Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 18th June 2026
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target=_blank>World Cup: US soft pedals, grants waiver to goalkeeper’s mom after son’s viral message
The mother of Cape Verde Vozinha has been granted visa waiver by the US government to watch her 40-year-old son at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup co-hosts had denied the mother, Evora, visa to travel to North America for Cape Verde’s opening World Cup match against Spain. Vozinha made eight crucial
target=_blank>Bianca Ojukwu: Anti-migrant vigilantes have destroyed Mandela’s sacrifice
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has condemned the continued xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa, saying anti-migrant vigilante groups have undermined the sacrifices of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Speaking on the worsening attacks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu expressed concern over the treatment of Nigerians living in South Africa, noting the
target=_blank>Rtd General: Bandits are human beings like us, let’s face them squarely
Retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has called for a more decisive approach to tackling insecurity. Tsiga said negotiations alone cannot end banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. He made the remarks on Thursday in Kaduna while answering questions at a press briefing organised by colleagues, friends and
target=_blank>Kaduna Has Keyed Into Tinubu’s Reform Agenda—Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has reiterated that Kaduna State remains committed to providing the enabling environment for businesses to thrive, by aligning with the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Governor pointed out that over the years, his government has pursued deliberate reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening institutions, simplifying government processes, promoting investment, and
target=_blank>Xenophobia: No Nigerian willing to leave South Africa will be abandoned – FG
The Federal Government says it will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest in leaving South Africa is left behind. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the promise in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, on Thursday, in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that about
target=_blank>FCT: Even with tinted Permit, you may be arrested, Police Warn Vehicle Users
Motorists with tinted vehicles in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) risk arrest and prosecution regardless of whether they possess permits, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned. The warning comes as the command commenced enforcement of vehicle tint regulations. The move, the police said, is aimed at curbing crimes such as kidnapping,
target=_blank>EFCC: How Sirika violated due process in awarding Nigeria Air contracts
The 12th Prosecution Witness (PW12) in the ongoing trial of Hadi Sirika, a former Minister of Aviation, Christopher Odofin, has alleged that the former Minister violated due process in the N299 million contract he awarded to Tianaero Nigeria Limited for consultancy services of Nigeria Air. Odofin, an investigator with the EFCC, also disclosed that Sirika
target=_blank>Mastercard SME Confidence Index: 81% of Nigerian SMEs are confident about the year ahead as growth ambitions build
Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are looking ahead with confidence and are aligned on what will get them there. More than eight out of ten SMEs (81%) feel confident about the next 12 months, and they unanimously agree that digital and online payments are vital in helping grow their businesses. A Mastercard study shows
target=_blank>Insecurity: Gov Radda meets Daura, Katsina emirs
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has met with the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk Umar, as well as district heads and village heads across Katsina to discuss the security situation and other critical issues affecting local communities. The meeting brought together traditional leaders and top government officials to review
target=_blank>Stop Blaming North for Insecurity, Ex-Generals tell Nigerians
Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar have cautioned Nigerians against blaming the North for the country’s worsening insecurity, insisting that terrorism, banditry and kidnapping have become a national challenge affecting every region. The group made the submission at a press briefing held in Kaduna in honour of the late general,
target=_blank>Ekiti: Money, rice, indomie others are shared ahead of poll – YIAGA Africa
YIAGA Africa has claimed that food items are being distributed in advance of the upcoming Ekiti state governorship election scheduled for Saturday. During an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Thursday, the Head of Knowledge Management and Learning for the organization, Safiya Bichi, made this assertion. Bichi remarked that the competitiveness of the
Ekiti: Money, rice, indomie others are shared ahead of poll – YIAGA Africa
target=_blank>Police paraded over 13 suspects for alleged kidnapping, cultism, murder, armed robbery, others
Over 13 suspects have been paraded by the Edo State Police Command in connection with kidnapping, cultism, murder, armed robbery, and false news peddling. The suspects were paraded by the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, in the presence of the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, at the Command Headquarters. DAILY POST reports that among those
Police paraded over 13 suspects for alleged kidnapping, cultism, murder, armed robbery, others
target=_blank>Court cautions DSS over alleged violation of injunction in Bauchi land dispute
A Bauchi State High Court has cautioned the Department of State Services (DSS) against any action that could violate an existing court order restraining it from entering a disputed parcel of land in Firo village, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. The warning was issued on Thursday by Justice Aliyu Bin Idris during proceedings in suit
Court cautions DSS over alleged violation of injunction in Bauchi land dispute
target=_blank>No Nigerian TV, radio sanctioned without several warnings – NBC
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has blamed television and radio stations in the country for the fines, suspension of licences, and other sanctions they receive from the commission. The South-East Zonal Director of NBC, Ijeoma Theo-Obodo, stated this on Wednesday while delivering NBC’s message in Umuahia, Abia State, during the 13th Vision Africa Training Institute.
No Nigerian TV, radio sanctioned without several warnings – NBC
target=_blank>US-Iran war linked to world energy crisis — Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has linked the conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel to the intensified economic pressures across the world that threaten energy security in many countries. Oba Akanbi also stated that the establishment of the Dangote Refinery is a major intervention that prevented Nigeria’s economy from sliding
US-Iran war linked to world energy crisis — Oluwo
target=_blank>Judiciary key to democracy’s survival — Gov Adeleke tells legal practitioners
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has underscored the importance of a fair, equitable, and transparent justice system, saying the survival of democracy in Nigeria depends largely on the integrity of the judiciary and the legal profession. Governor Adeleke made the remarks at the 2026 annual national conference of Egbe Amofin Oodua held in Ile-Ife, where
Judiciary key to democracy’s survival — Gov Adeleke tells legal practitioners
target=_blank>Gov Alia inaugurates task force for Benue University take-off
Governor Hyacinth Alia has inaugurated a 12-member Task Force to oversee the commencement of operations at the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh (UAST), describing the institution as a major investment in Benue State’s future. The inauguration ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, according to a statement issued by
Gov Alia inaugurates task force for Benue University take-off
target=_blank>Failure of Northerners to tackle banditry is creating problems for all Nigerians – Afenifere
The Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has said that insecurity is festering in the country because the governments and others who should be concerned are not doing what they are supposed to do. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere cited the narrative by the Katsina State government that General
Failure of Northerners to tackle banditry is creating problems for all Nigerians – Afenifere
target=_blank>President Tinubu names Kunle Elebute FRCN board chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed renowned chartered accountant and financial management consultant Kunle Elebute as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN. The appointment, announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is aimed at strengthening corporate governance, promoting transparency
President Tinubu names Kunle Elebute FRCN board chairman
target=_blank>Ogun public works reaffirms commitment to clean environment, steps up compliance
The Ogun State Public Works Agency, OGPWA, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health through active participation in the weekly environmental sanitation exercise conducted across its offices and operational areas at Agbeloba, Abeokuta. The exercise was monitored by the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mrs. Ojumoola Onawoga. Onawoga, who led the Agency’s
Ogun public works reaffirms commitment to clean environment, steps up compliance
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