Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 7th July 2026
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target=_blank>APC has governed Nigeria without clear economic blueprint – APM
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of bad leadership, saying that Nigerians deserve a better deal which the party is ready to provide. APM in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Abubakar Yusuf, in Abuja described as “tragic that in the last ten years the APC
target=_blank>Police commission sacks 4 senior officers, demotes others
No fewer than four senior police officers have been dismissed by the Police Service Commission (PSC) while 31 others were slammed varying degrees of sanctions. According to the commission, the four officers were sacked after they were found culpable of gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct and acts unbecoming of public officers. The Chairman of the Commission,
target=_blank>Policeman, herder killed in Taraba attacks
A policeman was killed and three civilians injured in a night attack by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Gembu, the headquarters of Sardauna Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. The attacks came as renewed security concerns emerged in the state, with another violent incident recorded in Bali Local Government Area on the same day. Daily Trust
target=_blank>Almajiri commission: National Assembly inserted road projects into our budget
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has clarified that projects contained in its 2026 Appropriation Act which appear unrelated to its statutory responsibilities are constituency projects allocated to the commission by the National Assembly for implementation. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Special
target=_blank>‘Phantom’ Council: I’ve never met Adeyemi, says Gbaja
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has denied meeting with Adeniyi Adeyemi, self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Adeyemi had leveled allegations of murder and bribery against the Chief of Staff at a press conference last month. He had accused Gbajabiamila of demanding a share of the council’s
target=_blank>Media Trust Editorial Director Joins GIBS 2026 Executive Media Leadership Cohort
The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) has announced the 2026 cohort of its Executive Programme in Media Leadership (EPML), with the Group Editorial Director of Media Trust Group Limited, Ibrahim Shehu Adamu, selected among 19 senior media professionals from across Africa. Adamu is one of two Nigerians chosen for the four-month
target=_blank>2027: APC first-term governors meet in Kebbi
From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi Twenty one first-term governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently holding a crucial meeting in Birnin kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. Though details of the meeting are not yet known, an insider at the Kebbi Government House, venue of the meeting, said it is not unconnected with the
target=_blank>Senate moves to stop pardoning, rehabilitation of Boko Haram members, other criminals
The Senate on Tuesday approved a prayer seeking to end state pardons and the rehabilitation of criminals, particularly suspected Boko Haram members and other insurgents. Our correspondent reports that the prayer came in support of a motion moved by Senator Abdulazeez Yar’Adua regarding the abduction and killing of the former Director of Defence Information, Retired
target=_blank>Remi Tinubu displays Waterleaf, Pumpkin Harvested From Villa Garden
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has renewed her campaign for household food production. This is just as she has harvested vegetables from the Presidential Villa garden. She urged Nigerians to embrace home gardening as a practical way of improving food security and reducing the burden of rising food prices. The latest harvest, carried out
target=_blank>Police raid criminal hideous, arrest 150 suspects in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects during a coordinated raid on several criminal hideouts in the Igando-Idimu area as part of its ongoing crackdown on crime across the state. The operation, carried out under the Command’s Operation KO S’AYE, was conducted in the early hours of Sunday, following credible intelligence on the
target=_blank>Court grant Peller bail after four days in detention for ‘obstructing’ police
A Magistrate’s Court in Lagos has granted bail to Nigerian TikToker, Peller, for obstructing police officers.Peller was granted N500,000 bail on Tuesday after spending four days in police detention. DAILY POST reports that the streamer was arrested and detained on Friday following a confrontation with police officers in the Lekki area of Lagos State. He
Court grant Peller bail after four days in detention for ‘obstructing’ police
target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu orders ICPC probe into controversial ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council’
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to
BREAKING: Tinubu orders ICPC probe into controversial ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council’
target=_blank>There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’ – Actor Jim Iyke
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has said there’s some truth to the controversial claim that Western education is a “scam.” Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke argued that many former students including himself, are now doing far better than their tutors. He added that many successful and wealthy people in
There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’ – Actor Jim Iyke
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Argentina eliminate Egypt as seven teams qualify for quarter-final
Argentina have qualified for the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup, following a thrilling 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday evening. The current holders had to overcome a two-goal deficit, to continue their quest to retain the trophy. The Pharoahs scored twice through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico in either half to take control of
2026 World Cup: Argentina eliminate Egypt as seven teams qualify for quarter-final
target=_blank>Flutterwave secures Circle Ventures’ investment, expands USDC payments, settlement across Africa
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (Circle) (NYSE:CRCL). This investment, which follows Flutterwave’s participation in the launch of Circle Payments Network in 2025, supports its effort to embed USDC settlement directly into the payment flows businesses already use.
Flutterwave secures Circle Ventures’ investment, expands USDC payments, settlement across Africa
target=_blank>Authoritarian govt – ADC gives Tinubu ultimatum after El-Rufai’s doctor’s arrest
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of political persecution following the reported arrest of the personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and the alleged assault on his wife. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that officials of
Authoritarian govt – ADC gives Tinubu ultimatum after El-Rufai’s doctor’s arrest
target=_blank>Russia breaks silence on death of Nigerian student killed by airstrike
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has reacted to reports stating that the 23 year old Nigerian student Miss Nnani Adaobi Marian was killed as a result of Russian airstrike. The embassy reacted to the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday via its official handle. It reads The Russian Embassy has taken note of information
Russia breaks silence on death of Nigerian student killed by airstrike
target=_blank>Organized, non-violent advocacy shaping self determination discourse in Nigeria – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has stated that its organised, non-violent advocacy is shaping self determination discourse in Nigeria. The group made the observation while appraising it’s ‘Tweet Tuesday’ campaign. It will be recalled that the organization recently reintroduced the campaign which focuses on online engagement as a tool for advancing its self determination
Organized, non-violent advocacy shaping self determination discourse in Nigeria – IPOB
target=_blank>Three Nigerian kids win gold in international STEM Olympiad competition
Three Nigerian children have won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad, emerging among the top performers in the global competition. The winners are Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso and Onyedikachi Egejurum. Education technologist, Alex Onyia, announced the achievement in a post on X on Tuesday, describing it as a major milestone for Nigeria. According
Three Nigerian kids win gold in international STEM Olympiad competition
target=_blank>Fake police inspector arrested in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a fake police Inspector, identified as Precious Joseph, over alleged impersonation. A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said items recovered from the suspect included a police beret, police buttons and insignia, Inspector rank badges, PMF uniforms, and a military camouflage sweater. Others
Fake police inspector arrested in Akwa Ibom
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