The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, June 18

The following is the top story in all state newspapers.

1. Governor Benue opposes self -defense in the midst of massacre, calls for strengthened community policing

The Governor of the State of Benue, Hyacinth Alia, has rejected a call that grew from the population to lift arms to defend themselves after a wave of deadly attacks that had made more than 100 people killed in that state. Conversely, he urged the community to support the strategy of the community who were strengthened as a more sustainable and effective solution to increase insecurity.

2. NCPC suspended pilgrimage to Israel in the middle of the ongoing Middle East crisis

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has officially suspended all pilgrims to Israel, quoting the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran as a reason for preventive measures.

3. ‘As long as Obi took Tinubu, I will handle it,’ Reno Omokri reiterated the support for the President

A former presidential assistant, Reno Omokri, once again aroused debate among Nigerian politics openly reiterates his unrucky support for the President of Bola Tinubu. Read more

4. Video of security agents mingle with bandits after meeting on the surface of Katsina on social media

A video that shows security personnel mingle freely with heavy armed bandits has appeared on social media.

5. CUPP Slams Inec Agreement with FCDA, warns not to damage the independence of the election

The United Political Party Coalition (CUPP) has greatly criticized the decision of the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) to enable the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to handle the construction of the new national headquarters in Abuja.

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6. The senate reduces a benut massacre, demanding urgent action: “We are tired of mourning

After another tragic mass murder in the state of Benue, where around 200 villagers were slaughtered in Yelewata, the Guma regional government on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Nigerian Senate had stated that the country had reached the peak point and had to switch from mourning to action. Read more.

7. CAC To review service fees starting August 1, giving reasons

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will begin a comprehensive review of its service fees starting August 1

8. Oil marketers suspend strikes on the implementation of e-Call up

Oil marketers under the auspices of the Nigerian Independent Oil Marketers Association (IPMαν) have suspended their attack one day.

9. Israeli troops killed Iranian military chief a few days after the appointment

The Israeli military on Tuesday confirmed the murder of Ali Shadmani, Chief of Staff during the Iranian war and one of the most senior military figures in the country.

10. Trump declared US control over Iran’s sky, threatening Iran’s supreme leader: “We know where he is hiding”

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday intensifies his rhetoric in Iran in the midst of increasing speculation of the possibility of American involvement in the increase in Israeli conflict with Tehran, with the courage to claim control over Iran’s airspace and issued a hidden threat to the main leader of the country. Read more