Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 1st February 2026
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target=_blank>AMAC warns motorists against ‘red shirt’ haulage collectors
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has issued an urgent “buyer beware” notice to motorists and the general public, sparking a fresh jurisdictional row over who has the legal right to collect haulage fees within the AMAC vicinity. In a strongly-worded statement, the Council warned that ”unauthorized individuals” wearing FCT-inscribed “Haulage” Red Tee-Shirts were illegally
target=_blank>E-Registration: ‘APC Forcing Civil Servants to Join ruling Party’, ADC raises alarm
The African Democratic Party (ADC) has expressed concerns over alleged coercion of civil servants and government workers to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said reports coming from several states indicated that workers were being pressured to participate in the ongoing
target=_blank>PHOTO: TEXEM Founder meets NMDPRA CEO
Dr Alim Abubakre, Founder TEXEM UK, recently met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA), Saidu Aliyu Mohammed. Below is the picture taken at the meeting:
target=_blank>Kwara reopens schools after weeks of closure
The Kwara State Government has approved the reopening of all schools across the state from Monday. This is coming after weeks of disruption triggered by security concerns in parts of the state. Announcing the decision in a statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said school authorities have
target=_blank>Ex-Minister Diezani alleges unfair trial in UK
Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has raised concerns over the fairness of her ongoing bribery allegations trial in the United Kingdom. In a statement by her media, Bolouere Opukiri, Alison-Madueke said her lawyers, Jonathan Laidlaw and Alistair Richardson, are alleging that both the British and Nigerian governments, by their actions, denied her access to
target=_blank>Ex Archbishop of Canterbury Extols Uba Sani’s Leadership
Governor Uba Sani has been commended for the progress that Kaduna State has been witnessing since he assumed office, in spite of the state’s history of ethno-religious crises. The 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Portal Welby, gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House,
target=_blank>Obi: Tinubu has spent only 8 days in Nigeria In 2026
Former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for spending much of January abroad. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, noted that while leaders in other countries focus on domestic governance at the start of the year, Nigeria’s
target=_blank>Kaduna Abduction: 86 Remain Missing as 80 worshippers escape
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali in the Kufana Chiefdom of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Mr. Ishaku Dan’azumi , has said 80 out of the persons believed to have been abducted from the community about two weeks ago have been located, while 86 others remain missing. Daily Trust had reported how bandits raided
target=_blank>Police officer who sold house to treat late daughter begs for burial funds
An Inspector of Police, Mr Ugochukwu Emeharam, has appealed to well-meaning Nigerians and lovers of humanity to assist him in burying his daughter, who died of breast cancer in March 2025. Emeharam, who is attached to the Works Department of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Imo Police Command, made the appeal in an interview with
target=_blank>Soludo Reopens Onitsha Market Amid Fresh Sit-at-Home Order By IPOB
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the reopening of the Onitsha Main Market on Monday for full economic and commercial activities. Soludo ordered the closure of the market for one week following the failure of traders to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order by the outlawed Indigenous
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal announce Oleksandr Zinchenko’s departure from club
Arsenal, on Sunday, announced that defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has left the club to join Ajax on a permanent transfer. Zinchenko was recalled from his loan at Premier League club Nottingham Forest. The Ukrainian international struggled for regular game-time at Forest, and his contract at Arsenal was up in the summer. However, Ajax were willing to
Transfer: Arsenal announce Oleksandr Zinchenko’s departure from club
target=_blank>Police apprehend five suspected vandals of NNPC pipelines in Edo
No fewer than five suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command. The suspects were arrested on Monday, January 26, 2026, at about 9:30 am by operatives of Ekpoma Division. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the image maker of the Command stated this in a statement on Sunday, February 1, 2026
Police apprehend five suspected vandals of NNPC pipelines in Edo
target=_blank>Kwara schools reopen as security situation improves
The Kwara State Government has directed the reopening of schools across the state following what authorities say is a significant improvement in the security situation. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, who said all public and private schools are
Kwara schools reopen as security situation improves
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal are the winners – Gary Neville on Man City’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has claimed Arsenal are “the real winners” after Manchester City drew 2-2 with Tottenham on Sunday. City scored twice through Ryan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, but they conceded twice to Dominic Solanke in the second half. This result means they are six points behind Arsenal at the top of
EPL: Arsenal are the winners – Gary Neville on Man City’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham
target=_blank>EPL table: Man City fail to defeat Tottenham, now six points behind Arsenal
Manchester City have missed the chance to maintain the four-point gap between them and Arsenal, after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening. Pep Guardiola’s men travelled to North London knowing that the Gunners had thrashed Leeds United 4-0. Earlier in the day, Aston Villa also dropped points, losing 1-0 to 10-man Brentford. City
EPL table: Man City fail to defeat Tottenham, now six points behind Arsenal
target=_blank>BSUTH denies withholding staff salaries, says officer facing disciplinary action
The Management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has strongly refuted allegations by Mr Paul Haanongon that the hospital deliberately withheld his salaries for eight months. Mr Haanongon had, during a live broadcast on his Facebook page on February 1, 2026, accused the hospital’s management under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Dr
BSUTH denies withholding staff salaries, says officer facing disciplinary action
target=_blank>Onitsha market crisis: AVID backs IPOB-linked sit-at-home planned for Feb 2
The American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID, a United States-based nonprofit made up of military veterans of Igbo ancestry, has announced its support for the sit-at-home order scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, in Nigeria’s Southeast. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Sylvester Onyia, and Secretary, Godson Obiagwu, AVID said the action, called
Onitsha market crisis: AVID backs IPOB-linked sit-at-home planned for Feb 2
target=_blank>Security operatives rescued farmer, two wives from kidnappers in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command, soldiers, the State Security Corps, local vigilantes, hunters, and community youths who are volunteers of the Community Safety Partnership programme have rescued a farmer and his two wives unhurt from kidnappers in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem,
Security operatives rescued farmer, two wives from kidnappers in Edo
target=_blank>Security operatives nab 8 suspected kidnappers in Edo
A combined team of operatives from the Edo State Police Command, the State Security Corps, hunters, and vigilante members has arrested eight suspected kidnappers in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in a statement made available to newsmen
Security operatives nab 8 suspected kidnappers in Edo
target=_blank>FCTA workers paid Jan salary, got one month wage award – Wike’s aide faults NLC planned protest
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that workers of the FCT Administration received their January salary last Friday. Olayinka also said that FCTA workers have received one month’s payment out of the five months’ arrears of
FCTA workers paid Jan salary, got one month wage award – Wike’s aide faults NLC planned protest
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