Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 14th September 2026
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target=_blank>Kaduna to extend KASU salary deal to other tertiary institutions
The Kaduna State Government has said it will extend the salary-related concessions recently granted to academic staff of Kaduna State University (KASU) to other state-owned tertiary institutions. The government said discussions would soon commence with unions in the affected institutions as part of efforts to resolve their concerns and improve conditions of service. Prof. Sani
target=_blank>N1,470 per litre: Int’l crisis can’t be used as excuse for rising domestic fuel prices — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the Federal Government over the rising price of petrol, saying the current international oil market crisis cannot be used as an excuse to justify Nigerians paying as much as N1,470 per litre. Atiku also accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to adequately account for revenues,
target=_blank>2Baba’s Wife: I’ll be president of Nigeria someday
Natasha Osawaru, the wife of Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared her ambition to become President of Nigeria someday. Osawaru, who is a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, made the declaration during the 92nd birthday celebration of her grandfather, Gabriel Igbinedion, in Benin City, Edo State. Speaking
target=_blank>Anambra: We’re Still Repaying Loans Borrowed Under Obi, others
The Anambra State Government says it is still repaying loans contracted by previous administrations, including that of former governor Peter Obi. Commissioner for Finance, Izuchukwu Okafor, said deductions were still being made from the state’s federal allocation to service the inherited obligations. Okafor disclosed this while speaking on the Voice of Ndi Anambra Podcast. A
target=_blank>MURIC condemns attack on Sokoto cleric, mob killing of suspect
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State chapter, has condemned the attack on Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, as well as the alleged mob killing of the suspected attacker. MURIC, in a statement signed by its representative, Dr Muhammad Mansur Aliyu, said no provocation or religious disagreement could justify violence or the taking of a
target=_blank>Kebbi: Security operatives engage bandits in gun battle, kill scores
From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command, in a joint operation with the military, said it has killed scores of bandits at Gumki Forest in Kangiwa, Arewa Local Government Area of the State. A statement by the police public relations officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the bandits were engaged during a clearance
target=_blank>Ex-Adamawa Speaker Mijinyawa Leaves APC, Joins APM
A Former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and serving member representing Yola South Constituency, Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, has resigned his membership of the All progressives Congress (APC). Mijinyawa, who served as Speaker under the administration of Former Governor Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, reportedly joined the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), led by Abdulrahman
target=_blank>RMAFC Staff Warned Against Abuse Of Office, Process Manipulation
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has warned its staff against abuse of office, conflict of interest, favouritism and manipulation of official processes. The commission said adherence to due process, transparency and accountability was critical to sustaining public confidence in the management of the country’s revenue. The chairman of RMAFC, Muhammed Bello-Shehu, gave
target=_blank>How cross-border payment platform combines competitive rates with direct payments for Canadian school fees, vehicle purchases, intern’l shipping
Nefer, a cross-border payment platform built to simplify payments between Nigeria and Canada, is giving Nigerians a more affordable way to convert Naira to Canadian Dollars and meet important financial obligations abroad. Through the Nefer app, customers can complete Naira-to-CAD transfers without paying transaction fees while accessing one of the most competitive exchange rates available
target=_blank>Dangote: I had my first private jet at 22
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half. Dangote disclosed this on Monday while speaking at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Reflecting on
target=_blank>Police arrest three over alleged murder of man in Adamawa village
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three young men over the alleged beating to death of a 50-year-old man, Ibrahim Muhammad, in Kadarbu village, Fufore Local Government Area of the state. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. According to the statement, the incident occurred
Police arrest three over alleged murder of man in Adamawa village
target=_blank>Lagosians warned against use of rusty, poorly fabricated pepper-grinding machines
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has warned operators of pepper and mill grinding machines across the state against using rusty, corroded and poorly fabricated equipment, saying such machines could contaminate food and pose health risks to consumers. In a statement on Monday, the agency also urged operators to replace traditional cast-iron and unsuitable locally
Lagosians warned against use of rusty, poorly fabricated pepper-grinding machines
target=_blank>Turkey: Nigerian forward, Gift Orban matches Osimhen’s goal tally with hat-trick
Nigerian forward, Gift Orban, has continued his excellent start to the Super Lig season by scoring a hat-trick, leading his team to a commanding 5-0 win over Istanbul Başakşehir on Sunday evening. The former Hellas Verona player netted three goals in the second half at the Seyrantepe Spor Kompleksi Stadyumu 1, delivering an outstanding performance for the
Turkey: Nigerian forward, Gift Orban matches Osimhen’s goal tally with hat-trick
target=_blank>‘I’m heartbroken’ – Vinicius Jr’s partner, Fonseca laments death of bodyguard, wife in accident
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr’s partner, Virginia Fonseca, has paid tribute to her bodyguard and his wife. The couple, Rogerio Camilo Ramos and Paula Regina Rodarte Camilo, tragically lost their lives in Brazil due to a road accident earlier on Monday. As reported by The Sun, Rogerio and Paula were involved in a deadly car crash
‘I’m heartbroken’ – Vinicius Jr’s partner, Fonseca laments death of bodyguard, wife in accident
target=_blank>Oyo Govt announces arrest of five terrorists after attack on security base
The Oyo State government has revealed that no fewer than five suspected terrorists have been arrested over an attack on a security base in the Oke Ogun area of the state. Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. DAILY POST reported that gunmen attacked the security base situated along Igbeti/Igboho Road.
Oyo Govt announces arrest of five terrorists after attack on security base
target=_blank>Petrol at N1,470/litre: Atiku questions Tinubu’s govt on fuel subsidy savings
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm after the pump price of petrol rose to N1,470 per litre. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the increase in fuel prices had further worsened the cost-of-living burden on Nigerians. He noted that every increase in the fuel pump price directly impacts
Petrol at N1,470/litre: Atiku questions Tinubu’s govt on fuel subsidy savings
target=_blank>NDLEA destroys five cannabis plantations with 5.674kg estimated yield in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have destroyed five cannabis plantations measuring 2.269668 hectares, with an estimated yield of 5,674.17 kilogrammes. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, September 14, 2026. Ofoyeju said the
NDLEA destroys five cannabis plantations with 5.674kg estimated yield in Edo
target=_blank>Regional commissions must deliver projects that benefit people – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has directed regional development commissions across the country to focus on projects that directly improve the lives of Nigerians, warning against corruption, wasteful spending and the execution of white-elephant projects. The President gave the charge on Monday while declaring open the first North Central Stakeholders Development Summit, organised by the North Central Development Commission
Regional commissions must deliver projects that benefit people – Tinubu
target=_blank>EPL: ‘They’ll suffocate you’ – Cascarino names club that’ll break Chelsea’s record
Former Republic of Ireland forward, Tony Cascarino, has tipped Arsenal to break Chelsea’s long-standing record for the fewest goals conceded in a Premier League season. He made the prediction following the Gunners’ 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday. The first half at the Stadium of Light ended without any goals, but the
EPL: ‘They’ll suffocate you’ – Cascarino names club that’ll break Chelsea’s record
target=_blank>Taraba South Senator Jimkuta, PDP candidate clash over alleged N500m fund
Senator representing Taraba South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, David Jimkuta, has denied allegations that he received N500 million earmarked for women’s empowerment programmes in the zone. Jimkuta, through the Director-General of his campaign organisation, Garleya Gambo Suntai, described the allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Taraba South, Dr Jessy
Taraba South Senator Jimkuta, PDP candidate clash over alleged N500m fund
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