Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 26th September 2026
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target=_blank>Bandits abduct 5 in fresh attack on Zamfara Community
Bandits have attacked Tsafe town, headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and abducted five residents, including women, in a midnight attack. A resident of Tsafe, who spoke to Daily Trust on condition of anonymity, said the bandits stormed the town around 1am and opened fire sporadically in the heart of the town.
target=_blank>Don asks FG to Invest in reliable database
A Professor of Information Management, Prof. Mustapha Momoh, has called on the federal government and organisation leaders to invest robustly in the creation of reliable database for the country. He also stressed that developments in digital technologies should be incorporated into education, adding that organisation’s managers should engage in continuous updates of their information. The
target=_blank>Troops rescue 6 kidnap victims in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued six kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, in a statement on Saturday noted that the victims were rescued on Friday, after troops on patrol received credible information
target=_blank>Abuja: How man who took married woman to hotel was found dead, abandoned by roadside
A missing man’s final phone trail has led Abuja police investigators to a woman and two hotel workers allegedly connected to the discovery and disposal of his body, opening a disturbing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity was not disclosed by the police, had been reported missing by his
target=_blank>Miners shot dead in Plateau
At least 5 miners have been gunned down and two others left with injuries after gunmen attacked them at a site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday. This attack happened amid high tension in some parts of the state. Spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong,
target=_blank>OK movement insists on autonomy despite Obi’s objection to campaign council
The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has reaffirmed its independence and maintained that its Presidential Campaign Council remains valid and operational. This is despite the objection of Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to the establishment of the Council. Speaking on an ARISE Television programme, Obi had said, “OK Movement is Obi and Kwankwaso.
target=_blank>Delta Commissioner’s Aide Arrested Over Death of Civil Servant
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested one suspect identified as Lucky Adoh, an aide to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, over the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the ministry. The Command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the police had also launched a manhunt for two
target=_blank>Gbajabiamila: I never betrayed Tinubu’s trust
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said he never betrayed the confidence reposed in him by the President, insisting that he could not have been involved in the allegations levelled against him. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at the 2026 Gbajabiamila Mega Empowerment Programme held at the National Stadium, Surulere,
target=_blank>Immigration extends UK special passport intervention exercise
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended the Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to run from October 6 to 30. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relation Officer, Deputy Comptoller of Immigration (DCI), Akinsola Akinlabi. Akinlabi said the NIS, acting on the directive of the Minister of Interior,
target=_blank>Arewa Poetry Challenge: 26 young poets advance to Abuja quarter finals
The North-West zonal audition and stages of the MPS Media Poetry Challenge 2026 – Arewa Edition has successfully come to an end with 26 contestants qualifying for the next stage—the quarterfinals to be held in Abuja. The competition brought together about 200 shortlisted young poets from Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara, hosted
target=_blank>Kebbi: Gov Idris mourns death of two traditional leaders
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has mourned the death of two traditional leaders in the Gwandu Emirate, Alhaji Muhammad Zayyanu Haruna Rasheed, also known as Sarkin Gabas, and Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Mohammed, mni, District Head of Diggi and Dangaladiman Diggi. The governor expressed his condolences in a message issued on Saturday, describing the deaths of
Kebbi: Gov Idris mourns death of two traditional leaders
target=_blank>NSCDC arrests man over alleged defilement of 8-year-old girl in Kebbi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a 38-year-old man over the alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in Fana village, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident was confirmed by the Secretary of the Kebbi Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, Nasir Idris, in a statement made available to
NSCDC arrests man over alleged defilement of 8-year-old girl in Kebbi
target=_blank>2027: ‘Nigerians can’t feed their children, workers can’t pay transport fare’ – Atiku hits Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies as a failure, saying Nigerians are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. Atiku said Nigerians could no longer feed their children with government revenue announcements, while workers could not afford transport fares. In a statement signed
2027: ‘Nigerians can’t feed their children, workers can’t pay transport fare’ – Atiku hits Tinubu
target=_blank>Tinubu borrows like Shark, heads most ruinous govt ever in Nigeria – Atiku
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as one of the most ruinous governments Nigeria has endured. Atiku said the administration removed fuel subsidy, celebrated rising public revenues, made everyday life punishingly expensive and continued borrowing with an extraordinary appetite. He disclosed this in a statement signed
Tinubu borrows like Shark, heads most ruinous govt ever in Nigeria – Atiku
target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Chelle rates Stanley Nwabali’s performance after Madagascar win
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has praised goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s performance after Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. Chelle’s men defeated Madagascar in Uyo, thanks to goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. Speaking to reporters during his post-match interview, Chelle praised Nwabali for making a crucial save in
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Chelle rates Stanley Nwabali’s performance after Madagascar win
target=_blank>PFIPC scam: Police, DSS, ICPC cleared me of creating fake agency — Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, cleared him of wrongdoing over allegations surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC. Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Saturday during the 2026
PFIPC scam: Police, DSS, ICPC cleared me of creating fake agency — Gbajabiamila
target=_blank>Enugu LG poll: ADC accuses APC of ‘selection’, condemns movement restriction
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Enugu State has described Saturday’s local government election in the state as an “APC vs APC” selection process, alleging that the exercise lacked genuine competition. The opposition party also condemned the restriction of movement imposed across the state during the election, saying it disrupted economic activities and prevented residents
Enugu LG poll: ADC accuses APC of ‘selection’, condemns movement restriction
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Usor delighted to score on Super Eagles debut
Moses Usor can’t hide his excitement after scoring on his maiden appearance for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. The LASK winger enjoyed a dream debut for Nigeria coming off the bench to seal a hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Barea of Madagascar in Uyo on Friday night. Madagascar stunned the three-time African champions by
AFCON 2027Q: Usor delighted to score on Super Eagles debut
target=_blank>Zamfara: Bandits invade Tsafe town, abduct five residents
Suspected bandits have attacked Tsafe town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting five residents during the attack. The incident was disclosed on Saturday by crisis reporter in the Northwest region, Bakatsine, in a post shared via his X handle. According to Bakatsine, the bandits stormed the town on Friday night, September 25,
Zamfara: Bandits invade Tsafe town, abduct five residents
target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: What Chelle said about Osimhen after Nigeria beat Madagascar
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has praised the spirit of his squad, singling out Victor Osimhen’s presence as evidence that the team is building a new identity. Chelle watched as Nigeria came from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday. Goals from debutants George
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: What Chelle said about Osimhen after Nigeria beat Madagascar
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