Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday 20 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. HURIWA warns against politicizing the insecurity situation in Nigeria

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned against what they describe as the politicization of insecurity in the country, and warned that the lives of citizens should not be treated as instruments of political communication or propaganda.Read more

2. Crisis in IPOB, when the faction issued a directive regarding the temporary dismissal of the leader, Nnamdi Kanu

The State Directorate (DoS) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) announced the temporary suspension of the position of Chairman of IPOB and the position of Director of Radio Biafra, both of which were previously held by Nnamdi Kanu.Read in full

3. 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

4. The court sentenced the terrorist’s mother and sister to 40 years in prison each for aiding the rebellion

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of notorious terrorist commander Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo to 40 years in prison each after they confessed to supporting his terrorist operations.Read more

5. The IGP appoints a new police spokesperson, replacing Tenang after a short tenure

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, appointed CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer, ending DCP Anthony Okon Placid’s three-month tenure as spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force.Read more

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6. Tinubu retains Adeniyi Customs Chief until February 2027

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an additional six-month term for the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, extending his tenure beyond the end of his current term.Read more

7. Yul Edochie denies preventing Judy Austin’s ex-husband from seeing his children

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has hit back at allegations made by Emmanuel Obasi, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, claiming that he is preventing her from visiting her children.Read more

8. EFCC grills ‘prophet’ over alleged N70.3m scam in Enugu

Officials of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) say they have commenced investigations into the activities of a self-proclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (aka Prophet Sunday Koboko), for allegedly defrauding members of his church to the tune of N70,391,600.Read more

9. Police raided an Ilorin hideout, arrested eight suspected cult members, and confiscated weapons

Officers of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered a cache of firearms and dangerous weapons in a series of intelligence-led operations in Ilorin, the state capital.Read more

10. The lawyer died while celebrating Ghana’s victory against Panama in the World Cup

A 26 year old lawyer Sarah Araba Tettey, reportedly suffered a heart attack while celebrating Ghana’s win over Panama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.Read more