Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 29th March 2026
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target=_blank>PHOTOS: Shettima, NSA, over 10 governors join Tinubu for special prayers
By Rabilu Abubakae Nigeria’s political and religious leaders converged at the National Mosque, Abuja, for a solemn prayer session to mark the 74th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among those in attendance were Vice- President Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, lawmakers, and governors including Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who
target=_blank>APC takes over Yobe Assembly as Lone PDP Member defects
The Minority Leader of the Yobe State House of Assembly and the sole member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Sadiq Yahaya Attajiri, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Attajiri was elected to represent Bade Central Constituency in the 2023 general election under the PDP platform. The defecting lawmaker was received
target=_blank>APC takes full control of Ogun Assembly As 6 Lawmakers Dump PDP
Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following the defections, the 26-member legislature is now entirely made up of APC lawmakers. Daily Trust reports that after the 2023 elections, the APC secured 17 seats
target=_blank>Prevail on governors to pay pension, union tells Tinubu
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on state governors to clear all pension arrears owed to pensioners in the states. The union said its call became necessary as many pensioners at the subnational level were yet to benefit from ongoing reforms, even as federal interventions continue to
target=_blank>This is Your Final Year in Office, ADC Tells Tinubu
Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has issued a critical birthday message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he turns 74. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, Abdullahi decried the rising insecurity, economic hardship, and surge in fuel prices across the country. He urged the President to
target=_blank>CAF moves to restore confidence with reforms in statutes, officiating
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is implementing reforms to its statutes and regulations to strengthen confidence in referees, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operators and judicial bodies. The body said the reforms were also aimed at preventing a recurrence of incidents recorded during the final of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
target=_blank>Abuja residents: AEDC increased tariff without consulting us
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) have alleged increase in tariff without consultation. The consumers who reside in Kubwa and Lugbe spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. They said that they observed that the units given to them on purchase of credit for their prepaid –
target=_blank>Suspected kidnappers of police applicant arrested in Plateau
Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of a prospective police recruit during the recent Physical/Credential screening exercise. The incident occurred on February 26, 2026, around 3:00 pm, when the victim was waylaid by hoodlums while returning to Qua’anpan Local Government Area after the
target=_blank>CAF appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu acting Secretary-General
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago. A statement by Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation
target=_blank>Army, youths clash over stolen diesel at Sterling facility in A/Ibom
Troops of the 2 Brigade in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, have clashed with youths in the area over the arrest of suspect linked to stolen diesel from Sterling Petroleum and Fertilizer Limited Company. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations headquarters, 2 Brigade, Uyo, Captain Lawal Bala Muhammad said the youths tried to free the suspect,
target=_blank>CBN recapitalisation: CPPE reveals major disconnect as 32 banks meet requirement
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has raised concerns over a widening gap between Nigeria’s banking sector and the real economy, despite 32 banks meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation requirement ahead of the March 31 deadline. In a statement issued on Sunday, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, said that
CBN recapitalisation: CPPE reveals major disconnect as 32 banks meet requirement
target=_blank>Wike is PDP National Leader, he leads, we follow – Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday reaffirmed the unity of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stressing that court rulings remain binding on party members. Fayose, speaking as part of the Ekiti delegation, said the group was fully represented and committed to the party’s direction. He spoke at the ongoing PDP national convention at
Wike is PDP National Leader, he leads, we follow – Fayose
target=_blank>Police arrest additional 14 suspects over alleged attack on personnel in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 14 additional suspects in connection with the attack on its officers in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo. Ojelabi said investigations into the incident led to the arrest of an additional
Police arrest additional 14 suspects over alleged attack on personnel in Osun
target=_blank>Ondo nurses threaten night duty withdrawal after armed raid in Akure
Following a violent raid on Oke Ijebu Health Centre in Akure, Ondo State, nurses in the state have issued a warning to suspend night duties unless urgent security measures are put in place. Felix Orobode, Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Ondo State, confirmed that armed men stormed the
Ondo nurses threaten night duty withdrawal after armed raid in Akure
target=_blank>Court order stopping our national convention false, misleading – PDP
The Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peter Mrakpor, has warned that claims that there is a court injunction restraining the party from holding its national convention scheduled for March 29–30, 2026, in Abuja are false and misleading. Mrakpor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made this clarification amid growing speculation and
Court order stopping our national convention false, misleading – PDP
target=_blank>Anambra govt demolishes brothel harbouring large cache of hard drugs
The Anambra State Government on Sunday evening demolished Airtight Guest House and Bar, an apartment that serves as a brothel, where a large cache of hard drugs was discovered on Saturday night. Operatives of Agunechemba, a local security agency, had on Saturday busted the brothel, arresting its manager, storekeeper and barman, as well as 20
Anambra govt demolishes brothel harbouring large cache of hard drugs
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected phone snatcher who stabbed victim to death in Kaduna
The Kaduna Police Command said it has arrested the alleged phone snatcher, Aminu Lawal, popularly known as “Aminu Yayyafi”, who stabbed a passerby to death along Kawo Flyover. DAILY POST recalls that on March 28, 2026, a passerby near Mamu Oil along Kawo Flyover was attacked by a gang of notorious criminals and dispossessed of
Police arrest suspected phone snatcher who stabbed victim to death in Kaduna
target=_blank>I was right to let Lionel Messi leave Barcelona – Laporta
Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, has discussed Lionel Messi’s exit from the club in 2021. He said he was right to let the legendary player leave due to the financial difficulties the club faced at the time. Messi is often considered the greatest player in the history of the Blaugrana. Nevertheless, he had to depart from
I was right to let Lionel Messi leave Barcelona – Laporta
target=_blank>Javier Saviola backs Leandro Paredes as successor to Lionel Messi
Former Argentina international, Javier Saviola, has expressed his support for 31-year-old Leandro Paredes to assume the role of captain for Argentina following Lionel Messi’s tenure. As Messi approaches the end of his illustrious career, there is ongoing speculation regarding who will take the reins of La Albiceleste after his retirement. In a conversation with Marca,
Javier Saviola backs Leandro Paredes as successor to Lionel Messi
target=_blank>Congo’s court confirms Denis Nguesso’s re-election
The Constitutional Court of Congo has upheld the re-election of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, confirming his victory in the March 15, 2026, presidential election with 94.9 per cent of the vote. The ruling was announced on Saturday by the president of the Constitutional Court, Auguste Iloki, at the end of a hearing in Brazzaville. The
Congo’s court confirms Denis Nguesso’s re-election
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