Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 7th March 2026
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target=_blank>Army buries soldiers murdered by terrorists
Troops of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have buried soldiers killed during an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The solemn burial ceremony took place at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri this weekend. In a statement, the spokesman of the Operation Lt. Col. Sani Uba, disclosed that
target=_blank>FG approves 50,000 additional slots for 2026 NYSC mobilisation
The Federal Government has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Mobilisation in response to the growing number of graduates awaiting enlistment for the national service. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the remodelled Clinic at the Scheme’s
target=_blank>Zulum: Insurgents hit Ngoshe After Being Chased from Sambisa
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has said the attack on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area was a result of insurgents being pushed from their Sambisa strongholds. The governor made the remark during a visit to the community to commiserate with the families who lost their loved ones in the attack. Scores of
target=_blank>Vandals Arrested With Stolen Electric Cables in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged theft and vandalisation of electric cables and poles in the state. The suspects, Chigozie Igbokwe, 41, and Emmanuel John, 45, were apprehended along the Gitata-Gunduma Road with stolen cables and tools allegedly used for the crime. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state,
target=_blank>Uba Sani To Journalists: Beware Of Latter-Day Activists
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that Nigeria is under the threat of politicians who are bent on scuttling democracy if Government’s decisions and policy outcomes are not in their favour. The Governor who sounded the alarm on Thursday after breaking the Ramadan fast with journalists at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, alerted them
target=_blank>Death toll in Benue LGA attacks rises to 24
The death toll from the latest attacks on communities in Turan, Jato-Aka district of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State has risen to 24 following the recovery of additional bodies on Saturday morning. Residents said the attacks, carried out by suspected armed invaders on Thursday, targeted Mbaav community in Mbadura Council Ward and several
E2%82%A61080-per-litre-in-lagos/ target=_blank>Petrol hits ₦1,080 per litre in Lagos
Petrol prices have surged to about ₦1,080 per litre in parts of Lagos amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East that have pushed crude oil prices higher in the international market. A market survey across several filling stations in Lagos on Saturday showed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol,
target=_blank>Gunmen attack Amaechi’s convoy, raze ADC secretariat in Rivers
Gunmen suspected to be political thugs on Friday attacked the convoy of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Amaechi in Rivers State. The gunmen attacked the convoy of Amaechi between his community, Ubima, and Omuanwa in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The former minister was in his hometown for
target=_blank>Bwala: Insecurity Not Getting Worse in Nigeria
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said insecurity in Nigeria is not worsening. Nigeria has in recent times witnessed renewed terrorist activities, including the abduction of school children in Niger, Kebbi States, attacks on mosques and churches, and other violent incidents that have affected communities across the country.
target=_blank>Why AI should be integrated into Nigeria’s school curriculum
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a driving force of the fourth educational revolution and a major carrier of the technological progress that is changing societies and economies globally. Integrating AI into Nigeria`s school curriculum presents a transformative opportunity to improve learning outcomes, enhance teacher’s effectiveness, and enhance quality education. The integration of AI into Nigeria’s school
target=_blank>Police begin probe into attack on ADC office in Rivers
Police in Rivers State have launched an investigation into an alleged arson attack on the African Democratic Congress, ADC, secretariat in Ubima community, near Port Harcourt. The incident was confirmed on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in
Police begin probe into attack on ADC office in Rivers
target=_blank>DSS arrests notorious ESN commander, suspected IPOB member
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday, 6, at Eha-Amufu and Umuhu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State, arrested a suspected notorious Eastern Security Network (ESN) commander, Sabastine Odo Odam, and Ejike Daniel, a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola via
DSS arrests notorious ESN commander, suspected IPOB member
target=_blank>Troops rescue 19 kidnap victims, neutralise suspect in FCT
Troops of the 7 Guards Battalion, Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
Troops rescue 19 kidnap victims, neutralise suspect in FCT
target=_blank>Police arrest two over electric cable vandalism in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of vandalising electric cables and poles along the Gitata-Gunduma Road in the state. The suspects, identified as Chigozie Igbokwe, 41, and Emmanuel John, 45, both residents of Jikwoyi in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were arrested in the early hours of Friday during a routine
Police arrest two over electric cable vandalism in Nasarawa
target=_blank>Road to Healing Streams broadcast ignites global anticipation ahead of 16th live services
The world’s largest healing crusade, the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Chris Oyakhilome, returns for its 16th edition next weekend, from March 13–15 at 2:00 PM (GMT+1) daily. In the lead-up to this highly anticipated global event, preparations have intensified through the premier of Road to Healing Streams Live Healing Services 16, a special
Road to Healing Streams broadcast ignites global anticipation ahead of 16th live services
target=_blank>Kingsley Ade Adegbite: N210tn mirage – How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collapsed under simple arithmetic
In Nigeria’s already fragile information environment, numbers have enormous power. When a public official declares that ₦210 trillion has gone missing, the figure is large enough to shock citizens, dominate headlines and inflame public anger. That is precisely why such claims must be handled with care and responsibility. Unfortunately, Senator Ahmed Wadada’s allegation of ₦210
Kingsley Ade Adegbite: N210tn mirage – How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collapsed under simple arithmetic
target=_blank>Championship: Ajayi returns from injury in Hull City’s defeat to Millwall
Semi Ajayi made his return from injury as Hull City fell 3-1 against Millwall in their Sky Bet Championship encounter at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. It was the centre-back’s first appearance for Hull City in 2026. Ajayi sustained a hamstring injury, while in action for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations early
Championship: Ajayi returns from injury in Hull City’s defeat to Millwall
target=_blank>Troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralise scores of terrorists in Borno
Several terrorists and some of their key leaders were neutralised during midnight attacks by troops of Operation Hadin Kai as the insurgents attempted to overrun four military locations across Borno State. The attacks lasted for over five hours between Thursday and Friday around Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok communities. In a statement, the Media Information
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralise scores of terrorists in Borno
target=_blank>IBEDC blames national grid constraints for worsening power outages
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company PLC, IBEDC, has disclosed that the difficulties currently experienced by customers are largely linked to reduced power generation and unstable supply from the national grid. IBEDC said this has affected the volume of electricity available for distribution. DAILY POST reports that residents across several communities within the Ibadan Electricity Distribution
IBEDC blames national grid constraints for worsening power outages
target=_blank>Iran: Death inevitable in war – Trump on slain US soldiers
President Donald Trump has described the death of six United States soldiers in the Middle East as inevitable. Trump stated this on Saturday as he briefly addressed the deaths of fallen heroes in the ongoing US/Israeli and Iran war. He spoke at the “Shield of the Americas Summit” in Doral, Florida in front of heads
Iran: Death inevitable in war – Trump on slain US soldiers
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