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Naija Newspapers Headlines And Naija News For SATURDAY June 19, 2021
Naija Newspapers Headlines And Naija News For SATURDAY June 19, 2021.
NEW NIGERIAN
Group Targets International Market For Nigeria’s Oil Palm Business
Tension As 11 Feared Dead In Ibadan Cultists, OPC Clash
INEC Set For Kaduna Assembly Sabon Gari Constituency Election
You Can’t Supress Agitation For Self Determination Through Use Of Force, Prof Akintoye Tells FG
Kaduna: PDP Was Robbed In 2019 Polls – ABG Committee
Troops On Trail Of Kidnappers In Kebbi, Rescue Some FGC Teachers, Students, Cattle
Ochor Congratulates Delta Speaker @ Birthday, Says He Has Demonstrated Leadership Capacity
Diasies Academy Appreciates Nigerian Army’s Selflessness In Tackling Security Challenges
Save The Children Supports Zamfara With Framework On Social Protection
Bauchi Sickle Cell Patients Appeal For State, FGs Assistance
Senator Omisore To Attend 2021 ACEN Extra Ordinary Meeting
Oyo State Now Theatre Of Violence, Killings, Senator Folarin Raises Alarm
Insecurity: Ex PDP Govs Call For Synergy Of All Former Govs In Nigeria For Solutions
J Money Collabo With DJ Kaywise, Produces New Single “Raise Shoulder“
PUNCH
Civil servants more corrupt than politicians, Senate panel declares
Kebbi abduction: Bandits contact teachers, pupils families, silent on ransom
2020/21: A season ruined by violence, refs, players assault
Community blames Shell for oil spill devastation, company cites vandalism
APC, one year after Oshiomholes exit
Sports ministry appoints Mikel youth ambassador
Anambra gov poll: APGA will win again, says chieftain
NFF fines Remo Stars N.9m over Ikenne violence
Azeez planned to see his newborn twins in US before he was killed Brother of slain Iwo road youth
Our big boobs sexy but getting our bra sizes frustrating, costly Busty ladies
No going back on grazing routes recovery FG
Chinese restaurants manager, four other workers die, Filipino injured in Lagos explosion
Media bill worsens Buhari regimes war on free press Lawyers
LEADERSHIP
Why Herdsmen Will Not Stop Migrating To South ‘ Jibunoh
Boy, 12, Commits Suicide
Your Ploy To Regulate Social Media Hypocritical, Wike Tells APC
Insecurity: Convoke S/East Consultative Assembly Now, Metuh Tells Igbo Leaders
No Going Back On Demolition Of Illegal Structures In FESTAC ‘ FHA
Our Strategic Investments In Infrastructure Is For Economic Growth ‘ Sanwo-Olu
Groups Empower Victims Of Insurgency In Adamawa, Borno
Rightsizing Of Kaduna Civil Servants Has Commenced ‘ El-Rufai
Labour Divided Over Strike In Nasarawa
Lalong, Others Receive Merit Awards
American Pop Star, Antonio Blue, To Establish Music School In Jos
Support Indigenous Content Policy, Buhari Tells MTN Group
APC Govs To Begin Implementation of Judicial, Legislative Autonomy
BLUEPRINT
Anyanacho in Beirut for final Taekwondo event before Tokyo Olympics
Football devt summit: NNL plans big for 2021/22 season
Democracy and Binta Bello’s model
FG appoints Mikel Obi as youth ambassador
NPFL: NFF’s hammer hits FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Global economic crisis: Is Nigeria ready for renewable energy transition
Masari commends NAF’s commitment in fight against banditry
Buhari appoints 5 new perm secs
Buhari attends ECOWAS mid-year summit in Ghana Saturday
Kidnap suspects petition Buhari, IGP, demand case transfer to Abuja
Osun APC crisis worsens as party suspends Aregbesola’s ally
FGC Birnin Yawuri abduction: Troops rescue 2 teachers, 5 students
Friends convene birthday colloquium for Gov Bello
AUTHENTIC NEWS DAILY
ABG Committee Says Kaduna PDP’s Mandate Was Forcefully Collected In 2019
Troops On Trail Of Kidnappers In Kebbi, Rescue Some FGC Teachers, Students, Cattle
Ex PDP Govs Decry Rising Insecurity, Seek Synergy Of All Former Governors In Addressing Issue
J Money Teams Up With DJ Kaywise, Dishes Out New Single “Raise Shoulder“
Birthday: Ochor Congratulates Oborevwori, Says He Has Demonstrated Leadership Capacity
Security Challenges: Diasies Academy Appreciates Nigerian Army’s Selflessness
TRIBUNE
Drug trafficking: Harvest of suspects in Lagos
Achieving a distinction in Medicine, bagging 7 awards took a lot of hard work, pain, sacrifice ‘Ola Sandra Ndukwe, IMSU graduate
June 12: I was attacked for holding a Nigerian flag in London ‘Faustina Anyanwu, London-based entrepreneur
Bedridden for 17 years, 39-year-old man pleads to stay alive
Top Common CFD Trading Mistakes You Should Avoid
Wrist Aficionado Is Famous For Luxury Watches and Beautiful Luxury Items In The World
Currency speculators gain N81.50 per dollar sold at black market
SPORTS
2020/21: A season ruined by violence, refs, players assault – Punch
76ers’ Tobias Harris on Bouncing Back from Game 5: Just Had to Turn My Cell Phone off – Bleacher Report
77,500 fans to watch Eagles, Mexico clash in California – Punch
Abducted Rivers United coach regains freedom – The Cable
AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from June 18 – Bleacher Report
AFN Olympic Trials: Amusan denied chance to set more records – New Telegraph
After Maiden Lagos Tennis Cup, TMCL Thinks Bigger Tourney – Thisday
Akinwunmi: NFF will soon begin prosecution of violent fans – The Cable
All eyes on Tobi Amusan on Day 2 of AFN Tokyo 2020 Trials – New Telegraph
Amusan, Nwokocha, Okezie, Okon-George Shine on Day 2 – Thisday
Andrew Robertson tips Billy Gilmour for big things after display against England – Yahoo
Athletics-American Ryan Crouser breaks shot put world record – Yahoo
Athletics-American Ryan Crouser breaks shot put world record – Yahoo
Wishing You A Stress Free Saturday, To All NIgerians, #stay safe.
A new video has emerged showing two men reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, pleading for assistance to secure their release.
One of the captives, former Biu Local Government Area Chairman Hassan Biu Miringa, revealed that their abductors are demanding a $300,000 ransom.
Miringa said he and another individual were taken in December 2025 and have remained in the custody of the militants.
In the video shared by Zagazola Makama, Miringa introduced himself, saying: “I am Hassan Biu Miringa, former Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022. Four years after my tenure, we were kidnapped by the soldiers of Khilafa about two weeks ago. Alhamdulillah, we are still alive, but we urgently need help to save our lives.”
He added that negotiations with the kidnappers had been underway, with some preliminary agreements reportedly reached.
“We have engaged them on four separate occasions and reached an understanding. We appeal to our leaders, especially Borno State Deputy Governor Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur, the National Assembly representative for Biu, Kwaya, and Shani Hon. Betera Aliyu, as well as our community leaders, to temper justice with mercy and assist us. We are their children and have been working together,” Miringa said.
He confirmed the ransom demand, explaining that each captive is expected to pay $150,000, totaling $300,000 for their freedom, and pleaded for urgent intervention to reunite with their families.
The video highlights ongoing concerns over kidnappings and insecurity in southern Borno State, which have persisted despite government efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday visited Port Harcourt City Local Government as part of his “thank you” visit across Rivers State.
Upon his arrival, a group of women displayed a symbolic gesture of loyalty by spreading their wrappers on the ground for his motorcade.
The women and supporters of the Minister were in a jubilant mode as Wike drove on the wrappers.
Wike has been going around local governments in the state to appreciate them for their support while reeling out moves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the course of his visits, the Minister had fired several salvos at political actors in the state, warning that their sudden support for President Bola Tinubu won’t secure them any ticket in 2027.
Wike also renewed rivalry with Governor Sim Fubara over the leadership control of the political space in the state.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially reaffirmed that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, are ongoing and have not been suspended.
The Assembly said the process is still ongoing and is being conducted strictly in line with constitutional provisions.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.
According to the statement, the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, remains on course in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The lawmakers disclosed that separate notices of allegations bordering on gross misconduct have been served on both the governor and his deputy in line with Section 188 of the Constitution.
“The notices of allegations of gross misconduct against the Governor and the Deputy Governor have been duly forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and the House is awaiting their responses,” the statement said.
The Assembly maintained that it is constitutionally obligated to act in the interest of the rule of law and ensure that no public office holder acts outside legal boundaries.
Reacting to reports suggesting that the impeachment move had been halted, the House accused some individuals and media outlets of deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead the public and stir tension between the legislature and Rivers residents.
The lawmakers described such reports as false and insisted they would not succumb to intimidation, threats, or blackmail.
“We are aware of renewed attempts by certain persons and media platforms to misinform the public by claiming that the impeachment process has been discontinued. The public should disregard such falsehoods, as the process remains active,” the statement added.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles and constitutional responsibilities, stressing that it would not be distracted by what it termed “cheap propaganda.”
It also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the ongoing political developments and extended goodwill to Nigerians committed to the nation’s democratic journey.
JomogNews reports that during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara on the floor of the House.
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