Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. #EkitiDecides: It’s D-Day!
- Oyebanji, Bejide, Oluyede, Alade In Fight To Finish
- SDP Denies Withdrawal Reports, Says Candidate Remains On Ballot
- INEC Urges Voters To Shape Future Through Ballot
- Police Threaten Strict Penalties For Electoral Offenders
The stage is set for a fierce political contest in Ekiti State as voters head to the polls today to elect a governor who will steer the affairs of the state for the next four years. READ MORE
2. Falling Crude Price: Reduce Local Petrol Cost, PETROAN Tells Dangote Refinery, Others
- Expresses Concern That Imported Petroleum Products Are Landing In Nigeria At Lower Costs Than Dangote Refinery’s
- Urges NMDPRA To Continue Issuing Import Licenses
- They Are Quick To Hike But Slow To Reduce, Nigerians Lament
Concerns are mounting within Nigeria’s energy sector over the widening gap between global crude oil prices and domestic petrol pump rates by local refiners like Dangote Refinery and others with industry observers questioning the justification for the continued sharp rise in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices despite relatively moderate movements in international benchmarks. READ MORE
3. Why Tinubu Granted Customs CG Adeniyi Final Six Months Tenure Extension-Presidency
- Move Aimed At Sustaining Key Reforms, Ensuring Smooth Leadership Transition
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, by six months in a move aimed at sustaining key reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service and ensuring a smooth leadership transition. READ MORE
4. Foreign Reserves Hit 17-Year High as Presidency Mocks Obi, Atiku, Critics
The Presidency has taken a swipe at former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, following the rise of Nigeria’s foreign reserves to their highest level in 17 years. READ MORE
5. EFCC, DSS Partner To Sharpen Surveillance Skills Against Criminal Activities In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, June 19, 2026, organised a specialised training programme on surveillance and intelligence gathering for its operatives as part of efforts to strengthen investigative capacity and enhance intelligence-led operations. READ MORE
6. Insecurity: FG Mulls Allowing Reporters Join Military Missions
The Federal Government is considering a proposal to allow journalists accompany troops on selected military operations in a move aimed at improving security reporting and boosting public confidence in the armed forces. READ MORE
7. Awujale Stool: Afobaje Slams Olisa, Insists Selection Process Remains Suspended
The crisis surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a fresh twist, as the Awujale Afobaje Council has strongly criticised the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, over a letter allegedly sent to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in which he reportedly referred to himself as the head of the kingmakers’ council and forwarded names for consideration. READ MORE
8. Diezani: UK Corruption Probe Ruined My Reputation, Restricted My Life
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, says the lengthy corruption investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) severely damaged her reputation, curtailed her freedom and left deep emotional scars despite her eventual acquittal. READ MORE
9. I Didn’t Stop Him From Seeing His Children, Yul Edochie Slams Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband
Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has dismissed allegations that he prevented Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of Judy Austin, from seeing his children. READ MORE
10. World Cup: FIFA Tiebreak Rule Change Set To Shake Up Group Stage
The world football governing body, FIFA, has introduced a significant change to the way teams are ranked in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move that could have major implications for qualification scenarios and final group matches.
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