Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday 16 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. Atiku, Adeleke affected, as court orders INEC to cancel registration of ADC, Accord and others

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Accord Party and other parties from participation in the 2027 general elections over alleged violations of the constitution.Read more

2. Army, Air Force rescue former defense spokesman’s wife after weeks of being held hostage by bandits

The Nigerian military has succeeded in rescuing Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defense Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, after weeks of captivity by armed bandits who kidnapped the couple in Katsina State.Read more

3. Akpabio is afraid of anything related to me —Oshiomhole

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, says that the Senate President, Insha Allah Akpabio, is paranoid about anything that has to do with him in the Senate.Read more

4. Adeleke rejected the court order disbanding the Accord Party, alleging it violated the Court of Appeal’s directive

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has challenged the decision of the Federal High Court ordering the deregistration of five political parties, insisting that the decision was made contrary to the directive issued by the High Court.Read more

5. Nigeria’s inflation rate rose for the third time to 15.93% in May ’26

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.93 percent in May 2026, marking the third consecutive monthly increase in the annual inflation rate as food prices continued to pressure household budgets despite a slowdown in the pace of monthly price increases.Read more

READ ALSO: Police deploy ICT equipment to secure release of kidnapped Oyo school children

6. Police deploy ICT equipment to secure release of kidnapped Oyo school children

The Nigerian Police have intensified efforts to secure the freedom of dozens of kidnapped teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State, and authorities confirmed that advanced information and communications technology is now being used to track and rescue the victims.Read more

7. The ICPC supports the sale of assets linked to crime, and says this will deter perpetrators

The Independent Commission on Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses (ICPC) has supported the release of assets obtained from criminal activity to the public, describing the practice as a powerful strategy to prevent crime and ensure that ill-gotten gains are returned for the public good.Read more

8. Kwara ADC condemns the deregistration decision, alleging plans to paralyze the opposition by 2027

The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) firmly rejected the Federal High Court decision ordering the deregistration of the party along with four other political parties, describing the decision as a threat to democratic plurality and an attempt to weaken the opposition vote ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more

9. England will ban the use of social media for children under 16 years old

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that a total ban on social media for children under 16 was underway, saying the platforms were “making children unhappy.”Read more

10. World Cup debutants Cape Verde held Spain to a goalless draw

Debutant Cape Verde have made a strong statement at the 2026 World Cup after they held heavyweights Spain to a goalless draw in their Group H opener on Monday.Read more