Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 7th February 2026
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target=_blank>Wike: We Don’t Need Gov’s Support to Deliver Rivers for Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the people of Rivers State do not need a governor to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. Wike spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt while commissioning the headquarters of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, which houses Majority FM
target=_blank>Massacre: Shettima Confirms Deployment of Troops to Kwara Forests
Vice President Kashim Shettima has confirmed the deployment of a battalion of Nigerian Army troops to the forests of Kwara State following last week’s deadly attack in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area. The incident claimed over 100 lives with many still missing several days after. Shettima, leading a Federal Government delegation on a condolence visit
target=_blank>Electoral Act: Senate prioritizing political incumbency over democratic integrity – Afenifere
The Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, says the rejection of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of results by the Senate is undemocratic and self-serving. According to the group, “this is tantamount to a betrayal of constitutionalism and multiparty democracy, as it prioritizes political incumbency over democratic integrity.” Afenifere stated this in a statement jointly signed by its
target=_blank>Khuraira Cosmetics to Launch Affiliate Program at Upcoming Makeup Fair
Khuraira Cosmetics, a Made-in-America beauty brand founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Khuraira Musa, is set to host a Makeup Fair and Affiliate Program Launch aimed at creating sustainable income opportunities for women and youth by leveraging Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The event will officially unveil the Khuraira Cosmetics Affiliate Program, an initiative designed to empower participants
target=_blank>Wike gives contractors 3-day ultimatum to clear refuse
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has given contractors three days to evacuate refuse in satellite towns or face contract termination. Wike issued the ultimatum after inspecting road projects in Karu, Bwari, Kubwa and the Apo–Karshi road corridor in Abuja on Friday. He directed the FCT Satellite Towns Development Department Coordinator, Mr Abdulkadir
target=_blank>N7 trillion, four presidents, Nigeria still in darkness
The federal government is estimated to have spent over N7 trillion on the power sector since 2013, when it privatized it to improve electricity supply in Nigeria. Despite the huge spending, however, Nigeria is still not close to having regular and steady power supply. Twice within the first month of 2026, major cities in the
target=_blank>Lassa Fever: Plateau confirms 4 deaths as cases rise to 11
The Plateau State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas of the state, with four deaths recorded and the number of confirmed cases rising to 11. The affected local government areas are Quanpan, Shendam, Wase, Langtang South, Jos North, Jos South and Mangu. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas
target=_blank>Shettima Arrives Kwara Over Woro Massacre
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, in the aftermath of last Tuesday’s deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area. More than 100 residents were killed during the incident. The Vice President landed at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, and was received by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,
target=_blank>Plateau taskforce arrests 184 in crackdown on human trafficking joints
The Plateau State Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce has raided several locations in Jos, the state capital, where human trafficking, drug abuse and other anti-social activities were allegedly taking place. Following the operation, which was carried out in the early hours of Saturday, 184 persons were arrested and are currently in custody. Those apprehended included suspected traffickers,
target=_blank>Remi Tinubu: Nigerian Leaders Honoured Overseas, ridiculed At Home
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has expressed concern over the widening contrast between the respect Nigerian leaders receive internationally and the hostility they face from citizens at home. She said while many Nigerian leaders are recognised and honoured abroad for their roles and contributions, they are often subjected to criticism, abuse and ridicule within the country.
target=_blank>U-20 WWCQ: Falconets record slim 1-0 victory over Senegal
Nigeria’s Falconets recorded a slim 1–0 victory over Senegal in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture in Abeokuta on Saturday night. Moses Aduku’s side created several opportunities in the game but were only able to convert one. Substitute Kindness Ifeanyi netted the decisive goal six minutes after the
U-20 WWCQ: Falconets record slim 1-0 victory over Senegal
target=_blank>LaLiga table: Barcelona go four points clear of Real Madrid with Mallorca win
Barcelona thrashed Mallorca 3-0 on Saturday, to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga table to four points. Vedat Muriqi came close early in the game, but his effort hit the side netting. Joan Garcia also saved Jan Virgili’s effort to keep Barca in the game. They eventually took the lead after Dani Olmo
LaLiga table: Barcelona go four points clear of Real Madrid with Mallorca win
target=_blank>You’ll reap what you sow – Wike warns betrayers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong caution to Nigeria’s political class, particularly second-term governors and senior office holders, warning that divine consequences await anyone who sides with “betrayers.” Wike delivered the warning on Saturday during the inauguration of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ secretariat in Port Harcourt.
You’ll reap what you sow – Wike warns betrayers
target=_blank>Why I stopped supporting Tinubu government – Isaac Fayose opens up
Popular Nigerian businessman and internet personality Isaac Fayose has accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of being selfish and desperate for power. In an interview with DAILY POST on Saturday, Isaac, a brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, said he was once a supporter of the administration but stopped after noticing Tinubu’s desperation for
Why I stopped supporting Tinubu government – Isaac Fayose opens up
target=_blank>Priest abducted as gunmen attack Kaduna village again
Suspected bandits have killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest along with 10 others during a fresh attack in a Kaduna State community. The incident occurred in Karku community of Kauru Local Government Area. The abducted priest is Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku. In a statement on Saturday, the
Priest abducted as gunmen attack Kaduna village again
target=_blank>Withdraw your son from state assembly if you hate godfatherism — Akpabio tells ex-Senator Effiong Bob
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has challenged politicians who publicly oppose godfatherism but practice it in private, saying credibility in the fight against the phenomenon must be backed by personal example. Akpabio spoke on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, a book written by former Senator Effiong Bob, at the Nigerian
Withdraw your son from state assembly if you hate godfatherism — Akpabio tells ex-Senator Effiong Bob
target=_blank>FCT Council election: INEC conducts mock accreditation
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday carried out a mock accreditation and voting exercise across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as part of preparations for the Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The exercise was designed to assess INEC’s operational readiness, test new upgrades, and further build the capacity of election
FCT Council election: INEC conducts mock accreditation
target=_blank>Kano Assembly dismisses impeachment claims against deputy governor
The Kano State House of Assembly on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting an attempt to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The Kano lawmakers described the claims as “baseless and misleading”, emphasising that there is no such plan underway. The spokesperson to the Speaker of the House, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, while addressing journalists in Kano, declared
Kano Assembly dismisses impeachment claims against deputy governor
target=_blank>Police arrest ammunition courier, repel herdsmen attack in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has arrested a suspected ammunition courier in Ukum Local Government Area and recovered 117 rounds of live ammunition, while also repelling an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Apa LGA. According to a statement issued on Saturday by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Udeme Edet, the arrest followed credible intelligence
Police arrest ammunition courier, repel herdsmen attack in Benue
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal open 9-point gap at the top ahead of Liverpool vs Man City
Arsenal on Saturday, opened a nine-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, thanks to a 3-0 thrashing of Sunderland. The Gunners came into the game knowing that could stretch their lead, with two of their title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City facing off at Anfield tomorrow. Although they struggled to break down the
EPL table: Arsenal open 9-point gap at the top ahead of Liverpool vs Man City
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