Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 9th July 2026
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target=_blank>Things You Need To Know About State Police
As Nigeria transitions toward decentralized security, this video breaks down the historic State Police Bill, exploring how it aims to combat rising regional crimes like banditry, kidnapping, and communal clashes. We examine the structural shift from a single federally controlled force to localized authority, explaining how state governors will manage local operations while federal forces
target=_blank>Katsina elders demand unconditional release of Bashir Kurfi
A group of concerned elders in Katsina State has called for the immediate and unconditional release of security analyst and public affairs commentator, Dr. Bashir Usman Kurfi, describing his arrest and detention as detrimental to ongoing efforts aimed at tackling insecurity in the state. In a statement signed by Dr. Hassan Garba on behalf of
target=_blank>Japa: Nigerians Earning N60,000 Better Off Than Some persons in UK – Bwala
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has said many Nigerians who relocated to the United Kingdom in search of greener pastures are facing harsh realities. He argued that some are worse off than people earning modest incomes in Nigeria. Bwala said many highly educated Nigerians abroad were employed in care
target=_blank>FCT Workers Hate Me, says Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, says his insistence on redirecting government spending from official travels and conferences to infrastructure projects has cost him the goodwill of many civil servants. He declared that he would rather be criticised than approve what he considers wasteful expenditure. The minister said his administration deliberately abandoned the culture
target=_blank>Borno: Boko Haram attacks military base, set police post on fire
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Logomani community in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, setting ablaze a police outpost and a primary healthcare centre. The attack, according to sources, came after the terrorists attempted to dislodge troops from the Forward Operating Base in Logomani, where a soldier was killed. The Acting Military Information
target=_blank>Court sends Ex-CCT Chairman to Kuje Prison
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has remanded the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the remand order after Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a four-count charge
target=_blank>Repositioning the National Youth Service Corps for National Development
By Ayodeji Aransiola Every Nigerian has an opinion about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Bring it up in a barber’s shop in Kano, a restaurant in Enugu, or a WhatsApp group of old classmates in Lagos, and the conversation almost always turns passionate. Some would insist the scheme has outlived its usefulness and should
target=_blank>Soldiers now earn N100,000 per month – Defence Minister
The Federal Government says it has doubled the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from N49,000 to N100,000 in its latest effort to improve troop welfare and strengthen morale. Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed the salary review during an interview with News Central. He described the development as one of the welfare improvements introduced
target=_blank>Atiku to FG: Nothing must happen to Obi, El-Rufai
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has warned that the true measure of any democracy is not how comfortably those in power wield authority, but how safely those outside power can exercise their constitutional rights. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku declared
target=_blank>FULL LIST: US releases names, photographs of Nigerians on deportation list
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians identified for deportation as part of an intensified immigration enforcement campaign targeting non-citizens convicted of serious crimes. The list, released on the DHS website on Wednesday, identifies the Nigerians among individuals the department described as the “worst of
target=_blank>Nigerian govt’s response to Peter Obi’s safety alarm is troubling – Kwankwaso
Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the Presidency’s reaction to security concerns raised by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. DAILY POST reports that Obi, during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, expressed fears over his safety, saying he might not be alive to contest the next general election.
Nigerian govt’s response to Peter Obi’s safety alarm is troubling – Kwankwaso
target=_blank>Nigeria Immigration Service ends OIS role in US visa processing
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Thursday that Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), which previously managed Nigeria’s visa application and submission centres in the US, had been disengaged with immediate effect. A statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said, “Travellers seeking Nigerian visas are now required to submit their applications
Nigeria Immigration Service ends OIS role in US visa processing
target=_blank>Customs arrests suspected wildlife trafficker, rescues baby gorilla in Kano
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and rescued a captive baby gorilla during a raid in Kofar Mata, Kano State, in what it described as a major breakthrough against an illegal primate trafficking network. The operation, conducted on July 7 by the NCS Special Wildlife Office of the Customs Intelligence
Customs arrests suspected wildlife trafficker, rescues baby gorilla in Kano
target=_blank>Oyo: Police arrest four suspects over Ojoo mayhem
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested no fewer than four suspects in connection with the recent civil unrest in some parts of Ibadan, the state capital. The command noted that the suspects are still in police custody for necessary interrogation. The command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public
Oyo: Police arrest four suspects over Ojoo mayhem
target=_blank>Why we’re boycotting Edo LG Polls — PDP, ADC, NDC
The Edo State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, African Democratic Congress, ADC, and National Democratic Congress, NDC, have declared that they will boycott the local government elections slated for next Saturday. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State local government election is scheduled for July 11, 2026, to elect chairmen for the 18
Why we’re boycotting Edo LG Polls — PDP, ADC, NDC
target=_blank>Transfer: Andrey Santos completes Man Utd medicals ahead of £50m move from Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder, Andrey Santos, had successfully undergone medical tests with Manchester United. Santos is now set to finalize his £50million move in the coming days. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, in a post on X. Romano wrote: “Andrey Santos has just completed a successful medical as new Manchester United player. “Clubs
Transfer: Andrey Santos completes Man Utd medicals ahead of £50m move from Chelsea
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target=_blank>Kaduna: Reforms have improved service delivery – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has promised that Kaduna State remains committed to deepening reforms that strengthen fiscal resilience and improve service delivery. The Governor also pledged that every financial resource that is entrusted to government will deliver measurable value for the people of Kaduna State. He made these commitments when members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation
Kaduna: Reforms have improved service delivery – Uba Sani
target=_blank>Kano court begins trial of TikToker accused of boyfriend’s murder
Magistrate Court No. 2 in Kano has commenced hearing in the case filed by the Kano State Government against TikToker Fatima Abdullahi, popularly known as Fati Cele, over the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Isma’il Sidi, also known as Isma’il Buzu. During proceedings before Chief Magistrate Auwal Yusuf Sulaiman on Thursday, the charge was read
Kano court begins trial of TikToker accused of boyfriend’s murder
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