Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 26th October 2025
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target=_blank>Journalist Regains Freedom After 10 Days in Kidnappers’ Den
A multimedia journalist with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, Salis Manaja, has regained freedom ten days after his abduction by gunmen. Manaja was abducted on Wednesday, October 13, while travelling to Ilorin to participate in the annual Young Communication Fellowship programme organised by IMPR. His release was confirmed by
target=_blank>One injured, many shops razed as gas explosion rocks Lagos community
A devastating gas explosion occurred in the Orile Iganmu community of Lagos on Sunday, leaving one person injured and many shops damaged. According to eyewitnesses, the blast, which happened around 2p.m. at a small shop in the Orisunbare market, was reportedly caused by a leaking gas cylinder in one of the shops. The impact of
target=_blank>Socialite, 100 others nabbed with ‘illicit substances’ in NDLEA Lagos raid
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular Lagos socialite, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike, along with more than 100 other suspects during a weekend operation targeting illicit drug use in nightclubs. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed in a statement on Sunday that the arrests were made during a
target=_blank>UniJos student allegedly kills, buries colleague in shallow grave
A student of the University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State, was allegedly murdered by his fellow student last Friday at his off-campus apartment. It was gathered that the deceased, identified as Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance, was reportedly killed by Nanpon Timnan, a 200-level student of Agriculture, who
target=_blank>NYCN To Sowore: Stop Using Democratic Freedom For Personal Gain
The Kaduna State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has cautioned that activist Omoyele Sowore’s current agenda poses a serious threat to national stability. The Council called on Nigerian youths to reject what it described as attempts by “conflict entrepreneurs” to incite them into disruptive protests. The warning followed reports of a
target=_blank>Fuel Spills as Another Tanker Falls in Niger
A petrol-laden tanker has fallen on the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State, causing fear among residents in the area. Daily Trust gathered that the tanker, which took off from Lagos and heading to Kano, overturned in the early hours on Sunday at Takalafiya village in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. A resident of
target=_blank>Dangote Refinery expands to become 1.4m barrels per day
President/Chief Executive, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has announced the expansion of the refinery’s daily production capacity from 650,000 per barrels to 1.4million bpd. The feat, he said, makes the refinery the world’s largest. Briefing newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, Dangote said: “The key announcement is that we are expanding the Dangote Refinery from 650,000
target=_blank>Gov Sule: Buhari’s praise singers mocked him after he left office
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says some of the persons who hailed late President Muhammadu Buhari while in office, turned around to mock him after he exited power. Buhari, a former head of state, was elected President in 2015, and served two terms of four years each. Speaking on sycophancy at the 2nd Raymond
target=_blank>ADC to INEC: Don’t ignore Soludo’s cash for votes pledge
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to overlook the alleged attempt of Governor Charles Soludo to financially induce voters ahead of the November 8 election. At a campaign rally on Saturday, Soludo had announced a cash reward for every ward
target=_blank>Rice price crashes across Lagos markets
Rice prices have dropped drastically across several Lagos markets due to a surge in imports through the borders easing the burden on consumers. The development, however, has raised concern among traders over reduced profits and business sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a 50kg of rice in Lagos currently sells for between
target=_blank>Gas explosion destroys several shops in Lagos
A gas explosion on Sunday ripped through a section of the Orisunmibare Market, off Baale Street in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State, destroying several shops. The fire, which did not claim any lives, erupted around 2:13 p.m., razing goods worth several millions of naira and sending traders and residents running for safety. The explosion
Gas explosion destroys several shops in Lagos
target=_blank>ADC inaugurates interim leadership in Adamawa
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has inaugurated a caretaker executive committee to steer the party’s affairs until a new leadership is formally elected. Presiding over the inauguration, the North East Zonal Vice Chairman of the ADC, David Lawal Babachir, said stakeholders agreed to constitute the interim team to stabilize the party and
ADC inaugurates interim leadership in Adamawa
target=_blank>Troops neutralise 10 ISWAP terrorists, recover weapons in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 10 fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and recovered several weapons during a successful night ambush along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis of Borno State. The operation, according to the military, came shortly after another encounter in which over 50 insurgents were neutralised around the Katarko
Troops neutralise 10 ISWAP terrorists, recover weapons in Borno
target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba lose again, Wikki end Shooting Stars’ unbeaten run
Enyimba continued their recent slump in form following a 2-1 away defeat to Plateau United on Sunday. The People’s Elephant had suffered their first loss of the season against Warri Wolves last weekend. Monday Gideon grabbed a brace for Plateau United, while Jonathan Jacob was on target for Enyimba. In Bauchi, Shooting Stars lost for
NPFL: Enyimba lose again, Wikki end Shooting Stars’ unbeaten run
target=_blank>LaLiga: Police separate Real Madrid, Barcelona players after El Clasico drama
Spanish police had to separate players from Real Madrid and Barcelona after Sunday’s El Clásico. Players from both teams clashed at full time after Madrid won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. The incident occurred after Pedri was shown a red card in the 100th minute of play. Pedri was sent off after catching Camavinga moments
LaLiga: Police separate Real Madrid, Barcelona players after El Clasico drama
target=_blank>Regina Daniels acquires new house amid divorce rumours with Senator Ned Nwoko
Popular Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, has acquired a new house just days after accusing her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence. DAILY POST reports that the actress made the allegation on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in a viral video on social media. Reacting to the allegation, Senator Nwoko, in a lengthy post on his
Regina Daniels acquires new house amid divorce rumours with Senator Ned Nwoko
target=_blank>Factional crisis deepens in Adamawa ADC as parallel caretaker committee emerges
Some prominent leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Adamawa State on Sunday inaugurated a parallel caretaker committee to lead the party in the state. This came barely 24 hours after a different set of leaders inaugurated what they also called a steering committee, which members of the public had taken as
Factional crisis deepens in Adamawa ADC as parallel caretaker committee emerges
target=_blank>LaLiga table: Real Madrid defeat Barcelona to go five points clear
Real Madrid have won the first El Clásico of the season, beating Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabéu. Los Blancos came into the game with revenge on their minds, having lost all their fixtures against their arch-rivals last season. Kylian Mbappé gave Madrid the lead with a fierce drive from distance. But Fermín López continued his
LaLiga table: Real Madrid defeat Barcelona to go five points clear
target=_blank>Kebbi: ADC suspends Sadeeq for allegedly declaring self state chairman
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has suspended Sule-Iko Sadeeq for allegedly declaring himself as the party’s state chairman without authorisation. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi by the state publicity secretary of the party, Abubakar Atiku-Musa. According to the statement, the suspension takes immediate effect
Kebbi: ADC suspends Sadeeq for allegedly declaring self state chairman
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal suffer triple injury blow after Crystal Palace win
At least three Arsenal players picked up knocks as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners went four points clear at the top of the table, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s first-half volley. However, William Saliba failed to emerge after the break and was replaced by Cristhian Mosquera. As the
EPL: Arsenal suffer triple injury blow after Crystal Palace win
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