Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 4th February 2026
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target=_blank>Uba Sani Commissions Road after 45 Years Of Neglect
Governor Uba Sani has brought relief to the communities along Pambeguwa-Kahutu-Kauru road that have been yearning for a reliable road for close to 50 years. The governor commissioned the 22 kilometre asphaltic road on Tuesday, which has a span bridge connecting Kubau and Kauru local governments. Speaking at the ceremony, he recalled that on 27th
target=_blank>BREAKING: Senate rejects electronic transmission of results
The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill 2026 that sought to make the electronic transmission of election results from polling units compulsory. The proposed amendment required presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit results electronically from each polling unit to
target=_blank>Ojulari: There was Pressure to Keep Refineries Running Despite Monumental Losses
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that intense political pressure was mounted to keep Nigeria’s state-owned refineries running even though the facilities were operating at monumental losses. Ojulari said this pressure persisted despite internal findings that refinery operations were steadily eroding national value and running
target=_blank>Senate passes electoral act amendment bill
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026. The bill was passed after consideration and approval of the 155 clauses. Amendments were made to a number of the clauses with majority of clauses retained as proposed. One of the amendments was the reduction of the timeline for the Independent National
target=_blank>2 Taraba PDP senators defect to APC
Two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Taraba State, Haruna Manu and Shuaibu Lau, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing crises in their former party as the reason. They made their decision known via separate letters addressed to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Wednesday. Both Manu,
target=_blank>Building Collapse: Steel, Iron Rod Dealers Allege Internal Sabotage
The National President of the Iron Rod and Steel Dealers Employers Union of Nigeria, Chief Gbenga Awoyale, has alleged sabotage within the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). He said compromised regulatory enforcement continues to fuel the production and circulation of substandard iron rods across the country. He said this while reacting to the recent collapse
target=_blank>Senate reduces notice of election publication from 360 to 180 days
The Senate has reduced the timeline for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the notice of election from 360 days to 180 days. This followed the adoption of a motion by Senator Tahir Monguno who moved that the earlier 360 days required for INEC to publish the notice of election be reduced to
target=_blank>Benue: 4 health workers infected as Lassa Fever cases rise to 56
At least four frontline medical personnel in Benue State have contracted Lassa fever. The number of those affected by the dreaded disease has risen to 56. These were confirmed in a fresh data released by the state’s Ministry of Health and Human Services. The ministry confirmed that four health workers including three nurses and a community
target=_blank>Residents flee as bandits kill soldier, loot Plateau community
Residents of Zurak and Sabon Gari communities in Bashar district of Wase local government area of Plateau State are currently fleeing following two separate attacks in the areas. This follows an attack which led to the killing of a soldier and five residents of Zurak district. Three soldiers were declared missing after the attack. Residents
target=_blank>Dangote: We’re not importing finished products
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed reports that the $20 billion plant imports finished products into the country. Speaking on Wednesday, David Bird, MD/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dangote Refinery, said the facility only imports by-products like cracked gasoline which are further refined locally into finished products. According to him, imported byproducts include
target=_blank>Son who killed father was under influence of drugs – Cross River lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Yakurr State Constituency, Cyril Omini, has confirmed that the young man, Bassey Ubi, who killed his father last Sunday, was under the strong influence of drugs. He made this known today on the floor of the House during a plenary session. He called on the State Security Adviser, Major Gen Ubi (rtd),
Son who killed father was under influence of drugs – Cross River lawmaker
target=_blank>Shettima urges South-east to harness mineral wealth to drive industrialization
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the people of the South-East region to leverage their abundant mineral deposits to drive industrialization in the country. The Vice President made the remarks at the Vision 2050 South-East Stakeholders Forum, themed “Charting a Shared Vision for Sustainable Prosperity for South-East Nigeria”, held at the International Conference Centre,
Shettima urges South-east to harness mineral wealth to drive industrialization
target=_blank>EPL: ‘You’ve injured my hands, this guy has Ghanaian strength’ – Iwobi to Kobbie Mainoo
Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi has said that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo caused him an injury during Fulham’s 3-2 loss at Old Trafford last weekend. Iwobi, a crucial player for Marco Silva’s team this season, played the entire 90 minutes as Fulham made a late comeback, but they were defeated by a last-minute goal from
EPL: ‘You’ve injured my hands, this guy has Ghanaian strength’ – Iwobi to Kobbie Mainoo
target=_blank>We won’t lose focus – Gov Fubara assures Rivers People
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his resolve to remain steadfast in delivering development projects across the state. The governor declared that political distractions will not derail his administration’s commitment to the people, emphasizing that his government will not lose focus. He gave the assurance on Wednesday while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of
We won’t lose focus – Gov Fubara assures Rivers People
target=_blank>‘Act now’ – Agbakoba charges state legislatures on medical negligence
Human rights activist, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has called for urgent legislative intervention to address what he described as a deepening crisis of medical negligence in Nigeria. Agbakoba made this call in a letter dated February 4, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin. He demanded
‘Act now’ – Agbakoba charges state legislatures on medical negligence
target=_blank>Senate passes electoral act 2026
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026, following the approval of 155 of its clauses. While most provisions were retained in their original form, several amendments were introduced to improve the efficiency of Nigeria’s electoral process. A key change is the reduction of the timeframe for the Independent National
Senate passes electoral act 2026
target=_blank>Taiwan is main issue in China-US relations – Xi tells Trump
The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations, President Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump in a phone call on Wednesday. President Xi reiterated his nation’s resolution to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, vowing that China will never allow Taiwan to be separated. “Taiwan is China’s territory,” the Chinese leader stated.
Taiwan is main issue in China-US relations – Xi tells Trump
target=_blank>Abande market attack: Gov Alia condemns killings, orders manhunt for suspects
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has strongly denounced the deadly assault carried out on Tuesday by suspected herdsmen in Abande community, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, which reportedly left more than 17 people dead and many others injured. According to reports, armed attackers stormed Abande market, firing indiscriminately at traders, setting homes and
Abande market attack: Gov Alia condemns killings, orders manhunt for suspects
target=_blank>Killings in Kwara communities, a national disaster – Saraki
A national leader of the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the rising cases of insurgency across Kwara State, particularly in the Northern and Southern senatorial districts. He described Tuesday’s killing of over 100 people in Woro
Killings in Kwara communities, a national disaster – Saraki
target=_blank>US support against terror won’t undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – APC
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that Nigeria and the United States are jointly coordinating efforts to combat terrorism across the country. Morka made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television, where he said the partnership is focused on ending persistent violence that has
US support against terror won’t undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – APC
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