Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 21st October 2025
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target=_blank>Community Seeks Investments in trade, Agriculture After Road Project
Residents of Alagbon Odetunde, a rural community near Bode Saadu in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, have called on investors to take advantage of the Kosubosu–Kaiama–Bode Saadu new road project linking their area to neighbouring settlements. For many years, the community lived in isolation with only narrow pathways connecting homes to farmlands. Commercial
target=_blank>Lagos Director dies in road crash – four days to retirement
A Director at the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), Serifat Olubukola Talabi, has died barely four days to her retirement from the civil service and 60th birthday. She was reportedly knocked down in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was learnt that late Talabi was knocked down by a vehicle on October 18,
target=_blank>Kwara Approves N8.1bn for Payment of Retirees’ Gratuities
The Kwara State Government has approved N8.1 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired state and local government workers. Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hawa Nuhu, disclosed this on Tuesday during the third quarter inter-ministerial briefing held in Ilorin. She said N5.6 billion would go to retired state workers, while N2.5 billion was set aside
target=_blank>Bauchi gov signs law creating 13 new emirates
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has signed into law, the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, which provides for the creation of 13 new emirates and over 111 districts heads across the State. Also signed into law, was the repeal of the Sayawa Chiefdom and enactment of the Zaar Chiefdom with headquarters at Mhrim Namchi
target=_blank>#FreeNnamdiKanuProtest: What Happened to the Sane Clime?
A protest calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was held in Abuja and a few other cities yesterday. Nnamdi Kanu is currently standing trial for treason, terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms. It is, therefore, safe to say that the state considers him an
target=_blank>MURIC rejects genocide claim, says 200 churches lost, 6000 mosques destroyed in North
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Nigerian Christian leaders of using the United States as a tool of intimidation to pressure the Federal Government and marginalize Muslims in the country. In a statement on Tuesday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights group alleged that reports of “Christian genocide” in
target=_blank>Many feared dead as petrol tanker explodes in Niger
Many persons have been feared dead in a tanker explosion that occurred along the Essa axis of the Agaie–Bida Road in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident led to heavy traffic gridlock on the major road. Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger Command,
target=_blank>CVR: Lagos offers N20m to LGA with highest registered voters
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has announced a N20 million reward for the Local Government Area (LGA) with highest record of registered voters in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, announced this at the 2025 State APC Stakeholders Forum, held on Tuesday in Lagos.
target=_blank>Doors of Return: Soyinka urges Africans in Diaspora to reconnect with roots
By Gbenga Adebayo Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has called on Africans in the diaspora, especially descendants of enslaved ancestors, to return to their roots and reconnect with the continent’s heritage. Speaking at the Fifth Door of Return Ceremony held in Badagry, Lagos, Soyinka described the annual event as a symbolic homecoming and a prelude
target=_blank>ADC: Ekiti arson shows APC waging quiet war against us
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the arson attack on its secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, describing it as a deliberate act of political terrorism aimed at silencing opposition voices. The party also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and Civil society organisations to prevail on the authorities to stop the attacks.
target=_blank>BBNaija winner Imisi speaks on struggle with post-show fame
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi, has shared her struggle with adapting to the demands of fame, noting the constant expectation to maintain a glamorous appearance. Speaking at a recent public event, the reality star revealed that transitioning into life as a public figure has not been easy, emphasising that one of the biggest
BBNaija winner Imisi speaks on struggle with post-show fame
target=_blank>Court remands Ebonyi cleric over alleged sexual assault
A Magistrates’ Court in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday ordered the remand of the embattled cleric, Bishop Sam Onyeagoziri Ndubueze, Spiritual Head of Champion Cathedral, in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre over alleged involvement in a sexual assault. It was gathered that the cleric was accused of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a female
Court remands Ebonyi cleric over alleged sexual assault
target=_blank>Federal Poly Offa boils again as ASUP, school management clash
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Federal Polytechnic, Offa chapter, has cried out over alleged victimization of Exco members of the union. Chairman of the union, Dr Idowu Atilola, in a statement on Monday, complained that six months after a disagreement between the union and management of the institution, members of the union including six
Federal Poly Offa boils again as ASUP, school management clash
target=_blank>Forum of APC chairmen canvass NEC life membership
State chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have demanded automatic and lifetime membership of the party’s National Executive Council, NEC. The Forum of APC Chairmen also wants inclusion in other key decision-making organs of the party, arguing that their experience and grassroots reach make them vital to internal democracy. In a memorandum submitted
Forum of APC chairmen canvass NEC life membership
target=_blank>Niger Gov Bago condoles Essa community over devastating tanker explosion
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has condoled with the people of Essa community in Katcha LGA over a devastating tanker explosion that claimed several lives and left many injured. The governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Bologi, described the incident as “worrisome, unfortunate, and pathetic.” “This is yet another
Niger Gov Bago condoles Essa community over devastating tanker explosion
target=_blank>Bringing 2027 elections forward to 2026 will derail governance – NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has warned the National Assembly against its plan to move Nigeria’s 2027 general elections forward to November 2026. In a statement, a southwest leader of the the party, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, said such a decision could derail governance and further destabilise the country. He described the proposal, contained in the
Bringing 2027 elections forward to 2026 will derail governance – NNPP
target=_blank>We’ll go against anyone doing anything negative against govt – Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone working against the sovereignty and unity of Nigeria would be treated as an enemy of the state. Musa issued the warning on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, while addressing the General Assembly of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, NTRC, tagged: “Kebbi 2025: Strengthening
We’ll go against anyone doing anything negative against govt – Chief of Defence Staff
target=_blank>FRSC lists Tyre burst, others as major causes of road accidents in Abia
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abia State Sector Command has listed over speeding, tyre bursts, overloading, driver fatigue, driving under the influence of drug/alcohol etc, as major contributors to road accident in Abia State. The Command also said it will deploy FRSC personnel and Special Marshals across major corridors and identified crash-prone areas within
FRSC lists Tyre burst, others as major causes of road accidents in Abia
target=_blank>Champions League: Live updates from Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid, Newcastle vs Benfica
The third round of fixtures in the league phase of the Champions League will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Tonight, Arsenal welcome Atletico Madrid to the Emirates, looking to maintain their perfect start. Mikel Arteta’s men beat Athletic Bilbao and Olympiakos in their first two matches. On the other hand, Atletico hammered
Champions League: Live updates from Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid, Newcastle vs Benfica
target=_blank>Ondo CP orders redeployment of DPO over unprofessional conduct in viral video
The Commissioner of Police, CP, Ondo State Command, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Enu-Owa Division in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. Lawal said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade. The CP
Ondo CP orders redeployment of DPO over unprofessional conduct in viral video
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