Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 18th July 2026
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target=_blank>Chinese Nationals Arrested Over Illegal Mining in Nasarawa
Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian miners have been arrested for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Amba Community, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. They were arrested after the State Deputy Governor, Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, led a high-powered security operation at the mining site. The enforcement exercise, carried out on Friday, targeted
target=_blank>Benue: Gunmen abduct 3 siblings conveying mother’s corpse home
Three siblings travelling from Abuja to Benue State with the corpse of their late mother were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were said to have been intercepted around rural communities along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road, between Omutele and Ankpechi villages in Oglewu District, where armed invaders
target=_blank>Police Rescue Abducted Cattle Dealer in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued an abducted cattle dealer, Mr Peter Balogun, from a kidnappers’ hideout in the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Eno Ikoedem, said Balogun was abducted suspected kidnappers on July 7, 2026, along the Igarra-Auchi Expressway, and rescued on July 15. She said the victim was rescued by
target=_blank>Bayelsa: Ministry Staff Arrested Over Alleged Theft of Equipment Worth N500m
Police operatives in Bayelsa State have arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity for stealing the ministry’s equipment worth over N500,000,000. Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Yenagoa. He identified the three arrested staff as Wadi Igiran,
target=_blank>Messi breaks silence on Yamal’s baby picture
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has called his picture with Lamine Yamal incredible on the eve of his country’s World Cup final against Spain. Messi had featured in a UNICEF event in Catalonia during his Barcelona days, and it included a photoshoot of the Argentine maestro bathing a baby in a tub. The baby turned out
target=_blank>FRSC moves to appeal ruling barring operations on state, LG roads
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, has said it will appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano which barred its personnel from operating on state and local government roads, restricting their jurisdiction strictly to federal highways. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice M. S. Shuaibu, followed a
target=_blank>Police Nab 8 Suspected Cultists in Bayelsa
Police operatives in Bayelsa State have arrested eight suspected cultists inside a hotel facility along Mike Okokpo street in Yenagoa, the state capital, after they manhandled a 300 level student of the Niger Delta University over allegation of owing them. Police public relations officer in Bayelsa State command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in
target=_blank>Lagos: Suspected Cultist Arrested for Opening Fire on Police Officers
A 45-year-old suspected cult member has confessed that he and members of his gang opened fire on policemen during a failed reprisal attack in Oshodi, Lagos, claiming they mistook the officers for rival gang members. The suspect, Tosin Agbeyangi, who sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the exchange of gunfire, is currently in
target=_blank>Questions over N6bn ‘World Cup Qualifiers’ budget as NSC explains allocation
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has explained why funds earmarked for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign remained in its 2026 budget, despite Nigeria’s failure to secure a place at the global tournament. The budget provision had raised questions among sports stakeholders, given that the qualifying series had already concluded with the
target=_blank>AKK: 6 years, multiple deadlines, no gas
The Ajaokuta-Kano-Kaduna pipeline (AKK) project was conceived to improve gas supply across the country, beginning from the North. That was the promise made to Nigerians when the project was flagged off in 2020. But six years later, its operation is still hinged on hope, as insecurity, financial constraint and geography have continued to delay its
target=_blank>Osun NNPP chairman resigns, emerges Democratic Leadership Alliance acting chairman
The Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, has resigned from the party and been appointed acting state chairman of the newly registered Democratic Leadership Alliance, DLA. Odeyemi’s resignation was contained in a letter dated July 16, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman of the
Osun NNPP chairman resigns, emerges Democratic Leadership Alliance acting chairman
target=_blank>Police raid drug warehouse in Yobe, arrest suspect, recover hard drugs
Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested a suspected drug baron and a notorious kidnapping kingpin operating within and outside the state. This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, on Saturday. According to the statement, operatives of the Yindiski Divisional Police Headquarters in
Police raid drug warehouse in Yobe, arrest suspect, recover hard drugs
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United will be ready for new season – Suleiman
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has assured the club’s faithful that they will assemble a competitive squad for the 2026–27 season. Suleiman gave the assurance after his team thrashed Kwara Academy 6-0 in a warm-up match on Saturday. He said the friendly encounter is aimed at shaping the team for the new season. “We are
NPFL: Kwara United will be ready for new season – Suleiman
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘It’s a shame’ – Aliadiere snubs Mbappe, Kane, names player to win award
Former Arsenal striker, Jeremie Aliadiere, has snubbed France’s Kylian Mbappe and England’s Harry Kane while naming the player to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Aliadiere, however, backed Argentina captain Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or if Lionel Scaloni’s side win the World Cup on Sunday. According to him, Mbappe failed to win any
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘It’s a shame’ – Aliadiere snubs Mbappe, Kane, names player to win award
target=_blank>Kano Pension Board begins legal action to recover N5.3m mistaken payment
The Kano State Pension Board has commenced legal action to recover N5,346,587.16 mistakenly paid into the wrong bank account during a bulk pension payment through Jaiz Bank. In a statement on Saturday, the board’s Director of Finance, Sunusi Aminu Rano, said the error occurred during data collection when the last two digits of the intended beneficiary’s
Kano Pension Board begins legal action to recover N5.3m mistaken payment
target=_blank>‘Caretakers of waste’ – Atiku demands probe of Tinubu’s 2026 budget
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential in the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded for a thorough investigation of the 2026 Appropriation Act under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku’s call came after reports of more than N210 billion in alleged duplicated and overlapping budget allocations. The former Vice President made the call
‘Caretakers of waste’ – Atiku demands probe of Tinubu’s 2026 budget
target=_blank>OGEPA makes unscheduled visits to factory, warns against environmental violations
The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, Kehinde Bello, paid an unscheduled visit to Metal Recycling Industries Limited, located in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, to ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations across the State. The unannounced inspection was aimed at assessing the company’s level of compliance with environmental laws and
OGEPA makes unscheduled visits to factory, warns against environmental violations
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘I’m sad’ – Club Brugge manager, Leko laments as star player joins Arsenal
Club Brugge, manager, Ivan Leko, has expressed sadness over the transfer of star forward Christos Tzolis to Arsenal. Reports indicate that the Gunners are poised to sign the 24-year-old Greek international for a fee of £33.8 million, according to the Standard. Leko has confirmed the winger’s exit, as he was not present during Club Brugge’s
Transfer: ‘I’m sad’ – Club Brugge manager, Leko laments as star player joins Arsenal
target=_blank>Troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno military base
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a military base in Borno State, killing several insurgents but losing one soldier during the encounter. The attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani in Ngala Local Government Area, where the insurgents attempted
Troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno military base
target=_blank>Police arrest three Bayelsa ministry staff over alleged N500m equipment theft
The Nigeria Police have arrested three staff members of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity for allegedly stealing ministry equipment worth more than N500 million. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed in a statement on Saturday in Yenagoa that the arrested staff members were Wadi Igiran, 51, from
Police arrest three Bayelsa ministry staff over alleged N500m equipment theft
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