Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 7th September 2026
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target=_blank>Atiku: Govt Benefiting From Higher Oil Prices must Avoid Reckless Borrowing
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Federal Government’s domestic borrowing as “evidence of dangerous fiscal indiscipline that is starving Nigerian businesses of credit, killing jobs and worsening the cost-of-living crisis”. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it was particularly alarming that the Tinubu
target=_blank>Benue PDP candidate: No law says a governor must rule for 8 years
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, on Monday expressed confidence that a sitting governor will lose the 2027 governorship election. Aondoakaa said the people will decide whether the incumbent deserves another four-year mandate in the next election. The governorship candidate, who spoke to journalists in Makurdi election, dismissed
target=_blank>2027: I have never asked anyone to leave APC – Aiyedatiwa
By Promise Adagba Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has denied allegations that he is sponsoring members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defect to other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa, who declared zero tolerance for anti-party activities within the APC, said he had never asked any party member or
target=_blank>Nigeria records 101% trade surplus in Q2
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N12.59trn from the total N41.44trn trade with other countries conducted in the second quarter of 2026. The NBS, in its Foreign Trade report, stated that the surplus represented a 101.32% increase compared with the value recorded in the corresponding quarter
target=_blank>Kano: Taskforce uncovers new trend of substance abuse among minors
The Kano State Multi-Agency Taskforce on Drug Abuse and Trafficking has uncovered a disturbing new trend of substance abuse involving minors in the state. Confirming the development to Daily Trust, the Chairman of the taskforce, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, said the taskforce had arrested 43 minors who were found wanting in various offences including substance
target=_blank>Woman poses as relative, steals newborn in Kaduna
A newborn baby has been stolen from a house in Sabon Gari New Extension, Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred on Sunday when a woman, who was said to be a stranger to the family, visited the house and claimed to be a distant relative of the baby’s father. Details
target=_blank>Chief Imam of Ilorin Visits Markaz Agege
The Arabic and Islamic Training Centre, Markaz Agege, Lagos, and its environs came alive on Monday when the Grand Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani paid a visit to the foremost Islamic training centre founded by the highly revered scholar, Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory. The Chief Imam, who is the Chairman
target=_blank>Gov Lawal Appoints New Emir of Zurmi
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Atiku as the new Emir and Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi. The appointment was announced on Monday by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, in a statement issued in Gusau by his media and publicity secretary, Suleiman S/Tudu. According to the
target=_blank>Unaccounted N33.75bn: Tinubu’s social intervention a big racket – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the Auditor-General’s finding that N33.75 billion in cash transfers to 3.29 million households cannot be verified is proof of what Nigerians have long suspected that under President Bola Tinubu, social investment has become a racket run for the benefit of officials, not the poor. In a statement on Monday,
target=_blank>SARMAAN: What Millions of Children Reached Brings to Global Public Health Conversation
Somewhere in northern Nigeria, the most consequential public-health decision of the day may not happen in a hospital ward, a ministry office or a conference hall. It happens at a front door. A community health worker arrives. A parent listens. A child waits nearby, perhaps too young to understand why an unfamiliar visitor has come.
target=_blank>Plan your movement – Lagos govt alerts motorists as FG shuts down popular bridge
The Lagos State Government has advised motorists in the state to plan their movements as the Federal Government prepares to shut down the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway section of the Kara Bridge for repairs. DAILY POST reports that the Federal Ministry of Works, at the weekend, announced the commencement of repair works on the bridge. This followed
Plan your movement – Lagos govt alerts motorists as FG shuts down popular bridge
target=_blank>Transfer: Nigerian striker sign for Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars
Nigerian forward, Henry David has completed a permanent transfer to Tanzanian Premier League side, Singida Black Stars, DAILY POST reports. David joined Singida Black Stars from Nigeria National League, NNL, side City FC The striker signed a two-year contract with Singida Black Stars. He previously featured on loan for Tanzanian side Fountain Gate FC. David
Transfer: Nigerian striker sign for Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars
target=_blank>EPL: Play them – Rio Ferdinand sends message to Carrick over two Man Utd players
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has urged manager Michael Carrick to always play Ayden Heaven or Leny Yoro in the backline because of their pace. Ferdinand spoke after Man United’s Premier League 2-2 draw against Everton on Sunday. Carrick opted to play Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire in the backline ahead of Yoro and Heaven against
EPL: Play them – Rio Ferdinand sends message to Carrick over two Man Utd players
target=_blank>Nigerian govt threatens sanctions over further delays in national library completion
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has threatened sanctions against contractors and consultants handling the National Library of Nigeria project over further delays in its completion. Alausa issued the warning on Sunday, in Abuja, at a meeting with contractors, consultants and officials of the National Library of Nigeria. The warning was contained in a statement
Nigerian govt threatens sanctions over further delays in national library completion
target=_blank>BREAKING: BBN: Nomy kicked out of Big Brother house, her participation revoked
27-year-old Big Brother season 11 housemate, Whitney Chukwu, also known as Nomy, has been kicked out of the house. Nomy was disqualified from the Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef house for consistently going against the rules of the show and disregarding Big Brother. Big Brother cited her repeated defiance of his instructions, including leaving
BREAKING: BBN: Nomy kicked out of Big Brother house, her participation revoked
target=_blank>South South Govs to engage Tinubu on critical infrastructure deficiencies
The six governors in the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria have resolved to interface with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on critical regional concerns, particularly on infrastructure and environmental development. The governors converged in the Cross River State Government House in Calabar on Monday, where they conferred on several sociopolitical, economic and political issues besetting the
South South Govs to engage Tinubu on critical infrastructure deficiencies
target=_blank>Ogun police deploy protection squad as schools resume
As schools in Ogun State prepare to resume academic activities on Monday, the State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state. The deployment is aimed at boosting police visibility around schools, protecting pupils, teachers and infrastructure, and ensuring swift response to security threats. Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this during a
Ogun police deploy protection squad as schools resume
target=_blank>2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets fall 2-0 to Spain in Group F opener
Nigeria’s Falconets lost 2-0 to Spain in their opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Spain dominated the game from start to finish with the Falconets making occasional forays upfront. Marisa Garcia gave La Rojita the lead in the 13th minute. The former champions continued their dominance but failed to double their
2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets fall 2-0 to Spain in Group F opener
target=_blank>Police arrest 27-year-old suspect, recover two stolen motorcycles in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of motorcycle theft and recovered two stolen motorcycles in separate operations in Dutse Local Government Area of the state. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, September 7, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam. According to the
Police arrest 27-year-old suspect, recover two stolen motorcycles in Jigawa
target=_blank>Nigerians in UK won’t pay extra charges for passports – FG
The Federal Government has said Nigerians applying for international passports under the ongoing special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom are not required to pay any extra charges beyond the approved official fees. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Interior on Media and Publicity,
Nigerians in UK won’t pay extra charges for passports – FG
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