Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 25th March 2026
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target=_blank>Super Eagles begin training as injured Bassey drops out of friendlies
The Super Eagles have commenced training in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of their participation in a four-nation friendly tournament. According to updates from camp, 22 of the 23 invited players were present at the team’s first training session. The only absentee is Calvin Bassey of Fulham, who has been ruled out due to a back injury.
target=_blank>Court of Arbitration confirms Senegal AFCON title appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has confirmed that Senegal has submitted an appeal case against Confederation of African Football (CAF) for stripping it of the AFCON 2025 title. The Lausanne-based court disclosed in a media release that it received the appeal by the Senegalese football federation (FSF) on Wednesday. Senegal won the AFCON
target=_blank>Lagos International Trade Fair Complex: Reclaiming a national investment hub
By Stanley Ogadigo By any serious measure, Nigeria’s economic renaissance must rest not only on policy reform but also on the revitalisation of institutions designed to connect her productive energies with global markets. One such institution is the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex — a national asset conceived in the optimism of the oil boom
target=_blank>OPL 245: FG tackles Atiku, defends deal as landmark resolution
The Federal Government has dismissed claims by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, over the resolution of disputes surrounding the OPL 245 oil block, describing the criticisms as misleading and contrary to national interest. Referring to a pre-action notice issued by Malabu Oil as proof that the dispute remains unresolved, Atiku had accused the Federal Government of
target=_blank>Mother of 8 gives birth to 5 children in Kano
A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, has been delivered of quintuplets at the Murtala Specialist Hospital, Kano. Confirming the development, her husband, Malam Salisu Nafiu, said the babies, three boys and two girls, were born around 2:00pm, on Wednesday. Nafiu, a tricycle rider, expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery, noting that all five babies
target=_blank>DSS rescues abducted Kano LG Secretary, arrests two suspects
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Durya, who was abducted on Friday. Durya was abducted at his residence in Durya village, Kibiya Local Government Area, by armed men who stormed his home in a coordinated raid. According to the State
target=_blank>New FCT CP: Crime doesn’t thrive under me
The new police commissioner in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has said many of those who are familiar with his professional approach will attest that crime does not thrive wherever he serves. CP Sanusi, while speaking during a press briefing at the command in Abuja, on Wednesday, said crime will not
target=_blank>There’s only one PDP – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the existence of separate camps in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that there is only one PDP. Wike stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, while interacting with journalists after inspecting some ongoing projects across the FCT. He said that it was natural in
target=_blank>U.S. proposes 15-point plan to end Middle East conflict – Reports
The United States has presented a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran, media reports said on Tuesday, with Pakistan acting as an intermediary to deliver the proposal to Tehran. According to Israeli broadcaster N12, the draft includes commitments from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons and to hand over its stockpile of enriched
target=_blank>2026 AMVCA Nominees to be unveiled March 29
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that nominees for the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will be revealed on March 29, setting the tone for one of Africa’s biggest film and television events. In a statement shared via Instagram, organisers disclosed that the unveiling will air live at 7pm WAT on Africa Magic channels, with actor
target=_blank>Kano govt covers medical care for mother of five babies
A woman in Kano, Hafsatu Yusuf, has delivered five babies at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, and the state government has stepped in to cover their medical care. This was made known on Wednesday in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Naisa. The statement said the
Kano govt covers medical care for mother of five babies
target=_blank>Tinubu departs Lagos for Abuja after Eid-el-Fitri celebrations
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Lagos for Abuja after celebrating Eid-el-Fitri and concluding his historic state visit to the United Kingdom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that “his plane left the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at 6:44 pm.” According to the statement,
Tinubu departs Lagos for Abuja after Eid-el-Fitri celebrations
target=_blank>Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over ‘unlawful’ detention of Sheikh Zaria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release or prosecution of Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Sani Khalifa Zaria over his continued detention without trial. Sheikh Khalifa has reportedly been in custody since December 2025, following allegations linking him to a coup plot, but he has yet to be formally charged in any court.
Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over ‘unlawful’ detention of Sheikh Zaria
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Brazil are not favourites to win trophy – Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid forward, Vinícius Júnior, has claimed Brazil are not favourites to win the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius was speaking to the media, ahead of the Selecao’s friendlt match with France. According to him, their recent results do not put them top of favourites for the trophy. “I believe we are not the favorites if
2026 World Cup: Brazil are not favourites to win trophy – Vinicius Jr
target=_blank>Zenith Bank appoints Kennedy Okwudili as Executive Director
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank effective May 1, 2026. The appointment, which is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within, will further strengthen the bank’s Executive Management. Mr. Okwudili graduated with a Bachelor of Science
Zenith Bank appoints Kennedy Okwudili as Executive Director
target=_blank>Nasarawa PDP suspends state chairman over alleged misconduct
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Nasarawa State has suspended its State Chairman, Adamu Bako Ninga, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The decision was taken during a meeting of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) held on March 25, 2026, following what members described as extensive deliberations on the chairman’s conduct. In
Nasarawa PDP suspends state chairman over alleged misconduct
target=_blank>‘I remain Labour Party chairman in Nasarawa’ – Ombugu denies suspension
The chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has rejected claims of his suspension, insisting he remains the legitimate leader of the party in the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Lafia, Ombugu dismissed the reports as baseless, describing those behind the move as individuals falsely parading themselves as members of
‘I remain Labour Party chairman in Nasarawa’ – Ombugu denies suspension
target=_blank>‘Good for him’ – Marco Reus speaks on Sancho returning to Dortmund
Former Borussia Dortmund star, Marco Reus, has commented on forward Jadon Sancho’s potential return to the Bundesliga giants. In an interview with BILD, Reus addressed the speculation surrounding his ex-teammate’s potential return to Dortmund. Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, has been tipped for a summer switch back to Germany. “My
‘Good for him’ – Marco Reus speaks on Sancho returning to Dortmund
target=_blank>US lawmaker, Rep Moore suggests way to end horrific persecution in Nigeria
United States, US Senator, Rep Riley M Moore has suggested that the Nigerian government should decentralize the Nigerian Police Force in a bid to stop the activities of the terrorists causing mayhem to citizens. The lawmaker made the suggestion in a post on his official X handle while reacting to the recent attack on St
US lawmaker, Rep Moore suggests way to end horrific persecution in Nigeria
target=_blank>Anambra: Police exhume corpse of 52-year-old man after cousin confesses to murder in Amichi
Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Awka, have exhumed the corpse of a 52-year-old man, Chinedu Ezeani, allegedly murdered and buried by his young cousin, Chukwudalu Ezeani. The eight-month-old case had previously been reported as a missing person case, but the arrest of 35-year-old suspect, Chukwudalu Ezeani, revealed the death of his cousin.
Anambra: Police exhume corpse of 52-year-old man after cousin confesses to murder in Amichi
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