Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 2nd January 2026
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target=_blank>Governor Sani Marks 55th Birthday with Donations to Orphans, Hospital Patients
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, marked his 55th birthday by donating food items and cash to orphans and distressed patients across Kaduna and Zaria, in an outreach organised through the Uba Sani Foundation. The governor, who turned 55 on Wednesday, December 31, celebrated the milestone by reaching out to vulnerable groups, including children in
target=_blank>Kaduna: How 2026 Budget Will Be Funded—Commissioner
Governor Uba Sani has not borrowed a kobo since he assumed office and the 2026 budget will be financed without borrowing, the Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Hon Mutktar Ahmed Monrovia has clarified. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, the Commissioner said that the 2026 budget will financed by the
target=_blank>Bauchi commissioner accused of financing terrorism gets bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner of Finance, Yakubu Adamu and three others, who are facing charges bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500 million and two sureties in like sum. However, Justice Nwite directed that
target=_blank>Obi: Nigeria’s current taxation policy will deepen hardship
Former Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria’s current taxation policy will deepen hardship and worsen the living conditions of citizens. In a statement shared on his X handle on Friday, Obi said prosperity cannot be achieved by taxing poverty. He stressed that for taxation to
target=_blank>Customs, NDLEA Intercept Cocaine Shipment at Lagos Port
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a vessel transporting a large quantity of cocaine. According to the command, the seizure is a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to combat drug trafficking. The vessel, MV Aruna, which is a
target=_blank>NIDS Warns of Rising Infectious Disease Threats, Seeks Vaccine Self-Reliance
The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has warned that Nigeria’s fragile health system remains dangerously exposed to recurring and emerging infectious disease outbreaks, with weak immunisation coverage, donor-dependent financing and poor sub-national preparedness threatening national health security, The warning came at the end of the 16th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference (AGSM) of NIDS
target=_blank>Kano: NNPP dissolves party executives, to appoint caretakers
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dissolved the party’s executive committees at the state, local government and ward levels in Kano State. The decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the party’s national leadership held in Abuja, according to a statement issued on December 31, 2025, by
target=_blank>JUST IN: Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with reckless driving
The driver of the ill-fated Lexus SUV in the boxing champion Anthony Joshua accident case has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Friday. The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, aged 46, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate O. M. Somefun on four count charges, including reckless driving and lack of
target=_blank>Jang: Despite Mutfwang’s resignation, PDP remains stable
Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Plateau state governor, Jonah David Jang, says despite Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s resignation from the PDP, the party remains stable and confident. Jang emphasized that the party would continue to remain liberal and play its role in the development of democracy in the state and the country
target=_blank>BUK VC lauds Class ’92 on 33rd anniversary, aims top global ranking
The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has commended the institution’s Class of 1992 for its “uninterrupted 10-year tradition” of philanthropy. Speaking at the group’s 33rd Anniversary dinner and 10th reunion, he lauded a fresh ₦5 million donation from the alumni to the university’s Indigent Students’ Account, noting that such partnerships
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Dessers out with injury, returns to club side
Cyriel Dessers will play no part for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to a thigh injury, reports Completesports.com. Dessers, according to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, has returned to his Greek club, Promise Efoghe for treatment. The former Rangers star sustained the injury during training. The striker is yet to
AFCON 2025: Dessers out with injury, returns to club side
target=_blank>Nasarawa attack: Suspects arrested, manhunt ongoing – Gov Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has confirmed that arrests have been made in connection with the recent deadly attack on Akunza-Ashige community in Lafia Local Government Area, assuring residents that security agencies are still pursuing other suspects linked to the incident. The governor made the disclosure during a bi-monthly press conference held in Lafia, the
Nasarawa attack: Suspects arrested, manhunt ongoing – Gov Sule
target=_blank>Tinubu lied on new year’s day, he’ll keep lying throughout 2026 – Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, says President Bola Tinubu will keep telling lies throughout 2026 because he lied again on New Year’s day. Okonkwo stated this on Friday when he featured on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the president’s New
Tinubu lied on new year’s day, he’ll keep lying throughout 2026 – Kenneth Okonkwo
target=_blank>Trump hints US military action amid Iran protests
President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran of military action by the United States if citizens challenging the worsening economic crisis are unalived. In a Truth Social post, Trump announced the U.S. was set for a rescue mission “if Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters,” adding that, “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” Responding, Ali Larijani,
Trump hints US military action amid Iran protests
target=_blank>Carragher predicts 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, country to win World Cup in United States
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has confidently stated that Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is poised to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. He also predicted that France would clinch the World Cup title in the United States later this year. Carragher pointed out that during the previous World Cup, where France secured second place to
Carragher predicts 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, country to win World Cup in United States
target=_blank>APGA now Nigeria’s healthiest party – National Vice Chairman, Ehiemere
The National Vice Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, South-East zone, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere has declared that APGA is now the healthiest and grass-rooted political party in Nigeria. Ehiemere in a new year message to APGA supporters and Nigerians on Friday, said the party is on a mission to rescue the South East and
APGA now Nigeria’s healthiest party – National Vice Chairman, Ehiemere
target=_blank>Groups call for student airfare framework, review of aviation taxes
As Nigeria begins the 2026 calendar year, the Corpers’ Journey Advocacy Network, CJAN, and the Association for Students’ Social Welfare, ASSW, have called on the Federal Government to introduce structured student airfare policies and review aviation taxes, warning that rising air travel costs are increasingly limiting access to education and skills development. The appeal was
Groups call for student airfare framework, review of aviation taxes
target=_blank>ADC unveils timetable, guidelines for 2025/2026 congresses, national convention
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has released a comprehensive timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future elections. The guidelines are contained in a National Secretariat
ADC unveils timetable, guidelines for 2025/2026 congresses, national convention
target=_blank>Transfer: Everton, Wolfsburg keen on Alebiosu
Everton and Wolfsburg are weighing up a January move for Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu. Alebiosu has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship this season. Serie A club Sassuolo and Genoa are also interested in the right-back, according to ESPN. The 24-year-old only moved to Rovers
Transfer: Everton, Wolfsburg keen on Alebiosu
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Jamie Carragher names player to win award in 2026
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has predicted that it is now the turn of Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or. The Englishman said that the attacker stands a good chance of claiming his first ever Ballon d’Or next September This is because, according to him, the Frenchman has been in solid
Ballon d’Or: Jamie Carragher names player to win award in 2026
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