Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Akpabio: Senate working to secure tickets for senators who lost primaries
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the red chamber is working towards securing tickets for some of the senators who lost the bid to contest the 2027 general elections. Speaking after the 4-week recess of the Senate, Akpabio congratulated those who lost the primaries in anticipation of desired results .
2. Bandits attack Sokoto village again days after killing 17
Bandits have again attacked Dan Gulbi community in Tureta LGA of Sokoto State, barely two days after a similar assault that left 17 people, including Sallah visitors, dead. The attackers arrived on motorcycles, storming the village at about 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and shooting sporadically .
3. INEC breaks silence on Wike’s spokesman versus Nollywood actor controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has broken silence on the controversy involving Lere Olayinka, spokesman of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Olayinka had taunted Nollywood actor Emeka Ike for registering in Imo State and transferring his registration details to the FCT on May 15 .
4. Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Abuja after spending the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, where he combined the festive period with political, governmental and diplomatic engagements. He was received at the airport by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and other senior officials .
5. FG inaugurates committee to coordinate Democracy Day celebration
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to coordinate activities for the 27th Democracy Day celebration, with President Tinubu expected to address a joint session of the National Assembly as part of events marking the June 12 anniversary. SGF Senator George Akume inaugurated the committee in Abuja .
6. CAN declares three-day national mourning for abduction, banditry victims
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday declared a three-day national mourning from June 12 to June 14 to honour victims of mass abductions and banditry across the nation. CAN also designated June 14 as “Black Sunday” in churches as a mark of solidarity with affected families .
7. Adeboye urges FG to give security chiefs 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorists
The General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the federal government to give Nigeria’s security chiefs a 90-day deadline to eliminate terrorists across the country or resign from office. Adeboye expressed concern over the country’s security situation in a video shared on X .
8. Organised private sector warns against automatic N100,000 minimum wage adoption
Members of the organised private sector have cautioned against expecting private sector employers to automatically match the N100,000 minimum wage being adopted by some state governments. They warned that many SMEs are already struggling under rising production costs and shrinking profit margins .
9. Ogun Police debunk reports of bandit attacks in parts of state
Ogun State Police Command has debunked reports of bandit attacks and invasions of communities and schools in parts of the state, clarifying that the recent arrest of 38 Ivorians in Atan-Ota was unrelated to banditry or terrorism. The command’s public relations officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in a statement .
10. Actor Adeshina Okiki Janmole dies in fatal car accident
Actor Adeshina Okiki Janmole has died following a fatal car accident, according to reports on Tuesday. Actor Akin Olaiya confirmed the incident by sharing a video from the accident scene, expressing sadness over Janmole’s death .
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