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PM News - June 17, 2026
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General
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he Federal Government on Wednes- Dismisses IMF Report Claims
day moved to calm public concerns T con- over reports suggesting it was sidering fresh taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, insisting that no such measures are being planned.
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Of Corruption Allegations
ormer Nigerian Minister of Petroleum contracts in Nigeria’s petroleum sector.
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Security Sweep
Tolulope oke/Michael adesina administration and security author- an-Atlantic University (PAU), ities to ensure the safety of students Lagos, on Tuesday night, P while security operatives conducted a directed students to
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• Ex-Senate President Faces Criminal Defamation Charge
According to the one-count Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Over Abdulrazaq Remarks charge filed by the state Ministry Wednesday, where the state accused of Justice, the alleged statements he Kwara State Government ov
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tions involving the former minister Collecting Ransom Sentenced To Death
However, the 65-year-old consistently in- spanned more than a decade and through- denied all allegations, maintaining volved extensive international inquiries.
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A bribes nor exercised direct control over
was one of the most influential figures death for the abduction and killing the awarding of government contracts.
the Nigerian Police Force, the Department Campus Security Services department,” it said.Page 2 - Read →
JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Original becomes available,” the statement concluded.
has been secured,” the advisory added.
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they could hear gunfire or similar sounds during Result Slip For Admission Processing
dit-like men were not immediately clear, the ongoing operation, stressing that any such and the university did not disclose whether ument contains important details be- accredited business centres without sounds would re
kazeeM ugBodaga any arrests had been made or if anyone hadPage 2 - Read →
T ing controlled discharges, as security forces
that candidates who sat for the designed to authenticate the result.
tertiary institutions nationwide. con- Some of the students have alsoPage 2 - Read →
recommenda- Report contains advisory Lagos Pushes Digital Learning Expansion The government further clarified
tions.
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To Private Schools As NLP Hits 200,000 binding on Nigeria,” the statement said.
repealed under the country’s new tax It emphasized that tax policies in framework and is no longer applicable.
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Drugs At Apapa Port
naira on the black market.
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Signatures In Natasha’s Suspension Report pharmaceutical products had expired between 2021 and 2023.
Oshoba alleged that the importers intended to relabel the expired drugs and reintroduce them into the Nigerian market, Oshiomhole’s clarification came after the Senate spokesperson, Sen.
naoMi sharang a move he said could have posed serious health risks to unsus-Page 3 - Read →
S signature forgery.
colleagues informed him that their endanger lives and undermine confidence in the healthcare Aligning himself with Adaramodu’s signatures were forged on the document system,” he said.
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of some senators were attached to the O
comments he made during an interview on as Canadian Loud, alongside large quantities of expired He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir final report.
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Farmers, Recover Motorcycles In Sokoto
capable of undermining the party.
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T the encounter. during an attack on Gandi community
of misinformation before it gains traction saw any resignation letter from Pantami.
banditry. The intervention resulted in the safePage 3 - Read →
ll i W n e h W : t u C e c i r P s ’ e t o g n a D d n o y e B
allowed to work properly, should lead to lower pump prices and greater efficiency.
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? e c n e r e ff i D e h T l ee F s n a i r e g i N
Yet caution remains necessary.
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F logistics expenses and exchange-rate pressures
stations.
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My Choice For The 2027 Presidency
s the countdown to the 2027 presidential election begins, five-year term for the president, governors, and local government Nigeria finds itself at a familiar, exhausting crossroads.
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Infrastructure Revolution In Ebonyi
•L-R: Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Commissioner, Infrastructure Development for Concession, Ebonyi State, Ogbonnaya Obasi Abara and Senior Special Assistant to the President
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Organisers Unveil Expansion Plans
he organisers of the Headies international ambitions.
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T “The Headies cannot continue to
18th edition of Africa’s premier sup- grow without strong sponsorship music awards will be held in Toronto, port.
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Luminee Announce Birth Of Baby Boy
soon generated broader conversations across igerian actor Babatunde Bernard Tayo, pop- various platforms, with many users expressing ularly known as Baba Ijesha, and celebrity N differing opinions.
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Men Can Love Their Partners And Still Cheat, Says Shank
opular Nigerian content creator and I don’t think the cheating is trying to hurt • Shank Comics comedian, Shank Comic, has sparked you, you get me?
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‘Marries’ Himself At 45
opular Nigerian media person- ality, actor and fashion icon, P Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, popularly known as Denrele, has stirred widespread reactions on social media after staging a symbolic wed- ding ceremony in which he
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sTories By isa isaWade Campus Life
highest authority on academic matters Physiology from the University of — and Chairman of Congregation.
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LASU: Who Takes Over From
maintaining discipline and ensuring in Physiology from the University of the smooth operation of academic Lagos, alongside other postgraduate and administrative activities across qualifications, including a diploma
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the university. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello? in Theology.
The council further emphasised the Under her leadership, LASU wit- need for a leader capable of mobilis- nessed significant improvements in he race to produce the next ing financial resources and attracting academic stan
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T grants, endowments and partnerships development, digital learning and
State University (LASU), Ojo, has officially begun as the tenure of agencies to support the university’s istration introduced reforms aimed at the institution’s ninth substantive expansion and development agenda.
local and international funding staff and student welfare. Her admin -Page 7 - Read →
Trinity University To Host Lagos ship, sustain the accreditation status of university is seeking an individual
the rank of full professor with an out- academic programmes and oversee the with extensive experience in university standing record of teaching, research Studies Association Conference general administration of the insti
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Hit Scholarship Jackpot
the initiative reflects the importance and a responsibility, encouraging them By Michael adesina of collective responsibility in to remain focused on their academic na- o fewer than 31 students of pursuits and strive for
Obafemi Awolowo University, ganisations and development-focused He said the awards represented more affecting Africa while promoting col - ciation was founded about a decadePage 7 - Read →
Record in
Argentina Argentina Victory Victory ionel Messi produced a his- time they have won their opening match at a toric performance with a hat- World Cup as defending champions.
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trick as reigning champions tina had previously lost their opening fixtures L
Argentina launched their while holding the title in both 1982 and 1990.
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England Begin Quest
World Cup title defence in style with Messi set Argentina on their way a commanding victory over Algeria.
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The Argentine captain, making his strike. After receiving a pass from Inter To End 60-Year Wait
200th appearance for the national team, Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul, the scored the first World Cup hat-trick 38-year-old curled a superb effort be - quickest to slot home from close range.
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of his illustrious career and etched yond Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane, The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner com- For Glory, Face Croatia
his name further into football history.
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Battle For Final Berths
duguri-based club defeated Kano Bayelsa United, Kada Warriors and he race for a place in the 2026 over- Pillars 3-2 in the 1991 final before Flight FC, while El-Kanemi fi- President Federation Cup T came Krusaders FC, Ak
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