Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 15th April 2026
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target=_blank>Presidency: 2027 will be my last attempt – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027 will be his final attempt to lead Nigeria. Atiku, who has contested for the nation’s top office multiple times, said this in an exclusive interview with ARISE TV. Responding to a question on whether turning 80 by 2027 would make
target=_blank>N210trn: Senate asks NNPCL GCEO to produce Mele Kyari, others
The Senate, through its committee on Public Accounts, has set April 29, 2026, as deadline for appearance of management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL) before it over the yet to be accounted N210trillion contained in audit reports from 2017 to 2023 . The Committee specifically declared that the Group Chief Executive
target=_blank>Rising Oil Prices: FG rules out return of Fuel Subsidy
The Federal Government has ruled out any return of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, despite the recent surge in global oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated this during a media briefing of the G-24 on the sidelines of the launch
target=_blank>Alleged Terrorism: Court fixes May 26 for DSS to open case against Malami, Son
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 26 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to open its case of alleged terrorism against the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz. When the case was called, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), who appeared for the prosecution
target=_blank>Ogun Assembly Minority leader Dumps PDP for APC
The Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly and the member representing Odogbolu State Constituency, Lukman Adeleye, has officially dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker was received into the ruling party at his Ibefun ward in Odogbolu LG, alongside thousands of his supporters.
target=_blank>Nigeria Advances Low-Infrastructure AI Systems for Critical Sectors — Researcher
Nigeria is developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that operate without expensive computing power and cloud infrastructure, according to AI researcher Nguuma Tyokaha, who says the trend signals a shift in how emerging economies deploy advanced technology. Speaking in an interview, Tyokaha explained that this “sovereign AI” approach is already being applied across healthcare, finance and
target=_blank>Inflation rises to 15.38%
Nigeria has recorded its first increase in a year as the headline inflation rose to 15.38%, up from 15.06% in February 2026. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the March 2026 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.32% compared to the February 2026 Headline inflation rate. However, on a month-on-month basis, the
target=_blank>PHOTOS: General, soldiers killed in Boko Haram war laid to rest
Late Brigadier General Omo Braimo, Captain Ismail and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty have been laid to rest. The burial was held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State. Fela makes history as first Nigerian in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radda signs order
target=_blank>FG: 33 States, FCT risk high flooding
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has raised the alarm that 14,118 communities in 266 local government areas across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) face the risk of high flooding in 2026. The Minister disclosed this at the presentation of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) with the
target=_blank>Zoning politics derailing fight against insecurity in Kwara – APC caucus
The Kwara North Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has called on political office seekers from the area to shift their attention to the worsening insecurity in the region. The caucus said rather than focusing on the zoning of the governorship seat to Kwara North ahead of the 2027 general elections,
target=_blank>Nigeria’s insecurity demands strong, decisive leadership – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria’s worsening insecurity can only be addressed through strong and decisive leadership. He stressed that the issue should not be treated lightly. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Arise TV Prime Time, Atiku described security as a fundamental and highly sensitive matter. He cautioned against discussing it
Nigeria’s insecurity demands strong, decisive leadership – Atiku
target=_blank>Fubara reaffirms commitment to housing sector as key driver of economic growth
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the housing sector is key to economic growth, job creation and improving people’s living conditions. He said his administration is ready to partner with experts and investors in real estate to reduce the housing deficit and drive development in the state. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary
Fubara reaffirms commitment to housing sector as key driver of economic growth
target=_blank>2027: What will happen if ADC fails to agree on consensus candidate – Atiku
A former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has said there will be direct primaries if they fail to pick a consensus candidate in the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Atiku stated this while answering questions on Arise TV on Wednesday evening. According to him, the first option in the coalition is to work out a consensus.
2027: What will happen if ADC fails to agree on consensus candidate – Atiku
target=_blank>Police rescue suspected armed robbers from jungle justice in Lagos
Three suspected armed robbers were beaten by an angry mob before they were rescued by the police in Sangotedo area of Lagos State. A statement by the Lagos State Police Command said the suspects, identified as Balogun Teslim, Suleman Balogun, and Peter Oluwagbemi, were arrested in connection with cases of armed robbery reported at an
Police rescue suspected armed robbers from jungle justice in Lagos
target=_blank>2027: Opposition coalition will boost my chances – Atiku
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition would boost his chances in the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition under the ADC platform consists of political leaders from major political parties. He disclosed this in an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday.
2027: Opposition coalition will boost my chances – Atiku
target=_blank>Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued two kidnapped victims. It said that the rescue followed a sustained intelligence driven crackdown on criminal elements operating within Kyado in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The DHQ said that the rescue operation which took place in the early hours
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
target=_blank>Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026
Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his standing as one of the most successful and iconic business leaders of his generation. Dangote joins global influential figures from multiple sectors, including political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump,
Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026
target=_blank>Police bust Kano syndicate that impersonated spirits to defraud residents
The Kano State Police Command has uncovered a fraud syndicate that allegedly impersonated spirits, locally referred to as Aljannu, to deceive and extort money from unsuspecting residents. The Command said two suspects were arrested in connection with the crime, while 28 SIM cards used in the alleged fraud were recovered. According to a statement issued
Police bust Kano syndicate that impersonated spirits to defraud residents
target=_blank>NMA election: Enang, others reject disqualification, call for reversal
A presidential candidate in the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA election, Ofem Enang, and others have rejected their disqualification by the National Officers’ Committee. They made their position known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Enang, a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Calabar, described their disqualification as unconstitutional and a direct
NMA election: Enang, others reject disqualification, call for reversal
target=_blank>Edo ADC faction suspends Oyegun, Osunbor, others for alleged anti-party activities
Amid the crisis rocking the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a faction of the party in Edo State has suspended two former governors of the state, two ex-senators and seven others for alleged insubordination, anti-party activities, and refusal to comply with the party’s lawful directives, among other offences. DAILY POST reports that the
Edo ADC faction suspends Oyegun, Osunbor, others for alleged anti-party activities
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