Skip to main content

NEWS HEADLINES 20 JUN 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu orders security overhaul at NIPSS after deadly bandit attack

Tinubu to Wike: You’ve not disappointed me. 

Nigeria to gain as G7 vows tougher action on smuggling networks. 

ADC berates ruling APC for celebrating judges’ housing. 

Peter Obi also built quarters for judges as Anambra governor – Tinubu’s aide. 

UN condemns religious profiling in jobs , healthcare in Nigeria. 

Edoziem group suspends Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB rejects move. 

Suspension of Nnamdi Kanu as IPOB leader invalid – Ohanaeze. 

Rights lawyer urges court to vacate bench warrant against Sowore. 

Anxiety as 37 candidates battle for 7 seats in Ekiti, Enugu, River, Kano, others. 

Terrorism: Court jails Battujo’s mother, sister. 

Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations. 

Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations. 

IG replaces Placid as police spokesperson after three months. IGG 


BUSINESS

FG issues transition guidelines for new tax regime. 

Customs, BAT sign pact to tackle illicit tobacco trade. 

FG claims $380m secured in strategic financing under industrial policy. 

Leadway sustains support to Nigeria’s creative economy.  

NNPCL renews methane reduction deal with TotalEnergies. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos, European Bank sign €170m sustainable waterways transport deal. 

Truck drivers, residents lament filth, open defecation along Nigeria’s ports corridor. 

Lagos to Host Black African History Global Iconic Awards as Sports Takes Centre Stage.  

2027: Adebutu not a threat to APC in Ogun, says youth leader. 

UI SUG confirms abduction of Law student. 

Ekiti Election: IGP concludes security deployments,activates emergency response lines. 

Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover firearm, ammunition in Oyo. 

Edo Security Squad arrest kidnap syndicate kingpin, demolish suspect’s house. 

INEC assures Rivers South-East bye-election integrity. 

RMAFC lauds Cross River’s healthcare transformation. 

Seven jostle for Enugu North senate seat. 

2027: Benue South Women Adopt LP Deputy Guber Candidate Obetta. 

Council of Imams condoles Zamfara Police Command over bomb attack. 

Zamfara transfers 2,117 non-teaching staff for redeployment under education reforms. 

ISWAP suffers significant losses as troops repel attack in Borno. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Court orders man remanded over alleged N700m money laundering. 

Police arrest landlord over alleged killing of nursing student in Anambra. 

Social media influencer, Witch of China, arrested over alleged cyberbullying, others. 

EFCC arrests Nigerian-American over alleged $320,000 vehicle import fraud. 

Hilda Baci named Guinness World Records ICON. 

I don’t envy married people — Nkechi Blessing. 

‘I’ve never stopped anybody from seeing his children’ – Yul Edochie reacts to claims. 

Actor Chinedu Ikedieze shocked by $30 fee to watch World Cup at US viewing centre. 

Tems performs at Obama presidential center, opens up on nervousness. 

I’d be unemployed without music — Ayra Starr.  

TV presenter resigns after wrongly announcing death of Lionel Messi’s father. 


INTERNATIONAL

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported.  

PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit. 

Two passenger trains collide near Bedford with major emergency response under way.

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7. 

Iran Foreign Ministry Counters Revolutionary Guards, Says Hormuz Remains Open. 


SPORTS

Lagos to Host Black African History Global Iconic Awards as Sports Takes Centre Stage. 

Road to Glasgow: Nigeria set for 2026 Commonwealth Games trials in Lagos. 

Ronaldo a “hindrance” to Portugal, says Bothroyd. 

Koeman admits Netherlands must improve ahead of Sweden test. 

Germany wary of Diomande as Ivory Coast target early WC knockout qualification. 

If you enjoy reading our posts every morning, share, comment, subscribe, and follow our X account @OurWhatsAppNewsFacebookWhatsApp , and YouTube Channels


GOOD MORNING

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

NEWS HEADLINES -18 APR 24

NATIONAL Yoruba nation: Those threatening Nigeria’s sovereignty have price to pay, Tinubu warns.   El-Rufai, marketers subsidy payment claims wrong – FG, NNPC.  We’ve not been served with Ganduje’s suspension order- APC.  Ganduje: Kano Court order unenforceable, says APC.   ‘Typical 419’, Ganduje reacts to purported suspension, court order.   Coalition threat: PDP Govs move to avert implosion.   Crisis Looms As North Central Insists On Damagum’s Job.  Ayu withdraws case against PDP.  Wike, Atiku Meet At PDP Caucus Meeting Ahead Of NEC.  Fubara, Eno, Mohammed arrive Akwa Ibom for PDP governors’ meeting.   Igbo group embroiled in leadership crisis two weeks after election.  We haven’t fully addressed #EndSARS issues – Youth minister.   Yahaya Bello's 'Escape': It’s Criminal To Obstruct Our Operations - EFCC.  Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining, prosecuting ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello....

NEWS HEADLINES 30 OCT 25

NATIONAL Tinubu Removes Drug Peddlers, Others From Pardon List.  Maryam Sanda's Death Sentence Reduced To 12 Years' Imprisonment.   Presidential Pardon: Why Maryam Sanda, 85 convicts got lesser sentences – AGF.  Tinubu bows to pressure, reviews pardon for kidnapping, drug-related offences.  FG releases ₦2.3bn to pay lecturers’ arrears, pledges reforms.  How Aggrieved Lawmakers Ordered Arrest Of JAMB Officials Who Staged Walkout.  Wike Under Fire For Flying Sons Abroad On Official Trip.  PDP will emerge stronger after convention – Nasarawa State Chairman.  Sule Lamido could be punished if he sues PDP – Bode George  Court Orders Forfeiture Of $49,700 Recovered From REC During 2023 Elections.  Reps push for digital birth, death registration to strengthen national planning.   We have received threats from terrorists to bomb NASS — Reps Committee chairman.  ‘Bad image, poor airline design driving travellers away from Niger...

NEWS HEADLINES 12 JUL 25

NATIONAL Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency.  Shettima spoke the truth, Tinubu lacks power to remove a gov - ADC.  Villa rat invasion story was a cover for Buhari’s illness — Garba Shehu.  Shettima Visits Buhari In London.  FG empowers 30,000, expands employment programme.  We get N60,000 monthly despite risking our lives, retired police officers tell Tinubu.   Why we reduced visa validity for Nigerians – US Embassy.  Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project is a scam — Babachir Lawal.  2015: Presidency, APC Leaders Fault Boss Mustapha.  LG Autonomy: After One Year, Nothing Has Changed.  OPL 245: I’ve forgiven all who were behind my ordeal – Adoke.  FG blames Zenith Bank glitch for June salary delays, assures prompt resolution.  Melaye, 5,733 others called to Bar.   Tinubu not shaking, coalition doomed to fail – Obidike.  Senator Natasha heads to Appeal Court over N5m c...