Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 4th September 2026
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target=_blank>NEDC distributes food items, fertilizer to IDPs in Bauchi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed about 1,000 bags of maize flour to indigents and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across Bauchi State as part of efforts to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable families. The commission also distributed about 5,000 bags of NPK fertilizer to farmers and associations across the state to boost farming
target=_blank>Atiku: Tinubu’s policies making youths sell their organs
Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised an alarm over the prevailing situation in the country, saying many young Nigerians are forced to sell their kidneys to survive. Atiku raised the alarm in a statement on his social media platforms on Friday. The Presidential candidate who
target=_blank>Police confirm attack on Borno APC Gov’ship Candidate’s Convoy
The Borno State Police command has confirmed an attack on the convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, along Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. Daily Trust had reported that Gubio’s entourage was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday, while returning to Maiduguri after a thank-you visit to the
target=_blank>BBC Hausa gets new editor
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appointed Haruna Ibrahim Kakangi as the editor of BBC Hausa Service on a one-year attachment, following two rounds of interviews. Before his appointment, Kakangi was a Senior Digital Journalist at BBC World Service. He replaces Aliyu Tanko, who resigned from the BBC in August 2025 following allegations of bullying
target=_blank>Nasarawa: Police arrest 11 suspected robbers, rescue kidnap victim
From Abubakar Abdullahi, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested eleven suspected armed robbers in separate operations across the state. In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said one Favour Innocent, female, of Ajyga Village, who was kidnapped from her residence on August
target=_blank>‘I won’t answer questions from you’, Wike’s aide clashes with journalist on TV
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday clashed with ARISE Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, during a live television programme. Olayinka, who appeared on The Morning Show, refused to respond to questions from Oseni, saying he did not want to engage
target=_blank>Ondo: Farmer Found Dead on Cocoa Plantation
By Promise Adagba A 52-year-old farmer, Ajibade Kehinde, has been found dead on his cocoa plantation at Alani Camp, near Supare in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Kehinde was said to have left his residence for the farm on Thursday, September 3, 2026, but failed to return home, prompting concern among family
target=_blank>Army disperses protesting Ondo varsity students
By Promise Adagba Personnel of the Nigerian Army on Thursday dispersed protesting students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), using gunshots and tear gas after the students barricaded major roads to demand an end to the ongoing industrial action that has grounded academic activities in the institution. The students had taken to the streets to
target=_blank>NDLEA arrests 68 drug traffickers, seizes 7.5kg narcotics in Edo
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs in August 2026. The agency also destroyed four cannabis farms covering a total of 2.573331 hectares, with an estimated yield of 6,433.33 kilogrammes of Cannabis sativa within the period. The
target=_blank>Rivers: NSCDC investigates substance linked to deaths of suspected oil thieves
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State has said the circumstances surrounding the deaths of over 37 youths at an illegal petroleum tapping point in Okari Jetty, Okrika Local Government Area, will be thoroughly investigated. In a statement on Friday, the Special Assistant Media and Communication in the Rivers State Command
target=_blank>Atiku’s camp kicks as El-Rufai spends 200 days in detention
The camp of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has kicked against the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. DAILY POST reports that the former Kaduna governor has spent 200 days in detention since he was taken into the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences
Atiku’s camp kicks as El-Rufai spends 200 days in detention
target=_blank>Amaechi: Electricity consumers react as Atiku vows to scrap Band A tariff, restore full subsidy
Electricity consumers have reacted to a proposal by Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers State governor and running mate to African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, to scrap the Band A electricity tariff and restore full subsidy to the power sector. Recall that Amaechi, while speaking with his supporters in Rivers State, said Atiku told him
Amaechi: Electricity consumers react as Atiku vows to scrap Band A tariff, restore full subsidy
target=_blank>Ghost workers contribute to wage bill of N400m out of allocation of N450m – Avweromre
The Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council in Delta State, Lucky Avweromre, has said that only staff verification can save the council from its financial crisis. Avweromre stated this while fielding questions from journalists, saying that the council pays about N400 million every month as staff wages. According to him, the total salary bill
Ghost workers contribute to wage bill of N400m out of allocation of N450m – Avweromre
target=_blank>Millions of Nigerians trapped in poverty – Gov Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said millions of Nigerians remain trapped in poverty and are unable to experience meaningful improvements in their lives despite working hard. Makinde made the remark while noting that Nigeria’s problems are bigger than those occupying public offices. In his newsletter, the governor also expressed concern that insecurity continues
Millions of Nigerians trapped in poverty – Gov Makinde
target=_blank>Tinubu’s ‘drug trafficking’: We’re often taken out of context – US firm
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has said that most of its posts concerning alleged drug trafficking linked to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu are taken out of context. Von Batten-Montague-York made the assertion in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Friday. The firm urged journalists, commentators, government officials and
Tinubu’s ‘drug trafficking’: We’re often taken out of context – US firm
target=_blank>Alleged $53,026 debt: Court to hear winding-up petition against Frutta Juice
A winding-up petition against popular beverage company, Frutta Juice and Services Limited, over an alleged $53,026.26 debt is set for hearing following an order by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The $53,026.26 debt is allegedly owed to Saudi Modern Packaging Factory Co. Ltd., the petitioner in the case. The presiding judge, Justice Musa
Alleged $53,026 debt: Court to hear winding-up petition against Frutta Juice
target=_blank>CAFCL: Gabonese referee takes charge of FC San Pedro vs Rivers United
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni for the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg tie between San Pedro and Rivers United. Moukagni will be assisted by his compatriots Amos Abeigne Ndong and Junior Assoughe. Pierre Ghislain Atcho has been named the fourth official. Beninese official Innocent Atindehou
CAFCL: Gabonese referee takes charge of FC San Pedro vs Rivers United
target=_blank>What if Nigeria Never discovered Oil— And built its future on Agriculture?
Who Would You Trust With Something That Could Feed The World? In an alternate Nigeria, Dekera Ahura built an empire on AX-103, the formula that saved a continent from famine. Now he must choose who inherits the future he built. At the center of it all is Dooshima, the daughter he secretly raised to lead.
What if Nigeria Never discovered Oil— And built its future on Agriculture?
target=_blank>EPL: John Terry predicts scoreline of Arsenal vs Chelsea, names players to score
Chelsea legend, John Terry, has predicted the scoreline of the Blues’ away Premier League clash with Arsenal. Arsenal will host Xabi Alonso’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Terry backed Chelsea to beat the Gunners 2-1. The former England defender also tipped Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro to
EPL: John Terry predicts scoreline of Arsenal vs Chelsea, names players to score
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: San Pedro coach upbeat ahead Rivers United clash
San Pedro head coach, Hassen Bellil, has declared his team ready for the CAF Champions League clash with Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. Bellil’s side will host the Nigerian club in the first leg at the of the first preliminary round tie at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro, on Saturday. The encounter will kick-off at
CAF Champions League: San Pedro coach upbeat ahead Rivers United clash
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