Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 2nd May 2026
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target=_blank>‘He is with us’, Army breaks silence on missing Abuja activist
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Abuja-based social media influencer, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, is in custody, days after concerns over his whereabouts sparked public outcry. Chidiebere was last seen on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after leaving home for what he told his wife was a meeting, shortly after receiving a phone
target=_blank>Nigeria mixed 4x100m relay team reaches final
Team Nigeria’s quartet in the mixed 4x100m relay has qualified for the final at the ongoing World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, after finishing fourth in their heat. The team—Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson—clocked 40.24 seconds, setting a new African record. They qualified alongside race winners Canada, who posted a world
target=_blank>World Cup Qualifier: Falconets claim two-goal advantage over Malawi
Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, claimed a 2-0 win over Malawi in the final qualifying round for the FIFIA U-20 Women’s World Cup at the Remo Stars stadium in Ikenne. The Falconets needed an own goal and Kindness Ifeanyi’s strike, both in the second half, to seal the first leg advantage going into
target=_blank>Defection reports: Obi consulting, will speak soon – Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement has called for calm among its supporters amid reports on Peter Obi’s move to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Following the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso are said to be on their way out of the party. In a statement issued on Saturday, the
target=_blank>Obedient Movement: We have concerns over ADC crisis
The Obedient Movement has expressed concern over the lingering crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that the development could undermine opposition participation in the 2027 general elections. National Coordinator of the movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, spoke at a one-day conference organised in Kano by the Obi for Nigeria Movement in collaboration with the
target=_blank>Promoted Ipswich seal EPL return after one-year absence
Ipswich Town sealed their return to the English Premier League with a 3-0 win over Queens Park Rangers (QPR) on the final ay of the Championship season. Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys return to the EPL one year after suffering relegation in their first season back in the top flight in 22 years. They joined English
target=_blank>Emir of Katsina turbans Gov Radda’s son, two others as district heads
The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, on Saturday presided over a grand turbaning ceremony in which three newly appointed district heads including the son of Katsina State Governor, were formally installed at the Emir’s Palace. The event drew a large gathering of political leaders, traditional rulers and dignitaries from across Nigeria and neighbouring Niger
target=_blank>Bala Mohammed joins APM
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The governor disclosed this on Saturday shortly after a stakeholders’ extended meeting attended by elected members of the House of Representatives, the Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly, 20 Local Government Council
target=_blank>Don’t marry women who can’t cook, Adeboye tells men
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised young men against marrying women who lack basic domestic skills or insist on extravagant wedding ceremonies that could lead to financial strain. Speaking at the May edition of the church’s Holy Ghost Service, which held on Saturday, Adeboye warned that
target=_blank>Officers shot dead as bandits overrun Mobile Police base in Kwara
Gunmen have attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three officers and leaving two others injured. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, reportedly caught security personnel off guard. The attackers were said to have stormed the facility in
target=_blank>EPL: The pressure is on Man City now – Merson reacts to Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham
Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said the pressure is now on Manchester City after Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres scored twice, while Bukayo Saka also got on the scoresheet, as the Gunners went six points clear of City. Pep Guardiola’s men will face Everton on Monday night, as they play catch
EPL: The pressure is on Man City now – Merson reacts to Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham
target=_blank>Gov Fintiri picks senatorial form for Adamawa North ahead 2027 election
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has acquired a nomination form to contest for the Adamawa North Senatorial Constituency seat in the National Assembly. He collected the form on Saturday from supporters said to have obtained it on his behalf. This was during a ceremony in Mubi, the socio-economic headquarters of Adamawa’s northern zone. Fintiri, who hails from
Gov Fintiri picks senatorial form for Adamawa North ahead 2027 election
target=_blank>2027: Battle for Zamfara North Senatorial District thickens as Shinkafi picks APC form
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has declared his intention to run for the Zamfara North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Shinkafi, a former governorship aspirant in the state, said that since the inception of democracy in 1999, the people of Zamfara North Senatorial District have lacked effective,
2027: Battle for Zamfara North Senatorial District thickens as Shinkafi picks APC form
target=_blank>It’s false – Dangote opens up on alleged rift with Tony Elumelu
The Dangote Group has denied reports making the rounds that its president, Aliko Dangote, has a purported rift with the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, dismissed the claim as false. The firm also rejected allegations that the Dangote
It’s false – Dangote opens up on alleged rift with Tony Elumelu
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal thrash Fulham, go 6pts clear of Man City
Arsenal have opened a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, with a commanding 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday evening. The Gunners had returned to the summit last weekend with a narrow 1-0 victory over Newcastle. But back at the Emirates today, Mikel Arteta’s men turned on the style, as they
EPL table: Arsenal thrash Fulham, go 6pts clear of Man City
target=_blank>Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover stolen property, weapons
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested several suspects linked to armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, and breach of trust, while also recovering stolen property. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah. The command outlined three separate cases that led to
Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover stolen property, weapons
target=_blank>U-20 WWCQ: Falconets overcome Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated Malawi 2–0 in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium. Moses Aduku’s side dominated the game in the first half but failed to convert their chances. The Falconets took the lead one minute after the break, with Malawi’s Kenneth Maureen putting
U-20 WWCQ: Falconets overcome Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne
target=_blank>Osun: Police deny alleged attack on Gov Adeleke’s son
The Osun State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged assassination attempt on Adebayo Adeleke, aka B-Red, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The police described the report as false, unverified, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among members of the public. The state government had earlier, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for
Osun: Police deny alleged attack on Gov Adeleke’s son
target=_blank>Obidient Movement urges calm amid opposition realignment
The Obidient Movement on Saturday urged calm as speculation mounts over a political realignment involving Peter Obi and other opposition figures. In a statement shared on X, the National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Obi was in consultations with political allies and stakeholders to determine “the most strategic and effective path forward” for Nigerians. “The Obidient
Obidient Movement urges calm amid opposition realignment
target=_blank>We’re crisis-free party – APM declares, welcomes Bauchi Governor Mohammed
The National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, has said the party is free from litigation and internal crisis, as he welcomed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, following his defection. Dantalle commended the governor for choosing the APM, assuring him and his supporters of the party’s readiness to work with
We’re crisis-free party – APM declares, welcomes Bauchi Governor Mohammed
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