Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 3rd August 2025
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target=_blank>Rain wreaks havoc in Plateau, destroys Over 50 houses, schools, worship center
At least 50 houses, schools and a worship center were destroyed during a heavy rainfall in Menkaat community of Shimankar district of Shendam local government area of Plateau State. Residents said the damages from the downpour wreaked havoc and many were counting their losses. The residents added that electric poles and trees fell on some
target=_blank>Zamfara: Bandits raid 16 villages, kill 5, abduct many
At least five people have been reportedly killed and scores abducted in Kaura Namoda local government area of Zamfara state. According to locals, bandits raided 16 villages across the local government between Saturday and Sunday. A local, who pleaded anonymity confided in Daily Trust that, “Yesterday (Saturday) the armed bandits invaded eight villages comprising Dan
target=_blank>El-Rufai: Tinubu’s Reelection Will Destroy Nigeria’s Social Capital
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has warned that Nigeria’s social capital may be completely destroyed if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are returned to power in 2027. El-Rufai issued the warning in Sokoto during a grassroots’ mobilisation campaign organised by the opposition coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress
target=_blank>FG extends paramilitary recruitment deadline
The Federal Government has extended the application deadline for the ongoing paramilitary recruitment under the Ministry of Interior. The online portal, initially scheduled to close on Monday, August 4, 2025, will now remain open until Monday, August 11, 2025. Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd), Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board
target=_blank>RE: Emi Lokan or Lagos Lakon?
By Sadiq Ali Sango My attention has been drawn to an opinion piece written by Mr. Salihu Tanko Yakasai, titled “Emi Lokan or Lagos Lakon?”, in which he accuses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of favoring Lagos State to the detriment of other parts of the country, especially Kano. While I respect his right to express
target=_blank>Niger State Increasingly Hostile for Journalists — CJID
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has strongly condemned the recent directive by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for the closure and license revocation of Badeggi FM Radio. In a statement issued by the CJID’s Deputy Director, Journalism Program, Busola Ajibola, it described the move as a “grave assault on press freedom”
target=_blank>Lookman: I gave virtually all to Atlanta but the club is blocking my opportunities
Nigerian international and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has formally handed in a transfer request, confirming weeks of speculation surrounding his future at the Serie A club. In an emotional and strongly-worded statement, Lookman said he hopes to work with the club to find “an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible”. He revealed
target=_blank>Badeggi FM: Northern broadcasters threaten to boycott Bago
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has threatened to boycott all official activities of Niger State Government if it continues to undermine the freedom of the press. The Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, made this threat in a statement he signed after meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Badeggi FM Minna. Bago had
target=_blank>Liverpool back title defence with over £250m summer spending
By Vince Somade-Vincent The Premier League returns the weekend of August 16–17, with reigning champions Liverpool beginning their title defense at Anfield on Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m., hosting Bournemouth to kick off the long journey to May 2026. As the season opener approaches, Liverpool have moved swiftly in the transfer market to refresh
target=_blank>Troops engage kidnappers in gun battle, rescue abducted lecturer
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have rescued Engineer Joshua Saleh, a lecturer at Taraba State University. from his abductors. The lecturer was kidnapped on July 31, 2025, along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road in Wukari Local Government Area of
target=_blank>Defection rumour: We’ll follow Mbah’s political decision – Enugu leaders
Amid rumoured planned defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the All Progressives Congress, APC, some political leaders in the state have declared that they would align with any decision taken by the governor. The leaders, across political divides, professional backgrounds, and community, spoke under the aegis of Enugu State Patriots on Sunday. This comes a
Defection rumour: We’ll follow Mbah’s political decision – Enugu leaders
target=_blank>Flood submerges Cross River community
As a result of the continual rainfall witnessed in many parts of Cross River State almost daily, many communities, farmlands and economic trees have been affected. One of the communities impacted is the riverine Agwagune village, where most parts have been submerged by the attendant flood. Following the flood, the riverbanks have overflowed, with water
Flood submerges Cross River community
target=_blank>Falana urges Tinubu to lead by example on social welfare
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the widespread poverty in the country, rather than merely urging governors to act. Falana stated this in a statement on Sunday, referencing Tinubu’s remarks at a recent meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, where he acknowledged
Falana urges Tinubu to lead by example on social welfare
target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu’s family accuses Britain of aiding Nigeria in his unlawful rendition
The family of the detained Biafra nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has accused the United Kingdom of aiding Nigeria in the rendition of their son, Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria. Specifically, the family took swipe at the British Government for continually refusing to challenge the prosecution of Kanu in Nigeria on the ground that there
Nnamdi Kanu’s family accuses Britain of aiding Nigeria in his unlawful rendition
target=_blank>Nigeria’s GDP rebase significant milestone — CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has said Nigeria’s recently rebased Gross Domestic Product, GDP, represents a significant milestone in the country’s economic management. CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. This follows Nigeria’s rebased GDP standing at N372.8 trillion in 2024, according to National Bureau of
Nigeria’s GDP rebase significant milestone — CPPE
target=_blank>Gov Uba Sani appoints new MD for Kaduna radio
Following the elevation of the former Managing Director of Kaduna State Media Corporation, KSMC, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, to Commissioner for Information, Governor Uba Sani has appointed Ben Solomon Dalhatu Kure as the Managing Director of KSMC. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, on Sunday, the Governor Sani said that
Gov Uba Sani appoints new MD for Kaduna radio
target=_blank>Son Heung-min’s next club after leaving Tottenham revealed
South Korea international Son Heung-min’s next possible club has been revealed. Heung-min played his last game for Tottenham Hotspur in their pre-season friendly 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Sunday. The 33-year-old had announced that he is leaving Tottenham because he had “already achieved everything at the Spurs and wanted a new challenge.” However, according
Son Heung-min’s next club after leaving Tottenham revealed
target=_blank>BBNaija S10: People think I’m unapproachable and doing too much – Dede reveals
Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate, Precious Ashiogwu, better known as Dede has shared a recent interaction with a fellow housemate. During a diary session with Biggie on Sunday, Dede revealed that a fellow housemate told her that people in the house feel she is giving off an unapproachable energy. The 23-year old housemate expressed surprise
BBNaija S10: People think I’m unapproachable and doing too much – Dede reveals
target=_blank>BBNaija 10: I nearly walked out of bathroom naked 3 times in Biggie’s house – Thelma
Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate, Thelma Lawson, has revealed that she has attempted to walk out of the bathroom naked several times in Biggie’s house because she keeps forgetting that there are camera. She disclosed this to Big Brother during her diary session on Sunday. She explained that she’s getting used to the house and
BBNaija 10: I nearly walked out of bathroom naked 3 times in Biggie’s house – Thelma
target=_blank>Otu bars appointees from granting interviews, issuing public statements
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has barred his aides, especially those in the information Cluster from speaking to journalists and issuing press statements. They have also been warned not to arrogate to themselves the role of official spokespersons to the state government or the governor. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information,
Otu bars appointees from granting interviews, issuing public statements
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