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Newspaper Headlines: Wike, Fubara in fresh reconciliatory meeting

byAyomikunle Daramola
June 14, 2025 7:00 am

The dailies dwell on the latest face-off between Israel and Iran.

Punch reports that the family of late MKO Abiola has demanded details of the reported N45 billion debt owed to it by the federal government. The newspaper says the Israel-Iran strikes have sparked calls for restraint as tensions rise.
The Nation says Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has directed aviation agencies to investigate the incident involving Adams Oshiomhole and officials of Air Peace airline. The newspaper reports that Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and Siminalayi Fubara, suspended governor of Rivers, held a fresh reconciliatory meeting.
Daily Trust details how N39 billion spent on renovation of the International Conference Centre in Abuja can build 312 health centres and 1,200 classrooms. The newspaper says community leaders have spoken up against the killings in Benue. 
THISDAY says Wike told former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that his attempt to build a coalition suffered a stillbirth. The newspaper reports that the naira has appreciated to N1,590 against the dollar.
Guardian reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a higher death toll and more infections from Lassa fever despite ongoing public health interventions. The newspaper says road crashes have risen amid highway corruption.
Tribune reports that Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, said Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion annually to outbound medical tourism. The newspaper says Nigerian elites have benefitted most from democracy.

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