Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 15th July 2026
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target=_blank>Fresh abduction: Criminals now see schools as abandoned territories – Atiku
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the abduction of the Principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, Kogi State, a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc official and students who were writing their NECO examination. Daily Trust had reported how bandits invaded the school late Thursday, disrupting ongoing examination. Reacting,
target=_blank>Family fixes July 17 for burial of physiotherapist found dead in Umahi’s house
The family of Mary Habila, popularly known as Mara, has announced July 17, 2026, as the burial date for the 26-year-old physiotherapist who was found dead at the Ebonyi State residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi. Mary Habila reportedly died on June 27, 2026. Her death attracted public attention after she was found
target=_blank>Recruitment: PSC releases list of 50,000 successful constable candidates
The Police Service Commission has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables, following the conclusion of the nationwide recruitment exercise for 50,000 personnel. Torty Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Relations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement Wednesday on Wednesday. The statement said the recruitment
target=_blank>Kwankwaso: South-East not enemy of north
Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the north and south-East geopolitical zones share a bond that should be strengthened. Kwankwaso stated this during an interview with BBC Igbo, on Wednesday. According to him, over the years Nigeria’s political leaders have demonstrated the importance of reconciliation and inclusion
target=_blank>Uba Sani: I have Kept My Promise To Ham People
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has broken a 20-year old jinx in Jaba local government, with the commissioning of five township roads in Kwoi, the headquarter of the Area Council. The Governor recalled that when he performed the ground breaking ceremony last September, he assured that the intervention would not be another promise deferred.
target=_blank>ADC demands probe of physiotherapist’s death, asks Umahi to step aside
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified pressure on the Federal Government over the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who was found dead in the Ebonyi residence of David Umahi, Minister of Works. The party demanded an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her reported death at the residence of the Minister. The opposition
target=_blank>Abbas: State police must comply with prescribed national standards
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for a phased implementation of state police across Nigeria, insisting that no state should establish its own police service without first meeting nationally prescribed standards. Abbas made the call on Wednesday while delivering a keynote address at the National Security Roundtable held as
target=_blank>Inflation drops to 15.91% – NBS
Nigeria’s headline inflation dropped marginally to 15.91% in June. A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated that the figure was a 0.2 percent reduction from the 15.93% recorded in May. It stated that June’s figure was lower than the 25.29% recorded June 2025. “The month-on-month headline inflation rate in June 2026 was
target=_blank>S&P: Dangote Refinery has become benchmark for petroleum pricing across West Africa
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to cushion Nigerians from the impact of rising global fuel prices, maintaining relatively stable domestic petroleum prices despite mounting international market pressures, according to the latest market intelligence from S&P Global Commodity Insights. The report noted that while international gasoline prices, freight costs and regional supply constraints have pushed up
target=_blank>UPDATED: Court orders final forfeiture of properties linked to Malami
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final and permanent forfeiture of 57 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the order after accepting the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC). The judge held that
target=_blank>Argentina vs England: ‘It’s impossible’ – Obi Mikel raises question about Messi
Former Nigerian International, John Obi Mikel, has raised a question about Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final fixture with England. The former Chelsea midfielder raised the question while warning England that they will have to do more to try and stop Messi when they face Argentina on Tuesday night. According to Obi Mikel,
Argentina vs England: ‘It’s impossible’ – Obi Mikel raises question about Messi
target=_blank>It’s painful – Army laments demoralization of troops by Nigerians
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to desist from demoralizing troops with social media posts that undermine their morale. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, made the appeal while receiving the executive members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria, DECAN on Wednesday in Abuja. The army spokesperson said troops deployed
It’s painful – Army laments demoralization of troops by Nigerians
target=_blank>Oyo schoolchildren: No ransom payment reinforces authority of state – Yakassai
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Tanko Yakasai, has described the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers without the payment of ransom as a milestone in the fight against insecurity. Yakasai, who is the Director General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), while speaking on Wednesday, frowned at the recent call
Oyo schoolchildren: No ransom payment reinforces authority of state – Yakassai
target=_blank> Edo Govt seals poultry, piggery farms over environmental law violations
The Edo State Government said it has sealed four poultry farms and a piggery farm for violating the State Environmental Sanitation and Pollution Management Law. DAILY POST reports that the State Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Nosa Adams, disclosed this at the monthly ministerial press briefing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Benin City. Adams,
Edo Govt seals poultry, piggery farms over environmental law violations
target=_blank>Eno orders new flood master plan, demolition of buildings on drainage channels in Akwa Ibom
Following the perennial flooding and destruction of properties in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Pastor Umo Eno has ordered the Ministry of Environment to come up with a new flood and drainage master plan to address the issue. He added that the state’s existing flood management blueprint no longer reflects the realities of rapid urbanisation and
Eno orders new flood master plan, demolition of buildings on drainage channels in Akwa Ibom
target=_blank>World Cup: They’ll play like France – Kevin Pietersen predicts Argentina vs England
Former England cricketer, Kevin Pietersen, has predicted England to beat Argentina in tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. Pietersen reckons the defending champions would play similarly to France against Spain, ending their title defence. He stated this in a tweet via his X account on Wednesday ahead of Argentina’s clash with the Three
World Cup: They’ll play like France – Kevin Pietersen predicts Argentina vs England
target=_blank>NDLEA secures seven-year jail term for man who advertised cannabis online
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Kano Strategic Command’s Media and Advocacy Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, the agency said the Federal High Court in Kano sentenced Ashiru Idris
NDLEA secures seven-year jail term for man who advertised cannabis online
target=_blank>Fuel price: Global oil prices decline
Global crude oil prices declined on Wednesday, with both the Brent and West Texas Intermediate, WTI, benchmarks recording losses of nearly one percent. Checks by DAILY POST showed that Brent crude fell 0.79 percent to $84.06 per barrel, while WTI crude also declined 0.79 percent to $78.71 per barrel. The latest price movement comes after
Fuel price: Global oil prices decline
target=_blank>State police won’t be govs’ private armies – Reps assure Nigerians
The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that state police when fully implemented would not be used as private armies for state governors.Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the National Security Roundtable during the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, insisting that the reform is designed to strengthen
State police won’t be govs’ private armies – Reps assure Nigerians
target=_blank>FG completes evacuation of 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa
The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks and other security concerns affecting foreign nationals in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, the evacuation exercise ended with the
FG completes evacuation of 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa
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