Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 1st July 2026
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target=_blank>Kane double sends DR Congo out of World Cup
Hary Kane scored two second half goals as England came back from a goal deficit to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup round of 32 encounter at Atlanta stadium. The Bayern Munich striker continued his form in North America to rescue a sub-par England after DR Congo took an early lead that
target=_blank>BREAKING: Presidency clears Gbaja of appointment scandal, says accuser misled CBN
The Presidency has cleared Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, of the bribery allegations levelled against him by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, an acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council. Adeyemi had accused Gbajabiamila of demanding N27,395,510,136 take-off grant of the agency, an allegation the former Speaker
target=_blank>Alleged coup: DSS arrests five associates of Sylva
No fewer than five people working closely with a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, have been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS). It was learnt that they were arrested for allegedly concealing information regarding the whereabouts of their principal who has been in hiding since when
target=_blank>Abduction: Oyo teachers suspend strike
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended the indefinite strike in Oyo state following a directive from its national leadership. The NUT, had in a circular dated May 29, directed all teachers in the state to withdraw their services indefinitely over the May 15 abduction of 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers in the Oriire
target=_blank>Katsina swears in two new Sharia court judges
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, on Wednesday, swore in two new Kadis of the Upper Sharia Court, urging them to dispense justice with integrity, fairness and the fear of Allah. The newly appointed Kadis, Kadi Ibrahim Abdullahi Yakubu Dandume and Kadi Bala Salisu Daura, were recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and
target=_blank>Despite N1.25bn Ecological Fund, Lagos Still Submerged
Despite receiving more than N1.25 billion in ecological fund allocations between January and May 2026, Lagos State has continued to experience severe flooding, with major roads and residential communities submerged after heavy rainfall, raising questions about the effectiveness of flood mitigation efforts in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Data obtained by from the Office of the
target=_blank>‘He pinned me down’, UNIOSUN student narrates alleged assault by soldier
A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), simply identified as Ademola, has alleged that a soldier attempted to sexually assault her during the reported invasion of student hostels by personnel of the Nigerian Army Depot, Osogbo. The allegation emerged in a video circulating online in which the student narrated her experience during the incident,
target=_blank>‘We’ll Shut Down Filling Stations’ – oil marketers Reject Price cut demand
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector may be heading for another showdown as independent fuel marketers have pushed back against the Federal Government’s demand for cut in pump prices. The marketers have threatened to shut down filling stations nationwide if the government imposes price controls despite the country’s deregulated fuel market. The warning followed recent comments by
target=_blank>Hisbah: Christians eligible for Kano mass wedding
The Kano State Hisbah Board has said its mass wedding programme is open to both Muslims and Christians. The Deputy Commander of the Kano Hisbah Board, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this on Wednesday while outlining the eligibility requirements for the programme. Aminuddeen described the initiative as a social intervention designed to strengthen families, reduce immorality
target=_blank>10 killed in Benue community
At least 10 people have been reportedly killed in the early hours of Wednesday when armed invaders attacked Saai community in Mbajir Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said that at least 10 bodies have been recovered with the exact number of casualties yet to be officially confirmed. A resident, who
target=_blank>MACBAN rules out reprisal attack over killing of Benue chairman
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has ruled out any reprisal attack following the killing of its Benue State chairman, Ado Risku, in Otukpo Local Government Area. The assurance came during a condolence visit by a Benue State government delegation to the late chairman’s family at their home in Onyagede, Ohimini Local
MACBAN rules out reprisal attack over killing of Benue chairman
target=_blank>Suspected motorcycle snatchers kill 27-year-old rider in Plateau
A 27-year-old commercial motorcyclist has been killed by suspected motorcycle snatchers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, with his motorcycle stolen after the attack. The incident was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post shared on X on Wednesday. According to the post, troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) recovered the victim’s
Suspected motorcycle snatchers kill 27-year-old rider in Plateau
target=_blank>No one should be in jail for exercising their constitutionally protected rights – Sowore
The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, has narrated his ordeal in the Kuje correctional facility following his recent incarceration. In a statement on Wednesday, the human rights activist said he was put in the same prison with 37 inmates undergoing tuberculosis treatment. Recall that Sowore was granted N200 million bail on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar of
No one should be in jail for exercising their constitutionally protected rights – Sowore
target=_blank>Gbajabiamila can’t give appointments – Presidency breaks silence on Adeyemi’s fraud N600m allegations
The Presidency has claimed President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, cannot write letters or give appointments. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The assertion is in response to claims made by Adeniyi Adeyemi, the director-general of the
Gbajabiamila can’t give appointments – Presidency breaks silence on Adeyemi’s fraud N600m allegations
target=_blank>Abuja driver sentenced to death by hanging for killing boss, wife
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, sentenced Jonathan Markus to death by hanging for killing his 82-year-old boss, Ezekiel Adebola, and 67-year-old wife, Abiodun. DAILY POST reports that Jonathan, a former driver to the deceased was on 1st April, 2024 arrested by operatives of the FCT Police Command following the
Abuja driver sentenced to death by hanging for killing boss, wife
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Kane breaks Pele’s record as England eliminate DR Congo
England captain, Harry Kane, has now scored more World Cup goals than Brazil legend Pele. Kane scored twice, as the Three Lions defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32 on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel’s men had fallen behind to a fine finish from Brian Cipenga in the first half. But Kane struck
2026 World Cup: Kane breaks Pele’s record as England eliminate DR Congo
target=_blank>‘Everyone knows’ – George Weah picks better player between Mbappe, Yamal
Liberia football legend, George Weah, has picked France’s Kylian Mbappe as the better player ahead of Spain’s Lamine Yamal amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Weah believes Mbappe is ahead of Yamal, adding that the Barcelona winger is still growing. Speaking on El Chiringuito TV, the former Ballon d’Or winner said, “Lamine Yamal is
‘Everyone knows’ – George Weah picks better player between Mbappe, Yamal
target=_blank>Tinubu meets Oyebanji days after Ekiti guber election victory
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, at the Presidential Villa after the governor was presented with his Certificate of Return. This meeting came just days after his victory in the recently concluded governorship election which took place in Ekiti. Oyebanji was accompanied to the meeting by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who
Tinubu meets Oyebanji days after Ekiti guber election victory
target=_blank>NPFL: Kun Khalifat gear up for new season
Kun Khalifat will commence preparation for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season on Monday, 6 July, DAILY POST reports. The club made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. The Owerri-based club said the resumption marks the start of pre-season for the new campaign. According to the statement, all registered players are expected to report
NPFL: Kun Khalifat gear up for new season
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Four Round of 16 fixtures confirmed
At least four Round of 16 fixtures at the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed, following England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo on Wednesday evening. Harry Kane scored a stunning double as the Three Lions came from behind to eliminate the Leopards. This result means that Thomas Tuchel’s men will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round.
2026 World Cup: Four Round of 16 fixtures confirmed
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