Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 28th June 2026
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target=_blank>8 killed, 17 injured in Katsina road crash
No fewer than eight people were killed and 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road crash along the Funtua–Katsina highway in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina Sector Command, said the accident occurred at about 1:32 p.m. at Layin Kukah on the
target=_blank>UCLG World Congress Applauds Kaduna’s Open Government Reforms
The United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Congress has applauded Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to transparency, citizen participation and democratic governance. The commendation was made at Tangiers, Morocco, after the Governor had addressed a high-level session titled, ‘’Human Capital and Democratic Transformation: What Future For The Global South?’’ Represented by the Commissioner of Planning
target=_blank>Bandits Plant IED on Sokoto Road to prevent response from security operatives
Residents of Kurawa and neighbouring communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have alleged that suspected bandits planted another improvised explosive device (IED) along the Sabon Birni–Kurawa road following fresh attacks on villages in the area. The residents told Daily Trust that the explosive was allegedly planted in the early hours of
target=_blank>Court Hears Suit Against Pantami’s PDP Candidacy
The Federal High Court No. 1 in Gombe has commenced hearing in a pre-election suit filed by Abdulkadir Hamma Saleh challenging the emergence of Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State. The case came up before Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed, who adjourned proceedings until
target=_blank>Cut wedding costs, use money to help the poor, Zazzau Emir urges families
The Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has advised parents to caution their children against spending lavishly on makeup and aso-ebi during their weddings. Speaking during the 20th anniversary of Crystal Muslim Organisation (CMO) in Abuja on Sunday, the emir said the money should be used to help the needy or donated
target=_blank>Kogi: Teacher Allegedly Beaten to Death after Disciplining pupil
Tragedy struck in Kogi State as a 22-year-old teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka-Igah, in Olamaboro Local Government Area, Maryam Usman, allegedly died after being assaulted by the father of one of her pupils over disciplinary action taken against the child. The incident reportedly began on June 17, when the late teacher
target=_blank>My mother raised me with sales from akara – Tinubu’s aide
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has weighed into the controversy on sale of akara, roasting corn, and making ‘kuli-kuli’. Angry reactions swept across social media on Friday after First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu advised Nigerians to embrace small businesses. She had called on Nigerians to consider businesses such
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why South Africa holds slight edge over Canada
Where football history meets firsthand experience, tactical insight, and the enduring lessons of the beautiful game. Match Information 2026 FIFA World Cup – Round of 32 (Knockout Stage) Match South Africa vs. Canada Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 Kickoff 3:00 p.m. EDT (U.S. Eastern Time) | 12:00 noon PDT (Los Angeles) | 9:00 p.m. SAST
target=_blank>Cleric Seeks Immediate Execution of Convicted Bandits, Kidnappers
An Ondo State-based Islamic cleric and founder of At-Tanzil Foundation, Sheikh AbdulRauf Lagbaji, has appealed to legal practitioners not to represent or serve as defence counsel for individuals involved in banditry and kidnapping, insisting that such criminals deserve no sympathy. Lagbaji made the call during a lecture delivered at the Ashura Day celebration organised by
target=_blank>Police Arrest 10 Suspects Over Killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman
The Police in Benue State have arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and his associate, Yakubu Isah. Mohammed and his associate were killed on Friday along Okwudu-Okpachenyi rural road in Otukpo Local Government
target=_blank>Deregistration: Kwankwaso meets NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson over party’s fate
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday met with the National Leader of the party, Seriake Dickson over the recent court ruling on the party’s registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission. DAILY POST recalls that the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday vacated its
Deregistration: Kwankwaso meets NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson over party’s fate
target=_blank>IGP Disu launches nationwide campaign against cultism, drug abuse
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has launched a nationwide campaign against cultism and other social vices under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). In a statement on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, said the initiative, which begins across all State Commands, is aimed at
IGP Disu launches nationwide campaign against cultism, drug abuse
target=_blank>NPFL: Okoi agrees personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of Bayelsa United exit
Ettah Okoi is set to dump Bayelsa United for a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Abia Warriors, DAILY POST reports. Okoi is reported to have agreed personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of a potential permanent transfer to Umuahia. He netted seven goals in 12 matches for Bayelsa United last season. Abia Warriors
NPFL: Okoi agrees personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of Bayelsa United exit
target=_blank>Odumodublvck accuses Blaqbonez of sexual abuse, calls out industry for covering up
Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has made a fresh accusation of sexual abuse against his colleague, Blaqbonez. DAILY POST reports that this came eight months after a lady identified as Jane Doe wrote a petition against Blaqbonez for subjecting her to harassment, bullying, invasion of privacy, and sharing her unauthorised private videos with him. Odumodublvck made the
Odumodublvck accuses Blaqbonez of sexual abuse, calls out industry for covering up
target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba, Kano Pillars battle for Daniel Ogunmodede
Former Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede is on the radar of two top Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clubs Enyimba and Kano Pillars. Ogunmodede has established himself as one of Nigeria’s finest young tacticians after guiding Remo Stars to the NPFL title two years ago. He left the Ikenne-based club last season following the
NPFL: Enyimba, Kano Pillars battle for Daniel Ogunmodede
target=_blank>Operation kosaye: Police arrest 88 suspects, rescue five kidnap victims in Lagos, Ogun
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended security agencies for the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements following the success of Operation Kosaye, which has led to the arrest of 88 suspects, the rescue of five kidnapped victims and the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition across Lagos and Ogun states. A statement issued
Operation kosaye: Police arrest 88 suspects, rescue five kidnap victims in Lagos, Ogun
target=_blank>Eight dead, 17 injured in Katsina road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Katsina Sector Command, has confirmed that eight travellers have died in a fatal road accident, while 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries along the Funtua-Katsina Highway in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. It said the accident occurred at about 1:32 pm on Sunday at Layin Kukah along the Funtua–Katsina
Eight dead, 17 injured in Katsina road crash
target=_blank>Serie A: Ehizibue set to quit Udinese after four years
Nigerian defender Kingsley Ehizibue is on his way out of Serie A club Udinese, DAILY POST reports. Udinese have offered the versatile full-back a new two-year contract. However, according to Tuttomercato, both parties have failed to reach agreement on the terms of the new deal. Ehizibue’s current contract will expire in three days with little progress
Serie A: Ehizibue set to quit Udinese after four years
target=_blank>FG not doing enough on insecurity – Catholic Bishop Mamza
The Federal Government is not doing enough to curtail insecurity in the country, the Catholic Bishop of Yola, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza, has said. Mamza, who is the immediate past chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), said the Federal Government is yet to show sufficient political will to
FG not doing enough on insecurity – Catholic Bishop Mamza
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: They gave Spain hard time – Scaloni warns Argentina about Cape Verde
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has warned his team ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde on Friday. Scaloni issued the warning ahead of his post-match press conference after Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final group match at the weekend. According to him, the African side gave the likes
World Cup 2026: They gave Spain hard time – Scaloni warns Argentina about Cape Verde
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