Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday 17 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. Akpabio recalled Senators from recess as security concerns triggered an emergency session

The Senate has cut short its ongoing recess and directed lawmakers to return to Abuja to attend an emergency plenary session, amid growing concerns over insecurity and other pressing national issues that require legislative intervention.Read more

2. The Court of Appeal stopped the enforcement of the order canceling the registration of ADC, four other political parties

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended enforcement of a Federal High Court decision ordering the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pending the decision of an appeal filed against the decision.Read more

3. The NDA cautions Representatives against automatic acceptance for military school graduates

The Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) has warned the House of Representatives against a proposed amendment that would guarantee automatic admission to the academy for graduates of military secondary schools, arguing that the provision could violate the principle of federal character and deprive other eligible Nigerians of the same opportunities.Read more

4. Makinde talks about Oyo school kidnapping, promises safe return of students and teachers

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured the people of Oyo State that the government remains fully committed to ensuring the release of the kidnapped school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, stating that no effort is being made to bring them home safely.Read more

5. Boko Haram doctors were jailed for 20 years, informants for 15 years

Judge Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has convicted and sentenced a terrorist, Bello Liman (aka Doctor Alhaji Bello), to 30 years imprisonment on two charges not approved by the Federal Government.Read more

6. The Nigerian government indicted more than 600 suspected terrorists in court

The Nigerian government on Monday indicted more than 600 people suspected of committing terrorist acts before the Federal High Court in Abuja, in another phase of the terrorism trial.Read more

7. Dangote, AFC sign $600 million deal to increase fertilizer production in Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have signed a $600 million financing agreement to expand fertilizer production capacity in Nigeria and build a large manufacturing platform in Ethiopia.Read more

8. Oyo government destroys suspected criminal hideout after discovery of weapons stockpile

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished three residential buildings in Ibadan suspected of being linked to criminal operations, following the discovery of arms and ammunition inside the buildings.Read more

9. Denrele reveals why she chose to celebrate self-love with a symbolic wedding to herself

Popular Nigerian television personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has revealed the inspiration behind his symbolic decision to marry himself as part of activities to mark his 45th birthday.Read more

10. Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick when Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer with a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina started their defense with victory over Algeria.Read more