NAIJ.com digest: Top 9 news that broke this Friday

The NAIJ.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines on June 17, Wednesday. Find all the stories you might have missed below.

1. Civilian JTF kill 2 suicide bombers near CBN quarters

The onslaught against Boko Haram terrorists has continued to yield positive result as two suicide bombers were shot dead by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF).

2. Yoruba king who visited Buhari in London (photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari, who is still in London undertaking medical treatment, received Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom on June 17.

3. Boko Haram attack village in Adamawa state, kill 18

Some suspected Boko Haram gunmen have reportedly killed 18 people at Kuda-Kaya village. Adamawa state police authority say the attack happened on Thursday, June 16.

4. Buhari is Nigeria’s problem – US intelligence chief

Pete Hoekstra, a former chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee from 2004 to 2007 in this article published by Wall Street Journal says President Muhammadu Buhari is Nigeria’s problem and not the solution.

5. Nigeria football team involved in ghastly car crash

Ikorodu United, Nigeria professional Football League side, was involved in auto crash while heading to Makurdi. All members of the team are alive.

6. US government is ready to extradite Obanikoro

The United States government is ready to extradite the embattled former Nigerian minister Musiliu Obanikoro could be successfully extradited by the Nigerian government.

7. We did not meet with Kachikwu – Niger Delta Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers has denied reports that its representatives met with Ibe Kachikwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum.

8. 104 Christians allegedly convert to Islam in Delta (photos)

A total number of 104 Christians have allegedly converted to Islam in Delta state.

9. EFCC goes after Gov Ortom, grills ex-customs boss

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has beamed its searchlight on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state barely a year in office, over an alleged transfer of the state’s cash amounting to N4.29 billion from banks to unknown recipients.

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