Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 17th September 2026
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target=_blank>Atiku to FG: You can’t keep watching prices rise and tell citizens to endure
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has tackled the Federal Government over cost of living crisis, asking how long it will take for citizens to endure. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described Nigeria’s worsening child-malnutrition figures as one of the most disturbing manifestations of the country’s cost-of-living
target=_blank>Groups sue Kano cleric, Lawan Triumph, over alleged blasphemy
The Upper Sharia Court sitting at Kofar Kudu in Kano municipality has commenced hearing in a case filed by some Islamic groups against Kano-based cleric Lawan Abubakar Triumph over alleged blasphemous remarks. Counsel to the complainants, Barrister Aliyu Usman Hajj, told the court presided over by Justice Ibrahim Sarki Yola that they had filed a
target=_blank>Orire: How Kidnappers Dehumanised Us – Victim
A witness for the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how 49 students and teachers abducted from schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State were subjected to what she described as a “dehumanising” ordeal during 56 days in captivity. The witness, identified as AAA for
target=_blank>Shettima clarifies comment on 6 Northern governors supporting Tinubu
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has clarified his comment concerning the support of Northern Governors for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the build-up to his emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima spoke at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, during the turbaning of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as
target=_blank>Police repel bandit attack, rescue four victims in Katsina
Police operatives in Katsina State have repelled a bandit attack in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area, rescuing four kidnapped victims and recovering an AK-47 rifle loaded with five rounds of ammunition. The incident occurred at about 12:22am on Wednesday when armed bandits attacked Makwanta village and abducted three female residents, according to a statement issued by
target=_blank>Mutilated female corpse found in Jos
A mutilated corpse of a woman has been found along a stream in the Wildlife Park Forest Reserve, Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The corpse was discovered at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, after security operatives responded to the report of the discovery of the abandoned body. According to security sources,
target=_blank>Sokoto Mosque attack: Cleric’s followers reject probe panel, allege bias
Followers of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, have rejected the 14-member committee constituted by the Sokoto State Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack on the cleric at his Mabera mosque. They alleged that some members of the committee had previously disagreed with Lukuwa over religious issues and could, therefore, be biased in handling
target=_blank>Olu Jacobs: The Life and Legacy of a Nollywood Icon
For more than five decades, Olu Jacobs captivated audiences with his commanding presence, distinctive voice and unforgettable performances. From his early years in Kano to the British stage and television, and later to the rise of Nollywood, Jacobs built a remarkable career that crossed generations and helped shape Nigerian cinema. In this explainer, we
target=_blank>UNIPORT ASUU declares indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Port Harcourt branch, has declared an indefinite strike over the incomplete payment of salaries and responsibility allowances to its members. ASUU Secretary at the University of Port Harcourt, Tarila Amakoromo, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stated that the action followed the failure of
target=_blank>South African woman jailed for importing heroin into Nigeria
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a female South African national identified as Jessica Ann to 25 years imprisonment for importing 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who convicted and sentenced Ann after she pleaded guilty to unlawfully importing the heroin, stated that crime does not pay and
target=_blank>Fuel price hike: Give reasonable wage award to workers, create buffers – NLC to Nigerian govt
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has called on the Nigerian government to create a buffer by immediately issuing reasonable wage awards to workers. Ajaero also urged the Nigerian government to sell sufficient crude in naira to local refineries, expand national storage capacity in pursuance of meeting energy emergencies and security.
Fuel price hike: Give reasonable wage award to workers, create buffers – NLC to Nigerian govt
target=_blank>Police present N11.4m to families of deceased officers in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N11.4 million to 18 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance, GLA, and Group Personal Accident, GPA, insurance schemes. The cheques were presented on Wednesday, September 17, 2026, by the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Umar Hadejia, on behalf of
Police present N11.4m to families of deceased officers in Kebbi
target=_blank>Don’t mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship — Northern Elders to Tinubu
The Northern States Christian Elders Forum, has warned President Bola Tinubu not mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship. The forum issued the warning in a statement by its Chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, on Thursday. It urged President Tinubu to scrap the fresh increase in the pump price of petrol. According to the forum, another
Don’t mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship — Northern Elders to Tinubu
target=_blank>2027: Edo council chairman threatens to evict drivers without APC-branded caps
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Blessing Albert, has threatened to evict any driver who does not wear an All Progressives Congress, APC-branded cap from motor parks in the locality. DAILY POST reports that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, had during the swearing-in of
2027: Edo council chairman threatens to evict drivers without APC-branded caps
target=_blank>Gov Otti cautions new monarchs against shielding suspected criminals
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has presented the Staff of Office to two new traditional rulers in Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA. The new monarchs are Eze Chijioke Nweke of Ohaukwu Amarie and Eze Kelechi Ogbuehi of Amaokwe Achara autonomous communities. Presenting the staff of office in Umuahia, Governor Otti urged the monarchs to rule their people
Gov Otti cautions new monarchs against shielding suspected criminals
target=_blank>ProTaxi launches October 1 as Promise Land moves to empower 1,000 drivers, opens registration
LAGOS, Nigeria – Ahead of its much-anticipated October 1 launch, Promise Land has announced the commencement of registration for drivers interested in participating in the ProTaxi empowerment programme, which is expected to provide opportunities for 1,000 drivers. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Promise Land, Ambassador Dr. Lawrence Oloche Emmanuel, who made this known,
ProTaxi launches October 1 as Promise Land moves to empower 1,000 drivers, opens registration
target=_blank>Police pay N34.3m benefits to families of fallen, injured officers in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has disbursed N34.3 million to the families of fallen police officers and officers who were injured in accidents under the Inspector-General of Police’s welfare scheme. The presentation took place on Thursday at the Command Headquarters in Bompai, Kano, where the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, presented 62 cheques worth
Police pay N34.3m benefits to families of fallen, injured officers in Kano
target=_blank>2027: Pasuma, Osupa, Malaika, Small Doctor, other musicians named in APC Campaign Council FULL LIST
Notable Nigerian musicians have been named as members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The list was released on the official media pages of the Lagos APC gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 election, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday. Fuji stars like Pasuma, Saheed Osupa, Malaika,
2027: Pasuma, Osupa, Malaika, Small Doctor, other musicians named in APC Campaign Council FULL LIST
target=_blank>2026 U-20 WWC: England underrated Falconets -Aduku
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has said England underrated his team in their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 encounter, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria thrashed the Young Lionesses 3-0 to seal a place in the quarter-finals where they will meet either hosts Poland or Colombia. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and substitute Mary
2026 U-20 WWC: England underrated Falconets -Aduku
target=_blank>Constitution Review: Speakers yet to get formal transmission of bills — Conference Chairman
The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Dennis Guwor, has confirmed that the body is ready to engage the leadership of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and leadership of the National Assembly over the transmission of the Constitution Review resolutions. Reacting to the announcement by the Clerk of the National
Constitution Review: Speakers yet to get formal transmission of bills — Conference Chairman
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