INSIDE AGWA NEWS
THURSDAY MAJOR NATIONAL HEADLINES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Rita Onuoha
E-ISSN: 2354-4481
Greetings, dear valued readers and fellow Nigerians. Here are the top 10 national stories making headlines today:
1. Reps Prioritise State Police Amendment
The House of Representatives has announced plans to vote on a constitutional amendment seeking the creation of state and local police forces as part of efforts to tackle the country's growing insecurity. Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, said the proposal would take priority over other constitutional amendment bills.
2. Fire Outbreak Disrupts Senate Proceedings
A fire incident on Wednesday interrupted activities at the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, forcing lawmakers, staff, and visitors to evacuate the building. Witnesses said smoke billowing from an attached kitchen area caused panic before the situation was brought under control.
3. Senate Orders Mele Kyari's Arrest
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari, over his alleged failure to honour an invitation by the committee. The directive was issued during Wednesday's proceedings.
4. Portugal Edge Super Eagles 2-1 in Friendly
Nigeria's Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Portugal in an international friendly match as the European side concluded its World Cup preparations with another victory. Pedro Neto opened the scoring before Akor Adams equalised for Nigeria, but substitute Francisco Conceição netted the winner with a superb curling strike.
5. Kogi Community Mourns Victims of Deadly Attack
Residents of Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have appealed for urgent government intervention after armed attackers killed three people, including a vice principal. The attack has thrown the community into mourning and heightened security concerns.
6. FG Orders Investigation into Aircraft Landing on Roadway
The Federal Government has directed authorities to investigate an incident in which an aircraft reportedly landed and later took off from a roadway in the Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba, Delta State. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the probe via his X account.
7. Fintiri Orders Defectors to Resign or Face Dismissal
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has directed all political appointees who have defected or publicly declared support for the All Progressives Congress to resign immediately or risk being removed from office. The directive was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.
8. FCT Police Neutralise Two Suspected Bandits
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says two members of a notorious bandit gang terrorising residents have been killed during a security operation led by Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to improve security across the FCT.
9. Former Bank Workers Protest Over Pension Benefits
Former employees of the defunct Arab Bank and Assurance Bank staged a protest in Lagos, accusing regulatory authorities of abandoning them and leaving many in financial hardship. The demonstration took place at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate office within the old Secretariat at Tafawa Balewa Square.
10. Bandit Scare Disrupts Schools in Minna
Schoolchildren in Minna, Niger State, rushed home on Wednesday following rumours of a possible bandit invasion of the state capital. Many pupils and students reportedly left their classrooms before the official closing time amid widespread panic.
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