Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday 21 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. INEC declares Governor Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ekiti State gubernatorial election held on Saturday.BREAKING: INEC declares Governor Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti gubernatorial election

2. Collaborator in government who helped bandits in the forest —Former Director General of NYSC, Tsiga

Former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga said that bandit groups operating across the northern part of Nigeria may receive support from individuals occupying positions in government.Read more

3. NYANYA BOMB: 12 ​​years later, the court sentenced the terrorist to death by hanging

Twelve years after the terrorist bombing at Nyanya Motor Park, Abuja in 2014, justice has been served against one of the perpetrators of the crime.Read more

4. FG considers plans to include journalists in the force to increase transparency in security operations

The Federal Government is considering a policy allowing journalists to accompany military personnel on certain operations as part of efforts to strengthen public understanding of Nigeria’s security challenges and improve the quality of conflict reporting.Read more

5. EKITI POLLS: PDP candidate, Oluyede, storms INEC headquarters, says people he did not nominate issued agent signs (Video)

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s gubernatorial election, Wole Oluyede, on Friday visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.Read more

READ ALSO: BREAKING: INEC declares Governor Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election

6. Methane gas scare worsens in Ogun as government evacuates schools after new gas exposure incidents

The Ogun State Government has ordered the temporary relocation of students of Our Lady of the Apostles Girls’ Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following repeated cases of gas exposure affecting hundreds of students across schools in the area over the past two months.Read more

7. APC trucks throw bread at Ekiti residents a day before gubernatorial election (Video)

A video emerged showing a campaign truck associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) with people inside throwing bread at Ekiti residents on Friday, a day before the gubernatorial election in the state.Read more

8. EFCC arrests Nigerian American for alleged N434m car purchase fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an American citizen of Nigerian descent for alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (approx. ₦434.9 million).Read more

9. Bolivia orders a security crackdown as the government seeks to end weeks of nationwide protests

Bolivia’s government has stepped up efforts to break a prolonged wave of anti-government demonstrations, with President Rodrigo Paz declaring a national emergency and authorizing security forces to dismantle roadblocks that have disrupted daily life and economic activity across the country.Read more

10. Plateau police took 14 drivers to court to crack down on illegal hidden vehicle number plates

The Plateau State Police Command has intensified enforcement of vehicle registration regulations, charging 14 motorists before a court in Jos for offenses related to concealed, defaced and improperly registered number plates.Read more