Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 2nd August 2025
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target=_blank>I hawked Olive oil, Zobo before fame – Super Falcons captain
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed that before rising to football stardom, she sold olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks during church programmes. The 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward shared her inspiring story on Saturday at the August edition of the ‘Power Must Change Hands’ service, hosted by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
target=_blank>Labour Party kicks as INEC omits candidates from Bye-Election list
The Labour Party has described the omission of its candidates from the list of contestants for the August 16, 2025 bye-election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as “unlawful” and an “abuse of power.” In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, on Saturday, the party said it would challenge the
target=_blank>We are re-evaluating our strategies to prevent attacks in plateau – CDS
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has affirmed that the armed forces are re-evaluating their strategies to prevent bandit attacks on communities in Plateau State, and other areas under Operation Safe Haven. Operation Safe Haven, with headquarters in Jos, is a multi-security task force maintaining peace in Plateau and some parts of Bauchi and
target=_blank>UNICEF decries poor breastfeeding rate in Benue
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried low breastfeeding rates in Benue State. UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Enugu, Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe, who made the disclosure during the flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week in Benue, called for coordinated action to strengthen support systems for lactating mothers. While stressing support for breastfeeding mothers
target=_blank>Gombe launches 620KW Hydropower-Solar plant in Balanga
Gombe State Government has launched a 620KW small hydropower-solar PV hybrid system at Balanga Dam in Talasse, Balanga Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the project as a major milestone in the state’s journey toward energy security, rural electrification and industrial development. Governor Yahaya, represented
target=_blank>Nurses call off strike
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide warning strike. This was confirmed in a circular signed by the association’s National President, Haruna Mamman, and General Secretary, T.A. Shettima. On Wednesday, the nurses began a seven-day nationwide warning strike. The strike, according to NANNM’s leadership, was aimed at addressing issues
target=_blank>One killed as natives, police clash in FCT
One person has been killed while two others sustained bullet injuries following a clash that broke out between natives of Kuchibiyi community in Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the police. A resident of Kuchibiyi, Samuel Dangana, who confirmed the incident to our reporter through the telephone on Saturday, said trouble
target=_blank>Navy can’t safeguard waterways alone – Oyetola
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says the federal government is taking action to tackle the growing incidents of boat accidents across Nigeria’s waterways. Speaking in Abuja while receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, Oyetola declared the Federal Government’s resolve to act on the
target=_blank>Adamawa APC excos drag Binani’s aide to court over Facebook post
A group of executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has filed a suit against, Adamu Ibraheem Jimeta, an aide to the governorship candidate of the party in the 2023 election, Senator Aishatu Ahmed, popularly known as Binani. Binani recently defected to the African Democratic Congress
target=_blank>Badeggi vs Bago: Only NBC can revoke a Radio station’s licence – Information Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reacted to the ongoing battle between Badeggi Radio Station and the Niger State government. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago had directed shutting down of the radio station and confiscation of its license, citing allegations of unethical broadcasting and incitement against the government. The development has generated heated
target=_blank>ADC coalition enlarges in Abia, backs David Mark’s leadership
The Abia State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has supported the former National Working Committee of the party for ushering in the interim National Chairman, David Mark, and for the ongoing coalition talks. The party stated this on Saturday in Umuahia during an enlarged coalition meeting held by ADC members and the college
ADC coalition enlarges in Abia, backs David Mark’s leadership
target=_blank>Mother, son killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly attacked Tse-Nyibiam, a village near Ngban in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. The assault resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her son. The victims, identified as Mlumun Iorhen Igbawua and her son, Terkimbir Iorhen Igbawua, were reportedly killed while tending to their rice
Mother, son killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community
target=_blank>Gov Bago under fire for Badeggi FM shutdown as ADC alleges abuse of power
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing attack on Niger State Governor, Muhammed Umaru Bago, following his decision to shut down a private radio station, Badeggi FM, with immediate effect. Describing the move as “a brazen assault on press freedom,” the ADC accused the governor of exhibiting authoritarian tendencies reminiscent of military dictatorship.
Gov Bago under fire for Badeggi FM shutdown as ADC alleges abuse of power
target=_blank>Ashleigh Plumptre shares Super Falcons teammates’ reactions to her Nigerian heritage
Al-Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumptre has shared the first reactions of her Super Falcons teammates during her maiden camp with Nigeria’s women’s national team. Plumptre, 27, earned more than 25 caps for England’s Young Lionesses in the past. She was provisionally cap-tied to her country of birth, England, before FIFA approved her request to change allegiance
Ashleigh Plumptre shares Super Falcons teammates’ reactions to her Nigerian heritage
target=_blank>Desert encroachment threatening eleven Northern States – NAGGW
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall, NAGGW, has raised alarm against desert encroachment threatening eleven Northern states in the country. Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Malam Sale Abubakar, disclosed while speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of the agency held in Dutse, the state capital. He said, the region has been going
Desert encroachment threatening eleven Northern States – NAGGW
target=_blank>Group rejects new states creation, demand sovereign national convention
The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, has strongly rejected the move to create more States in Nigeria, describing such proposal as misplacement of priority and misguided attempt to create more problems to the already fragile federation. The Union made their position known following the recent public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution
Group rejects new states creation, demand sovereign national convention
target=_blank>1,975 Cross River students apply for states bursary award in 16 hours
A staggering 1,975 students have applied for just 500 bursary awards initiated by Senator Jarigbe Agom, showing a massive demand for educational support in Cross River North. The N100,000 bursaries, meant for students under 30 years of age studying outside the state, were opened for online applications through a dedicated portal. Although the portal was
1,975 Cross River students apply for states bursary award in 16 hours
target=_blank>Transfer: Ramsdale joins Newcastle as Man Utd move for Lopez
Newcastle United have completed the loan signing of Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The agreement between both clubs is a season-long loan with an option to buy next summer. Newcastle turned to Ramsdale after missing out on James Trafford, who completed a transfer move to Manchester City last week. Meanwhile, in another development, Manchester United have
Transfer: Ramsdale joins Newcastle as Man Utd move for Lopez
target=_blank>Transfer: Belgian club Zulte Waregum sign Nigerian striker on loan
Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregum have signed Nigerian striker Emeka Anachunam on loan for the 2025/26 season. Zulte Waregum took the decision to sign the 18-year-old after he impressed while on loan at the club. De Boeren also have the option to make the loan permanent at the end of the season. Anachunam was
Transfer: Belgian club Zulte Waregum sign Nigerian striker on loan
target=_blank>Benue indigenes petition EFCC, demand probe of ex-commissioner
Benue State indigenes under the aegis of Concerned Benue Citizens for Alia, CBCA, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, demanding an investigation into the activities of the immediate past Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change in the state, Ugwu Odoh. In the petition dated August 2, 2025, signed by their
Benue indigenes petition EFCC, demand probe of ex-commissioner
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