Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 28th March 2026
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target=_blank>Troops kill 38 ISWAP terrorists, repel attack on Military Base in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), said they killed 38 suspected ISWAP terrorists in the early hours of Saturday, after they attacked a military base in Mandaragirau village of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement issued Sunday, the Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt. Col.
target=_blank>Police Arrest 272 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 272 suspects allegedly involved in illicit drug trafficking in the State. The Command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested following coordinated raids on identified black spots and criminal hideouts in Warri and Ughelli areas of the State. He said 59 of the suspects,
target=_blank>Plateau Police arrest terrorist informants, recover arms
Plateau State Police Command said it has arrested armed terrorist informants during an operation in the state. The police said the suspects, prior to their arrest, confessed to supplying information to bandits in the bush. Parading the suspects and exhibits before journalists in Jos on Saturday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, said the
target=_blank>Quds Day: Islamic Movement Urges Action on Gaza, Iran
An Islamic group, Al-Harakatul Islamiyyah, has blamed what it described as complacency within the Muslim Ummah and compromise of Islamic teachings for the worsening humanitarian and political crisis facing Palestinians. Speaking during the 2026 Quds Day commemoration held in Ilorin which also featured a demonstration, the group’s Amir, Mallam AbdulRazzaq AbdulWahab Al-Amin Aladodo, said the
target=_blank>JUST IN: Tinubu’s aide, Ja’oji, resigns ‘to pursue House of rep ambition’
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Bala Aminu, popularly known as Ja’oji, has resigned his appointment ahead of the 2027 general elections. His resignation follows a directive by President Tinubu requiring all political appointees seeking elective positions in 2027 should step down on or before March 31, 2026.
target=_blank>Akpabio: Tinubu’s Reforms Restoring Nigeria’s Global Image
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is implementing reforms that are restoring Nigeria’s global image despite prevailing economic challenges. Akpabio stated this at the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described Tinubu as a leader with the vision and foresight, noting that Nigerians have yet to see
target=_blank>Abuja is Breaking Down And the President Can’t Pretend Not to See It
By Adamu Lawal Toro There is a quiet crisis unfolding daily in Abuja, quiet not because it is small, but because those in power have chosen not to hear it. It is the sound of thousands of Nigerians stranded at bus stops before dawn. It is the anger of workers watching half their salaries disappear
target=_blank>Associate: El-Rufai told us he completed the Quran, read 10 books in detention
An associate of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has revealed details of his time in detention, saying the ex-governor devoted himself to fasting, religious study, and intellectual pursuits while in custody. Speaking shortly after his release, the associate said El-Rufai is now back home and reunited with his family, friends, and close allies.
target=_blank>2027: Nigerians will overwhelmingly vote for Tinubu, says Barau
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, praying that Almighty God grant him sound health and long life to achieve his aspiration to turn the Federal Republic of Nigeria into a land of prosperity. Born on March 29, 1952, President Tinubu will be
target=_blank>How gunmen invaded Ondo hospital, abducted all staff on duty
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped medical personnel at a health centre in Oke Ijebu area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. The attackers, who struck around 2am, reportedly abducted all the staff on duty. A patient at the facility said the assailants arrived in a large bus, forcefully gained entry into the centre located opposite
target=_blank>NPFL: Insurance, Plateau United settle for draw; Kwara United pip Nasarawa
Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The visitors rallied twice to earn a share of the spoils. Insurance went in front through Alex Oweilayefa in the 14th minute, while Monday Gideon restored parity
NPFL: Insurance, Plateau United settle for draw; Kwara United pip Nasarawa
target=_blank>Peter Ozuma emerges AA Chairman in Ebonyi after peaceful congress
The new leadership has emerged for the Action Alliance, AA, in Ebonyi State, with Ozuma Peter Ozuma elected as state chairman following a peaceful and well-coordinated congress held in Abakaliki, the state capital. The exercise, which produced 23 members of the State Executive Committee, was widely adjudged credible and orderly by stakeholders and observers. Chairman
Peter Ozuma emerges AA Chairman in Ebonyi after peaceful congress
target=_blank>2027: Tinubu’s aide, Ja’oji resigns
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Bala Aminu, popularly known as Ja’oji, has resigned from his position ahead of the 2027 general elections. It was gathered that his resignation follows a directive issued by President Tinubu instructing all political appointees interested in contesting elective offices in 2027
2027: Tinubu’s aide, Ja’oji resigns
target=_blank>Why I wear number 37 Jersey for Super Eagles of Nigeria — Fernandez
Super Eagles defender, Emmanuel Fernandez, has revealed why he wears the number 37 jersey for the national team. The Rangers star recently made his debut for Nigeria’s national team against Iran in an international friendly on Friday. Speaking with Rangers TV, Fernandez said his reason for wearing the 37 jersey for the Super Eagles was
Why I wear number 37 Jersey for Super Eagles of Nigeria — Fernandez
target=_blank>War: Ukraine offers to protect UAE from Iranian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that his country is willing to help protect the United Arab Emirates from ongoing missile and drone attacks by Iran. Zelenskyy held a meeting with Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and both nations agreed to collaborate on defence, as the Gulf state continues to face attacks from
War: Ukraine offers to protect UAE from Iranian attacks
target=_blank>Nigerian Army recovers kidnap victim’s stolen vehicle from Abia forest
Troops of 145 Battalion (Rear) under Operation EASTERN SANITY have successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Camry during an ongoing search-and-rescue operation in Abia State. A statement from the 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, on Saturday said that the operation was conducted within the general areas of Uratta and Umuchima forest. The statement, which was signed by
Nigerian Army recovers kidnap victim’s stolen vehicle from Abia forest
target=_blank>Radda joins Atiku, Tambuwal others in condolence visit to El-Rufai over rnother’s death
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Saturday visited the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to offer his condolences over the death of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday after battling age-related health challenges, which had worsened in recent
Radda joins Atiku, Tambuwal others in condolence visit to El-Rufai over rnother’s death
target=_blank>Security forces kill two bandits, foil daylight raid in Kano
A daylight incursion by hundreds of motorcycle-riding bandits into a border town in Kano was thwarted by gallant joint Nigerian security forces, working with the Kano Civilian Joint Task Force, rescuing over 500 rustled cows and killing at least two of the attackers. Revealing the development in a telephone call, the chairman of the Faruruwa
Security forces kill two bandits, foil daylight raid in Kano
target=_blank>Atiku likely to win ADC presidential primary if he contests — Ardo
Convener of the League of Northern Democrats Umar Ardo has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will emerge victorious in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if he decides to contest. Speaking on Friday during a programme, Focus Nigeria, aired on the African Independent Television (AIT), Ardo said he had analysed
Atiku likely to win ADC presidential primary if he contests — Ardo
target=_blank>FCMB limits exposure in fraud attempt.
More than ₦3 billion was targeted, but about ₦677 million reached the culprits, with recovery and prosecutions underway, reflecting how banks are responding to more sophisticated fraud risks. Nigeria’s expanding digital banking sector is facing increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts, as financial institutions adapt to faster transactions and broader online services.A recent case involving First City
FCMB limits exposure in fraud attempt.
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