Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 28th December 2025
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target=_blank>Tinubu departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break ahead of an official trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement across his social media platforms on Sunday. According to the
target=_blank>Gov Sule: Defections won’t turn Nigeria into one-party state
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed concerns that the wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could push Nigeria towards a one-party state, insisting that such fears are unfounded and historically inaccurate. Speaking with journalists at the weekend, Sule recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) once controlled about 29 states while
target=_blank>Kidnappers of 28 Plateau Travellers Insist on N1.5m Ransom Per Victim
One week after the abduction of 28 travellers in Plateau State, their kidnappers have insisted on the payment of N1.5 million ransom for each adult victim. The victims, comprising men, women and children, were kidnapped last Sunday at Zak community in the Bashar district of Wase Local Government Area, while they were travelling to Sabon
target=_blank>Gunmen kill 2 siblings, abduct 4 in Gombe village
Unidentified gunmen have invaded a house in Pindiga village in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, killing two siblings and abducting four other persons in the early hours of Sunday. The deceased, identified as Yusuf Mohammed, 31, and Faiza Mohammed, 28, were reportedly shot dead in their residence along the Pindiga–Kashere Road at about
target=_blank>Guard kills co-worker at Gombe Government House
A casual worker attached to the Gombe State Government House, simply identified as Malam Umar, has been allegedly killed on the premises of the Government House by his co-worker identified as Shuaibu Adamu, a watchman. The deceased, also known as ‘Baba Usama’, was said to be a casual worker attached to the Gombe State Government House
target=_blank>Nigeria vs Tunisia: Lookman, Nwabali lead the Best and Worst
The Super Eagles of Nigeria won a five-goal thriller at the ongoing AFCON 2025, defeating Tunisia 3-2 in their Group C encounter. Victory seals Nigeria’s passage into the knockout round, and we review players who proved their stardust in the classic AFCON match, and others with room for improvement in upcoming games. The Best Three
target=_blank>AFCON: Nigeria overpower Tunisia, move to knockout stage
The Super Eagles of Nigeria scored twice in the second half to seal a 3-2 win over Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter at the Fez stadium on Saturday. Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman were all on the scoresheet as Nigeria won the battle of the Eagles, sealing
target=_blank>‘9 killed’ as explosions rock Zamfara
At least nine people have been killed following in explosions along Dansadau Road in Zamfara State. The explosions occurred on Saturday around Mai Aya Aya, before the Kwankelai junction on the old Dangulbi Road, near Ruwan Dawa village and Magamin Maitarko. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were suspected to have been planted by bandits at three different
target=_blank>FG Deploys 7,000 Forest Guards to Tackle Banditry
The Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has graduated over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards from seven frontline states to strengthen security and protect Nigeria’s forests from criminal exploitation. The development followed successful completion of a three-month intensive training programme under the Presidential Forests Guards Initiative launched by President Bola
target=_blank>Chelle reshuffles Eagles’ midfield, defence for Tunisia showdown
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has altered Nigeria’s lineup for their second Group match against Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing in Frank Onyeka and Bruno Onyemaechi in place of Samuel Chukwueze and Zaidu Sanusi. The Franco-Malian tactician opted for a more compact setup as Nigeria look to build on their 2-1
target=_blank>AFCON: Frank Onyeka reveals what made the difference for Nigeria against Tunisia
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed what made the difference in Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 AFCON on Saturday. The Brentford player partnered Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi in midfield as goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman secured the win against the North Africans. Onyeka put in a
AFCON: Frank Onyeka reveals what made the difference for Nigeria against Tunisia
target=_blank>AFCON: They dominated – Moses Simon on Nigeria’s second-half struggle against Tunisia
Moses Simon, Super Eagles winger, has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s second-half struggles against Tunisia during both sides’ 2025 AFCON match on Saturday night. Simon told reporters that Tunisia took control in the final 15 minutes of the encounter, managing to score twice after trailing 3–0. “In response to your question, the coach has the
AFCON: They dominated – Moses Simon on Nigeria’s second-half struggle against Tunisia
target=_blank>ISWAP terrorists attack Yobe communities, injure village head, loot health centre
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have carried out coordinated attacks on Ja Jibiri and Ladu villages in Yobe State, injuring a village head, abducting a driver, and looting a health facility. The incident was disclosed in a post on X on Sunday by counter-insurgency security expert Zagazola Makama. Makama said the attacks occurred at about 12;20 am
ISWAP terrorists attack Yobe communities, injure village head, loot health centre
target=_blank>Gazetted tax act illegal, amounts to forgery — Atiku insists
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the Senate’s confirmation that the gazetted tax reform law does not reflect what was passed by the National Assembly raises a “grave constitutional issue”, insisting that a law published in a form never approved by lawmakers is a nullity. Atiku also criticised reported moves to rush a re-gazetting
Gazetted tax act illegal, amounts to forgery — Atiku insists
target=_blank>UK imposes visa restrictions on DR Congo over migrant returns
The United Kingdom has announced fresh visa restrictions targeting nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), citing what it described as inadequate co-operation in accepting the return of irregular migrants. According to a statement released late on Saturday by the UK interior ministry, tougher actions, including a possible full suspension of visas, could
UK imposes visa restrictions on DR Congo over migrant returns
target=_blank>AFCON: It’s tough for me – Nigeria goalkeeper, Nwabali opens up on injuries
Stanley Nwabali, goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has shared his struggles with injuries before the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Prior to the 2025 AFCON, Nwabali’s coach at Chippa United, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, revealed that the 29-year-old Nigerian needed surgery to threat previous injuries. Vilakazi expressed doubt over goalkeeper’s chances of participating in the AFCON as
AFCON: It’s tough for me – Nigeria goalkeeper, Nwabali opens up on injuries
target=_blank>Shettima, Alia, others attend Akume’s son wedding in Benue
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, recently played host to a lavish wedding ceremony for his son, Samuel, in Benue State, coming shortly after he formally introduced his new wife, Zaynab Ngohemba, into his family. The high-profile wedding of the former Benue State governor’s son drew widespread attention, attracting
Shettima, Alia, others attend Akume’s son wedding in Benue
target=_blank>‘Insensitive’ – ADC slams Tinubu over Europe trip
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to travel to Europe amid escalating security challenges in Nigeria, calling the move “insensitive and alarming”. Abdullahi spoke in statement titled ‘PBAT’s lack of care scary’, posted on his official X account on Sunday. The ADC spokesman noted that the
‘Insensitive’ – ADC slams Tinubu over Europe trip
target=_blank>Police arrest man who killed Europe-based childhood friend in Benin
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one Amadin William for allegedly killing his Europe-based childhood friend identified as Eghosa Osarietinomwan. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Benin-City. Ikoedem also confirmed that two other persons were arrested following a reprisal
Police arrest man who killed Europe-based childhood friend in Benin
target=_blank>Sokoto attack: Foreign military presence not solution to insecurity
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over the recent United States airstrikes on suspected terrorist locations in Sokoto State, describing the development as a sign of failure in handling Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said while it recognises
Sokoto attack: Foreign military presence not solution to insecurity
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