Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 18th April 2026
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target=_blank>Police arrest man with human head, other body parts in Ogun
A 43-year-old man, Idowu Ashafa, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for alleged unlawful possession of human parts and suspected ritual activities in Igbesa area of the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect was arrested on Friday during a routine patrol led by
target=_blank>‘I’m a proud member of APC’, Goje denies ADC membership card
A former Gombe State Governor, Senator Mohammad Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central), has disowned a membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that he remains a proud and committed founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Reacting to a fake membership card of the ADC circulating on social media, through a statement
target=_blank>Former NFF Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima, passes away
Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), now Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and founder of Kano Pillars Football Club, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has passed away. He died on Saturday at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness. The Kano Pillars Media and Communication Directorate confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday. Born
target=_blank>FG begins 1MW solar project at BUK
The Federal Government has commenced the installation of a 1 megawatt (MW) solar hybrid power system at Bayero University Kano as part of efforts to improve reliable and sustainable electricity supply in tertiary institutions. The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony held at the university. He
target=_blank>Baba Gombi, Veteran Hunters’ Commander, Dies at 100
Alhaji Muhammadu Abdullahi, widely known as Baba Gombi and Sarkin Bakan Gombi, a revered hunters’ leader and frontline figure in community-based security, has died at the age of 100. His passing marks a significant moment in local security efforts, particularly in the North-East subregion, where he earned a reputation for courage and strategic leadership in
target=_blank>Offa Robbery: APC Fires Back At PDP, says Saraki not above the law
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the state government is politicising the 2018 Offa robbery case to target former Senate President Bukola Saraki. The APC said the claims by the opposition were unfounded, insisting that the matter is strictly a legal
target=_blank>Police arrest two car dealers, recover stolen vehicle in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police command have arrested two car dealers following a robbery incident that occurred at De Ultimate hotel, located in the Ado-Odo /Ota Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the robbers had allegedly stormed the hotel at about 1:30 a.m on Wednesday, the 18th of February, 2026, carting
target=_blank>Tinubu extends 2025 budget implementation, assents to 2026 bill
President Bola Tinubu yesterday assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of N68.32 trillion. The president also extended the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The N68.32 trillion budget for this year earmarks N4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and N15.8 trillion for
target=_blank>Bala Muhammad shops for another party as discussion with APC collapses
The negotiations between Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the Tanimu Turaki-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Congress (PDP) and the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed. Chairman of the Turaki-led PDP faction in Bauchi State, Samaila Adamu Burga, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Bauchi, on Saturday. He said the APC had
target=_blank>2027: NBC warns broadcasters against bullying of guests, misuse of platforms
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned broadcasters against bullying of guests, misuse of platforms and other code breaches ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, the commission expressed concerns over increase in breaches of the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code across news, current affairs and political programmes. Lamenting how some
target=_blank>Periwinkle, partners seal deal for Luxury High-Rise Condo in Banana Island
Periwinkle Empire has entered into a tripartite joint venture with Bozac Continental Limited and Legacy Automobile Limited to develop a luxury high-rise condominium in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The agreement, signed at a ceremony attended by senior executives of the three firms, will see the development of a residential tower on a 3,000 square metre
Periwinkle, partners seal deal for Luxury High-Rise Condo in Banana Island
target=_blank>Offa robbery: APC dismisses PDP, Saraki allegations against Gov AbdulRazaq
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is plotting the prosecution of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the 2018 Offa robbery incident. The APC Secretary in Kwara, Mr Abdulwaheed Balogun, who spoke at a news conference in Ilorin on Saturday,
Offa robbery: APC dismisses PDP, Saraki allegations against Gov AbdulRazaq
target=_blank>FRSC reacts to viral video of Abuja CDB incident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reacted to public concerns surrounding a viral video of an incident involving one of its patrol teams in the Central Business District of Abuja. In a statement signed by Osondu Ohaeri, Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC described the narrative surrounding the incident as misleading.
FRSC reacts to viral video of Abuja CDB incident
target=_blank>Abducted passengers not UTME candidates – JAMB clarifies
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the seven persons abducted while travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo were not candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board confirmed that all seven victims have been rescued by security agencies.
Abducted passengers not UTME candidates – JAMB clarifies
target=_blank>Man arrested with human head, palms in Ogun
A 43 years old man identified as Idowu Ashafa has been apprehended by operatives of the Igbesa Police Division for the unlawful possession human parts and suspected ritual activities. The suspect was nabbed in the early hours of Friday, during a routine patrol led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Solotan Owolabi. Ashafa was intercepted
Man arrested with human head, palms in Ogun
target=_blank>NBC warns TV anchors against bullying guests, compromising neutrality
The Nigerian government has warned television broadcasters and anchors, over breaches of Nigerian broadcasting codes. The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, issued the warning in a disclosed notice to broadcasters on Friday. NBC said the warning comes amid an alleged surge in unprofessional broadcast conduct across Nigerian news broadcast platforms. The regulator told broadcasters, including Arise
NBC warns TV anchors against bullying guests, compromising neutrality
target=_blank>UTME 2026: JAMB to release second batch of results Saturday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that the second batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, will be released before midnight on Saturday. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle, assuring candidates who sat for the examination on Friday,
UTME 2026: JAMB to release second batch of results Saturday
target=_blank>Security guard, two others nabbed for car theft in Ogun
A private security guard in Lagos, named Obada Ezekiel, has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with two others to steal a Lexus RX 300 SUV under his watch. According to Ogun police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspects were arrested at about 11 a.m on Saturday, following a distress call and credible intelligence. Babaseyi stated
Security guard, two others nabbed for car theft in Ogun
target=_blank>Nigerian Juju music icon, Y.K. Ajao is dead
Popular Nigerian juju musician Yekini Kolawole Ajao, popularly known as Y.K Ajao, is dead. His death was made known in a statement posted on musician, Shina Peters’ Instagram page on Friday night. “Still hard to believe, You weren’t just a friend, you were my brother. Prof Y.K Ajao, your sound, your spirit, your presence; unforgettable.
Nigerian Juju music icon, Y.K. Ajao is dead
target=_blank>Soludo reads riot act to APGA members, adopts option A4 for primaries
The Governor of Anambra State and national leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has read a riot act to the leaders and members of the party, while reeling out guidelines for the conduct of the party’s forthcoming primary elections. Soludo who addressed APGA faithful during the South-East zonal convention of the
Soludo reads riot act to APGA members, adopts option A4 for primaries
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