Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 1st January 2026
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target=_blank>Iconic University Unveils 2026 Plan: Pioneering Africa’s First Digital Twin University “The iMetaverse Campus”
Iconic Open University, a trailblazer in open and distance learning and the leading private open university in Nigeria, today announced its plan to launching a groundbreaking AI-powered online learning ecosystem, “The iMetaverse Campus: a university without walls.” This ambitious initiative establishes Africa’s first fully integrated Digital Twin University platform, designed to revolutionize accessible, high-quality education
target=_blank>Police detain Anthony Joshua’s driver, may charge him tomorrow
The driver of the ill-fated Lexus SUV in the boxing champion Anthony Joshua accident case is currently in the custody of the Ogun State Police Command, Daily Trust learnt on Thursday. Joshua was involved in a road crash along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday, in which two of his friends died. The Federal Road Safety
target=_blank>Gabon blacklist Aubameyang, suspend national team after AFCON exit
The government of Gabon has announced that striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will no longer be selected for national team duty, and suspended the team “until further notice” after crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Acting sports minister, Simplice-Desire Mamboula, also announced the sack of coach Thierry Mouyouma. Gabon featured in
target=_blank>Tubless Celebrates MAAUN’s President, Prof. A.A. Gwarzo, on 48th Birthday
Nasiru Rabiu Tubless, CEO of Tubless Media Concept, has felicitated Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President of the Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN) Group of Universities, on his 48th birthday, celebrated on January 1st. Tubless, who is also personal photographer to Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, in his message, prayed for Almighty Allah to bless his principal
target=_blank>Gov Mutfwang dumps PDP, to join APC Friday
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. This is coming barely two weeks after the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, announced that the governor has joined the APC. There have been claims and counter-claims
target=_blank>120 killed as Kano fire service handles 838 emergencies
The Kano State Fire Service has said that it responded to 838 distress calls across the state as fire, road accidents, and water-related incidents claimed 120 lives. The Service disclosed this in an end of year statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, who said the emergencies were recorded between January
target=_blank>Appeal Court upholds death sentence of Hanifa’s killer
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kano has upheld the death sentence imposed on Abdulmalik Tanko, the killer of young Hanifa Abubakar. Justice A. R. Muhammad dismissed Tanko’s appeal and affirmed the ruling of the Kano State High Court, which had sentenced him to death by hanging. The appellate court held that the trial court
target=_blank>Traditional ruler, son kidnapped in Kwara
Gunmen shot the wife of a traditional ruler and abducted the monarch alongside his son during an attack on a palace in Aafin community, Ile Ire District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attackers also killed another resident in a nearby community in Isin Local Government Area while fleeing the scene. Both incidents
target=_blank>Benue gov signs N695bn 2026 budget
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assented to the N695.01 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, declaring that the spending plan will mark the end of decades of neglect of rural communities in the state. Governor Alia signed the bill into law on Wednesday night following its passage by the Benue State House of Assembly. The
target=_blank>Nigeria to face Mozambique in AFCON Round of 16
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Mambas of Mozambique in the round of 16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 ongoing in Morocco. This was confirmed following the completion of group stage matches on Wednesday night, with Cameroon coming from a goal down to defeat Mozambique 2-1 and finish second
target=_blank>NPFL: Nnachi leaves Shooting Stars, seeks new adventure
Chidiebere Nnachi has parted ways with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Shooting Stars. Nnachi leaves the Oluyole Warriors following the termination of his contract. He joined Nurudeen Aweroro’s side from Enyimba at the start of the 2025-26 NPFL season. No reason was given for his unexpected departure from Shooting Stars. He managed only two
NPFL: Nnachi leaves Shooting Stars, seeks new adventure
target=_blank>NPFL: Nasarawa United will enjoy more success in second stanza – Magnut
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut has promised that his team will return for the second stanza of the season with more hunger. The Solid Miners, who battled relegation for the majority of last term have impressed in the NPFL this season. Nasarawa United finished the first stanza in fourth position with 32 points. The
NPFL: Nasarawa United will enjoy more success in second stanza – Magnut
target=_blank>2027: Nigeria is sinking – Yunusa Tanko
The National Coordinator of Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, says Nigeria is sinking in all ramifications. Tanko made this statement on Thursday in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He also said that the Obidient Movement and every Nigerian youth have confidence in the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to
2027: Nigeria is sinking – Yunusa Tanko
target=_blank>Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters
The Adamawa State Government has urged successful civil service job applicants to remain calm and expect their employment letters through their respective email addresses. The appeal was made on Thursday afternoon after the government observed irregularities in the issuance of appointment letters, with reports that some unsuccessful applicants had been given fake offer letters. The
Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Why Iwobi decided to choose Nigeria over England – Father
Chuba Iwobi, the father of Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, has suggested the reason why his son decided to play for the Nigeria national team over the Three Lions of England. Iwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but grew up in England and even represented the country at youth levels (U-17 and U-18). However, Iwobi’s
Super Eagles: Why Iwobi decided to choose Nigeria over England – Father
target=_blank>New year crash: Over speeding driver kills 6, injures two on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
No fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead and two others severely injured in a road accident that occurred at NASFAT junction, Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The crash which involved a Mazda commercial bus and a Volvo truck occurred at about 2:36 p.m on Thursday. The 18-seater bus was reportedly coming from Lagos when it ran underneath
New year crash: Over speeding driver kills 6, injures two on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
target=_blank>Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards
The Katsina State Government has deployed 70 forest guards to enhance surveillance, protect forest reserves and stock routes in the state. It also recovered more than 322,591 hectares of forest estates. Khalil Bako, Chairman, State Taskforce Committee on Recovery of Forest Reserves and Stock Routes, said this at an orientation exercise for the newly recruited
Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards
target=_blank>AFCON: It keeps recurring always – Akpeyi identifies area Super Eagles need to improve
Former Nigerian international, Daniel Akpeyi, has identified the area Super Eagles need to improve ahead of their Round of 16 tie with Mozambique on Monday. The Super Eagles won all their group stage fixtures at the AFCON as they top Group C with 9 points. But they failed to keep a clean sheet as they
AFCON: It keeps recurring always – Akpeyi identifies area Super Eagles need to improve
target=_blank>AFCON: I try to adjust – Akor Adams opens up on playing with Osimhen
Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams has opened up on playing with teammate Victor Osimhen in Eric Chelle’s team amid the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Morocco. The Sevilla star insisted that he tried to adjust his game playing alongside Osimhen in the Super Eagles’ attack at the AFCON. Adams made his debut
AFCON: I try to adjust – Akor Adams opens up on playing with Osimhen
target=_blank>Gov. Buni launches 2026 emblem appeal week with N35m
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has launched the 2026 emblem appeal week with a donation of N30m on behalf of the state government and a personal donation of N5m to the state branch of the Nigeria Legion. The Governor lauded the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes in local, regional and international engagements to
Gov. Buni launches 2026 emblem appeal week with N35m
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