Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 6th June 2026
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target=_blank>2027: Donald Duke Emerges PRP Presidential Candidate
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared former Governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke, as the dully elected Presidential candidate of the party for the next election. The party has also cleared 420 candidates across all positions for the 2027 general elections. Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, National Publicity Secretary
target=_blank>60 years after, Aguiyi-Ironsi Family hails Fajuyi
The family of Nigeria’s late former Head of State, Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, has paid glowing tribute to the late Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, describing his death as a heroic and selfless sacrifice that remains one of the most enduring symbols of loyalty, courage and national unity in Nigeria’s history. In a remembrance message marking the
target=_blank>Fulani leaders hail Kano govt’s move to reclaim grazing reserves
Fulani leaders have commended the Kano State Government for its efforts to reclaim 371 encroached grazing reserves, cattle routes (Burtali/Labi), and other pastoral resources across the state. The leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (FULDAN) disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency
target=_blank>El-Rufai: Activist kicks against stringent bail conditions, demands review
A human rights and anti corruption activist, Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala, has cautioned the judiciary over what he described as ‘impossible bail condition given to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, demanding an immediate review. The activist, popularly known as IG Wala, also called on the judiciary, particularly the presiding judges handling the former governor’s
target=_blank>15-year-old herder, 13 cattle killed in fresh Plateau attack
A 15-year-old herder, identified as Sadi Aliyu, has been killed in an attack around Sabon Gidan Kanar community, Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The Plateau State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Saturday. He also
target=_blank>Gov Alia plotted my removal because I refused to relocate palace to his hometown – Ex-Benue speaker
Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has alleged that Governor Hyacinth Alia orchestrated his removal from office after he refused to support a plan to relocate the palace of the Tor Tiv from Gboko, the traditional headquarters of the Tiv nation, to the governor’s hometown of Ihugh in Vandeikya
target=_blank>Residents Count Losses as Flood Destroys Houses, Farms in Gombe Community
Residents of Wuro Dole in Gona Emirate of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State are counting their losses following a devastating flood that destroyed homes, farmlands and other valuable property. The flood, which displaced several families and left many residents struggling to recover from the destruction, followed a heavy downpour experienced in the community.
target=_blank>World Environment Day: Embrace mass tree planting to combat desertification, FG urges Nigerians
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to embrace mass tree planting as a key strategy for combating desertification, land degradation and the growing impact of climate change across the country. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Saleh Abubakar, made the call in his message marking
target=_blank>Akpabio: I Didn’t Promise those who lost primaries Return Tickets
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied reports suggesting he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost out in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, insisting that his remarks were misconstrued and taken beyond their intended meaning. The clarification comes days after comments he made on the Senate floor triggered speculation that efforts were
target=_blank>Leaving APC For NDC Is Moving From Frying Pan to Hellfire – Senatorial Aspirant
A former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has openly regretted his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He accused the opposition party of conducting a flawed senatorial primary in Edo State. Agbonayinma, an aspirant for the Edo South Senatorial District ticket, said his experience
target=_blank>Jonathan can’t be blamed entirely for Boko Haram’s activities – Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad
Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Saturday said former President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed entirely for Boko Haram’s activities while he was in office. Ahmad said securing Nigeria requires the active participation of the government and community. Posting on X, the former presidential aide said leaders, communities,
Jonathan can’t be blamed entirely for Boko Haram’s activities – Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad
target=_blank>NNL: Akwa United announce end-of-season break
Akwa United have announced an end-of-season break for players and officials of the club. The Promise Keepers made the announcement in a statement on Friday. Chairman of the club, Mr Joseph Eno said players and officials proceeded on break from Friday, June 5, 2026. Eno said that the break will allow players and officials time to rest
NNL: Akwa United announce end-of-season break
target=_blank>Bandits gun down three Road Safety officers in Kebbi
Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, have been killed by suspected bandits in an attack along the Tsamiya–Illo Road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. This was disclosed in a post on Saturday by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in Lake Chad region. Makama stated that the incident occurred while
Bandits gun down three Road Safety officers in Kebbi
target=_blank>NLO fines Green Beret, suspends officials for assaults on match officials
The Nationwide League One, NLO, has slammed Green Beret FC with a fine of N1.5m and suspended the club’s officials for two seasons. The sanctions was a punishment for an attack on match officials after their game against Zamfara United. The NLO made the sanction known in a memo sent to the club. The organisers
NLO fines Green Beret, suspends officials for assaults on match officials
target=_blank>Second batch of Ogun hajj pilgrims arrive Gateway Airport
The second batch of Ogun State pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage has successfully arrived at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu. The 345 pilgrims, conveyed aboard an Airbus A330 operated by Flynas and arriving directly from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, landed in Ogun State on Friday at exactly 5:12 p.m. Recall that on Thursday, the first batch
Second batch of Ogun hajj pilgrims arrive Gateway Airport
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers confirm Ilechukwu remains technical adviser amid exit rumours
Rangers Chairman, Rangers Chairman Amobi Ezeaku has confirmed that technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu will remain in charge for the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Ezeaku gave the assurance during a chat with the media in Enugu. The Flying Antelopes boss stressed that the club will do everything possible to back the tactician to achieve
NPFL: Rangers confirm Ilechukwu remains technical adviser amid exit rumours
target=_blank>Why Barcelona has not won Champions League since 2015 – Guardiola
Former Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has listed the various factors that stopped Barcelona from winning the Champions League. The LaLiga giants have not lifted the trophy since 2015, when they beat Juventus 3-1 in the final. Guardiola, who won the Champions League twice when he was Barca manager, has warned against an obsession with
Why Barcelona has not won Champions League since 2015 – Guardiola
target=_blank>World Cup: Mbappe reveals match he will never watch
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has admitted he has never rewatched the 2022 World Cup final, in which they lost to Argentina on penalties. Mbappe netted a hat-trick, but it was not enough for Les Bleus, as they suffered a heart-breaking defeat. The Real Madrid forward has now claiming watching the game back would “awaken some
World Cup: Mbappe reveals match he will never watch
target=_blank>Health authority seizes 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products
The Gboko Local Government Health Authority in Benue State has evacuated 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products from Gboko Main Market following a routine inspection that reportedly uncovered beverages that had expired since 2024. The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Director of the Gboko Local Government Health Authority, Mrs Wede Victoria, alongside
Health authority seizes 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd told to sign Lewandowski
Former Manchester United forward, Giuseppe Rossi, has urged his old club to sign Poland captain Robert Lewandowski. Rossi believes the 37-year-old will be an incredible asset for Man United, especially for the younger players. Manchester United should target Robert Lewandowski this summer to “benefit” Benjamin Sesko. Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona will expire at the end
EPL: Man Utd told to sign Lewandowski
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