Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday 25 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. Historic security reform in the Senate as lawmakers approve state policing framework

Nigeria moved closer to restructuring its police system on Wednesday after the Senate approved a constitutional amendment bill that would pave the way for the creation of state police services across the country.Read more

2. Despite documented speeches, Onanuga insists Tinubu never told Nigerians to fire him if he failed to improve electricity supply

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, has described as ‘out of context’ the statement that President Bola Tinubu told Nigerians that he would not seek re-election if he failed to provide constant electricity supply to the country.Read more

3. The Senate introduced protections against political abuse of state police powers

As the Senate advances constitutional reforms to establish state police services across Nigeria, lawmakers have taken action to allay concerns that governors could use the new security structure to intimidate opponents or pursue personal political interests.Read more

4. Once again, the court banned journalists as the ICPC continued its lawsuit alleging financial fraud against former Governor El’Rufai

The Federal High Court held in the state capital on Wednesday again barred journalists from entering the courtroom in the ongoing trial of the state’s former governor, Nasir El’Rufai.Read more

5. Kwankwaso threatened to sue Primate Ayodele for N10 billion for alleged defamation

Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and chairman of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Lagos, may be in trouble if steps are not taken to avert the threat of a N10 billion lawsuit.Read more

6. The DSS investigated the agent’s behavior towards Sowore in court

The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered an investigation into the alleged conduct of Service agents involved in the incident at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday.Read more

7. Fulani men challenge Igboho to come to their Oyo State territory (Video)

A Fulani youth challenged Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemi, also known as Sunday Igboho, to come to where they were in Igbeti, Oyo State, that he would not return alive.Read more

8. NDLEA blows up billions of naira crystal meth lab, drugs in Oyo jungle, arrests Mexicans and more

Agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted another transnational drug syndicate following the discovery and dismantling of a secret industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep in the forests of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State.Read more

9. Charly Boy gives tips for lasting marriage after 48 years with one wife

Eccentric Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy, gives tips on how to keep your marriage lasting.Read more

10. Switzerland, Canada qualify for World Cup knockout stages

Switzerland beat World Cup hosts Canada 2-1 in their final group game on Wednesday night to seal top spot in Group B. Read more