Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 5th August 2026
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target=_blank>Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by N50, Diesel by N80
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, a move the company said is aimed at making petroleum products more affordable for Nigerians. Under the new pricing structure announced on Wednesday, the ex-depot price of petrol
target=_blank>Uganda, Pakistan boxers on the run as Athletes refuse to leave Scotland after Commonwealth Games
Several athletes have reportedly refused to leave Scotland following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. According to a Police Scotland statement, various athletes are unaccounted for as contingents return to their countries following the 11-day Games with athletes competing in 10 sporting events. The Commonwealth Games had lasted from July 23
target=_blank>Kwara abductees regain freedom after 6 months in captivity
No fewer than 176 residents abducted during the February 3 terrorist invasion of the Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom. This brings to an end nearly six months of anguish for their families and communities. The Kwara State Government announced the development on Wednesday through
target=_blank>Atiku: Under Tinubu, debt has become a policy
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the approval by the National Economic Council (NEC) of a $4.5 billion refinancing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s oil-backed loan, describing it as further proof that the Tinubu administration has mortgaged Nigeria’s future to sustain its reckless fiscal habits. In
target=_blank>Radda swears in 4 permanent secretaries
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Wednesday swore in four new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to uphold integrity, professionalism and merit in the discharge of their duties. The new Permanent Secretaries are Malam Abdu Usman, Dr Sani Suleiman, Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya Suleiman and Dr Hussaini Hamisu Yanduna. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Radda
target=_blank>EFCC asks First Bank to freeze Osun govt account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested First Bank to freeze the account of the Osun State Government. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who disclosed the development at a press conference in Osogbo, faulted the action, saying the EFCC instructed the bank to freeze the state government’s account without a court order.
target=_blank>One killed, two injured in Lagos multi-vehicle crash
One person was killed on Wednesday, while two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash in Lagos. The incident involved an articulated truck, a mini truck and two motorcycles along New Road by Coastal Road, inward Jakande, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a statement said the accident occurred when the driver
target=_blank>Clerics to Uba Sani: You are a promise keeper
Governor Uba Sani has been described by both Islamic and Christian clerics as a leader who keeps his words, as he has been fulfilling promises he made since he assumed office. The testimony was made by both Most Rev(Dr) Timothy Yahaya, the Arch Bishop of Kaduna Province and Sheikh Haliru Maraya, Northern Coordinator of Global
target=_blank>Gunmen kill 3 brothers on community watch in Plateau
Three vigilantes from the same family have been killed after suspected gunmen attacked them while they were on community watch in the Tarai community, Jol village of Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. This comes a day after two security personnel were killed in Riyom LGA. The attack occurred at about 10:47 p.m
target=_blank>Community policing key to tackling insecurity across Nigeria — Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has advocated community policing as a key strategy for tackling insecurity across the country. The Sultan said sustainable peace could only be achieved through collaboration between security agencies and local communities. Represented by the Chiroman Kano, Alhaji Adamu Lamido Sanusi, the Sultan spoke on Wednesday
target=_blank>2027: Watch it, God may call you like Abacha before election – Dino
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Wednesday has cautioned President Bola Tinubu because he might end up like the former military Head of State, Sani Abacha, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Melaye said despite five political parties endorsing Abacha, God still called him while he was cruising towards transitioning from a military Head
2027: Watch it, God may call you like Abacha before election – Dino
target=_blank>Osun 2026: APC petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged vote buying with state funds
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to probe alleged use of state resources for vote buying ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The APC made the call in a statement by its Media
Osun 2026: APC petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged vote buying with state funds
target=_blank>Crane kills three in Ogun road accident
No fewer than three persons have been confirmed dead, while three others were injured in a road accident that occurred along the Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway. The accident, which involved a crane with no number plate and a Benz truck registered as LG 59 BLF, occurred at about 5 a.m. on Wednesday. DAILY POST gathered that
Crane kills three in Ogun road accident
target=_blank>‘Political terrorism’ – ADC blasts FG over Osun Govt frozen funds
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the freezing of statutory allocations to local governments in Osun State as “political terrorism”, accusing the Federal Government of using it as a political weapon ahead of the state’s governorship election. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC stated that the political standoff
‘Political terrorism’ – ADC blasts FG over Osun Govt frozen funds
target=_blank>Enenche Enenche: Both President Tinubu and Cardinal Onaiyekan are right; two perspectives, one nation
The recent meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has generated significant public debate. Much of the discussion has centred on the remarks of His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, who disclosed that the bishops raised concerns about insecurity, hunger, and the economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians, and that
Enenche Enenche: Both President Tinubu and Cardinal Onaiyekan are right; two perspectives, one nation
target=_blank>DSS nabs ex-officer over terrorism-related offences, to be docked August 6
The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested a retired officer of the Service, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, for allegedly associating with the proscribed terrorist organisation, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ezeakolam, who is currently being held in the Service’s detention facility, is to be put on trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja
DSS nabs ex-officer over terrorism-related offences, to be docked August 6
target=_blank>Nigerian Army releases names of Wanted ISWAP Commanders
The Nigerian military has identified several senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leaders and key operatives operating around the Lake Chad Basin in Borno State. The development followed recent offensive operations conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) against ISWAP/ISIS terrorists in northern Borno. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by
Nigerian Army releases names of Wanted ISWAP Commanders
target=_blank>Troops foil terrorist infiltration in Yobe
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration along the Gujba–Buni Yadi road in Yobe State, forcing about 30 suspected insurgents to flee after a gun battle. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation took place at about 2:30 pm on August 4 after the military received intelligence that terrorists were
Troops foil terrorist infiltration in Yobe
target=_blank>Nigeria’s judicial reforms to make legal system efficient, transparent, accountable – Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AGF, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that the ongoing reforms of the country’s judiciary are aimed at making justice accessible to poor and indigent Nigerians in line with the 1999 Constitution. He assured that, when fully completed, the reforms will make the legal system
Nigeria’s judicial reforms to make legal system efficient, transparent, accountable – Fagbemi
target=_blank>Sultan demands immediate investigation into killing of Army officer
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for an immediate investigation into the killing of an Army officer identified as Col. Abdussalam Ude. The President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs also condemned what he described as persistent hatred and discrimination against minority Igbo Muslims in the South-East, urging an
Sultan demands immediate investigation into killing of Army officer
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