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NEWS HEADLINES 18 JUN 26

NATIONAL

FG Dismisses Reports On New Fuel, Telecoms Tax. 

Alison-Madueke acquitted of all bribery charges in London. 

Insecurity: Nigeria bleeding, confused, minority reps lament. 

Labour to engage FG on minimum wage review. 

Secondus accuses ruling party of fearing 2027 polls, seeking ‘Coronation’. 

‘No senator’s signature was forged’ – Oshiomhole makes U-turn on Natasha’s suspension. 

South-East Youths condemn alleged SEDC ‘Media Trial’, reaffirm confidence in Okoye. 

Peter Obi refutes rumours of division in Obidient Movement. 

Defect and lose your seat, NDC warns aspirants. 

States kick as Senate moves to amend Electricity Act. 

‘Judicial rascality’ move to deregister ADC echoes June 12 annulment – Olajuyigbe. 

NiDCOM hails Bukola Babajide as UK honours her with MBE for tech, inclusion work. 


BUSINESS

Petrol may drop to N1,200 amid price cuts. 

PenCom, NURTW to enroll 9m transport workers in pension scheme. 

FG allocates new crude oil terminals to Swede Control Intertek. 

Nigeria’s current account surplus rises 46% to $4.98bn. 


ACROSS THE STATES

FESTAC residents protest alleged sale of estate facilities. 

Police smash criminal networks, arrest six suspects in Ogun. 

Oyo NUT strike leaves pupils idle, parents raise concerns. 

Okpebholo warns residents against recruiting criminals to terrorise Edo. 

Navy uncovers 17,000 litres stolen crude in Delta camouflaged reservoir. 

Enugu to host South-East Tax Ombud headquarters. 

One killed, two injured as MACBAN alleges attack on Fulani travellers in Benue. 

Plateau to install 5,000 surveillance cameras, deploy drones — SSG. 

IGP Orders Increased Security Around Katsina Schools. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Police arrest two over killing of 33-year-old woman in Anambra. 

Man Sentenced To Death For Raping Minor In Calabar. 

Police arrest man over alleged murder of married lover in Anambra. 

Police arrest suspect with 36 stolen phones in Akwa Ibom. 

At 90, Abia widow fights for life amid repeated assault by brother’s wife, kids. 

Court orders Virgin Atlantic to pay N13m for missed flight. 

Nigerians must not stay silent on insecurity, Davido tells Rarara. 

UK-based Nigerian who tried to rape drunk woman jailed five years, to be deported. 


INTERNATIONAL

ECOWAS Accredits Palestinian Ambassador, 5 Others. 

DR Congo President Clears Hurdle To Seek Third Term. 

'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa. 

Hezbollah chief hails Iran’s ‘great victory’ after deal with US. 

‘Hormuz Shipping Muted Despite Iran War Accord’. 


SPORTS

World Cup: Fans anticipate Ronaldo’s response to Messi’s hat-trick as Portugal face DR Congo. 

Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid. 

Premier League: Why Hull City could face points deduction after winning promotion. 

Mother of Cape Verde’s Vozinha gets US visa to attend next World Cup match. 

Mayweather faces felony charges over $200,000 luxury watch cheque. 

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