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NEWS HEADLINES-26 JUN 22

NATIONAL

I made mistake picking my ‘number two’ as President — Obasanjo. 

Buhari approves appointment of Fasanya as SMEDAN’s DG. 

Buhari, Kalu, Lalong hail Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila at birthdays. 

Continue to serve Nigeria, Buhari urges Gbajabiamila at 60th birthday. 

 Ekweremadu: Immigration probes organ donor’s passport. 

Running mate: Confusion engulfs APC, Tinubu limits search to Borno, Kano, Kaduna. 

2023: Atiku, Tinubu, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso tasked on issue-based campaigns. 

 Northern govs’ interest in Tinubu not genuine, may ditch him for Atiku – Prof Akintoye. 

2023: Controversy Trails Tinubu’s INEC Filings. 

2023: ‘Unknown Persons’ Stole My Academic Certificates, Tinubu Tells INEC. 

Alleged academic scandal: You’re PDP agents, Tinubu Campaign Organisation replies group. 

2023 Polls: CSO threatens court action over Tinubu’s academic qualifications. 

2023: Peter Obi would have been humiliated if he had remained in PDP — Ogun. 

Unveiling Ex-Military Officers Vying For Governorship, Senate Seats. 

NECO begins 2022 SSCE for school-based candidates tomorrow. 

Peter Obi: Igbo youths blow hot over alleged assassination plot. 

‘Don’t dare us,’ South East youths warn fulani Jihadists over Obi. 

2023 elections ‘ll be best in Nigeria, votes will count, INEC vows. 

2023: APC will sweep polls with landslide – Matawalle. 

The Supreme Court Must Put Its House In Order. 

INEC extends voter registration deadline. 

How IPOB Sit-At-Home Is Destroying South East, Others. 

Dickson hails Media’s role in Democratic development. 

Nigerian Army graduates 34 personnel in armament, ammunition training.  

Why police officers defy IGP’s order to disband checkpoints. 


BUSINESS

Revamp Ajaokuta Steel through PPP, expert tells FG. 

How Wacot’s 6-Year Rice Scheme Aids CBN Food Security Quest. 

IITA, Mastercard urge youths to unlock opportunities in agribusiness. 

Eko Disco unveils IRecharge to ease electricity payment. 

Pension Commission names Lagos State leader in pension payment. 

Buhari To Nigerians Abroad: You Can Now Invest Seamlessly In Nigeria. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Osun 2022: PDP thugs turn Ilesa to war zone — APC. 

Oyo Assembly approves gov’s N2b loan request to fund projects. 

Akeredolu signs executive order to install CCTV in public, private outlets. 

Fayemi creates transition committee, advisory council for handover. 

Kidnapped Ekiti retiree pays N4.5m to regain freedom. 

My 100 days in office so bumpy, challenging — Soludo. 

Flood washes away 30 shops in Anambra market. 

Mass defection hits Abia PDP as Ikpeazu’s council boss, advisers, councillors, others defect to YPP. 

Ebonyi 2023: Anyichuks Campaign Organization blasts Ogba, threatens court action. 

Army Day: Owerri residents asked not to panic over increased presence of troops. 

Bandits kill Niger Vigilante Cdr, several others, kidnap dozens. 

Breaking: Bandits kill another Catholic priest, Fr. Borogo in Kaduna. 

55 medical students under Tambuwal’s foreign scholarship graduated with flying colours. 

Bishop Kukah commissions CAN Guest House in Sokoto. 

Kebbi Customs intercepts 2,820 donkey skins worth N42m. 

INEC Official: Why It’s Incorrect To Say Machina Is APC Candidate In Yobe North. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Losing my job was the best thing to happen to me – Chioma Nwaorie, real estate consultant. 

Doctor in police custody in Edo over battering of housemaid. 

Yoruba actor, Ogogo narrates why he fought fan in Ogun. 

30-year-old man rapes 75-year-old woman in Anambra. 

Why I prefer prayers to N50,000 offered me after returning missing phone – Lagos okada rider. 

Actress, Yetunde Adeyemi, bags ‘Most Promising Actress Diaspora’ award. 

Why I can’t kiss deeply in movies –Chizzy Alichi, actress. 

Tiwa Savage’s growing bum generates buzz, mixed reactions. 

Why I’m in love with Tems — Singer, Koji Laynz. 

Amber Heard Formally States Decision To Appeal Judgement. 


INTERNATIONAL

German govt lifts ban on advertising abortion. 

Russia promises Belarus nuclear-capable missiles. 

Oslo shooting treated as Islamist terrorism. 

The world reacts to US abortion ruling. 

G7 face battle for unity as cost of war mounts. 


SPORTS

NFF Elections: Stakeholders hail FG’s intervention, dismiss threat of FIFA ban on Nigeria. 

Ashe, Nwokocha are Nigeria’s fastest man, woman. 

Morocco 2022: Waldrum picks Ebi, Oshoala, Plumptre, 22 others. 

Bale joins Los Angeles FC on free transfer. 

Wimbledon will be great place for comeback — Serena. 


GOOD MORNING

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