20/06/2025
*Welcome to popular stand today Friday 20th June 2025*
*Punch*
* LASTMA accused of covering up N70m excavator theft at Lagos yard
* Food inflation: NSA, 36 states launch joint action
* Dangote blames crude shortage as imports from US surge
* Marketers to engage Dangote on fuel distribution plan
* Court admits DSS report linking Kanu to violence
* AAC seeks justice for 20-year -old assaulted deaf girl
* LASTMA accused of covering up N70m excavator theft at Lagos yard
* Nigeria chase gold at African Military Boxing Champs
* PDP, APC trade words as EFCC arrests 15 ex-Plateau lawmakers
* Labubu: How China's monster dolls are winning global hearts
* Lagos, Oyo back safer gambling to curb addiction
* European, Iranian diplomats to meet as US mulls joining Israel campaign
* Mind education transforming Ajayi Crowther varsity students, says VC
* HMO pledges excellent service delivery
* Odua Cooperative eyes grant to revive S’West economy
* GTBank loses bid to reclaim MKO son’s Lagos mansion
* Food inflation: NSA, 36 states launch joint action
* Tinubu will go after those behind Benue killings – Yari
* Ojude Oba: Glo celebrates 20 years of sponsorship, presents cars
* No govt can survive without media support – Vatsa
* Adeleke hails Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 business owners
* Ogun TRACE promises officers training as CG bows out
* Japa: FG begins housing scheme for doctors
* Kaduna now model of peace under Sani, says Tinubu
* Organisers laud entry turnout for AFRIMA 2025
* Russia offers 220 Nigerians scholarships
* Niger police conduct Suleja raid, nab 20 suspects
* Benue IDPs protest bad conditions in camp
* 6,260 terrorists killed, 5,365 hostages rescued in two years –DHQ
* Gombe Police abolish use of truck horns by motorcyclists
* Kano senator rewards Qur’anic reciters with new homes
* Kano CP orders offensive against criminal hideouts
* Sokoto ICAN urges innovation, global competitiveness in accounting system
* Kogi monarch rallies residents, stakeholders for community progress
* How high-tension cable killed Gombe perm sec, four others
* Kebbi lawmaker presents two bills to boost skills acquisition
* Suspected kidnappers arrested in Niger, weapons seized
* Kano to host summit on creative industry growth
* Group begs int’l community to start early monitoring of electoral process
* Sanwo-Olu’s wife leads campaign against drug abuse
* Kebbi CAN dismisses rejection claims, details N30m fund's use
* Abia monarch demands tougher action on domestic abuse
* Housing: Lagos moves to regulate agency charges
* LASG sensitises stakeholders to urban agriculture
* 85% of Rivers budget drafted by Fubara before crisis, says Senate
* Defamation: SERAP slams FG as court grants Natasha N50m bail
* LG fund: APC Rep warns Adeleke as Osun Assembly fumes
* Israel threatens Khamenei after Iranian missiles wound 240
* Prosecution closes case as DSS links Kanu to killings
* Uromi killings: Kano, Edo silent as hunter compensation talks stall
* Group lauds DSS over arrest of suspected gunrunners
* Church tasks fathers to train children
* Pharmacy council shuts 67 illegal drug outlets in Lagos
* Ex-gov aspirant decries poor use of FG allocations
* Abia won't tolerate crime, Otti warns criminals
*Vanguard*
* NCC Warns: No more mercy for vandals of critical national infrastructure
* Benue: Displaced survivors cry out over poor feeding, living conditions
* Benue massacre: Troops got faulty info on herders’ movements —CDS
* Alleged terrorism: I’ve no case to answer, Kanu tells court
* Osun to leverage public-private partnerships to boost economic growth
* Anambra: 2 dead, 2 abducted, many wounded as rival cult groups battle near Federal Poly Oko
* NUGA 2025: Sports will unite, empower Nigeria – NSC Chairman Dikko
* FIRS promotes voluntary tax compliance with technology
* UK reaffirms duty-free access for 99% of Nigerian exports under trade scheme
* Soludo digitizes Civil Service Commission, distributes tools to enhance efficiency
* NGX Group, SEC collaborate to deepen Nigeria-China financial ties
* No Nigerians forced into drone factory work — Russia refutes allegation
* Energy stakeholders to dissect gas turbine infrastructure at Asset Management Confab
* National Economic Council postpones planned 150th meeting
* No Nigerians forced into drone factory work — Russia refutes allegation
* TCN reports rise in infrastructure attacks
* Power Evex Review 2025: Legit or Not? Facts!
* Israel-Iran conflict: Trump to make war decision in 2 weeks
* Illegal operations: PCN, FCCPC, seal 67 outlets, TLS Visa Centre
* Kebbi boosts water supply, rehabilitates boreholes to solar power
* Tinubu and our national values, institutions
* Benin monarch receives 119 repatriated artefacts, alleges foiled plot to re-loot treasures
* My plea before the United Nations: Set humanity free! By Owei Lakemfa
* Benue massacre: Troops got faulty info on herders’ movements —CDS
* Ritualist kills 6-year-old in Bayelsa, hides body in sack
* Security around police stations should be fortified —Ehindero
* Alleged terrorism: I’ve no case to answer, Kanu tells court
* LG funds: Osun Assembly threatens legal action against AGF, CBN
* Fintech firm unveils credit scoring platform
*Leadership*
* Schneider Electric Identifies Key Trends Driving Profitability, Sustainability In Consumer Goods Sector
* Food Inflation: Governors Move Against Illegal Checkpoints, Excessive Taxes
* Osun Hosts Trade & Investment Summit In October
* BNY Mellon, Standard Bank To Facilitate Access To Nigerian Naira Debt – Bloomberg
* Prof. Lere Baale Calls For Reforms In Healthcare, Leadership
* Police Uncover Underground Den Of Kidnappers, Arrest 2 Suspects In Ondo
* Oye Completes 2-year Tenure, Quits As NACCIMA, OPS Chairman
* 97% Of Creative Agencies Grapple With Campaign Ex*****on Challenges – Report
* Troops Repel Terrorists’ Attack, Neutralise 8 In Katsina
* KOSEMA, NEMA Strategise Against Tanker Explosions, Fire Disasters In Kogi
* Zamfara Set To Launch Historic Digital Literacy Framework
* Bauchi Govt To Revive Trumpeter, Kakaki Newspapers After 20 Years
* 300-Bed Hospital Commissioning Fulfilment Of 2009 Vision – Ex-VP Sambo
* Kaduna Constitutes Committee On Mining Consent Regulatory Compliance
* Women’s Empowerment Crucial For Sustainable Development – EU Envoy
* Motivation Catalyst For Driving Civil Service Excellence – Yemi-Esan
* Jos Disco Partners With Customers To Tackle Energy Theft
* Association Backs Tinubu To Curb Leakages In Key Sectors
* LASU Hosts Inspiring Excellence Tour, Homecoming For iCentra CEO
* Nasarawa Moves Against Fake Drug Distribution
* Not The Iran We Thought It Was: What Has Changed In The Persian Gulf
* Group Seeks Legal Resolution Over Natasha’s Allegations Against Senate President
* UNYF Urges Justice, Security Reforms In Wake Of Benue Attacks
* Gates, Ribadu, Tijani To Speak At FIN-Web Conference On AI
* Community Of Practice On Inclusive Green Jobs Launched In Nigeria
* Dakuku Links Quality Healthcare Delivery To Consistent Innovations, Capacity Building
* Mojeed Reappointed To WFPMA Board
* Terrorists Plotting To Carve Out Parallel State Within Nigeria, Warns Gbenga Hashim
* Tax Payment: Abuja ‘Big Men’ Are Biggest Problem — Wike
* Borno Govt Takes 1m Children Off Streets – Zulum
* Tinubu Doesn’t Make Empty Threats, He’ll Go After Benue Killers – Sen Yari
* New Political Parties And Matters Arising
* Court Orders Businessman To Pay N89,000 For Alcoholic Drinks
* Tax Payment: Abuja ‘Big Men’ Are Biggest Problem — Wike
* Why We Joined Atiku-led Coalition – APC Support Groups
* Tax Payment: Abuja ‘Big Men’ Are Biggest Problem — Wike
* Kanu’s Trial: IPOB Leader Instigated Death Of 233 Security Personnel During Protest – Witness
* Coalition Movement: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, El-Rufai, Others May Lead Zonal Structures
* SOKAPU Youths Reject Recall Plot Against Senator Katung
* CITAD, ActionAid Train FCT Farmers On Alternatives To Chemical Fertilizer, Pesticides
* Oba Of Benin Receives Looted 119 Artefacts From Netherlands
* Food Inflation: Governors Move Against Illegal Checkpoints, Excessive Taxes
* AMID RISING INSECURITY: Armed Forces Committed To Your Safety, Federal Gov’t Assures Nigerians
* Senate To SSDC Nominees: Address Sabotage, Environmental, Infrastructure Crises in South-South
* Netizens React As Prophet Fufeyin ‘Heals’ Policeman At Crusade
* NSSEC Rallies Stakeholders On Gender Equity In Schools
* CSOs Pass Vote Of Confidence On NMDPRA Boss
* Rivers: Sole Administrator Ibas Jerks Up 2025 Budget By ₦365bn
* Fraudster Bags 76-yr Jail Term For Child Po*******hy, Cyberstalking
Queeneth Njoku.