Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 17th January 2026
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target=_blank>Nigeria defeat Egypt on penalties to win AFCON ’25 bronze
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have claimed the bronze medal of AFCON ’25 following a 4-2 win over Egypt on penalties. Ademola Lookman scored the winning kick but Nwabali provided the platform with two saves in the shootout. Following defeat in their semi-finals, both sides ringed the changes, and for Nigeria, there was no Victor
target=_blank>Tinubu returns to Nigeria after 3 weeks abroad
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026). Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The president attended the summit alongside some members of his cabinet. On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic
target=_blank>Assailants wipe out Family of 7 in Kano
Residents of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano metropolis were thrown into mourning after unknown assailants stormed the home of Haruna Bashir, killing his wife and six children. Residents described the attack as one of the most shocking incidents in the area. The victims, Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her children Maimuna (17), Aisha (16), Bashir (13),
target=_blank>ADC: Removing Tinubu in 2027 only way to save Nigeria
The African Democratic Party (ADC) has said the only way Nigeria can overcome its current challenges is to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the party’s spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC’s central objective is to unseat the president. “Of course we want to get Tinubu
target=_blank>Troops Foil Kidnapping, Rescue Victims in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have foiled a kidnapping and robbery incident along the Wukari-Ikyior Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, rescuing two victims. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Umar Mohammed, said in Jalingo on Saturday that the troops
target=_blank>FCTA workers begin strike Monday
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have declared an indefinite strike beginning from 12am on Monday, January 19. The workers, under the umbrella of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), said all the members of staff, including those of the College of Education, Zuba and senior secondary schools, would down tools on Monday.
target=_blank>Sen. Akwashiki buried amidst eulogies
The remains of Sen. Godiya Akwashiki (SDP–Nasarawa North) were on Saturday interred at his residence in Lafia, amid tributes from family members, colleagues and political leaders. Akwashiki died on December 31, 2025, at the age of 52, after a protracted illness in an Indian hospital. He was laid to rest at about 1:50 p.m. in
target=_blank>AEDC restores electricity to FCT water board, gives 2 weeks for debt payment
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc. (AEDC) has announced restoration of electricity to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board after disconnection it blamed on non-payment of bills. A statement signed by AEDC’s Head, Brand Marketing & Corporate Communications, Omede Odekina, on Saturday said restoration followed concerns and spirited appeals from residents. It clarified that the disconnection
target=_blank>Niger Delta militants surrender in Cross River
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under the amnesty programme of the state government. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade, Maj. Yemi Sokoya, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Sokoya said that the militants surrendered in the early hours of Friday, at
target=_blank>Uganda: After 40 years in power, 81-year-old Museveni wins 7th term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African observers saying arrests and abductions had “instilled fear”. Museveni, 81, won 71.65 percent of the vote in Thursday’s election, the Electoral Commission said, amid reports of at least 10 deaths and
target=_blank>Trump imposes tariffs on nations opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump on Saturday levied tariffs on eight European nations that have voiced their opposition to the United States’ control of Greenland. Those affected are Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Most are widely regarded as U.S. allies. Trump stated that America has been subsidizing Denmark, Europe, and countries on
Trump imposes tariffs on nations opposing US control of Greenland
target=_blank>BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Super Eagles defeat Egypt to win third-place playoff
Nigeria banished their penalty shoot-out demons, as they defeated Egypt via spot-kicks to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had lost to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final. And against the Pharoahs, the game had to be decided from 12 yards, after it ended 0-0 after
BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Super Eagles defeat Egypt to win third-place playoff
target=_blank>2027: Oriyomi Hamzat declares Oyo governorship bid under Accord Party
Popular Oyo State–based media personality and founder of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party. Hamzat made the announcement during a public declaration, where he clearly stated his decision to focus solely on his own political ambition
2027: Oriyomi Hamzat declares Oyo governorship bid under Accord Party
target=_blank>EPL: Why I substituted Haaland in 2-0 defeat to Man Utd – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has explained why he took off Erling Haaland during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. With City already trailing by two goals and needed to pull themselves back in the game. But Guardiola decided to substitute Haaland and introduce 18-year-old Divine Mukasa. According to
EPL: Why I substituted Haaland in 2-0 defeat to Man Utd – Guardiola
target=_blank>Nigerian economy better under British colonists than Tinubu, others – Kalu Aja
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst, said Nigeria’s economy was better in the 1950s under British colonial masters than after independence in 1960. Aja disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Saturday. He decried how Nigeria’s fortune in agriculture, such as groundnuts, palm oil, cocoa, and others, disappeared after the post-independence era under
Nigerian economy better under British colonists than Tinubu, others – Kalu Aja
target=_blank>Benue to strengthen ties with FG, World Bank for women’s economic project
The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Federal Government and the World Bank on women’s economic empowerment. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Theresa Ikwue, during a visit by officials of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) Project to her
Benue to strengthen ties with FG, World Bank for women’s economic project
target=_blank>Verydarkman blasts Mercy Johnson for arresting lady who allegedly defamed her husband
Popular Nigerian critic, Verydarkman, has called out actress Mercy Johnson over the arrest of a Tiktok content creator, Eedie Bliss for sharing unconfirmed news about her family. DAILY POST reports that it was widely rumoured in December 2025 that mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Henry Okojie allegedly bought a mansion for another woman who got pregnant
Verydarkman blasts Mercy Johnson for arresting lady who allegedly defamed her husband
target=_blank>AFCON: I don’t want anybody to criticize Chukwueze, Onyemaechi – Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has said he doesn’t want anybody to criticize teammates Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi after the duo missed their penalty kicks against Morocco in the semi-final encounter. Iwobi spoke in a video posted on social media before Nigeria’s AFCON third-place playoff against Egypt on Saturday evening. DAILY POST reports that
AFCON: I don’t want anybody to criticize Chukwueze, Onyemaechi – Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi
target=_blank>NPFL frowns at crowd violence in Remo Stars, Ikorodu City derby
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have expressed concern on the reports of crowd violence in the matchday 20 fixture bet Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in Ikenne. The encounter which saw Remo Stars secure a narrow 1-0 win over Ikorodu City witnessed physical attacks on fans after the match. The NPFL Chief Operating Officer,
NPFL frowns at crowd violence in Remo Stars, Ikorodu City derby
target=_blank>NNL: Basira FC set to begin preparation for second stanza
Nigeria National League, NNL, side Basira FC are set for resumption for the second stanza of the season. The Lafia-based side players and officials are expected to return to training on Sunday 17th, January. Basira FC will resume training on Monday, 19th January by 6:30 am at the Lafia City Stadium. It would be recalled
NNL: Basira FC set to begin preparation for second stanza
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