Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 15th March 2026
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target=_blank>Sallah: Gov Yusuf approves early payment of March salary
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the early payment of March salaries to civil servants to enable them celebrate the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr. The Acting Head of Service, Hajia Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, stated that: “The directive was given to enable workers to prepare adequately for the celebration of the forthcoming Eid el-Fitr (Sallah)
target=_blank>Fernandes breaks Beckham assist record as Man United defeat Aston Villa
Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in their English Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. The encounter featured two sides level on points in the race for third place, but it was the Red Devils who emerged victorious, with Bruno Fernandes orchestrating play and playing a
target=_blank>State policing: Delta to build 25 divisional police headquarters
Ahead of the planned implementation of the Federal Government’s state policing policy, the Delta State Government has approved the construction of 25 divisional police headquarters across the state’s local government areas as part of efforts to strengthen security. Daily Trust gathered that the project, alongside the establishment of a Special Police Protection Unit (SPU), will
target=_blank>Police Arrest 4 Over Vandalism at Seplat Facility in Akwa Ibom
The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested four suspects over alleged vandalism of a facility belonging to Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the group forcefully pulled down the Seplat signpost and attempted to gain access to the facility, while also resisting arrest and
target=_blank>Nigerians can’t ignore the realities of APC’s failures – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pushed back against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its defence of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which accused the opposition party of inciting Nigerians against the government. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party rejected the accusation of incitement, insisting that
target=_blank>Sanusi: Why I didn’t panic after losing power
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has explained why he remained calm and steadfast after losing two of the most powerful positions he once held in public life. Sanusi spoke on resilience and faith while addressing participants at the Fola Adeola Annual Ramadan Lecture,
target=_blank>74-year-old man nabbed with cocaine at Abuja Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after discovering 11 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, was intercepted at the departure hall of the Abuja airport on Saturday while attempting to board a
target=_blank>Rep Dasuki Resigns From PDP, Joins ADC
Member representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, Sokoto State, Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Rep Dasuki’s resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman, Dogon Daji/ Salah Ward, Tambuwal LGA of Sokoto State, was dated March 15, 2026, officially ending his long-standing membership of the party. In his resignation
target=_blank>Birnin Gwari Road: Uba Sani Will Break His Own Record—KADRA MD
Governor Uba Sani will break his own record, when the 36km Bagoma-Gagumi road project in Birnin Gwari local government is completed, surpassing the Gadan Gayan-Gwaraji-Kujama road that was earlier commissioned in February. The Managing Director of Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, said this while on an inspection visit at the project
target=_blank>Police confirm disruption of ADC activity in Cross River
The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political gathering in Bakassi Local Government Area by suspected political thugs. The command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation on Sunday in reaction to a viral video of the disruption of the ADC political activity. In the viral
target=_blank>Ex-Minister’s support for Otti’s re-election not anti-party – LP replies Abia APC
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned the threat by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to suspend the former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, for publicly declaring support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti. LP, which was reacting to the threat, said the former minister,
Ex-Minister’s support for Otti’s re-election not anti-party – LP replies Abia APC
target=_blank>Osun: Police detain two customs officers over fatal shooting in Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, over a fatal shooting that occurred in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo on Saturday. The command, in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and made available by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun
Osun: Police detain two customs officers over fatal shooting in Osogbo
target=_blank>Police arrest wanted Ondo cult kingpin ‘Bella’ over killing, violent crimes
Tomiwa Akinwale, a notorious cultist allegedly belonging to the ‘Eiye’ Confraternity and involved allegedly in the killing of an individual and violent crimes in Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been arrested by police operatives in the state. The suspect popularly known as ‘Ibaka Bella’, allegedly identified as the
Police arrest wanted Ondo cult kingpin ‘Bella’ over killing, violent crimes
target=_blank>Energy group urges Tinubu to reconsider petrol import permits
An energy policy group has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the wider economic consequences of newly issued permits allowing marketers to import petrol into the country, warning that the move could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen domestic refining and stabilise the economy. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the Energy Transparency
Energy group urges Tinubu to reconsider petrol import permits
target=_blank>Police raid kidnapper’s hideout in Nasarawa, arrest suspect, recover AK-47
Operatives of the Nigeria Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered firearms during a raid on a criminal hideout in the state. The operation was carried out by officers of the State Intelligence Department, following credible information that led them to a hideout in Gidan Akuya Village, located in Keana Local
Police raid kidnapper’s hideout in Nasarawa, arrest suspect, recover AK-47
target=_blank>Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos declare three-day strike over low fares
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, Lagos State chapter, has declared a three-day strike beginning on Sunday over concerns about working conditions and earnings in the app-based transport sector. The announcement was made by the union’s Public Relations Officer, Steven Iwindoye, during a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday. According to the
Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos declare three-day strike over low fares
target=_blank>‘Animals’ – Davido reacts to bullying in Edo school
Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed outrage over a viral video showing a brutal bullying incident involving students of Igbinedion Secondary School in Edo State. The singer reacted on X on Sunday, condemning the behavior in strong terms. “Fuckin animals… so disgusting,” he wrote in response to the footage circulating online.
‘Animals’ – Davido reacts to bullying in Edo school
target=_blank>Two travellers injured in suspected bandit ambush on Zamfara highway
Two travellers were injured when suspected bandits attacked a group of people returning from a condolence visit along the Gusau-Tsafe road in Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the travellers were on their way back from Kaduna after attending
Two travellers injured in suspected bandit ambush on Zamfara highway
target=_blank>Fire razes over 10 shops in Plateau
More than 10 shops in Terminus Market in Jos were destroyed by fire on Saturday night at about 10 pm, after traders had closed for business. About three months ago, a section of the market was also set ablaze. Most of the shops affected by the fire, primarily those selling clothes and shoes, were said to
Fire razes over 10 shops in Plateau
E2%82%A6865m-lafia-agyaragu-tofa-road-project/ target=_blank>Nasarawa: Residents lament abandoned ₦865m Lafia-Agyaragu Tofa road project
Residents of Lafia Local Government Area in Nasarawa State have expressed frustration over the prolonged abandonment of the Lafia-Agyaragu Tofa road project, eight years after it was awarded by the state government. When the government announced in 2017 that contracts had been approved for the construction of the six-kilometre road linking Lafia to Agyaragu and
Nasarawa: Residents lament abandoned ₦865m Lafia-Agyaragu Tofa road project
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