Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 2nd October 2025
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target=_blank>FCT Election: Peter Obi endorses ADC candidate in AMAC
Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has promised to storm the streets and campaign for Dr Moses Paul, African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the coming council election. Obi spoke at the Merit House, Abuja, during a special Independent program organised by Dr Moses
target=_blank>Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso felicitates Hon. Abubakar Bichi at 44
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the current Director of Finance at Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, has extended his warm felicitations to Honorable Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, member representing Bichi Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation on the occasion of his 44th birthday. In a
target=_blank>2027: I never said I’ll step down for anyone – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has denied saying he wants to step down for a younger person ahead of the 2027 general elections. Former Vice President Atiku has before now indicated interest to contest the Presidential election in 2027. Atiku had left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he contested the Presidency during the last election.
target=_blank>Bode George owes Jonathan apology – Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the statement credited to the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan is better than those of Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu combined. The party described the
target=_blank>Kukah, Kayode Fayemi, Prof. Anya, Prof. Kyari Endorse “Beneath the Surface”
A distinguished group of Nigerian thought leaders has endorsed “Beneath the Surface,” a compelling collection of essays and public policy analyses by Dr Dakuku Peterside. According to a statement by the author, their endorsements, representing the Church, academia, and public service, highlight the book’s significance to Nigeria’s democratic evolution, governance challenges, and human development discourse.
target=_blank>Bandits seize policemen’s phones, Abduct Councillors, Imam
Bandits on Wednesday night abducted two serving councillors and an Imam in a daring raid at Tsauni community in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State. The councillors, who represent Gidan Goga and Tsibiri wards in Maradun Local Government Area, were reportedly seized around 8:05 p.m. near a police outpost, shortly after performing the Maghrib prayers. Chairman
target=_blank>Yemi Kale: Nigeria next to India in number of people trapped below poverty line
Nigeria has emerged as the country with the second largest population of poor people in the world, according to Yemi Kale, former head of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Kale said no fewer than 89 million Nigerians were living in poverty, representing about 40 percent of the nation’s population. He spoke during his presentation
target=_blank>‘Deadly Medicines’: A New Catastrophe Ravages Sudan
Sudan’s crises, born of the war that has raged since April 2023, are many, but they all converge on a single outcome: death for the people. Now, a new and terrifying development has emerged, with the spread of counterfeit medicines triggering alarm nationwide, after reports of deaths linked to expired or falsified drugs.“ Four days
target=_blank>PHOTOS: How Boko Haram ruined Government Science College, Kagara
The once active Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, has become a shadow of itself. The school that has raised numerous champions came under spotlight following a Boko Haram attack in 2021. At least 27 students and staff were abducted in the 2021 attack. Subsequently, the town recorded more attacks, which discouraged students from returning
target=_blank>Uba Sani Flags Off Statewide Emergency Medical Services in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has flagged off the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), describing it as a landmark in his administration’s commitment to saving lives and ensuring no citizen is denied access to emergency healthcare. Speaking at the official launch on Thursday, the governor said the initiative was not
target=_blank>8,300 youths benefit from Soludo’s N3.5bn digital empowerment programme
Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has empowered 8,300 youths with N3.5 billion in grants through his administration’s digital skills programme, One-Youth-Two-Skills Plus, during their graduation and certification ceremony. The funds were disbursed to the graduands at the event, which took place at the International Convention Centre, Awka, with beneficiaries drawn from Anambra and
8,300 youths benefit from Soludo’s N3.5bn digital empowerment programme
target=_blank>BBNaija 10: Reactions as Faith gets disqualified over physical altercation days to grand finale
Big Brother Naija Season 10 took an unexpected turn on Thursday evening after housemate Faith was disqualified from the show following a physical altercation with fellow housemate Sultana during a skincare task rehearsal. The disqualification, coming barely days before the much-anticipated grand finale, has sparked a wide range of reactions from housemates and viewers alike.
BBNaija 10: Reactions as Faith gets disqualified over physical altercation days to grand finale
target=_blank>Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno dissolves all boards, commissions
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved all statutory and non-statutory boards and commissions in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Enobong Uwah, made the announcement on Thursday in Uyo, the state capital. The SSG stated that Governor Eno acted under the Statutory Boards (Special Provisions) Law, 2023, adding that
Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno dissolves all boards, commissions
target=_blank>Flutterwave CEO bets on Stablecoins as Africa’s next financial leap
At high-profile events in Riyadh, namely Money 20/20 Middle East and the two-day summit Fluidity 2025, Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola highlighted the company’s shift toward supporting stablecoin payments for individuals and enterprises. This strategy underscores that Flutterwave is not merely betting on stablecoins but is actively building partnerships for a future where
Flutterwave CEO bets on Stablecoins as Africa’s next financial leap
target=_blank>Kwara: Gov Abdulrazaq visits, sympathises with communities over bandits attacks
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Thursday visited Oke Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Areas to once again commiserate with the community and the families who lost their loved ones to the recent attacks by armed kidnappers. DAILY POST reports that last Sunday’s attack on the Ogba-Ayo community of Oke-Ode town in Ifelodun Local
Kwara: Gov Abdulrazaq visits, sympathises with communities over bandits attacks
target=_blank>2027: Ogun commissioner urges Nigerian women to support female candidates
The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has urged women nationwide to support female candidates in the 2027 general elections. Adeleye emphasised that the fight for inclusion cannot wait until election season and must begin immediately. She made the call at the 9th Voice of Women Conference and Awards held
2027: Ogun commissioner urges Nigerian women to support female candidates
target=_blank>Woman sets self ablaze at Tafawa Balewa residence in Bauchi
A middle-aged women has died after setting herself ablaze at the family residence of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, The woman reportedly set herself on fire after arriving at the house in a commercial tricycle with a gallon of petrol. She was said to have asked to see Yelwa Abubakar Balewa, the
Woman sets self ablaze at Tafawa Balewa residence in Bauchi
target=_blank>Failing family system responsible for rising insecurity in Nigeria – Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, says loss of family values is responsible for rising insecurity in Nigeria. The defence chief declared that strengthening family values is crucial to addressing insecurity in Nigeria. Musa stated this on Thursday at the closing of the 2025 edition of ‘Exercise Haske Biyu’ at the Armed Forces
Failing family system responsible for rising insecurity in Nigeria – Chief of Defence Staff
target=_blank>Family Homes Funds, TETFund, Investors Lead PPP Drive for Renewed Hope Student Housing Projects
The Renewed Hope Student Housing Project is a Public Private Partnership initiative of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR that is set to improve the living standards and revitalize infrastructure across Tertiary Institutions in the country with a plan to deliver 38,400 world class student hostel bed spaces across a total of 24 locations: 12
Family Homes Funds, TETFund, Investors Lead PPP Drive for Renewed Hope Student Housing Projects
target=_blank>NNL rolls out plans for 2025-26 season
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced registration timeline and requirements for clubs aiming to participate in the 2025-26 season. The registration portal, according to the NNL, will open on Monday, October 6 and close on Friday, October 24. The requirements for registration are Transfer Matching System, TMS, certificates, valid medical certificates and insurance certificates
NNL rolls out plans for 2025-26 season
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