Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 1st April 2026
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target=_blank>DSS intercepts ammunition supply, disrupts bandits’ chain
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old Woman, Nafisa Usman, who specialises in supplies in an inter States ammunition dealing, with 200 rounds of brand new ammunition. The suspect was apprehended at one of Kano major Motor parks after purchasing the ammunition concealed inside bags of garri and rice from
target=_blank>2027: Police boss warns against ballot snatching
Olohundare Jimoh, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, has warned Nigerians against ballot snatching during the 2027 general elections. Jimoh gave the warning on Wednesday during a sensitisation lecture for stakeholders on the dangers of electoral violence. The event was held at the command headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, as
target=_blank>2027: PRP’ll fix Nigeria if elected – Baba-Ahmed
The newly elected National chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said the party would fix Nigeria’s numerous challenges if elected in 2027. Baba-Ahmed said this during the inauguration of the newly elected executives at the party secretariat in Abuja. He said that PRP was the only party with strong
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Kwankwaso hosts Atiku
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar at his Kano residence, on Wednesday. Accompanied by some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kwankwaso said he was delighted to receive the visitors. Taking to his social media handle, Kwankwaso wrote: “I was honoured to receive my dear brother,
target=_blank>Senator Sani: If Not For Zoning, I would have challenged Bago in 2027
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa of Niger East Senatorial District has said he would have ran against the incumbent Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago in 2027 if not for zoning arrangement in the state. Senator Musa made this known while flagging off his foreign scholarship programme for his constituents at the APC secretariat opposite the State Old
target=_blank>UNIJOS orders evacuation of students from hostels amid rising tension in Jos
The University of Jos has directed all students to immediately vacate its hostels following heightened security tensions in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The directive, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of fresh violence earlier in the day, during which several people were reportedly attacked and killed in parts of the city. The university
target=_blank>APC chairman meets Bala Mohammed on eve of planned ADC defection
Barely 24 hours after the visit of African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftains to Bauchi to woo Governor Bala Mohammed, a powerful delegation of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, landed in Bauchi. The delegation included the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, went into a closed
target=_blank>Zulum Presents N150m to Families of Fallen Military heroes
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has presented the sum of N150 million to the families of three military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks in the state. A statement issued Wednesday, by his spokesman, Dauda Iliya, said the gesture made as part of Governor Zulum’s sustained support to families of fallen
target=_blank>Daily Trust Foundation Trains 30 Journalists on Narrative Storytelling Techniques
The Daily Trust Foundation on Monday, March 30, 2026, hosted a specialized webinar aimed at equipping Nigerian journalists with the skills to move beyond traditional news reporting into the realm of narrative journalism. The virtual session, which drew 30 participants from various media houses across the country, focused on the power of “storytelling with a
target=_blank>FIFA rankings: Nigeria remains unchanged, Senegal drop two spots
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their position on the FIFA men’s world ranking. The latest rankings released on Wednesday shows the Super Eagles sitting unperturbed in 26th position. Following AFCON 2025 where Nigeria won bronze and moved to 26th in the world, the Super Eagles have played two games during the period under
target=_blank>He told me Atiku hates him – Wike blasts Gov Bala for moving to ADC
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has lashed out at the governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed, amid reports he will join the African Democratic Congress, ADC. According to Wike, Bala had confided in him that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, does not like him. Wike said: “In 2022, when President Tinubu
He told me Atiku hates him – Wike blasts Gov Bala for moving to ADC
target=_blank>Plateau attack: IGP Disu orders massive deployment, intensifies operation
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack claimed the lives of innocent citizens. The IGP ordered the massive deployment of security assets to restore calm and ensure the arrest of those responsible. The IGP commiserated with
Plateau attack: IGP Disu orders massive deployment, intensifies operation
target=_blank>Man jailed in Kaduna for using fake Australian identity for fraud
A Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced a man, Faruk Suleiman Ololade, for impersonation and attempted fraud. The EFCC noted in a statement that Ololade, also known as Caesar Smith, was found guilty by Justice Jaafaru Zubairu for posing as an Australian citizen online in a bid to deceive members of the public.
Man jailed in Kaduna for using fake Australian identity for fraud
target=_blank>Ex-Kaduna Senator, Kwari dumps APC for ADC
Former Kaduna North Senator, Suleiman Abdu Kwari, has formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwari was a member of the National Assembly, representing Kaduna North Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly from 2019 to 2023. Prior to his time in the Senate,
Ex-Kaduna Senator, Kwari dumps APC for ADC
target=_blank>Edo traditional ruler facilitates recall of over 400 drivers sacked by BUA Cement
The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella Kingdom, Engr. Mike Sado, has facilitated the recall of over 400 truck drivers sacked by the management of BUA Cement Plc. The sacked drivers reportedly protested over alleged poor conditions of service. DAILY POST reports that the industrial dispute leading to the recall of the staff was brokered by the Okuokpellagbe
Edo traditional ruler facilitates recall of over 400 drivers sacked by BUA Cement
target=_blank>APC sent National Chairman, govs to beg Bala Mohammed – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) moved swiftly to woo Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, following indications that he may join the opposition party. In a statement, the ADC claimed that shortly after the governor signalled interest in defecting, the APC deployed top party figures, including its national
APC sent National Chairman, govs to beg Bala Mohammed – ADC
target=_blank>BREAKING: ADC: INEC strikes out David Mark, Aregbesola’s names from portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. The commission also said it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is seeking to be declared national chairman through the courts.
BREAKING: ADC: INEC strikes out David Mark, Aregbesola’s names from portal
target=_blank>Kwankwasiyya warns on rising debt, faults NASS oversight
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt, accusing the Federal Government of borrowing recklessly and the National Assembly of failing to properly check its actions. In a statement issued on April 1, the group’s spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, said the continued approval of loans without proper scrutiny could harm the country’s
Kwankwasiyya warns on rising debt, faults NASS oversight
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: How Victor Osimhen reacted to Turkey’s qualification
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, took to his Instagram account to celebrate Turkey’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Turkey booked its place at the summer World Cup on Tuesday, Turkey won 1-0 against Kosovo in Pristina to qualify for the World Cup, thanks to Kerem Akturkoglu’s second-half goal. They were one of
World Cup 2026: How Victor Osimhen reacted to Turkey’s qualification
target=_blank>War: ‘They’re no longer friends’ – Trump vows to pull US out of NATO
US President Donald Trump has promised to take the country out of NATO, saying they are no longer friends. In an interview with Reuters, when asked about the possibility of pulling the US out of NATO, Trump said, “Oh, absolutely without question.” Wouldn’t you do that if you were in my situation?” He said, “They
War: ‘They’re no longer friends’ – Trump vows to pull US out of NATO
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