Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 28th September 2026
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target=_blank>Flood submerges houses in Benue
A downpour lasting more than nine hours on Monday submerged several houses in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The rainfall, which began overnight into the evening hours of Monday, affected several residential areas, including Achussa, New GRA, behind Radio Benue, Nyiman, Idye, Naka road, North Bank, Ankpa Quarters, Tilley Gyado-Terwase Agbadu, Wurukum and Wadata. Some
target=_blank>2027: I Will Reset Nigeria In Four Years — Makinde
From Abubakar Abdullahi, Lafia Presidential Candidate of the Allied People Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised to reset Nigeria within four years if elected president in 2027. Makinde made the promise on Monday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, during the North Central Town Hall meeting of his campaign. He described himself
target=_blank>Edo: NDLEA Destroys Cannabis Farms, Arrests 2 with 1.4kg of Drugs
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has destroyed two cannabis plantations and arrested two suspects with 1,467kg of illicit drugs in the state. Addressing journalists in Benin, the State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the destruction of the farms and the arrests were
target=_blank>A/Ibom sets up task force to clamp down on illegal mining
The Akwa Ibom Government has set up a task force to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the state. The Commissioner for Environment in the state, Mr Nsikak Ekong, said many illegal mining sites had been shut down. Speaking in Uyo, Ekong revealed that some illegal miners operate at night and leave without notice,
target=_blank>Inside FG’s fresh $1.5bn World Bank Loan
The Federal Government is seeking $1.5bn in fresh financing from the World Bank to expand social protection, improve early childhood development and scale up climate-resilient interventions, even as Nigeria’s total public debt climbs to N166.79tn. Documents from the World Bank seen by Daily Trust show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m International Development
target=_blank>Kaduna Pensioners: ‘Uba Sani Is Committed To Our Welfare’
Kaduna State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for releasing N3.659 billion for the payment of gratuity and death benefits. In a letter signed by Aboman Ladan and Alhassan Balarabe Musa, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the union noted that the Governor’s ‘’commitment to the welfare and dignity
target=_blank>CBN warns Kano traders against mishandling Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged traders and other residents in Kano State to handle the naira with care, saying improper handling of the currency increases the cost of replacing soiled and mutilated notes. The apex bank made the call when it commenced a sensitisation campaign across major markets in Kano to encourage
target=_blank>Court orders NMDPRA to grant fuel importation licenses to AA Rano, others
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to “continue to grant” petroleum product import licences to three major oil marketers—Matrix Energy, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa—in line with relevant laws. Justice Inyang Ekwo made the order in his judgment on Monday, holding that the NMDPRA’s
target=_blank>APPLY NOW: Nigerian Navy is recruiting
The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for Batch 39 of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School. The announcement was contained in a recruitment guideline posted by the Nigerian Navy on its X handle on Monday. Application 1- Applications are free of charge and must be completed online. 2-
target=_blank>Woman arrested over co-wife’s death in Bauchi
A 33-year-old housewife, Hauwa’u Haruna, has allegedly struck her co-wife to death with a pestle at Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate, Bauchi metropolis. The Bauchi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrest of the suspect in a statement issued on Monday in Bauchi. Habib said that on September 27, 2026, at
target=_blank>‘We will bring back subsidy after tackling corruption’ – Obi promises Nigerians
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the country. Obi made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting held in Sokoto for the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. He identified corruption
‘We will bring back subsidy after tackling corruption’ – Obi promises Nigerians
target=_blank>Court fixes October 2 for Sowore to continue defence in alleged cyberbullying of Tinubu
The Federal High Court has fixed October 2 for the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to continue his defence in the alleged cyberbullying case brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). There were social media reports last month that the DSS would, upon the resumption of court
Court fixes October 2 for Sowore to continue defence in alleged cyberbullying of Tinubu
target=_blank>Sokoto gov approves appointment of eight new district heads
The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the appointment of eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions across the state. The appointments, according to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Sa’idu Maccido, were made following recommendations by the council. Those appointed are Salihu Kadadi as Sarkin Arewan
Sokoto gov approves appointment of eight new district heads
target=_blank>NPFL: Ejeh happy with Enyimba draw against Kano Pillars
Enyimba assistant coach, Okechukwu Ejeh, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s draw against Kano Pillars. The People’s Elephant held Kano Pillars to a goalless draw in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Enyimba recorded their first point of the season in the game. Ejeh believes the draw
NPFL: Ejeh happy with Enyimba draw against Kano Pillars
target=_blank>NPFL: Yusuf reacts to Shooting Stars’ loss to Warri Wolves
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Salisu Yusuf, has attributed his team’s defeat to Warri Wolves to poor finishing. The Oluyole Warriors suffered a 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves in Ozoro on Sunday. Othuke Egbo struck in the seventh minute to give the Seasiders an early lead. Warri Wolves held on to their advantage for the remainder
NPFL: Yusuf reacts to Shooting Stars’ loss to Warri Wolves
target=_blank>Troops investigate killing of man amid dispute with Fulani family in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have commenced investigations into the killing of a 43-year-old man, Desmond Ayuba, at Taggai village in Manguna District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, by suspected Fulani armed men. Security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5:50 am on September 27, 2026,
Troops investigate killing of man amid dispute with Fulani family in Plateau
target=_blank>NPFL: Rivers United held by Ranchers Bees, move to second
Rivers United played out a 0-0 draw with Ranchers Bees in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Monday. Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock, but poor finishing denied them the chance to claim all three points. The result extended Rivers United’s unbeaten run
NPFL: Rivers United held by Ranchers Bees, move to second
target=_blank>Blaqbonez better than most Nigerian rappers but lacks personality – CDQ
Indigenous rapper CDQ has shared his opinion about his colleague, Blaqbonez, claiming that he is better than many Nigerian rappers but lacks a strong personality. Speaking in a recent episode of the Faloh Frequency podcast, CDQ said Blaqbonez was lyrically better than veterans such as Vector, Ice Prince, Reminisce and Falz. He also commented on
Blaqbonez better than most Nigerian rappers but lacks personality – CDQ
target=_blank>Tinubu a failure, Nigerians don’t miss his absence – Phrank Shaibu
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Monday described President Bola Tinubu as a failure who could work from anywhere in the world. Shaibu was reacting to a remark by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, that the President could work from anywhere in the world due to the
Tinubu a failure, Nigerians don’t miss his absence – Phrank Shaibu
target=_blank>EPL: UK lawmaker Corbyn calls for Man City to be relegated over 115 charges
A member of UK parliament, Jeremy Corbyn, has called for Manchester City to be relegated from the Premier League. Corbyn was reacting to reports that City has been found guilty on most of the 115 financial charges brought against it. City were last week reported to have been found guilty of 114 of 115 charges
EPL: UK lawmaker Corbyn calls for Man City to be relegated over 115 charges
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