Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday 24 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. The US blacklisted a Nigerian company and three local companies over alleged ISIS funding networks

The United States government has included a Nigerian citizen and three Nigerian-based companies on its list of newly sanctioned individuals and businesses for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).Read more

2. The state police action gained momentum when Tinubu submitted a constitutional amendment to the Senate

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step towards restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture by sending a constitutional amendment bill calling for the creation of a state police to the Senate for legislative consideration.Read more

3. The Presidency went after Obi for asking Tinubu to resign

The Presidency imposed harsh sanctions on former Anambra State governor and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi for calling on President Bola Tinubu to follow the example of British Prime Minister Keir Starmed and resign from office.Read more

4. FACT CHECK: How authentic is the photo showing the bandit leader, Bello Turji, wearing military-grade night vision goggles?

Claim: A viral image, circulating on Facebook,

5. Former Governor Okowa visited the EFCC amidst ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities

Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, is at the office of the Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos located at Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.Read more

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6. Debate on state police is postponed while the Senate mourns the death of Rep. Yaya Tongo

The Senate’s plans to begin deliberations on the National Police Bill suffered an unexpected setback on Tuesday after lawmakers postponed all proceedings at an emergency plenary session in honor of the late member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yaya Tongo.Read more

7. No crisis in APC, President Dep Sen disagrees with MPs dumping his party for ADC

Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau on Tuesday disagreed with Garba Maidoki, Senator representing Kebbi south, who cited internal crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as his reason for leaving the party.Read more

8. Plateau violence: IGP orders massive security beefing up after deadly Bokkos attack

The Inspector General of Police, Olutunji Disu, has intensified security operations in Plateau State following the deadly attack on Kawel community in Bokkos Local Government Area, an attack that left at least 20 people dead and raised fears of renewed violence in the area.Read more

9. Oyo police deny rumors of helicopter relocation, intensify search for abducted students and teachers

The Oyo State Police Command has rejected reports circulating online that kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers from communities in Orire Local Government Area were transported to Kaduna State by helicopter, describing the claims as false and not supported by credible evidence.Read more

10. Ronaldo made World Cup history with two goals against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six different World Cups after he scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in the 2026 World Cup.Read more