Richard Ogunsile

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 13th June, 2026.

Suspected members of a transnational fraud syndicate arrested by the Ogun State command of the Nigeria Police Force have claimed that their activities in Nigeria were coordinated by a Malaysian national who operated entirely online.

Former Vice President and the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar , has said he is determined to set Nigeria on a new path, rebuild its institutions and heal the country if elected President in the forthcoming elections.

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed claims that his political ambition is being sponsored by any godfather, saying his only backing is God.

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi , has condemned the continuous detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle , has said only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria's insecurity challenges.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will conduct its Admission Screening Test in Lagos State on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of the owner of Day Spring Assembly, Awada, Onitsha, Pastor Harrison Charles, over allegations made against him by some members of his church.

Ghana has formally protested Canada's refusal to issue a World Cup visa to midfielder Thomas Partey , who is facing trial in Britain on rape and sexual assault charges.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State for allegedly transporting weapons meant for delivery to a notorious bandit leader operating in Zamfara State.