Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 21st August 2026
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target=_blank>Police rescue 13 abducted passengers in Benue
The Police in Benue State have rescued 13 more passengers abducted along the Otukpo–Adoka road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja last week. Our correspondent reports that the latest rescue, brings to 18 the number of victims rescued from the kidnap incident which happened along between Ankpechi-Omutele villages along the Otukpo-Adoka road. Police Public Relations
target=_blank>Enugu Air Accident: Autobrake System Not Working — NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the ongoing investigation into the accident involving an Embraer ERJ 170-100LR aircraft operated by Enugu Air Limited. The aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ENR, was involved in the accident on July 23, 2026, at about 2:55 p.m. while operating scheduled passenger flight
target=_blank>Tinubu orders arrest as fake agency is detected in SGF’s office
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze in connection with the discovery of National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office”. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC uncovered the purported fake agency in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the
target=_blank>Konsa joins Arsenal in £55 million deal
Arsenal have signed defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth £55 million on Friday. The 28-year-old was unveiled by the EPL champions on the opening day of the season with the North Londoners hosting Coventry in the first match later tonight. Konsa signed a four-year deal and has the option of an
target=_blank>FIFA hand Paredes 10-match ban over World Cup final clash
FIFA has slammed three Argentina players and one official with a total of 19-match ban for their roles in the mass brawl that occurred following the 2026 World Cup final. The players and official involved were also fined heavily by the world football governing body, while the Argentina football association was also slammed with a
target=_blank>KOICA and SMEDAN Launch ‘ACE Startup Academy 2026’ After Drawing 3,856 Applicants
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) will commence the Founder Training programme of the ACE Startup Academy 2026 in Abuja on 24 August. The programme attracted strong nationwide interest, drawing a total of 3,856 applicants from across Nigeria. Following a fair and systematic selection
target=_blank>The Leading Private Open University – Iconic Open University Opens Applications for September Admissions
Applications are now open for the September 2026 academic session at Iconic Open University, Nigeria’s leading private open and distance learning institution. Prospective students can apply for a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) . The university offers a diverse programmes of undergraduate degrees, including; – B.Sc.
target=_blank>Time for State Police is now, Northern Senators tell FG, govs
Serving senators under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum declared Friday that the time for the establishment and operation of State Police is now. The senators, who made the call in a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua (Katsina Central), specifically urged the Federal Government—through the Presidential Working Group chaired
target=_blank>Police rescue 75 abducted travellers in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 men, women and children who were kidnapped by armed men near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state. The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were abducted while travelling in commercial buses, the police said in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s
target=_blank>Protest rocks Ogun communities over alleged land grabbing
For the second time in less than a month, residents of Ikangba, Agoro, Imodi and Imosan communities in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State have protested alleged land grabbing activities, calling for urgent government intervention to prevent the dispute from escalating into a communal crisis. The protesters, who took to the streets on Friday,
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