Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Nigerian Newspapers: Major stories on Tuesday

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Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers:

Insecurity: Tinubu calls for whistleblowing against terrorists

President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerians to play active roles in the efforts to rid the country of insecurity.

In a message to the nation’s security personnel and the public on his verified X handle @officiaLABAT, yesterday, he described counter‑terrorism as a national responsibility and solicited public cooperation with security agencies.

Ijaw, Urhobo stakeholders write INEC, demand urgent implementation of Warri delineation

Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo stakeholders in Delta State Warri Federal Constituency have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement its final report on the Supreme Court-ordered delineation of Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas without further delay.

Biafra: Gowon under fire over account of civil war

Elder statesman and convener of Igbochukwu Organisation, Dr Chike Obidigbo, has said that Nigeria’s former Head of State, retired General Yakubu Gowon, deliberately kept away the basic truths about the genocide against the Igbo during the 1967 to 1970 Nigeria civil war.

State police bill will be passed this week – Senate

Senate Leader,  Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that the Senate would begin fast-tracking the constitutional amendment process for the establishment of state police, expressing confidence that the proposal would “come to fruition this very week.”

2027: Coalition urges judiciary to sustain independence, protect opposition parties

The Coalition of Nigeria Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has advised the judiciary to maintain its independence, as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.