Morning Brief: Top 10 Headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers – Friday, June 12, 2026

Here’s your Friday morning briefing with the top ten headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers. A constitutional bill to allow each state to run its own police force has cleared parliament, aiming to curb rising insecurity. The bill’s passage also drew praise from a US lawmaker. As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, President Tinubu will address the nation amid calls from the opposition to assess democratic progress. Nigeria also hit its highest crude output in 11 months, surpassing its OPEC quota in May. INEC assures a transparent Ekiti governorship election ahead of June 20, while the House of Representatives elects a new minority leader. Security agencies and NNPC deepen collaboration to combat pipeline vandalism. The Federal Government declares June 12 a public holiday. Former NNPC boss Mele Kyari challenges a Senate arrest warrant, citing medical treatment abroad. At a Lagos tribute to actor Alex Ekubo, actresses report stolen phones. And the 2026 World Cup opener saw three red cards in Mexico’s 2–0 win over South Africa.

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