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NEWS HEADLINES 17 JUN 26

NATIONAL

Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies. 

I told Abacha to disband clique of ‘bad influence’ officers around him — Abubakar. 

2027: Tinubu’s Performance Will Silence Critics, Opposition, says Matawalle. 

Shetima flags off distribution of 515,720 bags of fertiliser to 129,000 farmers. 

Tegbe promises reform, accountability amid rising energy inefficiency. 

Anti-Tinubu post: Court orders Sowore’s arrest over failure to attend trial. 

Alleged ₦746.7m Fraud: Court rejects Sadiya Farouq’s application to vacate arrest warrant. 

Court rejects Yahaya Bello’s bid to stop N110bn fraud trial. 

Appeal Court suspends execution of judgment against ADC, 4 others.  

Atiku welcomes Appeal Court stay of deregistration on ADC, four parties. 

Timi Frank warns over alleged plot to deregister ADC, other parties. 

Deregistration of Political Parties: Silence will kill democracy – CUPP. 

Deregistration: Judiciary, not ADC on trial over — David Mark. 

Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: ‘We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments’ – Senate. 

I don’t wait for budget approval to fund projects – Senate Deputy Whip. 

UNIMED rolls out MBA to bridge leadership deficit in health sector. 

Senate Clears Customs on N62.2bn Query, Orders Wider Audit Reconciliation. 

NDC Cracks Down on Defections, Makes Candidates Sign Affidavits. 

Police debunk kidnap claims, confirm DCP Khan Salihu died of illness. 

Customs intercepts 130kg elephant tusks, arrests four suspected traffickers. 


BUSINESS

Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price by N75/litrey. 

Ripple keys into Flutterwave’s Series E to accelerate African stablecoin payments. 

United Nigeria acquires two additional Boeing aircraft. 

Indigenous companies can build institutions that compete with the very best – Marketsquare CEO. 

Oil drops below $80 on US-Iran deal. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Oshodi Mandate Movement backs Alakija, rejects election claims. 

Security agencies arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun. 

Ondo: Traders lament as hoodlums demolish shops, destroy goods worth millions of Naira. 

FRSC arrests ‘one chance’ gang members in Oyo, recovers stolen phone. 

I’m ready to risk my life for release of Oriire abductees, Makinde vows. 

Osun NLC directs NULGE members to shut out APC chairmen from councils. 

Osun 2026: We won’t bow to forces of darkness, intimidation, says Adeleke. 

Osun LG crisis: Adeleke, NLC demand removal of APC chairmen from office. 

Police bust suspected robbery syndicate in Delta.  

When drains become dumps: Bayelsa park battles filth, apathy. 

Gunmen attack NIPSS, kill three security operatives in Plateau. 

Farmers Shot Dead In Plateau. 

Terrorists’ explosives kill three policemen in Zamfara. 

ASUU  alleges illegal alteration of governing document at Kano Varsity. 

APC accuses Kwankwaso of ‘desperation’ to rule Kano by proxy. 

Fintiri revokes illegal allocation of market land, orders immediate reclamation.   


HUMAN ANGLE

Katsina: Woman Sentenced To Death For Aiding Bandits. 

96-Year-Old Woman Attacked By Granddaughter Dies In Daura. 

Police arrest man for sharing fake video of bandit attack in Ekiti. This 

Forfeited Lagos hotel, other property auctioned for N6.1bn. 

Why I married myself on 45th birthday — Denrele Edun. 

Actor Baba Ijesha announces birth of son. 

Actress Mary Njoku slams public apathy over kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren. 

Why I stopped going to church – Nicki Minaj. 


INTERNATIONAL

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet. 

Hormuz To ‘Completely Open’ Friday After US-Iran Peace Deal. 

Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says. 

How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College. 

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel. 


SPORTS

Team Laity triumphs in football as DLAM marks 20th anniversary in Lagos. 

Cricket: NCF picks 16-man squad for Namibia Tour Tri-Series. 

Ghana asks Canada court to overturn Partey’s World Cup visa denial. 

AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach after Man Utd exit. 

Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return.  

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