Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 25th May 2026
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target=_blank>Adebayo Shittu: Why I Quit Politics For God’s work after APC Primary
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has announced his decision to withdraw from active partisan politics. He cited alleged manipulation, imposition of candidates and lack of internal democracy during the just concluded primary of the ruling party. The former minister said his recent experiences in party politics had convinced him to redirect his energy toward
target=_blank>INEC asks court to annul judgment voiding its timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the Federal High Court judgment which nullified its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC, in a notice of appeal dated and filed on May 25 through its lawyer, Alex Izinyon, SAN, filed a motion for stay of execution
target=_blank>Wike: Fubara shouldn’t have obtained reelection form
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, should not have obtained nomination forms to seek re-election, insisting that such a move was contrary to agreements reached during efforts to resolve the political crisis in the state. Wike made the remarks on Monday while speaking with
target=_blank>Abacha’s son loses PDP guber ticket in Kano
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Alhaji Muhammad Bello Dalhat winner of its governorship primary election in Kano State. Dalhat polled 2,233 votes to defeat Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of Nigeria’s former military Head of State, late General Sani Abacha, who scored 749 votes. Announcing the results, the state PDP Governorship
target=_blank>FG declares holidays for Sallah celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, on Monday. The statement said the declaration was in
target=_blank>Why Nigerians are moving to Monica Cash to avoid delays in bitcoin to naira withdrawals
Delays linked to manual peer to peer crypto trading are becoming a growing concern for many Nigerians handling bitcoin and stablecoin transactions, especially freelancers, traders and remote workers who depend on fast withdrawals and direct access to cash. Many crypto users complain about waiting long hours for payment confirmation, disputes during transactions and the difficulty
target=_blank>Sallah: Ram Buyers Not Forthcoming, Sellers Lament Low Patronage
Barely 48 hours to Sallah, ram sellers in Edo State have lamented low patronage, while buyers decried the soaring prices of livestock. A visit by our reporter to the 2+2 Ram Market in Eyaen Community, Benin City, showed that a big ram sells for between N600,000 and N800,000. Medium sized rams go for between N400,000
target=_blank>Nigerian Stars Who Won Trophies In Europe This Season
Nigerian football stars made the country proud this season by capturing major silverware across Europe’s elite leagues, and this video celebrates their incredible championship triumphs. We break down the standout performances, crucial goals, and defining moments of Super Eagles players who lifted league titles and domestic cups with their respective European clubs. Don’t forget to
target=_blank>Truck Crushes Bus, Injures POS Operator in Lagos
A female Point of Sale (POS) operator sustained severe injuries on Monday after a 40-foot containerised truck lost control and crashed at Second Rainbow inward Oshodi area of Lagos. The accident, which occurred along the service lane adjoining the Police Tactical Team Station, involved a heavily loaded articulated truck that reportedly overturned after the driver
target=_blank>Nigeria, much of Africa helped build foreign football market. Why won’t we build ours?
Arsenal’s 22-year triumph is worth celebrating — but Nigeria must also ask why we pour so much passion, money, and identity into foreign football while our own league struggles for attention. Support abroad, but do not abandon home. No nation builds greatness—whether in football, education, healthcare, or industry—by outsourcing its passion, its money, its pride,
target=_blank>Osun govt warns residents over imminent flooding, heavy rainfall
The Osun State Government has warned residents across the state to prepare for possible heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and windstorms as the rainy season intensifies. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Prof. Chinwe Obuaku. According to
Osun govt warns residents over imminent flooding, heavy rainfall
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Olise lists best players in this year’s tournament
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has named the best players from England, Germany Argentina and others ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He, however, declined to name Cristiano Ronaldo as the top player from Portugal at this moment, instead selecting Lionel Messi as the best for Argentina. Messi and Ronaldo are gearing up for what
World Cup 2026: Olise lists best players in this year’s tournament
target=_blank>Ogun govt warns AIG against interference in ongoing land grabbing prosecution
The Ogun State Government has warned a senior police officer attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Enyinnaya Adiogu, to immediately stop what it described as a parallel investigation into an ongoing land grabbing case involving the World Mission Agency (WMA), owners of Living Faith Church Worldwide in Sango-Ota. In
Ogun govt warns AIG against interference in ongoing land grabbing prosecution
target=_blank>ADC primary election: What I’ll do if process isn’t free, fair – Amaechi
An African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, has given condition to question the party’s ongoing presidential primary. Amaechi disclosed that he would react and question the process of the primary election if it’s not free and fair. He spoke to journalists after casting his vote at the ongoing ADC’s presidential primary in his
ADC primary election: What I’ll do if process isn’t free, fair – Amaechi
target=_blank>Nigeria now hunger hot-spot in Africa under Tinubu – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, has said Nigeria has transformed from being a giant of Africa to a hunger hot spot. He disclosed this in a statement by his spokesperson Phrank Shaibu on Monday. He was reacting to the United Nations’ report, which showed that 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger from next month. According to Atiku,
Nigeria now hunger hot-spot in Africa under Tinubu – Atiku
target=_blank>Ogun illegal mining site, trucks forfeited to FG by court order — EFCC
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of an illegal mining site, trucks loaded with mineral resources, lithium stones and other assets linked to alleged illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government. Justice Daniel Osiagor gave the order on May 22, 2026, following an application filed
Ogun illegal mining site, trucks forfeited to FG by court order — EFCC
target=_blank>Ogun: FRSC deploys 32 patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks ahead of Sallah celebration
In a bid to reduce road traffic crashes, RTCs, and ensure the free flow of traffic during the Sallah festive period, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has intensified operational activities across the state. DAILY POST reports that the command deployed 32 patrol vehicles, six motorcycles, three ambulances, and two tow
Ogun: FRSC deploys 32 patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks ahead of Sallah celebration
target=_blank>Turkey: Insider, Haluk Yürekli reveals only condition for Osimhen to leave Galatasaray
Galatasaray insider Haluk Yürekli has asserted that Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, will only depart from Galatasaray this summer under a specific condition. He told the 343 Digital YouTube channel that the Nigeria international will leave solely if he expresses a desire to the club, emphasizing that the former Napoli player is regarded as untouchable
Turkey: Insider, Haluk Yürekli reveals only condition for Osimhen to leave Galatasaray
target=_blank>NPFL: I am proud — Tinubu reacts to Rangers FC’s major victory
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title for a record ninth time. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President in Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga. The President congratulates the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football
NPFL: I am proud — Tinubu reacts to Rangers FC’s major victory
target=_blank>Dangote Refinery ends Nigeria’s era of fuel import dependence, boosts GDP, FX earnings — EIU
The operational ramp up of the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is fundamentally reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, significantly reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products and strengthening its external position, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In its latest assessment on Nigeria’s fuel market and regulatory environment,
Dangote Refinery ends Nigeria’s era of fuel import dependence, boosts GDP, FX earnings — EIU
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