Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 16th September 2026
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target=_blank>Fayose: It’s now difficult To rig elections
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said it is now difficult to rig an election. Fayose said this when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Tuesday. Like the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Fayose is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) working for the reelection
target=_blank>Stuck for Days: Nigeria’s Gridlock Is a Health Emergency
A video is circulating on social media of a woman brushing her teeth by the roadside, rinsing with water from a small sachet, somewhere along the Benin-Agbor road. She has been there for two days. Around her, hundreds of vehicles are queuing bumper to bumper. Engines are off. Drivers doze in their seats or stand
target=_blank>NYSC: Batch C orientation course to kick off Sept 30
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Orientation Course will commence on Wednesday 30th September, and end on Tuesday 20th October, 2026. In a statement, the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said registration of all prospective Corps Members would start on Wednesday 20th September, and
target=_blank>N1,470/L: Tinubu has turned petrol pump into instrument of punishment – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of pushing Nigerians dangerously close to the limits of human endurance. In a statement in Abuja, on Tuesday, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the party said with petrol now selling for as much as N1,470 per litre, every journey had become more
target=_blank>Barau Charges Campaign Council to Deliver APC from Top to Bottom
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Tuesday inaugurated the Kano North Senatorial District Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, charging members and all party stakeholders to unite and mobilise for the victory of all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, “from top to bottom”. The campaign council was charged to mobilise
target=_blank>Undermine Wike at your peril, PDP faction tells APC Govs
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are afraid of facing the electorate because of “poor performance”. The faction said this while weighing into the back and forth between governors of the
target=_blank>‘It’s not just Hormuz’, Dangote explains why petrol is expensive in Nigeria
Nigeria’s petrol market may face a more serious challenge with product availability than price as geopolitical tensions continue to unsettle the global energy market. The warning came from President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote. Dangote said the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could put pressure on petroleum supply chains, potentially shifting attention from
target=_blank>Stop targeting opposition, Kwankwasiyya tells Kano govt
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has accused the Kano State Government of targeting opposition politicians and obstructing development projects facilitated by lawmakers who do not belong to the ruling camp. The movement, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr Habib Mai Lemo, alleged that the reported suspension of councillors, attempts to halt or relocate federal constituency
target=_blank>ASUU-LASU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Salary, Retirement Benefits
The Lagos State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-LASU) has declared a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike over salary issues, retirement benefits and the delayed implementation of the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government. The union announced the strike on Tuesday, following the expiration of a 14-day
target=_blank>Remi Tinubu awards Global Qur’anic competition winner N20m
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has commended Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, for winning the women’s category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makah, Saudi Arabia. The First Lady gave the commendation on Tuesday in Abuja, and awarded Dan’ Azumi the sum of N20 million. She was accompanied by her father, Ibrahim
target=_blank>Carabao Cup: 5 teams qualify for fourth round
Five teams have booked their spots in the Carabao Cup fourth round. This follows the completion of third-round ties on Tuesday night. Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road. Max Dowman stole the show with two goals on his first appearance this season, as Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scored. Mehmeti and Chuba
Carabao Cup: 5 teams qualify for fourth round
target=_blank>Security operatives arrest three suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Edo
A combined team of operatives of the Edo State Police Command, local hunters and other security agencies have apprehended three suspected kidnappers in the state. The operatives also rescued three kidnapped victims, while one still remains in captivity. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this
Security operatives arrest three suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Edo
target=_blank>Benue: Two police officers killed as gunmen ambush Ayilamo DPO’s entourage
Two newly deployed Mobile Police officers have been killed in an ambush while escorting the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ayilamo Police Division back to the community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The officers, who were recently deployed to Ayilamo, came under attack at about 6 p.m. on Monday, September 14, while
Benue: Two police officers killed as gunmen ambush Ayilamo DPO’s entourage
target=_blank>Illicit funds: CAC moves to expose real owners behind Nigerian companies
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC has revealed plans to expose the real owners behind Nigerian companies. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, Registrar-General of the CAC, made the disclosure at an engagement with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, there are legal owners of Nigerian companies and real individuals behind the corporate structure. He said there is an
Illicit funds: CAC moves to expose real owners behind Nigerian companies
target=_blank>Only person that can question me is President – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu is the only person who can question him over his political activities, as he defended his role in the Rainbow Coalition and dismissed criticism from governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike made the remarks on Tuesday night during an interview
Only person that can question me is President – Wike
target=_blank>King’s College: Protesters shut Education Ministry, block minister, perm sec
The Federal Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja was on Tuesday thrown into turmoil as protesting workers shut down the ministry, booed senior officials and prevented the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, and the Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Folake Olatunji-David, from accessing their offices. The protest, which entered its fourth day, was triggered by
King’s College: Protesters shut Education Ministry, block minister, perm sec
target=_blank>Court remands three ADC members over alleged cultism in Rivers
A Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the remand of three members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, from Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State; Confidence Amadi, Chikezie Justice and Isaiah Thomas, at the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre. The three men were brought before the court by the Rivers State Police Command on
Court remands three ADC members over alleged cultism in Rivers
target=_blank>‘Maybe they’ll shoot you’ – Carney narrates Trump jibe at White House
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed how United States President Donald Trump jokingly warned he could be shot at the White House. The PM recounted the jibe on Tuesday at the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto, a conference to secure $1 trillion in new investments over the next five years. Carney is hosting over 1,000
‘Maybe they’ll shoot you’ – Carney narrates Trump jibe at White House
target=_blank>‘They’ve no basis’ – Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, faulted the Progressives Governors Forum’s stance on the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State. Wike said the APC governors stance on the Rainbow Coalition has no basis. The APC Governors Forum, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, had warned that the Rainbow Coalition could
‘They’ve no basis’ – Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers vs Nasarawa United rescheduled fixture to hold in Owerri
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, rescheduled matchday three fixture between Rangers and Nasarawa United has been moved to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. The encounter which was initially billed for the Awka City Stadium, Anambra, has been moved to the earlier mentioned venue. According to reports, the match was moved due to the
NPFL: Rangers vs Nasarawa United rescheduled fixture to hold in Owerri
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