Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 9th April 2026
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target=_blank>Ceasefire: Our Hands on the Trigger Over Israel’s Continued Attacks on Lebanon – Iran
Iran has warned that continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon amount to a violation of a ceasefire agreement involving the United States. It said the situation could derail ongoing diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the renewed Israeli operations undermine the spirit of the ceasefire arrangement and signals “a lack
target=_blank>Bandits demand 700 cows, 1,000 sheep from Katsina communities to avoid attack
Bandits have demanded 700 cows and 1,000 sheep from three communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina state, threatening attacks if their demands were not met. The demand was conveyed in letters delivered to the Rimaye and Sukunturi communities on April 6. Residents were given until Friday, April 10 to comply. A resident of
target=_blank>US cancels all visa appointments after ordering staff to leave Abuja
The US Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates. In a notice on Thursday, the Embassy said visa operations will continue at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. The notice said American citizen services were available by appointment or in
target=_blank>Ghana’s dismissal of Head Coach Weeks Before 2026 World Cup Raises More Questions Than Answers
A reflective examination of leadership decisions in African football—where preparation, pressure, and perception often collide at the edge of major tournaments. In football, as in life, the most dangerous decisions are not always the wrong ones—but the rushed ones. “A team may survive poor form, but it rarely survives uncertainty in leadership close to battle.”
target=_blank>Delta: Police kill two kidnappers, recover N4.2m ransom
Police in collaboration with the military have neutralized two suspected kidnappers, following a gun battle during rescue operation in Delta State. The police also recovered N4.2 million suspected to be part of the ransom collected from victims. The State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, said the suspected kidnappers were neutralized following coordinated intelligence-led operation by
target=_blank>Robbers cut off teacher’s hand in Kano
Suspected motorcycle robbers have severed the hand of a teacher, Isah Sallama, during a violent attack in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State. A statement issued by the Secretary for Public Enlightenment, Rano Emirate Council, Nasiru Habu Faragai, said that incident occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi road under the Buran district. Faragai
target=_blank>Military confirms killing of soldiers, silent on General
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that military personnel were killed, when insurgents launched a coordinated attack early Thursday morning on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. A statement issued by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said the attack occurred at about 12:30
target=_blank>Plateau killings: UNIJOS confirms 2 students killed, 3 injured
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has confirmed that two students were killed and three others injured during recent attacks in the Anguwan Kukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The university management also stated that the injured victims are currently receiving treatment in hospital. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this on Thursday
target=_blank>Insecurity: US reduces staff in Abuja, flags 23 states as no-go areas
The United States government has reduced its operational footprint in Nigeria, directing a portion of its embassy workforce in Abuja to depart as security concerns intensify. The decision, announced in a revised travel advisory by the US Department of State, forms part of a broader reassessment of safety conditions in the country, where officials say
target=_blank>2027: Marafa Leads Supporters To ADC In Zamfara
A fresh political realignment seems to be taking shape in Zamfara State following the decision of former senator Kabiru Garba Marafa and his supporters to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move, which signals a potential shift in the state’s political dynamics, was reached after
target=_blank>Troops kill several suspected terrorists in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have killed several suspected terrorists during a military operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation took place on Wednesday at about 7:50 pm, when soldiers
Troops kill several suspected terrorists in Zamfara
target=_blank>Sacked employee arrested over alleged N15m revenge theft in Lagos
The Airport Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, George Ikpe, over the alleged theft of equipment valued at about N15 million from his former workplace, Vovida Communications Limited, an IT solutions company. According to the statement issued by the Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 3, 2026, by operatives of the Murtala Muhammed
Sacked employee arrested over alleged N15m revenge theft in Lagos
target=_blank>Robbers sever teacher’s hand in Kano attack
Suspected motorcycle robbers attacked a teacher, Isah Sallama, in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, severing his hand during a violent incident. According to a statement by Nasiru Habu Faragai of the Rano Emirate Council, the attack occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi Road in Buran District. Sallama, who lives in Sarkin Bakar
Robbers sever teacher’s hand in Kano attack
target=_blank>Troops destroy suspected terrorist settlement in Kogi
Troops have raided and destroyed a suspected terrorist settlement in Kogi State as part of ongoing efforts to prevent criminal groups from regaining a foothold in the area. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out on
Troops destroy suspected terrorist settlement in Kogi
target=_blank>It’s no longer insecurity – Adeyanju knocks Tinubu as terrorists gun down Brigadier General
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has claimed that the incessant deadly attacks by terrorists in parts of the country have gone beyond just insecurity. Adeyanju made the claim while reacting to a report purporting that a Brigadier-General of the Nigerian Army was recently killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. There were reports
It’s no longer insecurity – Adeyanju knocks Tinubu as terrorists gun down Brigadier General
target=_blank>Driver dies, four others injured in Lagos-Ibadan road accident
A driver has been confirmed dead and four others severely injured in a road accident that occurred at the Lifemate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident involved a white Toyota Highlander Jeep with registration number ABC 836 EF and a DAF truck with number plate DTF 997 XA. According to the spokesperson of the
Driver dies, four others injured in Lagos-Ibadan road accident
target=_blank>JAMB releases 2026 UTME examination slips for candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has announced that candidates who registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME can now print their examination notification slips. The board disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, on Thursday in Abuja. Benjamin said the examination would commence on April
JAMB releases 2026 UTME examination slips for candidates
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool fixtures
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted the Premier League match-day 32, taking place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. West Ham United will host Wolves at the London Stadium on Friday night, while Arsenal will face Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday evening, Liverpool will welcome Fulham to Anfield, while Chelsea
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool fixtures
target=_blank>Bayelsa declares work free day ahead of Tinubu visit
The Bayelsa State Government has declared Friday, April 10, 2026, a work-free day and ordered the closure of markets across the state ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit. The announcement was made on Thursday by the State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai. Koku-Obiyai said the directive was issued to
Bayelsa declares work free day ahead of Tinubu visit
target=_blank>Champion Breweries completes redemption of its Series 1, 2 N15bn commercial paper issuance
Following the repayment of Series 1 ₦4.22 billion Commercial Paper issuance in December 2025, Champion Breweries PLC (“Champion Breweries” or “the Company”) has redeemed the Series 2 ₦10.78 billion Commercial Paper issuance, which matured on Wednesday, 01 April 2026, fully repaying its oversubscribed inaugural issuance of ₦15.00 billion issued in July 2025. The repayment reflects
Champion Breweries completes redemption of its Series 1, 2 N15bn commercial paper issuance
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