Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Igboho threatens to release names of politicians behind Oyo abductions
Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to release the names of politicians behind the abduction of students in Oriire LGA of Oyo State. He spoke while addressing new executive members of NANS at his residence in Ibadan .
2. State police may soon be established as consultations conclude
There are indications that state police may soon come to fruition as part of efforts to address security challenges. On Thursday, the actualisation plan reached a significant milestone as more than three months of consultations among the Executive, Legislature, security agencies and other stakeholders were concluded at the Presidential Villa .
3. House of Representatives rowdy as Agbese alleges signature forged on minority leadership list
The House of Representatives was on Thursday thrown into a rowdy session as Deputy Spokesperson Hon. Philip Agbese alleged his signature was forged on a list of opposition members who endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the new Minority Leader. Agbese denied ever endorsing Ugochinyere .
4. Osun Police probe attack on Accord chairman that left him battling for life
Osun State Police Command on Thursday said it has launched a probe into the attack on Accord chairman for Osogbo LGA, Asimiyu Ajibola, which left him battling for life. The incident occurred on Wednesday when two armed men on a motorcycle attacked the victim.
5. Atiku’s aide calls on DSS to invite Igboho over kidnapping allegations
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday called on the DSS and other security agencies to invite Sunday Igboho to disclose the identities of politicians he alleged are sponsoring kidnappers responsible for abductions in Oyo State.
6. Tricycle rider allegedly beats lover to death, flees in Rivers
A tricycle rider simply identified as IK has allegedly beaten his lover and mother of two to death following a heated argument and reportedly fled, leaving her corpse with their children in Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State. The incident sent shockwaves through the community .
7. Anambra vows justice for 16-year-old gang-raped by eight men
The Anambra State government has vowed to ensure justice for a 16-year-old girl who was gang-raped by eight men, including her guardian, in Nawfia community, Njikoka LGA. State Commissioner for Women Affairs Esther Onyekesi stated this when the survivor was brought to her office .
8. Labour Party summons NEC meeting for June 11 to ratify primary results
The Labour Party has summoned a meeting of its National Executive Committee for June 11 to ratify the results of its recently concluded primary elections and approve the submission of candidates for the 2027 elections to INEC. The party disclosed this in a statement by National Publicity Secretary Ken Asogwa .
9. APC disowns circulating list of senatorial candidates, describes as fake
The All Progressives Congress has disowned a purported list of its senatorial candidates circulating on social media, describing it as fake. The party said the list titled “Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far” did not emanate from it and should be disregarded .
10. Gunmen attack FCT community, kill vigilante, abduct four including pastor
Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked Paze community around Byazhin area of Kubwa in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, killing a local vigilante and abducting four residents, including a pastor. The attackers, about eight in number, shot dead a security guard engaged to protect the neighbourhood .
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