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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 20th June, 2025
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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the OsunDaily roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 20th June, 2025
The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that more than 35 aircraft have been acquired and over 13,500 terrorists neutralised since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, as part of sweeping efforts to curb Nigeria’s escalating insecurity.
This was made known by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme.
Responding to concerns over the government’s capacity to handle the worsening security crisis, Idris said the challenges predate the Tinubu administration but are being tackled with “unprecedented resolve.”
OsunDaily reports that the Minister reeled out figures to highlight the government’s commitment to strengthening security across the country.
Idris also revealed that over 13,500 terrorists have been eliminated, 120,000 fighters have surrendered, and 17,000 displaced persons have been reunited with their families as part of recent military operations.
Insisting that the president is not out of touch, the minister said Tinubu is actively engaged and determined to restore order.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has alleged that some community members in Benue State were accomplices to the attackers who killed several residents recently in Yelwata community of Benue State.
CDS Musa made the allegation while speaking on Thursday during an expanded media interaction at Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
The military chief alleged that some local informants provided accommodation, food, and even women to the bandits and terrorists who carried out the recent deadly attack.
He added that the informants also helped the attackers to identify the location of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Yelwata.
OsunDaily reports that General Musa further disclosed that the troops had received intelligence about potential attacks in various communities across Benue State and were mobilised accordingly. However, upon arrival at the initially mentioned locations, it turned out the information was misleading, as the real attack had already been executed in Yelwata using a hit-and-run approach.
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), amid mounting security challenges across the country, has declared its unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to tackle insecurity while urging state governments to intensify community policing and consider the adoption of state police as a long-term solution.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting that lasted over three hours, Imo State Governor and PGF Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, said the governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were united in backing the President’s security initiatives.
He added that the forum was open to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent call for state police, and discussions are ongoing among members to assess the feasibility of implementing such a strategy at the subnational level.
During President Tinubu’s visit to Benue State earlier in the week, Governor Hyacinth Alia had made a passionate appeal for the creation of state police to combat insurgency and rural violence.
While acknowledging concerns about possible abuse of power, Alia proposed that the Federal Government create “state-specific guidelines and regulatory frameworks” to ensure transparency and prevent misuse.
The Federal Government on Thursday closed its case in the ongoing trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over charges bordering on terrorism and treason.
OsunDaily reports that the prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), announced the closure after the fifth prosecution witness (PW5), codenamed EEE, concluded his testimony before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
“I therefore close the case,” Awomolo declared, expressing confidence that the evidence tendered—including video broadcasts and intelligence reports—had sufficiently established a prima facie case against the IPOB leader.
Following the prosecution’s announcement, Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), informed the court of their intention to file a no-case submission, signaling that the defence believes the prosecution has failed to establish a case worth answering.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the allocations received from the Federal Government are not enough, hence, his reason for aggressively pushing for the payment of ground rent.
Wike disclosed this on Thursday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) from the Arterial road N11 (Ahmadu Bello Way) in Mabushi to Judges Quarters in Katampe and other roads.
He explained that the money earned from ground rent is channelled toward projects that benefit all residents of the capital city.
The Minister also disclosed that the support of President Bola Tinubu has helped him in achieving all he has done since he became a minister.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the manner of reception organized for the visit of President Bola Tinubu to Benue State over the recent massacre in the state.
Peter Obi said that instead of a solemn event to mourn the victims of the violence, which resulted in the death of several Nigerians, “the President arrived not in mourning cloth but in celebratory agbada attire, like it was an occasion for joy.”
The former Anambra State Governor lamented that the Wednesday visit failed to reflect a spirit of deep national mourning and lacked compassion for the families affected by the massacre in Benue and the flooding in Niger State.
The Labour Party chieftain further criticized the Benue State government for declaring a public holiday and lining up school children in the rain to dance and sing for the President.
According to him, such an action lacks compassion and empathy, adding that condolence visits have now been turned into carnivals and campaign rallies.
Real Madrid has announced that their star forward, Kylian Mbappé, has been admitted to the hospital due to acute gastroenteritis.
The club made this announcement in an official medical statement published on Thursday on its official website.
It is still uncertain how long Mbappé will be sidelined from future matches, as the club is actively monitoring his health status.
Our player Kylian Mbappé presents an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been hospitalised to undergo various tests and receive the appropriate treatment,” Real Madrid announced.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will be in the stands when Kwara United and Abakaliki FC lock horns in the final of the President’s Federation Cup scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Eric Chelle, a Malian tactician, who recently named 10 home-based players for the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London, is expected to use the opportunity to scout more local talents ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The CHAN tournament, exclusive to players playing their trade in domestic leagues, will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania this August.
Nigeria has been drawn in Group D alongside Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan.
Nollywood actor, Abimbola Kazeem, popularly known as Jigan Babaoja, has revealed how he overcame body shaming in the industry.
Speaking in an interview on Oyinmomo TV, the thespian stated that he does not consider himself physically challenged because he can perform various physical activities, such as running, jumping, and playing football.
He stated that he has developed a strong mindset that allows him to brush off insults and mockery from a tender age.
Growing up, the comic actor said he faced harsh name-calling from peers, but by age eight, he had learned to overcome body-shaming.
He encouraged others with disabilities to embrace their uniqueness and recognise their inner strength.
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Aderombi Adedayo Martin, better known as Deeone, has tackled his colleague, Kiddwaya, over his reaction to the recent killings in Benue State.
OsunDaily recalls that the billionaire’s son, a few days after the tragic incident in Benue State, took to social media to call on Nigerians to donate to his foundation to provide help to the victims in Benue.
The BBNaija star said people could donate as low as ₦500 because every naira mattered to his foundation.
Reacting, DeeOne, in a post via Instagram, urged Kiddwaya to admit to being broke instead of soliciting support on behalf of Benue citizens.
The reality TV star recalled how Kiddwaya once paid $30,000 for a plate of jollof rice and lost €70,000 in Ibiza, but was unperturbed about it.
Deeone further claim that Kiddwaya was only trying to be like social media critic, VeryDarkMan, after seeing that he made a lot of money with his NGO.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on OsunDaily. See you again tomorrow.
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Kwara: PDP warns members against associating with coalition

Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members and supporters of the party not to associate with the coalition movement in the state.
A statement by secretary of the party, Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode, in Ilorin on Tuesday, disclosed that the party is aware of “attempts by certain individuals and political actors to lure our members and supporters into the newly formed coalition movement”.
“We wish to categorically state that the PDP, particularly in Kwara State under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has no affiliation whatsoever with the coalition being spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any other group outside the established structure of our great party,” the statement stressed.
The party urged its members and supporters across the state to remain vigilant and not be deceived or misled by the antics of “stranded and unpopular” politicians who, having deserted the party, are now seeking relevance by falsely using Saraki’s name to win support for their new political adventure.
“These individuals had either left or were irrelevant within the party during the September 2024 local government elections, yet despite their absence, our party triumphed at the polls, a testament to the unwavering support we continue to enjoy from the people of Kwara State, regardless of the manipulation of results by the ruling party.
“If they are truly confident in their popularity and acceptance among the people, they should campaign based on their own track records and not hide behind the name and legacy of our leader,” the party declared.
The statement asserted that Saraki remains a proud and committed member of the PDP and is actively involved in efforts to reposition and unify the party in preparation for a successful outing in the 2027 general elections.
“The PDP in Kwara remains united, focused, and loyal to its ideals. We advise all our members to disregard any invitation or pressure to join the so-called coalition and remain steadfast under the banner of the PDP,” it added.
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Owolabi Salis becomes first Nigerian to travel to space

Owolabi Salis, a politician and lawyer, has become the first Nigerian to travel to space.
Salis was aboard the Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which took off from West Texas on Sunday, June 29.
The 10-minute flight, which crossed the Kármán line also had Carl Kuehner, Jim Sitkin, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno Jr., and Allie Kuehner on board.
It reached a peak altitude of 105.2 kilometres.
Salis, before embarking on the trip, said that the mission was “more than just a trip into space”.
He described it as a “spiritual journey, a call to inspire future generations”.
Salis has previously entered the history books as the first Black African to travel to both the Arctic and Antarctic in the same season.
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Lagos court jails pastor 25 years for having sex with biological teenage daughter

A 45-year-old man, Ndukwe Ogbu, who claimed to be a pastor, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos.
The conviction stemmed from his sexual abuse of his biological daughter on multiple occasions when she was just 14 years old.
Delivering the judgment, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe held that the prosecution had proven the three-count charge of defilement, sexual assault, and sexual assault by penetration beyond reasonable doubt.
The court convicted Ogbu based on the testimonies of the victim, a medical expert, and a social worker, all of whom corroborated the allegations.
During sentencing, the judge noted that the convict did not show remorse, as his plea for leniency was based on having other children to care for.
“From the evidence before the court, the defendant is found guilty on all three counts. He is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment on count one and 25 years each on counts two and three. The sentences are to run concurrently and will take effect from December 2019, the date of his remand,” Justice Abike-Fadipe ruled.
The prosecution, led by the Lagos State Government, arraigned the convict in February 2021. The trial began in October of the same year, during which three prosecution witnesses testified, including the survivor, a social worker, and a medical doctor. The defendant testified alone in his defence.
The social worker, Femi Oyeleke, told the court that the matter was brought to his attention by a schoolteacher to whom the survivor had confided. He then reported the case to the police.
The survivor also gave detailed testimony, identifying Ogbu as her father and recounting how the abuse started when she was 14. She said he warned her not to tell anyone, but she eventually informed her teacher.
Ogbu denied all the allegations, maintaining that he was not present at the times stated by his daughter.
He acknowledged living in the same apartment but said the girl had her own room. He told the court that his wife had passed away when the children were young and that the others lived with their maternal grandmother in the village.
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