Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 15th August 2025
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target=_blank>Terrorist tag: Retract erroneous designation now, FG tells Canadian court
The Federal Government has a Canadian Federal court to retract the erroneous designation of some political parties in Nigeria as “terrorist organizations.” The declaration was made in pursuance of a case involving a Nigerian, Mr. Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017 and applied for inland refugee status under the immigration and Refugee
target=_blank>INEC includes SDP candidates in by-election after court order
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the inclusion of Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidates in tomorrow’s by-elections following a court order. In a statement on Friday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the commission had received a judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, in
target=_blank>12 killed, 5 injured in Kano road crash
A road accident in the early hours of Friday claimed the lives of 12 people at Samawa Village in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. The lone crash, which occurred around 2:40am along the Zaria–Kano highway, involved a DAF Trailer (CF95 model) with registration number KMC 931 ZE, carrying goods and passengers. According
target=_blank>Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for a two-nation official visit to Japan and Brazil. The President who departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 11:15 am is expected to have a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. President Tinubu was seen off at the airport by top government functionaries, including
target=_blank>Edo: APC, PDP bicker over plan to disrupt by-election
The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe and a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Francis Inegbeniki, are trading blames over plan to disrupt the Edo Central Senatorial District by-election. Tenebe had alleged in a statement that Inegbeniki was mobilizing youths from neighbouring states
target=_blank>Inflation drops by 0.34% in July
Nigeria’s headline inflation decreased to 21.88% Rate July, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report said July’s figure is a minimal drop of 0.34% when compared to the 22.22% rate for June. It said the three major contributors to the headline inflation were food and non-alcoholic beverages: 8.75%, restaurants
target=_blank>Peter Obi, Abure disagree over bye-elections
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on his supporters to vote for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Saturday’s bye-elections across 16 states of the federation. In a post on his official X handle today, August 14, Obi said the call became necessary because the Labour Party has no recognised candidates for
target=_blank>We can’t access 4 Borno LGAs because of insecurity – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says four out of 27 local government areas of Borno State are still not secure to conduct the 2025/2026 continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise in their headquarters. The LGAs are Abadam, Guzamala, Kala-Balge and Marte local government areas. The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Borno, Abubakar Ahmed Ma’aji, stated this
target=_blank>Kwam 1 and 2 were successful
I don’t like conspiracy theorists. They make you think of so many things, including impossible ones. But sometimes their truth is wrapped, and it takes extra effort to unpack to see the main content. This is what I hold against conspiracy theorists because they are influenced by logical fallacies, where they begin with what they
target=_blank>Aregbesola blocked from Ogun by-election campaign, ADC alleges
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday alleged that some operatives of the Nigerian Police, on Thursday, blocked its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, from campaigning for the party’s candidate ahead of Saturday’s bye-election in Ogun State. Aregbesola was said to be in the state alongside some party leaders for the ADC’s final campaign rally of
target=_blank>Kaduna by-election: Police urge peace, restrict movement in 4 LGAs
Ahead of the August 16, 2025, by-election in Kaduna State, the state Police Command has called on residents to conduct themselves peacefully and cooperate with security agencies to ensure a hitch-free election. This comes as the command has placed a restriction on movement in four local government areas — Sabon Gari, Zaria, Chikun, and Kajuru
Kaduna by-election: Police urge peace, restrict movement in 4 LGAs
target=_blank>IPMAN discloses reason for delay in Dangote Refinery’s petrol distribution nationwide
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has said that truck numbering is the reason Dangote Refinery has yet to commence its fuel and diesel distribution scheme on Friday, August 15, 2025. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this to DAILY POST in an interview on Friday. Recall that Dangote Refinery had
IPMAN discloses reason for delay in Dangote Refinery’s petrol distribution nationwide
target=_blank>Gov Otu wasting billions on aircraft as infrastructure crumbles — Ex-ADC candidate Nyong
A former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Cross River State, Dr Effiong Nyong, has condemned the recent purchase of two additional aircraft by Governor Bassey Otu’s administration, describing it as a “terrible misplacement of priorities” and “sheer wastage” of public funds. Nyong, who is the ADC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, told
Gov Otu wasting billions on aircraft as infrastructure crumbles — Ex-ADC candidate Nyong
target=_blank>EPL: Tony Adams names striker Arsenal should have signed instead of Gyokeres
Arsenal legend Tony Adams has insisted that his former club should have signed Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins instead of Viktor Gyokeres. Recall that Arsenal recently signed Gyokeres from Sporting CP in this summer transfer window, despite being linked with Watkins. Speaking during an Indo Sport season preview, Adams said as quoted by Metro UK:
EPL: Tony Adams names striker Arsenal should have signed instead of Gyokeres
target=_blank>EPL: They beat England’s best teams – Maresca speaks ahead Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has predicted a “very difficult” game when his side host Crystal Palace in their Premier League fixture on Sunday afternoon. According to Maresca, Crystal Palace recently defeated England’s two best teams in the last 15 years. Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City to win the FA Cup last season. They also overcame
EPL: They beat England’s best teams – Maresca speaks ahead Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
target=_blank>Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel prices to woo buyers
Nigerian filling stations and members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, have reduced their premium motor spirit price for the second time this week. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, on Friday confirmed to DAILY POST that its members have dropped the fuel price to between N860 and N870 per litre
Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel prices to woo buyers
target=_blank>Popular Nigerian actor Chief Kanran is dead
Famous Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, professionally known as Chief Kanran, is dead. The actor reportedly died at the age of 72 on Friday morning. Seun Oloketuyi, a popular filmmaker, announced the actor’s passing in a post on Instagram. “Popular actor, Segun Remi died Friday morning,” he wrote. At the time of filing this report, details
Popular Nigerian actor Chief Kanran is dead
target=_blank>Jigawa Revenue Board warns against manual tax payment
The Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service, JIRS, has cautioned taxpayers against making manual tax payments. The executive chairman of the board, Dr. Nasir Sabo Idris, issued the warning while speaking after receiving an award for Internally Generated Revenue, IGR performance at the state secretariat in Dutse, the state capital. He stated that the board has
Jigawa Revenue Board warns against manual tax payment
target=_blank>INEC includes SDP candidates in race hours to by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has finally included the candidates of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the Saturday by-election. DAILY POST reports that INEC had excluded the party from the race, stating that SDP did not submit a valid notice for the conduct of primaries for the bye-elections. According to INEC, the primary
INEC includes SDP candidates in race hours to by-election
target=_blank>EPL: Darren Bent predicts title winners, teams to finish top 4 this season
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent has predicted Liverpool to retain the Premier League title this season. Bent also tipped the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal (second), Chelsea (third) and Manchester City (fourth) to finish in the Premier League top four. The new Premier League season will start on Friday night with Liverpool taking on Bournemouth
EPL: Darren Bent predicts title winners, teams to finish top 4 this season
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