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NEWS HEADLINES 09 JUNE 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu commends troops, says fight against terrorism is national duty.

FG tightens rules on imprest reimbursement.

Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens willing to leave S/Africa.

Xenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FG.

Contractors debunk FG’s N700bn claim, resume protest at Finance Ministry.

UN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in Nigeria.

Ohanaeze bans use of unauthorised traditional titles outside Igboland.

2027: Iyabo Obasanjo dumps APC, cites disrespect, maltreatment by party leadership.

ADC Leadership Battle: Judge fixes June 16 for ruling on recusal bid.

Dele Momodu rules out Obi, says 2027 race between Tinubu, Atiku.

Reps begin review of Statistics Act, link reform to $1tn economy drive.

NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike over worsening insecurity.

Unpaid Allowances: Don’t Push Us To The Wall, ASUU Tells Kano, FG.

WAEC blames exam delays on crash that killed three officials.

JAMB opens portal for printing of 2026 mop-up UTME slip.

Nigeria records 50m cases of foodborne illnesses every year.

Certificates not enough, acquire skills, build character, poly charges students.


BUSINESS

Nigeria Records N7.54tr Trade Surplus As Importation Drops By 18% In Q1 2026.

Payaza gets ‘A’ credit ratings from Moody’s, Agusto, DataPro, Intelligence Africa.

Consumers, Experts Fault MTN Over ‘No Unlimited Data’ Claim.

Equities market succumbing to rising risk, loses nearly N5tr in one week.

Insurance recapitalisation hinged on innovation, market share expansion.


ACROSS THE STATES

2027: Lagos APC unveils Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate.

Agege Indigenous group rallies behind APC candidates, seeks inclusive representation.

Ogun Assembly intervenes in Ijebu-East land dispute, advocates peaceful resolution.

Police arrest eight foreign nationals over fake kidnap in Ogun.

Fear grips Ondo community as gunmen kidnap council worker.

Kidnappers want release of their members, not N1bn ransom – Abducted Oyo principal.

Oyo govt demolishes building used by Adelabu family’s kidnappers.

Oyo issues flash flood alert following NiMet forecast.

Itsekiri youth vows to reduce oil production to 500 barrel per day.

Worsening Insecurity: Delta student leaders demand Ribadu’s resignation.

Ebonyi CP: Don’t judge Police over few bad eggs.

Ebonyi ADC insists on Jennifer Adibe as party chairman.

Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu by-election.

Health Worker Beheaded In Benue.

Youths back APC governorship candidate in Kwara.

Sokoto: ADC gov candidate promises civil service reforms, if elected.

Bandits Kidnap 50 Zamfara Elders On Reconciliation Mission.

Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara.

Court adjourns suit challenging Taraba APC chairmanship primary to July.

Zulum hails Tinubu, Ribadu, other security agencies for rescue of 434 Ngoshe captives.


HUMAN ANGLE

Video Of Our Abducted Brother, Wife Broke Us – General Rabe’s Family.

Police allege insider role in Adelabu family abduction.

NSCDC arrests fake soldier for PoS fraud in Kwara.

My daughter was kidnapped day after I prayed for victims — Adelabu’s mother.

Married Woman Who Faked Kidnap Nabbed With Lover In Hotel.

LASTMA rescues hit-and-run victim on Lekki-Epe expressway.

‘Boko Haram killed my husband, molested me’; Ngoshe abductees recount ordeals.

Chimamanda’s son: Lagos AG, coroner challenge suit seeking to halt inquest.

Ayra Starr unfazed by backlash, vows to wear ‘way worse’ outfits.

RMD, Uche Jombo, Chioma Chukwuka join Real Warri Pikin for successful US tour finale.

Winnerman’s Rising Profile Extends Beyond Nigeria, Shuts Down Cape Town.

Why I kept my daughter private for two years — Adunni Ade.

Mohbad’s wife should be reinvestigated over his death — Yomi Fabiyi.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set for star-studded New York wedding – Report.

These TV shows should be on your watch list this month.


INTERNATIONAL

Mali Junta Offers $3.5m Reward For Sahel Al-Qaeda Chief.

200 Leaders Attend First-Ever London-Africa Business Summit.

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again.

Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that.

At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines.


SPORTS

Federation Cup: No heavyweights as ‘minnows battle in quarterfinal.

Ofili now Africa’s fastest in 200m, Onojuvwevwo rules in 400m.

World Cup: First Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry into US.

Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener after injury.

My purpose fulfilled’, Liverpool hero Origi retires from football at 31.

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