeria Hosts Grand Watch Party for Arsenal Over Premier League Win AFN Reads Riot Acts to Athletes Over Commonwealth Games Trials Bassey Boost for Eagles as Chelle Aims for Win against Poland Tonight Beyond Maternal Statistics: Turning Commitment into Action on Maternal Nutrition Akpabio: Kidnappers, Terrorists Target Nigeria, Not Political Parties Oborevwori: Tinubus Re-election My Number One Project Nestoils Rebuttal to The Press Release in June 2026 By Abubakar Sulu-Gambari, SAN Discos Receive 78.5% of Energy Billed, Collected N196.13bn Revenue from N246.43 Billion Shettima Charges States to Unlock Full Potential of $750m SABER Programme Ogoni Clean-up: CSOs Fault Protest Against HYPREP Leadership House Raises the Alarm Over NCDC Funding Crisis, as Ebola Threat Looms Senate Gives FG One Week to Explain Unpaid Contractors Debts Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid-El-Kabir Holiday in Lagos Posers as Chinda, APC Guber Candidate in Rivers, Resigns as Reps Minority Leader FG Moves to Bridge Gaps in Medical Rehabilitation Services Tinubu Pays Tribute to Age-long Ally, Alhaji Yusuf Ali, at 90 We Didnt Arrest or Detain Prof Okey Ndibe, DSS Clarifies Tinubu Lauds MREIF for Delivering N128bn in Affordable Mortgages to 1,859 Nigerian Families INEC Probes Unauthorised Access, Disclosure of Information from CVR Database EiE Nigeria Launches 1m Voters Campaign Ahead of 2027 Elections Abia Govt Begins Bid for UNESCO Creative City Status for Aba, Plans Honouring Heroines of 1929 Women Riot WEF Survey: 94% of Chief Economists Predicts Higher Global Inflation, 89% Sees Weaker Economy NYSC Assures Nigerians of Neutrality During Upcoming Elections *DAILY TRUST* Gunmen attack immigration office in Ogbomoso, disarm officers Man dies attempting to retrieve phone from abandoned well 2023: I Teamed Up with Obi After 3 Others Rejected Him Datti Baba-Ahmed Atiku to Tinubu: Adelabu family abduction shows no one safe under you Trump: Why I told Netanyahu hes crazy Bandits Abduct Students in Zamfara Fresh Crisis in Adamawa ADC Over Reps Primary Owo Church attackers sentenced to death by hanging Many killed in fresh attacks on Taraba communities Why CBN reshuffled deputy governors CNG calls for equal attention to Oyo, Borno kidnap victims Adelabus sister, children abducted in Ibadan Reps seek rescue of abducted Oyo, Borno pupils, push security reforms Amidst FX liquidity surge, banks raise Naira card limit abroad MREIF provides N128bn mortgage financing to 1,859 families FG Union Bank wins bronze at 2026 Pitcher Awards Nigerian Exchange shrinks as investors lose N478bn 3m young Nigerians involved in apprenticeship ILO Maritime crimes pose risks to trade flow, investment FG 2nd Dawule Baba memorial polo tourney blasts off in Kaduna Super Eagles fired up for Poland clash today Culture ministry eyes 2026 AACT for economic growth Young athletes showcase talent at Abuja pre-season challenge Yohanna triumphs at 2026 Jiya memorial golf tournament LGAN mark 2026 womens golf day with 9-hole event Champions shine at SBA Golf Club Lady Captains inaugural tourney INEC probes unauthorised access to database Ogun govship ticket: ADC panel rejects El-Rufai allys declaration, declares Ogundipe winner PRP now free to conduct governorship primary in Bauchi, court rules 13 rep members switch parties Hadi clinches APP Plateau govship ticket ADC vs Nafiu Gombe: Aregbesola asks judge to withdraw from suit Ochigbo emerges Benue NDP govship candidate for 2027 Chinda resigns as House Minority Leader ADC appeal committee split over Kaduna govship candidate Probe Kaduna governors aide claim on election results malpractice, group tells INEC Ebola: FG orders isolation for high-risk travellers Borno records 274 fresh cholera cases in 24 hours Teachers protest wave of school abductions Shettima urges states to maximise $750m World Bank reform programme Hajj: Airlift of Nigerian pilgrims begins today Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid-el-Kabir holiday Troops kill 4 criminals, rescue kidnap victims Bandits attack mosque, kill 1, abduct 9 in Kaduna Free trade zones capital investments hit $35bn NIGERIA DAILY: How Much Do Nigerians Really Know About Cholera Arewa group calls for equal attention to kidnapped school children Kano LG revokes private schools licenses after teacher allegedly rapes pupils ADC: Court hears Nafiu Balas case against Mark, Aregbesola today Democracy Day will showcase Tinubus achievements FG Terrorism: Court delivers judgement on Owo church attackers today Police Trust Fund seeks improved funding to tackle insecurity Parsh N Lancy: From Yoruba Poetry to Ewipop Pioneers Man killed as bandits abduct wives of Fulani leader in Kwara FG abolishes 3-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants Beyond S&Ps upgrade of Nigerias sovereign rating Teachers, children, worshippers: Why we cant look away anymore The Maputo Declaration can lure the Northern voters Nigeria is growing again, but why are citizens not feeling it *NEW TELEGRAPH* You're A Nat'l Asset, Gbajabiamila Tells Minister-Designate, Enikanolaye Alaafin Visits Olota Of Ota, Preaches Harmony Among Monarchs In Yorubaland Group Commends NSF, Ribadu For Decisive May Onslaught Against Terrorists, Criminals Soulmate Connect Bridges Relationships, Travel Experiences For Modern Consumers Insecurity Now Within Yorubaland, No Longer At Its Doorstep - Afenifere You're A Nat'l Asset, Gbajabiamila Tells Minister-Designate, Enikanolaye Group Commends NSF, Ribadu For Decisive May Onslaught Against Terrorists, Criminals A'Court Sacks Alia's Loyalist As Factional APC Chairman In Benue Senate Urges FG Action On Kwara North Attacks, Kidnappings Egbin Honours Outstanding Employees, Talents At ERA 2026 Fortis Global Insurance Swings To N1.89bn Loss Despite Revenue Growth Abbey Mortgage Bank Secures Approval To Become Regional Commercial Bank A'Court Sacks Alia's Loyalist As Factional APC Chairman In Benue 61 Opposition Reps Nominate Ugochinyere As Minority Leader  Address Insecurity Now, Oyo APC Tells FG, States Mainoo Hails Carrick's Influence After England Call-Up NLNG Science Contest: Govt Comprehensive School, Borikiri Emerges Winner  Fame Doesn't Always Translate To Wealth In Music - Akon I No longer See - Remi Aluko Reveals Battle With Glaucoma Dave Announces Date For Lagos Debut Show 2026 World Cup: Davido To Perform At Countdown Show Last Dance: 7 Football Superstars Nearing Their Final World Cup Ballon D'Or Race: Dembele Loses Lead After UCL Victory *GUARDIAN* Author lists ways to maximise potential UN agency seeks dignified terminology for voluntary returnees Cross River restores molecular laboratoy for TB, HIV, Mpox testing Cross River Govt, Organized Labour at loggerheads over workers verification exercise Ogun: Kobape Royal Selection Sparks Fresh Dispute as Indigenes Reject Nominee FG targets relocation of colonial era correctional centres 2027: Ondo APC elders caution party leadership against fielding 'unelectable' candidates Nigeria's Capital Importation hits $10.37bn in Q1 2026, as FDI trails with 1.30% Itsekiri leaders reject INEC delineation report, cite constitutional violations Bandits kill 9 farmers, others escape attack in Zamfara Reps Minority Caucus settle for Ugochinyere as Minority Leader 7,801 detainees regain freedom as PPDC deepens justice reform Obi to Kidnappers: Free the children, let humanity prevail Aisha Yesufu seeks united opposition after withdrawing from FCT Senate race Owo Church Attack: Ondo AGF welcomes death sentence for four convicts Aiyedatiwa hails death sentence for Owo church killers Ned Nwoko says malaria-free Nigeria is possible NCAT explores Chinese companies to boost aviation training Labour orders workers to boycott verification exercise In Calabar Senate Moves Against Rising School Kidnappings After Oyo Horror Attack *THE AUTHORITY* ​Alpha10 Group Launches ₦500m Halal Fund to Advance Ethical Investing in Nigeria Group Commends Security Forces, NSA Ribadu Over Successful Anti-Terror Operations Breaking: Court Sentences Four Owo Church Attackers Prosecuted By DSS To Death... Stakeholders advocate stronger climate partnerships, home-grown solutions at sustainability summit 2026 Akpabio urges unity against insecurity, as Senators resume from Sallah break NSCDC holds strategic training, reaffirms role in national security architecture Insecurity: Presidency advises Nigerians to avoid night travel DLA elects Reps candidates for AMAC/Bwari, Abuja South constituencies APC to expand women's representation in governance, says Yilwatda *SAHARA REPORTER* 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. Abubakar BREAKING: Boko Haram Plans Quranic Graduation For Over 100 Women, Children Abducted From Kwara Community, Families Reveal EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Terrorists Threaten To Marry Off Kwara Emir Of Yashikiras Abducted Wives Over N150Million Ransom Delay BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Worshipper, Abduct Several Others BREAKING: Olawepo-Hashim Emerges Accord Party Presidential Candidate With 423,902 Affirmation Votes BREAKING: DSS Operative Killed, Two Injured As Suspected Oil Bunkering Gang Attacks Security Base In Imo BREAKING: Nigeria Police Recall Retired Officers As Ad-Hoc Instructors For Training Of 50,000 New Constables EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Arrest Three NSCDC Officers Over Colleagues Death, Trace Over N2Billion To Suspects Bank Account BREAKING: Suspected Terrorists Kidnap Nigerian Military Ex-Spokesperson Major General Rabe Abubakar, Wife In Katsina Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Recounts How Governors Failed To Stop Tinubus Subsidy Removal In Secret China Meetings, Proposes 100,000 Minimum Wage NDC Senatorial Primary Was Decided In Closed Room, Not By FCT Delegates Aisha Yesufu Alleges Manipulation Are We Running Ransom Economy' Ohanaeze Laments Staggering Records Of Kidnappings Under Tinubu Govt, Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu BREAKING: Wike Threatens To Revoke Land Titles Of Hotels, Event Centres Hosting Political Factions Not Recognised By INEC EXCLUSIVE: I Watched As My Church Members Were Gunned Down: Kwara Pastor Narrates February Terrorist Attack In Woro BREAKING: Nigerian Embassy In Manila Bars Unregistered Nigerians In Philippines, Cambodia From Consular Services Kwara Monarch Whose Wives, Children Were Abducted Signs Full-Page Newspaper Advert Praising Tinubu, AbdulRazaq Over APC Primaries EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Reportedly Robbed Of N120Million Wedding Ring, Wristwatch Inside Kuje Prison BREAKING: Atiku Defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen To Win ADC Presidential Ticket For 2027 Election BREAKING: NDC Begins Primaries May 28, Drops Electronic Voting Over Time Constraints EXCLUSIVE: Hardship Under Tinubu Govt Pushes Ilorin Muslims Into Credit, Interest-Based Deals To Buy Eid Rams BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Kidnapped Zamfara Teacher After Collecting Ransom BREAKING: Amaechi Set To Reject Atikus ADC Presidential Primary Win, Considers Court Action *PREMIUM TIMES* Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover body of abducted woman Abduction: Oyo private schools reject strike, protest, opt for one-day closure Nestoil, receiver spar over the Supreme Courts ruling Uba Sani signs laws to transform energy, agriculture, climate policy Reps demand rescue of abducted Ekiti worshippers, seek stronger security measures Industrial-scale meth production poses new security risks for Nigeria Bandits abduct Zamfara polytechnic students Oyo Abduction: Alaseyori apologises over the president is working remarks UPDATED: Court sentences four men to death by hanging for 2022 Owo church terrorist attack Over 60 people injured in Kuwait as Iran retaliates against US strikes Senate constitutes committee to liaise with FG over unpaid contractors debts Three MPs defect to PRP, ADC Dangote refinery can supply Jet Fuel Globally Official FCTA targets 1.5 million children for MNCH Week vaccination drive Security guard allegedly kidnaps employers twin sons in Minna FG steps up Ebola preparedness, tightens border surveillance amid regional outbreak concerns 20 million to benefit from Chinas connectivity support to Nigeria Dont delay marriage, childbearing for career- Eugenia Abu advises women Abia doctors suspend indefinite strike after release of kidnapped surgeon Court convicts four defendants over roles in Owo church attack, acquits one Gunmen kidnap former minister Adelabus sister, twin children in Ibadan Ojude Oba: Alibaba raises culture questions as woman in viral smoking video clarifies Xenophobia: Five Mozambicans killed in South Africa BREAKING: Court convicts four defendants over roles in Owo church attack, acquits one Judge orders suspension of inquest into Adichies sons death Dont delay marriage, childbearing for career- Eugenia Abu advises women How skill-based mechanics are changing online casinos I no longer see with my eyes Fuji star Remi Aluko cries out Shell operated Nigeria pipeline for years despite internal pollution warnings Report Nigeria seeks stronger ties with Israel in security, agriculture, other areas APC member sacked from Enos govt for urging Tinubus resignation Judge delivering judgement in trial of five defendants for Owo church terrorist attack Rangers paint Enugu red as NPFL Champions celebrate historic ninth league title Security standoff disrupts Akwa Ibom assembly plenary, lawmakers turn back Boycott the boycottables, By Eric Teniola Nigerian Army rotates more soldiers fighting Boko Haram Official Vandals destroy six major electricity towers in Nasarawa Court set to decide fate of five defendants in Owo church attack trial Insecurity: CAN declares 3-day national mourning, supports state police NIMC warns Nigerians against fake NIN correction portal Nigerian troops kill 50 terrorists, top ISWAP commander in Borno Official 350 golfers to participate in Ibom open tournament Oborevwori says Omo-Agege cannot be trusted, cites alleged political betrayals Police uncover suspected firearms manufacturing network Abduction: Oyo NUT meets Makinde, as teachers strike continues Nigerias Dying Healers: The Lassa fever crisis killing those who save us StarTimes unveils World Cup coverage plans LGAN seeks culture ministry partnership to boost tourism through 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy How Telegrams regulatory failures, misinformation fuel exploitative prostitution in Nigeria Reps demand urgent funding for NCDC over Ebola threat, epidemic preparedness Lagos tackling contraceptive barriers through community engagement, awareness campaigns Official Court orders a judicial review of the coroners inquest into Nkanu Adichie-Eseges death Beyond the maternal statistics: Turning commitment into action on maternal nutrition, By Rodio Diallo Poland vs Nigeria: Chelle targets another win as Bassey boosts Super Eagles squad Ted Turner: The man who gave the world eyes that never close, By Bmidl Adml-Oltj Lawyers protest judges resort to virtual proceedings, threaten court shutdown Glasgow 2026: AFN makes national trials compulsory for Commonwealth Games hopefuls Alleged N1.35bn Fraud: Sule Lamido, EFCC disagree over subpoenaed witness INEC, SSS probe alleged unauthorised access by Wikes aide to voter database Insecurity: Tinubus aide calls out Nasboi FG launches free healthcare scheme for low-income pensioners Days after Fesogboye Oyewoles death, Nollywood loses actor Janmole Primaries: Akpabio raises hope of senators who lost return tickets, congratulates them in advance Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu activate response mechanisms against Ebola Pastor Adeboyes viral protest photo wrongly linked to Jonathan administration RCCG Senegals President names new cabinet, excludes PASTEF members Rival factional ward exco suspends Kwara PDP governorship candidate Police confirm five killed in Plateau attack Reps demand urgent rescue of abducted pupils, renew call for state police Kaduna ranks among Nigerias top three performing states as Phillips Consulting validates reform agenda Ebonyi governor begs FG for emergency disaster funds Wilmar International forms joint venture with TGI Group for West African agri and food businesses Naira Abuse: Ill honour EFCC invitation in September when Nigeria is peaceful Portable Wellington College International Lagos appoints Christine Haslett as Founding Headmaster Oyo Abduction: Teachers protest in Abuja, demand improved security in schools The new looks of Igbo-Eze South council secretariat ADC Primary: Atiku replies ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, says rigging allegation driven by selfish interests JUST IN: Rivers APC governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, formally resigns as Reps minority leader The 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