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NEWS HEADLINES 05 JUN 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu Appoints Zainab Marwa Into NDDC Board. 

Aso Villa tightens security amid threatened protest over abducted Oyo Pupils. 

FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno. 

Nigeria’s rural connectivity project gets backing of China Industrial Bank. 

Minority Leader: Agbese denies backing Ugochinyere. 

UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections. 

Aisha Yesufu blasts NDC over FCT Senate ticket, demands transparency. 

A vote for Obi in 2027 Is a vote for Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo. 

Sunday Igboho threatens to expose politicians behind Oyo student abductions. 

Minority leadership tussle disrupts Reps plenary. 

NDC shifts into 2027 campaign mode, approves e-Voting, reconciliation drive. 

Akpabio’s Promise To ‘Rescue’ Defeated Senators Unsettles APC Primary Winners. 

Peter Obi defends Adeboye, urges youths to take action. 

Osanipin defends Nigeria first auto policy, pushes for local vehicle procurement. 

Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah. 

Troops arrest terror suspects, disrupt logistics networks in North-East. 

Alleged Fraud: Police secure ₦2bn asset forfeiture, court upholds investigative powers. 


BUSINESS

NSML’s training centre gets UK certification to boost Nigeria’s global competition. 

Inspired2Lead links future-ready workforce to continuous capacity development. 

NGX Group advocates stronger capital market integration into monetary policy framework. 

Food Crisis: Cost of healthy diet rises further — NBS Report. 

New regulations to allow Nigerians sell surplus solar energy to DisCos. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Oriire: NANS condemns continued protests in Ogun, says demonstrations spreading panic. 

NAPPS closes schools in Ogun over Oriire schoolchildren abduction. 

Again, students hospitalised as third gas leak hits Ogun schools. 

Fayose, PDP candidate trade words over Ekiti governorship election. 

How security operatives foiled plot to bomb Ondo government house — Aiyedatiwa. 

Fire destroys eight shops in oyo community. 

Police debunk release of abducted Oyo school children, teachers. 

Oyo assures residents of preparedness amid Ebola concerns. 

‘Settle it with ballots, not guns,’ Davido condemns attack on Osun Accord chairman. 

Rivers ADC charges INEC on free, fair, credible 2027 elections. 

Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement. 

Ebonyi LP Guber Candidate vows to industrialize the state, promote community policing. 

FCT Corps Members Lament Rising Transport, Feeding Costs. 

Kogi Cyclist rides to Abuja in support of Natasha’s re-election bid. 

Army rescues mother, infant from Kogi kidnappers, hunt for three continues. 

Olofa, Christian group greet Speaker Danladi for Kwara APC Ticket, chieftaincy title. 

Court dismisses suit against Bauchi PRP governorship primary. 

Zamfara police rescue one Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda abductee. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Family to launch scholarship scheme in honour of Late AVM Terry Okorodudu. 

Tricycle Rider Allegedly Beats Lover to Death, Abandons Corpse with Children in Rivers. 

4 NYSC Members, Soldier, 1 Other Die In Adamawa Road Crash. 

Man Drags Ex Fiancee’s Father To Court, Demands Dowry Refund. 

Son, 38, beats 65-year-old father to death over heated argument in Ondo. 

LASU student dies following armed robbery attack in Iba.

Comedian DeeOne emerges party candidate for Lagos House of Assembly. 

You can’t distance yourself from our Pain, Hilda Dokubo tells Tinubu. 

You can’t pray away bad roads, bandits, Nollywood actress Njoku tells Christians. 

‘It was shocking, I felt unsafe’ — Emeka Ike threatens legal action over data leak. 

Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault. 

Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday. 

Meet country where only white cars are allowed. 

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56. 


INTERNATIONAL

Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees. 

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say. 

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon. 

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran. 

Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder. 


SPORTS

Rivers United escape tragedy after team bus crash. 

2026 World Cup: Great expectations, muted enthusiasm. 

French Open semi-finals: Qualifier Chwalinska a set up on Shnaider - listen & follow. 

Serena Williams’ expected return excites tennis fans. 

Ballon d’Or 2026: Favourites to win award ahead of World Cup. 

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