Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 18th October 2026
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target=_blank>Two Die in Lagos Road Crash
Two persons have died and two others sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a commercial bus and a pickup van along the Adekunle–Iyana Oworo corridor in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement, said the crash involved a Suzuki commercial bus, with registration number KTU 333 YF, and a pickup
target=_blank>5 security operatives killed as B/Haram attacks Adamawa communities
Five security operatives, including four soldiers and a Forest Guard, are feared killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on Tela-Bala and Guyaku communities in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The insurgents reportedly stormed the two communities around 11:20pm on Saturday and opened fire, forcing residents to flee in different directions. A resident,
target=_blank>El-Rufai’s Ex-Ally: ADC is dead in Kaduna
Former Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu, has declared the party dead in Kaduna State, following his defection with over 200,000 card-carrying members to the All Progressives Congress(APC). Alhaji Bashir Sai’du, a former political ally of Malam Nasir El-Rufai and former Commissioner of Finance in the last administration, made this declaration
target=_blank>Baba-Ahmed: Buhari Saw Tinubu As ‘Bad News’, Resisted his Presidency
Former President Muhammadu Buhari resisted pressure from political interests pushing for President Bola Tinubu to succeed him because he considered Tinubu’s presidency detrimental to Nigeria. This is according to the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. Baba-Ahmed, who made the claim at a summit organised by the Northern Elders Forum, also
target=_blank>MACBAN leader shot in Plateau
Gunmen on Saturday night shot the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Langai Ward of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Alhaji Yakubu. Yakubu reportedly survived the attack but sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment. The incident comes amid heightened tension in Mangu
target=_blank>2027: We’re not working for APC – Kwankwaso
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa, has dismissed speculations that the party may withdraw from the presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of 2027 presidential election. He insisted that the NDC ticket remains in the contest and is confident of victory.
target=_blank>Four Police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting man in Ogun
Four police officers have been arrested over alleged assault on a young man in the Ijagba area of Ota, Ogun State. The young man was reportedly arrested by the officers for wearing camouflage shorts. In a viral video first posted on TikTok by HairbyArik and reshared on X by @Godsboy441, the victim was pinned to the
target=_blank>Zulum: How Scavengers Stole N3bn Power Line Cables
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that metal scavengers carted away all the wires purchased for a N3bn electricity distribution project linking Damaturu, Yobe State, to Maiduguri. He cited the loss as a major reason the government is restricting the scrap metal trade. The governor said security intelligence also indicated that insurgents were using
target=_blank>Court orders man to sweep mosque for stealing streetlights in Kano
A Kano Islamic court has ordered a youth, Ahmad Salisu Sheka, to sweep Murtala Mohammed Friday Mosque and attend all five daily obligatory prayers in congregation. The Upper Sharia Court sitting at Hausawa, Filin Hockey, Kano, presided over by Dr Bello Musa Khalid, convicted Sheka after he pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and theft.
target=_blank>Man allegedly stabbed to death in Kano
A Kano magistrate’s court has remanded a youth, Aliyu Nasir, for allegedly stabbing one Magaji Dalladi to death and causing grievous bodily harm to Aminu Nura. Nasir was arraigned before Magistrate Abdulaziz Mahmud of Magistrates’ Court No. 15, Nomansland, Kano, on charges of causing grievous bodily harm and murder. The prosecution counsel, Auwal Sani Dandago,
target=_blank>‘I don’t want to die’ – Jide Kosoko speaks on 30-year battle with diabetes
Veteran Nigerian actor Jide Kosoko has said he does not want to die, while speaking about his 30-year struggle with diabetes. Speaking in an interview on the Africa A-List podcast, the actor explained that he had been intentional about managing his health since his diagnosis because he wanted to stay alive. Responding to criticism over
‘I don’t want to die’ – Jide Kosoko speaks on 30-year battle with diabetes
target=_blank>Peller, Carter Efe nominated for 2026 International Streamer Awards
Nigerian livestreamers Peller and Carter Efe have been nominated for the 2026 International Streamer Awards. The duo were nominated in the Best International Streamers category alongside Polish creator Young Multi, Cuban streamer Staryuuki and Indian streamer Ashswag. The organisers announced the nominees on X over the weekend, stating that voting would close on the official
Peller, Carter Efe nominated for 2026 International Streamer Awards
target=_blank>Police arrest two suspected robbers in Bauchi, recover stolen valuables
Police operatives have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered some stolen valuables following a robbery at a compound housing Cozy Resort Hotel in Birshi Gandu, Bauchi State. The suspects, Abdulshakur Adamu, 20, also known as Dan Oga, of Jahun, and Rabiu Usman, 21, of Sabon Layi, Bauchi, were reportedly arrested after residents tracked one
Police arrest two suspected robbers in Bauchi, recover stolen valuables
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal maintain second position with narrow win at Nottingham Forest
Arsenal edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 in Sunday’s late kick-off, to maintain their second spot on the Premier League table. On Saturday, Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad. City’s perfect record in seven matches, means they have 21 points and went six clear of the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s men huffed and puffed against
EPL table: Arsenal maintain second position with narrow win at Nottingham Forest
target=_blank>Atiku accuses Tinubu of abandoning retired police officers to hardship
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of abandoning retired police officers to hunger, illness and humiliation, alleging that some serving officers are also dipping into their pension savings to feed their families. Atiku called for an immediate response to the Police Exit Bill and an urgent salary review for serving police
Atiku accuses Tinubu of abandoning retired police officers to hardship
target=_blank>Three dead, five injured as bus collides with trailer in Oyo
No fewer than three people have died in an accident involving a bus and a trailer in Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday in Jobele town, in front of the Afijio Local Government Area headquarters. It was learnt that a J5 bus with an unknown registration number, loaded with bakery
Three dead, five injured as bus collides with trailer in Oyo
target=_blank>Kwankwaso diverting attention from failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration – ADC
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of diverting attention from the failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by repeatedly criticising the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The council said Kwankwaso’s response to its earlier statement had raised fresh questions about his political position and alleged
Kwankwaso diverting attention from failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration – ADC
target=_blank>’10-minute phone call every 3 months not enough’ – Nnamdi Kanu’s family to British Govt
The family of jailed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has again criticised the British government for what it described as a failure to intervene adequately in his case. Kanu, who is serving a life sentence in Sokoto following his conviction on terrorism charges brought by the Nigerian government, holds both Nigerian and
’10-minute phone call every 3 months not enough’ – Nnamdi Kanu’s family to British Govt
target=_blank>INEC Commissioner nominated by Tinubu is brother to APC Gov – ADC raises alarm
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised concerns over the nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliu as a commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, alleging that he is a maternal brother of Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu. The party’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Bolaji, made the allegation in a statement shared on his official X handle
INEC Commissioner nominated by Tinubu is brother to APC Gov – ADC raises alarm
target=_blank>Cute Abiola fumes over police brutality in Kwara, drops contacts for victims VIDEO
Nigerian content creator Cute Abiola has raised concerns over alleged police brutality in Kwara State, accusing some officers of harassing and brutalising residents. Cute Abiola, in a video shared on his Instagram page, said he had personally witnessed incidents of police harassment and brutality in the state, adding that the situation must stop. The content
Cute Abiola fumes over police brutality in Kwara, drops contacts for victims VIDEO
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