Welcome to Pidgin.news headline roundup for today, Monday 16th June 2025.
Security & Insecurity
Benue Killings: President Tinubu don direct security chiefs make dem carry out him earlier order to restore peace for Benue State after di recent massacre dem. Special forces don start dey arrive for state. Even Pope Leo XIV don dey pray for di victims.
Banditry & Crime: Some notorious bandit leaders for Katsina don surrender dem arms and release 16 kidnapped people. NDLEA don intercept codeine and skunk for major raids, and one man don arrest as e chop 53 wraps of cocaine.
Chinese National Arrested: Army troops don catch one Chinese national wey dem suspect sey e dey help terrorists during counter‑terrorism operation for Borno and Yobe.
Traffic Incidents: LASTMA don condemn one fatal crash wey happen cos of “one‑way” violation, and one driver wey dey drive against one‑way escape after e kill one tricyclist for Lagos.
Economy & Business
Dangote Refinery Distribution: Dangote Petroleum Refinery don confirm sey from 15th August dem go begin distribute petrol and diesel for all nooks and corners, plus dem don invest for CNG‑powered tankers and stations.
CBN Directives: Central Bank of Nigeria don tell banks wey dey under regulatory forbearance make dem suspend dividend and bonus payments.
Fuel Subsidy & FX Reforms: Information Minister Mohammed Idris talk sey Nigeria don gain international respect under Tinubu administration because of economic reforms like fuel subsidy removal and foreign‑exchange convergence.
Mining Potential: Nigeria dey prepare to showcase im mining potential for African Mining Week, as dem dey attract investors to scale up gold production.
MultiChoice Revenue Drop: MultiChoice Nigeria subscription revenue don fall by 44% as customers dey exit, so dem dey consider weekly subscription plans.
Politics & Governance
2027 Political Landscape: Some APC North‑East leaders vex say Ganduje endorse Tinubu for 2027 without mentioning Shettima, wey cause wahala for zonal meeting.
Judiciary: IGP don extend di date wey tinted glass permit go start enforcement.
Youth Inclusion: Nigeria dey push for youth inclusion for climate change actions as Bonn climate talks don start.
Technical Education: NABTEB report show 300% surge for technical education enrollment.
Tribute to Abdulsalami Abubakar: President Tinubu don pay tribute to General Abdulsalami Abubakar on im 83rd birthday.
Sports
Olympic Committee Project: Nigeria Olympic Committee don launch construction of permanent secretariat for Abuja, wey go be nerve centre for Olympic and elite sports development.
Fencing Championships: Nigeria go host 23rd African Fencing Championships for Lagos from 25th–29th June, with international and African fencers wey dey expected. Na home soil we dey target historic medals.
Athletics: Samuel Ogazi don end Nigeria’s 26‑year wait by winning men’s 400m title for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Football Transfers: Rumours dey about Victor Osimhen future—him don ask for more time to decide transfer, and top European clubs dey contact am. Cyriel Dessers don agree personal terms with AEK Athens. Hull City dey close to sign Semi Ajayi.
Super Eagles & Pitch Quality: Monimichelle CEO Ebi Egbe warn sey Super Eagles need better pitches to qualify for 2026 World Cup as current fields dey worry. Home‑based Eagles dey look forward to CHAN 2025.
Coaching: Former Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh don again speak against foreign managers for national team. Daniel Ogunmodede go continue as Remo Stars coach till 2027.
MMA: Kamaru Usman mash up Joaquin Buckley for UFC Atlanta main event, declare “Boogeyman” don back.
Squash: Teen sensation Yusuf Quadri make history by winning both U‑19 and senior men’s titles for Prime Atlantic squash tourney.
NNL Relegation: Abakaliki FC, Gateway United, Ijele, plus three others don relegate from Nigeria National League.
International & Other News
Israel‑Iran Conflict: Reports say over 100 people don die in di past 48 hours as Israel and Iran dey continue military campaigns, wey force commercial planes to avoid Middle East airspace.
India Plane Crash: Death toll for London‑bound Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad don rise to 279.
AI & Digital Forgery: Nigeria and Tanzania among countries wey hackers dey target with AI and digital forgery tools.
Davido’s Deal: Nigerian artist Davido don seal new deal with one gaming platform.
Father’s Day: People across di country dey celebrate Father’s Day today.
