Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 6th August 2025
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target=_blank>FG goes tough on telcos, introduces new guidelines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday launched a new telecom industry corporate governance guidelines which stipulate revocation of licence, board dissolution, heavy fines, suspension of licence among others for non-adherence to any provision of the guidelines. The new guidelines also bar any NCC top management staff from joining the board of any telecom firms
target=_blank>How police recovered newborn stolen from Ekiti hospital
The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Joseph Eribo, has confirmed the recovery of the newborn baby who was stolen from a hospital in Ado-Ekiti on Monday. The baby was reunited with the parents, 29-year-old Mustapha Aliyu and 22-year-old Salmatu Lawal, after a swift police operation. According to Eribo, the breakthrough came after a reliable
target=_blank>Trust Avatar Creations for Reliable Connections Building
When being a place where nuance and non-verbal cues often carry significant weight in communication, the concept of a digital avatar that conveys trustworthiness is gaining momentum. These trust avatars go beyond simple profile pictures, aiming to project reliability, approachability, and competence in the online sphere. Whether for business interactions, virtual communities, or even dating
target=_blank>Elevate Your Writing in 2025: Why You Need a Grammar Checker, Plagiarism Checker & Free AI Content Detector
In today’s fast-paced digital world, content is currency—and the value of that content lies in its accuracy, originality, and authenticity. Whether you’re writing academic papers, blog articles, business proposals, or web copy, three key tools have become essential for writers and content creators: a Grammar Checker, a Plagiarism Checker, and a Free AI Content Detector.
target=_blank>Fuji musician, KWAM1, forced ValueJet pilots to breach safety protocol – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared the air on the incident that happened at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, when ValueJet pilots reportedly breached safety protocols by attempting to depart without concluding the pre-departure protocols. Daily Trust reports that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had on Tuesday night announced the
target=_blank>Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash
Tragedy struck in Ghana’s Ashanti region on Wednesday when a military helicopter crashed and claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers. Among the victims were Defence Minister Edward Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Mohammed. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the Z-9 military helicopter, which was en route from Accra to the gold-mining
target=_blank>The Rotten Seed: Why Nigeria Keeps Electing Failure and Expecting Progress
By Mohammed Salihu Farmers once believed that planting seeds from any harvest — no matter how shriveled, diseased, or worm-eaten — would still yield a healthy crop the next season. Year after year, they watered these seeds, fertilized the soil, prayed for rain and sunlight, and waited. But the harvest rarely changed. It was always
target=_blank>Garlands For Our Women
I don’t want to begin this article with the cliché that what a man can do, a woman can do better. It would stir controversy, the sort that might undermine the success of our women in recent times. And truly, there is no need for comparison. Not all women even agree with the saying that
target=_blank>Man shot dead inside Akwa Ibom church
A 45-year-old resident of Akwa Ibom identified as Udeme Sunday Uko has been shot dead inside a church. It was gathered that the deceased was found in a pool of blood while sleeping with his family inside a church in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom,
target=_blank>Uba Sani Counsels For Collaboration Amongst Attorneys General
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has advised the Body of Attorneys General to work harmoniously together, in order to conduct comprehensive legal reviews and appraisals of the country’s laws. The Governor who gave the counsel at the Body of Attorney Generals Conference on Wednesday, added that the Body should also identify inconsistencies, outdated provisions,
target=_blank>Oluwo reiterates commitment to Yoruba identity
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has reiterated his commitment to protecting the Yoruba race from practices he described as infiltrations, such as deity worship by kings, land grabbing and the misuse of traditional authority. Oba Akanbi also affirmed his dedication to safeguarding his subjects and their properties, including land, noting that he
Oluwo reiterates commitment to Yoruba identity
target=_blank>Army rescues seven abducted victims in Taraba
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued seven kidnapped victims in Taraba State during a coordinated operation to dismantle criminal hideouts. The victims were abducted on August 3, 2025, along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari Road by suspected kidnappers. According to military sources, the rescue mission took place over
Army rescues seven abducted victims in Taraba
target=_blank>Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes welcomes De Gea back to Old Trafford
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, has welcomed his former teammate David de Gea back to Old Trafford. Recall that De Gea left Manchester United two years ago and eventually joined Italian side Fiorentina in 2024. The 34-year-old shot-stopper is set to return to Manchester United to face his old club in a pre-season friendly on
Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes welcomes De Gea back to Old Trafford
target=_blank>Security threat: FCTA taskforce clears shanties, recovers dangerous weapons, impounds 20 vehicles
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has recovered dangerous weapons from suspected criminals and impounded about 20 vehicles in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, during clearance operations by its task force. Men of the FCTA taskforce, led by the Director of the Department of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, braved heavy downpours in the early hours of
Security threat: FCTA taskforce clears shanties, recovers dangerous weapons, impounds 20 vehicles
target=_blank>INEC disqualifies Labour Party from Edo by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that the Labour Party will not participate in the upcoming National Assembly by-elections in Edo State, scheduled for next week. According to INEC, a total of nine political parties successfully submitted candidates for the elections, which will fill vacant seats in the Edo Central Senatorial District and
INEC disqualifies Labour Party from Edo by-elections
target=_blank>2027: PDP gives Goodluck Jonathan conditions for automatic ticket
Daniel Woyengikuro, the National Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the party could offer former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election. However, he stressed that Jonathan would have to return to the party and play a more active political role. Woyengikuro stated this during an
2027: PDP gives Goodluck Jonathan conditions for automatic ticket
target=_blank>Breach of agreement: Taraba varsity ASUU threatens strike
The Taraba State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has issued a fresh warning of industrial action over what it described as the persistent breach of agreement by the Taraba State Government. The ASUU chairperson of the institution, Garba Mbave Joshua, gave the warning while addressing journalists in Jalingo on Wednesday.
Breach of agreement: Taraba varsity ASUU threatens strike
E2%82%A620-5m-rice-cargo/ target=_blank>Kebbi: Customs bust smuggling operation, seize ₦20.5m rice cargo
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) zone B, have seized a truck loaded with 250 bags of smuggled foreign rice hidden inside a tanker. The truck was stopped on August 3, 2025, along the Yauri–Kontagora Road in Kebbi State and taken to Kaduna for inspection. The rice, valued at ₦20.51 million,
Kebbi: Customs bust smuggling operation, seize ₦20.5m rice cargo
target=_blank>Troops, vigilantes repel fresh bandit attack, recover three AK-47 in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have repelled a fresh bandit attack in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, recovering three AK-47 rifles from the assailants. The development was revealed on Wednesday by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post on X. According to the report, the clash occurred in
Troops, vigilantes repel fresh bandit attack, recover three AK-47 in Zamfara
target=_blank>Transfer: Man Utd in shock move to sign Baleba from Brighton
Manchester United have approached Carlos Baleba’s camp in a bid to sign the Brighton midfielder this summer. The Seagulls are however determined the keep Baleba beyond this summer. As a result, they could set his price tag as high as €100million. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on
Transfer: Man Utd in shock move to sign Baleba from Brighton
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