Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 25th October 2025
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target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd win three in a row, Chelsea lose
Manchester United extended their Premier League resurgence on Saturday with a thrilling 4–2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, sealing three consecutive league victories for the first time in 20 months. Matheus Cunha opened his United account with a calm finish before Casemiro’s deflected strike doubled the lead. Bryan Mbeumo’s brace later ensured the result,
target=_blank>Kebbi PDP Rejects Turaki as Consensus Chairmanship Candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has rejected the reported nomination of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the party’s National Chairman, citing lack of consultation with stakeholders in the North West zone. Daily Trust had reported how some PDP leaders from the Northern part of the country, including governors, unanimously endorsed former Minister of
target=_blank>Lagos police chief dies after surgery
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division in Lagos, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye, is dead. She died on October 24, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m. during a medical session for fibroid treatment at the Mayriamville Medical Centre in Surulere, Lagos State. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed
target=_blank>Truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on bus station
A devastating accident occurred in Lagos early Saturday when a truck skidded off the Oshodi bridge and plunged into the bus station below. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened along the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, inward Mile 2. The truck, which was fully loaded with toner printing materials, reportedly lost control while descending the bridge, resulting in
target=_blank>‘She lived a life of service’, Obasanjo marks 20th anniversary of Stella’s death
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his family, aides and associates on Saturday held a memorial service in honour of his late wife and former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo, twenty years after her demise. Mrs Obasanjo died at age 59 on October 23, 2005, following a botched tummy tuck – elective liposuction – procedure in Spain.
target=_blank>Customs intercepts illicit drugs worth N562.5m
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted illicit drugs valued at N562.5 million in the Gbaji area of Badagry, Lagos State. The drugs were uncovered during a stop-and-search operation carried out by officers of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja, along the access road to the Seme border. The Comptroller of the Unit,
target=_blank>ABU Debunks Allegations of Secret Nuclear Weapon Project
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, has debunked a social media video alleging that the institution was involved in developing a nuclear weapon for Nigeria. In a statement issued to newsmen in Zaria, Awwal Umar, Director, University’s Directorate of Public Affairs, described the viral video as misleading, aimed at misinforming the public about Nigeria’s peaceful nuclear
target=_blank>LASTMA arrests robbery suspects, recovers 77 stolen phones
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has successfully apprehended six suspected members of a notorious robbery syndicate, recovering stolen items in the process. The suspects, who are members of a “one-chance” syndicate, were caught in the act beneath the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, a known hotspot for criminal activities. The joint operation, which involved
target=_blank>How famous Yoruba billionaire reconciled Ooni, Alaafin after public spat
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, and Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, have ended their rift, which led to bitter exchanges. The feud of the monarchs, who preside over revered stools in Yorubaland, recently made headlines. At the peak of the crisis, the Alaafin issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni to
target=_blank>Pantami, Bala Lau to Speak at Nigeria Muslim Forum in UK
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Annual Conference of the Nigeria Muslim Forum UK (NMFUK), scheduled to hold in Manchester on Sunday, 26th October. Themed “Ethical Digital Economy: The Future of Community-Centred Islamic Digital Banking,” the conference will bring together thought
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf orders Emirs to sustain Kano’s annual durbar
The Kano State Government has intensified security measures to prevent any possible attack on schools and cultural events across the state, including the ongoing KANFEST 2025. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the directive while speaking at the opening ceremony of KANFEST (Kalankuwa) 2025 on Saturday. He instructed all Emirs in the state to sustain the
Gov Yusuf orders Emirs to sustain Kano’s annual durbar
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf dissolves Kano Consumer Protection Council Board
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the immediate dissolution of the Board of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council. According to a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Tanko Muhammad, the decision followed a prolonged leadership crisis that has persisted in the council
Gov Yusuf dissolves Kano Consumer Protection Council Board
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Rivers United clinch group stage spot after defeating Black Bulls
Rivers United defeated Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-1 in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary second-round tie on Saturday. Finidi George’s side won the contest 3-2 on aggregate. The Port Harcourt club have also secured a place in the money-spinning group stage of the competition. It is the first time they have
CAF Champions League: Rivers United clinch group stage spot after defeating Black Bulls
target=_blank>EPL: Why Chelsea lost 2-1 to Sunderland – Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted his team was “not good enough” after they lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday. The Blues knew that a win would have taken them up to second place in the table. They took the lead within the opening five minutes through Alejandro Garnacho’s solo effort,
EPL: Why Chelsea lost 2-1 to Sunderland – Maresca
target=_blank>Lagos Police Command confirms death of Festac DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye
The Lagos State Police Command has officially confirmed the passing of Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of the Festac Division, who died on Friday, October 24, 2025. According to an official statement released on Saturday, CSP Ngbaronye passed away at the Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode
Lagos Police Command confirms death of Festac DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye
target=_blank>APC Chairman, chieftain list unity as strategy to take over Abia
The Chairman of All Progressive Congress APC, Abia State chapter, Kingsley Ononogbu has called for peace and unity among leaders and members of the party in Abia, describing them as master strategies to take over Abia in 2027. Ononogbu made the call on Friday, when he recieved the former Chief of Staff to Abia Governor,
APC Chairman, chieftain list unity as strategy to take over Abia
target=_blank>Kebbi PDP rejects adoption of Turaki as northern consensus candidate
The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected the reported adoption of Kabiru Turaki as the northern consensus candidate for the party’s national chairmanship. The state chapter made its position known following an emergency meeting in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. In a statement read by the PDP Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo,
Kebbi PDP rejects adoption of Turaki as northern consensus candidate
target=_blank>Convention: PDP unveils 13-member screening panel
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has unveiled a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee to screen aspirants for national offices ahead of the party’s much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention, scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee, NCOC, and Governor
Convention: PDP unveils 13-member screening panel
target=_blank>Niger stakeholders reaffirms commitment to eradicating Polio
Stakeholders in Niger State have reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating poliomyelitis and improving child immunisation coverage in the state. Speaking at an event to mark the 2025 World Polio Day, themed “End Polio: For Every Child, Everywhere,” the Health Education Officer, Ministry of Primary Health Care Development Agency, Usman Alhaji Mohammed, said the government remained
Niger stakeholders reaffirms commitment to eradicating Polio
target=_blank>2026: APC appoints Ododo as chairman of Ekiti primary election
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has been appointed chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Primary Election Committee for Ekiti State ahead of the 2026 governorship poll. The appointment, confirmed in a letter signed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and addressed to the Ekiti State Party Chairman, Mr Sola Eleshin, underscores the
2026: APC appoints Ododo as chairman of Ekiti primary election
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