Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 29th January 2026
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target=_blank>Diezani was a ‘rubber stamp’ minister, Lawyer tells UK court
Lawyer to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told a British court that she had no influence over the awarding of lucrative government contracts and was merely a “rubber stamp” for official recommendations. The lawyer stated this on Thursday while testifying at London’s Southwark Crown Court, where the former minister is facing her corruption
target=_blank>Reps probe non-release of N174.26bn agric intervention funds
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the non-release of N174.26 billion in agriculture intervention funds secured from international development partners, amid concerns that the delay has worsened food insecurity and threatened upcoming farming seasons. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion on a Matter of Urgent Public Importance sponsored by Hon. Bello
target=_blank>Reps get new Clerk as Danzaria bows out
The Clerk to the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, has bowed out of the service of the National Assembly. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen announced Danzaria’s retirement from service during plenary on Thursday. Abbas announced Ibrahim Sidi as the new Clerk to the House of Representatives. A brief valedictory session was
target=_blank>Why I followed Tinubu to Türkey – Air Chief
The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, on Thursday explained why he was on the entourage of President Bola Tinubu to Ankara, Türkey. Aneke, an Air Marshal, specifically explained that he joined the high-level official working strategic visit with a view to driving smarter air power and strengthen Nigeria’s strategic defence posture. Daily Trust had
target=_blank>Contractors’ debt: Lawyers protest at Finance Ministry
Dozens of lawyers, under the aegies of Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance, on Thursday, in solidarity with indigenous contractors owed an estimated N4 trillion for completed capital projects. The group, collaborating with the Enough is Enough Movement and the All Indigenous Contractors Association of
target=_blank>Defection: Kano commissioners reaffirm loyalty to Gov Yusuf
Some Commissioners in Kano State have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, dismissing reports suggesting divisions within the state executive council. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, described such reports as mischievous, deliberate and misleading, noting that they were designed to
target=_blank>Leadership should be cumulative, institutional – Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has called on leaders to imbibe leadership attributes that are not just personal but cumulative and institutional, consistent, attention, willingness to carry responsibility without seeking visibility. Mustapha spoke during the presentation of the book, “The Woman I Know”, a biography of former Secretary of the
target=_blank>Reps pass N58.47trn 2026 budget for second reading
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading the N58.47 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year, following a lead debate by the House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere. The bill seeks to authorise the issuance of a total sum of N58,472,628,944,759 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation for the year
target=_blank>Tragedy strikes Nigerian football again as Chukwueze loses mother
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has lost his mother. The sad news was confirmed on Thursday by his brother, David Chukwueze, through a series of emotional posts on Instagram. “Can’t even post say RIP mom,” he wrote on his Instagram story. “My forever love just left me without saying goodbye. You didn’t even carry your
target=_blank>Gen Olanrewaju mourns Adekunle Ojora
Nigeria’s former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (rtd), has reacted to the demise of a Prince of the Royal family of Lagos, Adekunle Ojora. In a personally signed statement Wednesday night titled “The Passage of Otunba Adekunle Ojora”, the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army described the later Prince as
target=_blank>Edo: Security arrest suspect specialising in stealing hotels’ equipment after lodging
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested one Joshua Philip, who is allegedly specialising in the theft of hotel facilities. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Corps Commandant, Richard Balogun, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Benin City. Balogun alleged that the suspect, who resides in Port Harcourt,
Edo: Security arrest suspect specialising in stealing hotels’ equipment after lodging
target=_blank>Wike is being engaged to end Rivers crisis – APC National Secretary
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has revealed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is being engaged to end the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. Basiru, who made the revelation on Thursday during an interview on TVC News, admitted that Wike is a critical stakeholder
Wike is being engaged to end Rivers crisis – APC National Secretary
target=_blank>Wedding planner leaked my remarriage plan – Pastor Chris Okafor
Televangelist and Founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Dr Chris Okafor, has raised concerns over what he described as cyberbullying and called for stronger regulation of Nigeria’s digital space. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, Okafor expressed frustration over the activities of bloggers and social media influencers, accusing many
Wedding planner leaked my remarriage plan – Pastor Chris Okafor
target=_blank>More feathers for Anosike as NiMET emerges among top 10 on ICPC’s scorecard – Melah
Bonaventure Phillips Melah, CEO of First Green White Resources, author, and renowned journalist, has hailed the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) under the leadership of Professor Charles Anosike, following the agency’s emergence among the top 10 performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria on the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) of the Independent
More feathers for Anosike as NiMET emerges among top 10 on ICPC’s scorecard – Melah
target=_blank>Bauchi Finance Commissioner receives rousing welcome after bail
Hundreds of supporters on Thursday thronged the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, to welcome the State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Yakubu Adamu, following his return from Abuja. Adamu arrived in the state after the Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail in an alleged terrorism financing case currently before the court. DAILY
Bauchi Finance Commissioner receives rousing welcome after bail
target=_blank>Gov Buni begs FG to establish Federal Kidney Disease Centre in Yobe
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to establish a federal kidney disease centre to save the people of the state from the scourge of chronic kidney disease. The governor made the appeal on Thursday while delivering his address at the official commissioning of the Biomedical Science Research Centre (BioRTC)
Gov Buni begs FG to establish Federal Kidney Disease Centre in Yobe
target=_blank>UCL: SuperComputer predicts top five teams to win trophy ahead of knockouts
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted the top five teams that could win the Champions League this season. On Wednesday night, the league phase of the competition came to an end, with all the clubs that qualified for the last 16 and knockout playoffs confirmed. Arsenal finished top of the log after winning eight of their
UCL: SuperComputer predicts top five teams to win trophy ahead of knockouts
target=_blank>We won’t sit-at-home again – Onitsha Main Market traders assure Soludo
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market have pledged to end compliance with the Monday sit-at-home, declaring their readiness to resume full business activities in line with the directive of the Anambra State Government. The pledge was made on Thursday during an interactive session between Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and market leaders from across the state.
We won’t sit-at-home again – Onitsha Main Market traders assure Soludo
target=_blank>Five fire incidents hit Kano metropolis within 24 hours
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that at least five separate fire incidents were recorded across different parts of the Kano metropolis within a 24-hour period, between January 27 and 28, 2026. The incidents, which occurred in Nassarawa, Fagge and Kano Municipal local government areas, were contained by fire service personnel, preventing what officials
Five fire incidents hit Kano metropolis within 24 hours
target=_blank>Federal Government approves N1trn Kano Metropolitan Rail project
The Federal Government has approved the construction of a N1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, a major infrastructure project expected to transform urban transportation and stimulate economic growth in the state. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, disclosed the approval on Wednesday while addressing members of the Kano contingent who participated in
Federal Government approves N1trn Kano Metropolitan Rail project
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