Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 18th October 2025
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target=_blank>4 Expatriates, 17 Others Rescued As Troops Raid Bandits’ Hideouts in Kwara, Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division have rescued 21 kidnap victims, including four Chinese expatriates, during a coordinated operation across parts of Kwara and Kogi States. The operation, carried out over the weekend under Sector 3 of Operation FANSAN YAMA, was executed by troops of the 12 Brigade (Lokoja) and 22 Armoured Brigade (Ilorin).
target=_blank>Poverty: It’s Sad Nigeria Among Hardest Hit Nations – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described poverty as the greatest enemy that humanity has ever known. In a statement on his X handle commemorating the International Day for Poverty Eradication, Atiku noted that it is sad that Nigeria is among the nations hardest hit by poverty. He described poverty as a major factor breeding
target=_blank>Tinubu returns to Abuja after trip to Rome
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process, a counter-terrorism initiative launched by His Majesty, King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2015, and co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy. The Rome
target=_blank>Attention To Detail: Who Is Home and Dry?
From Abba Anwar All Progressives Congress (APC) is the ruling party at the national level, and opposition party in Kano state. Before 2023 general elections in Kano, the party was under the “mercy” and influence of the leadership. While party “elders” were described and seen as political messiah, to the then political realities. Both categories
target=_blank>NAF Donates N23m to Yobe Airstrike Victims
The Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force has donated the sum of Twenty Three Million Naira (₦23,000,000) to the victims of the September 14 airstrike that killed 8 people and injured 30 in the Buhari community in Yunusari the Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala
target=_blank>Banditry: Niger Communities Go Spiritual As Attacks Persist
Residents of Niger North Senatorial District of Niger State have held a special prayer session at Eid Prayer ground in Kontagora, the headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area of the State, to seek Allah’s intervention against persistent bandit attacks on farming communities in the area. The affected areas including Magama, Mariga, Rijau, Borgu, Kontagora and
target=_blank>Cameroon’s Bakary Claims Receiving Congratulatory Calls From Cabinet Ministers, Military
Presidential candidate of the National Salvation Front (FSNC), Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has claimed that ministers and members of government have reached out to congratulate him following his declaration of victory in the just-concluded presidential election in Cameroon. In a statement released Saturday, Bakary expressed gratitude to those who have shown support, describing the moment as
target=_blank>2027: Politicians have abandoned governance for politics — Obi of Onitsha
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has expressed concern that many politicians across the country have shifted their focus from governance to political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such neglect is worsening poverty, insecurity, and hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, the
target=_blank>APC Chairman: We’re the new bride, key ADC figures joining our party next week
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, says several prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will join the ruling party next week. In recent weeks, the APC has seen a wave of new entrants from opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor of Enugu State, Peter
E2%82%A61m-each/ target=_blank>OPay Introduces New ‘Location Guard’ Feature, Rewards Winners with ₦1m Each
From Gbenga Adebayo, Lagos OPay Nigeria has unveiled a new security feature known as Location Guard, designed to enhance user protection and prevent unauthorized access to customer accounts. The announcement was made during the grand finale of the OPay Security Vote Challenge held on Friday at the company’s Lagos office, where four winners received ₦1
target=_blank>He didn’t do the right thing – Tope Alabi finally speaks over alleged first marriage VIDEO
Famous Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has finally addressed the controversy surrounding her alleged marriage to the father of her first child. DAILY POST reports that Tope Alabi was previously in a relationship with Lekan Olaoye, and the duo had a daughter, Ayomikun. After separating from Olaoye, Tope Alabi married Soji Alabi in November 2000,
He didn’t do the right thing – Tope Alabi finally speaks over alleged first marriage VIDEO
target=_blank>Arsenal go three points clear at the top after win over Fulham
Arsenal have opened a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham. The Gunners went into the international break only one point ahead of champions Liverpool and had the chance to extend their advantage at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s late kick-off, especially after Manchester City beat Everton
Arsenal go three points clear at the top after win over Fulham
target=_blank>Turkey: Onuachu scores seventh goal to help Trabzonspor beat Rizespor away
Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor 2–1 away in their Turkish Süper Lig encounter on Saturday. The visitors took the lead after just two minutes through Felipe Augusto. Onuachu doubled Trabzonspor’s advantage in the 19th minute with a superb header. It was the Nigeria international’s fifth goal in his last four
Turkey: Onuachu scores seventh goal to help Trabzonspor beat Rizespor away
target=_blank>I’m nothing in Ned Nwoko’s house — Regina Daniels alleges domestic abuse (VIDEO)
Popular Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has alleged domestic violence in her marriage. The mother of two claimed that the violence in her husband’s house has become unbearable. The fair-skinned actress is married to Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly. In a viral video, the actress alleged that Nwoko sent his
I’m nothing in Ned Nwoko’s house — Regina Daniels alleges domestic abuse (VIDEO)
target=_blank>2027: Aregbesola declares ADC Nigeria’s only credible alternative
The former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has declared the party the only credible alternative political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, positioning it as a party of conscience and service to Nigerians. Aregbesola made the remark on Saturday during the official unveiling
2027: Aregbesola declares ADC Nigeria’s only credible alternative
target=_blank>Let’s unite, occupy Aso Rock for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ikenga Think- Tank urges Nigerians
A pan-Igbo pressure group, the Ikenga Think-Tank, has urged all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and religion, to participate in the planned protest for the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Ikenga Think-Tank made the call in a statement released on Saturday by Dr Dunkwu Agbambu. The FreeeNnamdiKanuNow protest,
Let’s unite, occupy Aso Rock for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ikenga Think- Tank urges Nigerians
target=_blank>Ex-Kwara PDP chairman resigns
Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State, Alhaji Babatunde Mohammed, has resigned from the party, DAILY POST reports. In a phone chat with DAILY POST in Ilorin on Saturday, Mohammed disclosed that he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The erstwhile Speaker, known as a staunch loyalist of
Ex-Kwara PDP chairman resigns
target=_blank>Caribbean, US visitors lament visa, flight difficulties while coming to Nigeria
No fewer than 100 foreign nationals of African descent from 18 countries, mostly from the Caribbean and the United States, have lamented the stress and difficulties they faced in travelling to Nigeria for tourism, investment discussions and cultural reconnection. The visitors, who have spent more than a week in Calabar, said they encountered multiple challenges
Caribbean, US visitors lament visa, flight difficulties while coming to Nigeria
target=_blank>BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu: Offenders will be arrested – Police vow to stop Aso Rock protest
The Nigeria Police has warned organizers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest against staging a demonstration within the Presidential Villa. DAILY POST reports that rights activist Omoyele Sowore is currently mobilizing for a protest to Aso Rock to demand the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, which has
BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu: Offenders will be arrested – Police vow to stop Aso Rock protest
target=_blank>Gov Lawal has no plan to join APC – Zamfara govt
The Zamfara State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Dauda Lawal is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement issued in Gusau, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Broadcast Media, Press and Public Affairs, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, described the report as
Gov Lawal has no plan to join APC – Zamfara govt
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