Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 3rd June 2026
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target=_blank>Gunmen attack immigration office in Ogbomoso, loot arms
Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night attacked an office of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, carting away weapons belonging to officers on duty. The attack reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m., causing panic among residents of the area. Sources familiar with the incident disclosed that the assailants stormed the facility and overpowered security
target=_blank>Man dies attempting to retrieve phone from abandoned well
A 45-year-old man, Yusuf Usman, has died after falling into an abandoned well while attempting to retrieve a mobile phone in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. Confirming the incident, the Kano State Fire Service stated that its Emergency Response Unit received a distress call at about 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday.
target=_blank>Datti Baba-Ahmed: I Teamed Up with Obi After 3 Others Rejected Him in 2023
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has given a personal account of what transpired between them. In an interview with symphoni, he said his decision to run alongside Obi was not driven by ambition or alliance politics, but sympathy for the former Anambra governor. He disclosed that before
target=_blank>Atiku to Tinubu: Adelabu family abduction shows no one safe under you
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the news of the abduction of the sister and twin nephews of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. Daily Trust had reported how the family members of the former Minister were abducted in broad daylight in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. In a statement issued on Wednesday by
target=_blank>Trump: Why I told Netanyahu he’s crazy
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon, while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran. In an interview broadcast Wednesday, Trump was asked whether he had called the longtime Israeli leader “effing crazy” and
target=_blank>Bandits Abduct Students in Zamfara
By Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa, Gusau Seven students of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, have been abducted by suspected bandits who invaded their off-campus residence located on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda town. The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Hon. Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust,
target=_blank>Fresh Crisis in Adamawa ADC Over Reps Primary
A fresh crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State following allegations that the outcome of the party’s House of Representatives primary election for Yola North, Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency is being manipulated. The campaign council of Engr. Abubakar Bashir (Sadeeq) has alleged an attempt to overturn the results
target=_blank>Owo Church attackers sentenced to death by hanging
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four out of the five terrorists that attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo to death. Justice Emeka Nwite, who pronounced the four terrorists guilty in the entire 9 count charges, ordered that they should be hanged until they die. The four convicts
target=_blank>Many killed in fresh attacks on Taraba communities
Several people have been killed following fresh attacks on communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State by suspected armed militia. Residents said the violence began three days ago in Didango village, where gunmen reportedly ambushed a group of youths returning home after watching an English Premier League match at a viewing centre, killing
target=_blank>Why CBN reshuffled deputy governors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has redeployed its four Deputy Governors as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and improve operational efficiency. The changes, which took effect on June 1, 2026, were reflected in an updated profile published on the apex bank’s official website. Under the new arrangement, the Deputy Governor in
target=_blank>BREAKING: NNPCL, more Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price significantly
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other filling stations have reduced their premium motor spirit price significantly on Wednesday, days after Dangote Refinery slashed its gantry petrol rate. A market survey by DAILY POST showed that retail outlets of NNPCL in Abuja have adjusted their fuel pump price to N1335 per litre from N1364. Similarly, NIPCO,
BREAKING: NNPCL, more Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price significantly
target=_blank>Gov Alia appoints Eunice Ogbenyi Acting Head of Service in Benue
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Dr Ihu Eunice Ogbenyi as the Acting Head of Service (HoS) of the state. The appointment follows the passing of the former Head of Service, Dr Agbogbo Ode, who served from 2023 to 2026. Dr Ogbenyi, who hails from Oju Local
Gov Alia appoints Eunice Ogbenyi Acting Head of Service in Benue
target=_blank>Third chemical smell hits Ogun secondary school, sends students, staff to hospital
Panic has again gripped Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, after a strange chemical odour sent several students and staff to the hospital for medical attention on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that this is the third time in three months that the incident has happened in the area. Recall that on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, no
Third chemical smell hits Ogun secondary school, sends students, staff to hospital
target=_blank>Benue begins training of marine marshals to strengthen security in riverine areas
The Benue State Government has begun the training of Marine Marshals aimed at combating insecurity in riverine areas of the state. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over attacks and criminal operations allegedly carried out by armed herders and other criminal elements who exploit the state’s rivers and waterways as routes for movement and escape
Benue begins training of marine marshals to strengthen security in riverine areas
target=_blank>Nigeria vs Poland: Live Updates from Super Eagles friendly
Nigeria will play Poland in a pre-2026 World Cup friendly game on Wednesday night. It is the second time both countries will face each other in history. The Super Eagles arrived for the match only days after they retained the Unity Cup. Eric Chelle’s men won the tournament thanks to a perfect record against Zimbabwe and Jamaica.
Nigeria vs Poland: Live Updates from Super Eagles friendly
target=_blank>2027: Aisha Yesufu rallies support for Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
Activist and political leader, Aisha Yesufu, has charged her supporters, known as ‘Supporters of Aisha Yesufu’ (SAY Nation), to back presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, ADC, in the forthcoming 2027 election, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Yesufu gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday at the conclusion of a strategic outreach to Bwari, AMAC, Kuje, Kwali,
2027: Aisha Yesufu rallies support for Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Gidado rues Kwara United’s early exit
Kwara United midfielder, Toyeeb Gidado, has expressed dissatisfaction over his team’s exit from the 2026 President Federation Cup. The Harmony Boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sokoto United in their Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday. Gidado stated that Kwara United were punished for their failure to convert their chances. “It was a very tough match
President Federation Cup: Gidado rues Kwara United’s early exit
target=_blank>I spend over N1m everyday in Abuja – Chidi Mike begs NDC to release primary election results
Businessman seeking to represent Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe Federal Constituency, Imo State in the House of Representatives, Chidi Mike Anyanwu has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC to release results of the recently concluded primary elections. The party had, in a statement on Sunday, stated that the official outcome of the primaries conducted across
I spend over N1m everyday in Abuja – Chidi Mike begs NDC to release primary election results
target=_blank>Ex-minister Adelabu’s family abduction shows no Nigerian is safe under Tinubu – Atiku
Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the abduction of former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu’s family members in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the unfortunate incident showed that no Nigerian is safe under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ex-minister Adelabu’s family abduction shows no Nigerian is safe under Tinubu – Atiku
target=_blank>Police uncover gun factory in Yobe, arrest 7 suspects
Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have uncovered an illegal firearms fabrication site in Potiskum and arrested seven suspects. This is contained in a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, on Wednesday in Damaturu, the state capital. Abdulkarim said operatives of the Potiskum Area Command, in collaboration with the Divisional Police
Police uncover gun factory in Yobe, arrest 7 suspects
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