Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday June 7

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Police rescue abducted sister, twins of ex-minister Adelabu

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.Read more

2. 2027: PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate

The National Working Committee(NWC) of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared a former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.Read more

3. Aspirant sues APGA over Anambra House of Assembly primary election

A member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Mr. Innocent Ojike has sued the party over the outcome of the Oyi State Constituency primary election.Read more

4. Again, ADC chieftain asks new judge to withdraw from Nafiu-Bala-Gombe’s suit

The National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Nkemakolam Ukandu, has again asked Justice Peter Lifu the Federal High Court, Abuja, to withdraw from the suit against the leadership of the party.Read more

5. Police boss, Disu, tasks SPs, CSP, on new policing reforms

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has charged Superintendents and Chief Superintendents of Police to embrace innovation, strengthen professionalism, and champion ongoing reform efforts within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).Read more

6. Naira weakens further, drops ₦3.47 at official FX market

The Nigerian currency, the naira, slumped further against the United States dollar at the official window on Friday.Read more

7. Troops kill suspected bandits, destroy hideouts in Sokoto

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed suspected bandits and dismantled their hideouts in the highlands in Sokoto State.Read more

8. Boko Haram attacks military base, kills 5 soldiers in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists on Friday morning attacked a Nigerian Army base in Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State and killed eight persons.Read more

9. 11 minors rescued from Plateau illegal motor park

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission has uncovered an illegal motor park operating in the state for nearly ten years in the state.Read more

10. English side sign Nigerian star, Yohanna, in 5-year deal

Nigerian star, Zadok Yohanna, is to join English Premier League action as Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to sign the winger from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract.Read more