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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigerian newspapers, including Lamido’s demand for MKO Abiola’s unpaid compensation, Boko Haram’s deadly attacks in Borno, and JAMB’s plan to review UTME results
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1. Lamido urges Tinubu to pay MKO Abiola’s N45bn compensation
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has called on President Bola Tinubu to settle the N45 billion debt allegedly owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Federal Government. Lamido made this appeal during the launch of his autobiography in Abuja.
2. Reps reject rotational presidency bill
The House of Representatives has voted against a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to rotate the presidency and vice presidency among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, failed to gain the necessary support during plenary.
3. Boko Haram kills four soldiers in coordinated attacks on Borno military bases
At least four Nigerian soldiers have been killed in simultaneous Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Rann, Gajiram, and Dikwa, Borno State. Sources said troops repelled the attacks in two locations, killing several insurgents.
4. Three Kebbi senators dump PDP for APC, increasing ruling party’s Senate majority
The APC has gained more ground in the Senate after three senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—defected from the PDP during plenary, pushing the APC’s tally to 68 members.
5. JAMB to review UTME results over widespread complaints
Following numerous public complaints, JAMB has announced a high-level meeting on Thursday to reassess the 2025 UTME results. The session will involve education stakeholders and technical experts to ensure transparency in the exam process.
6. Court to rule on Natasha Akpoti’s Senate suspension June 27
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled June 27 for judgment in a suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging her suspension from the Senate. The case has drawn attention to legislative accountability.
7. Maryam Abacha University shuts female hostels in Kano over safety concerns
The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has closed its Al-Ansar Indabo female hostels in Kano due to safety and disciplinary issues. The decision was announced in a statement by Dr. Hamza Garba, Vice President of Campus Life.
8. INTERPOL arrests Canadian, one other over cybercrime in Nigeria
INTERPOL Nigeria has apprehended two suspects involved in cybercrime, including Canadian national Robert Harms, linked to a fraud scheme targeting Tepison Enterprises in Akwa Ibom. The arrests were part of an international collaboration to combat digital fraud.
9. Tinubu, dignitaries attend Pa Edwin Clark’s funeral in Delta
President Bola Tinubu and other prominent figures paid final respects to elder statesman Edwin Clark in Kiagbodo, Delta State. The funeral, held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, celebrated Clark’s legacy of justice and national service.
10. Kogi Police arrest 239 suspects for kidnapping, robbery, other crimes
Kogi State Police Command has arrested 239 suspects for various crimes including kidnapping and armed robbery. Commissioner Miller Dantawaye made the disclosure at his first press briefing in Lokoja, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb insecurity in the state.
