Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 11th October 2026
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target=_blank>Man remanded for allegedly stabbing Kano resident to death
A Kano magistrate’s court has remanded a man, Musa Umar, in a correctional facility over his alleged involvement in the killing of Saminu Haruna Tudun Bojuwa following a dispute over motorcycles. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Hauwa Abba Musa of Magistrates’ Court No. 27, Nomansland, Kano, on charges of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
target=_blank>‘We Wanted to Protect Them’, CP Reacts to Blockade of Anti-Tinubu Meeting in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has reacted to the police blockade of the venue of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ (TMG) meeting in Kano, saying the Command was concerned about the safety of the members and residents of the state. Daily Trust had reported how some members of the TMG movement kicked
target=_blank>Protest as Police barricade Venue of Anti-Tinubu meeting in Kano
Some members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement have kicked against blockade of the venue where they were to hold a meeting. Abba Hikima, a lawyer and one of the conveners of the movement, raised the alarm that policemen were preventing them from accessing the venue. According to the movement, the TMG is a non-partisan
target=_blank>Our N6m ransom has been returned — Abducted corps members’ parents
The parents of one of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have revealed that the money contributed by their family as ransom has been returned. Alirat Wahab had earlier disclosed during an interview with News Central that her family paid N6 million to secure her son’s freedom after
target=_blank>12 killed, 309 injured in Saudi Airport attack
At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to vow a decisive response against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The coalition blamed the Iran-backed group for the attack, describing it as a “full-fledged war crime”, while a diplomatic source
target=_blank>2027 List: Ex-IGP Adamu, Buba, Chinda, Others Who Escaped INEC’s Hammer
Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, and Senator Saliu Mustapha are among prominent politicians who have made the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final lists of candidates for the 2027 elections. But what do these names have in common?
target=_blank>Zamfara: Beyond the Shadow of Insecurity
The last time I visited Zamfara State was 16 years ago. Returning recently, alongside other media executives invited for a media chat with Governor Dauda Lawal as the state marked its 30th anniversary, I expected to see a state struggling under the weight of its most familiar problems. As a northerner, it is difficult to
target=_blank>Adebutu: INEC listed All Ogun PDP Candidates except my running mate and I
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on Sunday said the circumstances surrounding his exclusion from the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday raised “serious questions”. According to him, all the other party’s candidates for the House of Assembly, House of
target=_blank>Minister who resigned over Degree Certificate Scandal Makes INEC List, tenders WAEC result
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared Geoffrey Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, to contest the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State. Nnaji had resigned amid Premium Times investigative report which alleged that Nnaji submitted forged academic and NYSC certificates to President Bola Tinubu and the Senate during his ministerial nomination
target=_blank>Suspected streetlight, transformer vandals arrested in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged vandalisation of a streetlight cable in Gwaram Local Government Area and an electrical transformer in Auyo Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan
target=_blank>Oyo 2027: PDP announces Aderoju as Gbolarumi’s running mate
The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced Prince Emmanuel Ademola Aderoju as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. The party made the announcement in a statement signed by its chairman, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday evening. Our correspondent reports that Chief Hazeem Gbolarumi
Oyo 2027: PDP announces Aderoju as Gbolarumi’s running mate
target=_blank>Police defend blockade of Tinubu Must Go meeting venue in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has defended the police blockade of a venue booked for a meeting of the Tinubu Must Go (TMG) movement, saying the action was aimed at protecting the organisers and residents of the state. Members of the movement protested against the police action on Sunday, October 11,
Police defend blockade of Tinubu Must Go meeting venue in Kano
target=_blank>2027: Enugu alleges opposition plot to import armed thugs, bandits
Enugu State Government has alleged that some opposition elements are plotting to bring armed thugs and bandits into the state to create panic and insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The government also blamed the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the crisis at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the party’s state secretariat in
2027: Enugu alleges opposition plot to import armed thugs, bandits
target=_blank>Suspected militia kill four cows in Plateau
Four cows belonging to Alhaji Isa were reportedly shot dead by suspected Berom militia members at Dorowan Babuje in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in posts on X on Sunday, quoted security sources as saying, “The incident took place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, raising fresh concerns over
Suspected militia kill four cows in Plateau
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: I’ve no doubt – Getafe manager Jose Bordalas names award winner
Getafe manager, Jose Bordalas, has named the player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking after Getafe’s 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the LaLiga on Saturday, Bordalas named Spain international Lamine Yamal as the player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or later this month. According to him, he doesn’t doubt that Yamal will win the
Ballon d’Or 2026: I’ve no doubt – Getafe manager Jose Bordalas names award winner
target=_blank>APGA financier, Ibezi dumps Soludo, joins Obi, Umeh in NDC
Former member of the House of Representatives and strong financier of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, on Saturday dumped the ruling party in Anambra State and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, abandoning Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s political camp. Ibezi formally joined the NDC, declaring support for the presidential ambition of
APGA financier, Ibezi dumps Soludo, joins Obi, Umeh in NDC
target=_blank>Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance confirm Baba’s return ahead Sporting Lagos clash
Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 fixture against Sporting Lagos. The return comes after the club declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL) for failing to report for duty after an approved recovery period. The shot-stopper’s absence followed an injury he
Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance confirm Baba’s return ahead Sporting Lagos clash
target=_blank>EPL table: Man City go three points clear with 3-0 thrashing of Liverpool
Manchester City remains the only team with a perfect record in the Premier League, after they crushed Liverpool 3-0 on Sunday evening. Enzo Maresca’s men travelled to Anfield looking to maintain their grip at the top of the table. City were also desperate to put off-the-field issues behind them and concentrate on football. They endured
EPL table: Man City go three points clear with 3-0 thrashing of Liverpool
target=_blank>Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule found in his lung, assuring the faithful that it was detected at an early stage. Speaking during his weekly Angelus address at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, the 71-year-old pontiff said recent medical tests had revealed the lump. “During recent medical
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery
target=_blank>2027: Atiku raises alarm over appointment of two Yorubas as INEC heads, warns Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the appointment of two persons of Yoruba ethnicity to head two key departments of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Atiku disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, demanding explanations
2027: Atiku raises alarm over appointment of two Yorubas as INEC heads, warns Tinubu
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