Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 29th August 2026
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target=_blank>Kano sets up c’ttee to contain diphtheria outbreak
The Kano State Government has constituted a special committee to coordinate efforts to contain the reported outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the state. The committee was set up following reports of cases and deaths linked to the disease in some local government areas, with particular concern over the situation in Rano Local Government
target=_blank>Shettima Departs Abuja For AU Summit In Angola
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The high-level summit will focus on critical strategies for conflict resolution and the advancement of lasting peace and stability
target=_blank>Zamfara: Police Rescue 9 Travellers After Gun Battle With Bandits
The police in Zamfara State have confirmed suspected bandits’ attack on the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and rescued nine people trapped by the criminals. The police also arrested a suspected arms courier and recovered 11 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a separate operation along the same highway. The incident occurred on
target=_blank>Gov Oborevwori Commissions 110-Office Complex for NYSC, NCS, Others
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has commissioned a multi-million-naira 110-office administrative complex constructed by the Oshimili South Local Government Council in Asaba. The governor warned against vandalism and other acts capable of undermining public infrastructure, saying the destruction of government property poses a serious threat to the development of the state. Oborevwori, represented by his
target=_blank>Liverpool remain winless in EPL with Forest draw
Liverpool rallied from a goal down twice to force a 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League on Saturday. The early kick-off saw the Reds fall behind twice to goals from Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White, before strikes from Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz ensured they took a point in
target=_blank>JAMB extends deadline for acceptance of previous admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to accept or reject such offers. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin. The Board had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for
E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0-kwankwaso-movement-rejects-merger/ target=_blank>Obi, Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, warns against removal of DG
The OK Movement, a platform to mobilise support for Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has ruled out any merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which is a blend of supporters drawn from the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya and the New Nigeria People’s Party
target=_blank>Immigration/NSCDC recruitment: FG releases dates for oral interview
The Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has called on successful shortlisted applicants to check the board’s website for selection of oral interview dates and venue. This is contained in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulamalik Jubril. Jubril said that candidates should check
target=_blank>Plateau govt, ADC lock horns over N10bn expenditure
The Plateau State government and the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) are bickering over alleged N10.11 billion expenditure on traveling and transportation by the state government within six months. ADC had tackled the governor over what it described as “great concern the reported financial recklessness, questionable expenditure and alleged mismanagement of public resources. In a
target=_blank>Taraba: Police arrest suspected female traffickers, rescue 3 girls
Two women have been arrested by the police in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, for allegedly attempting to traffic three girls from the state to Adamawa. Daily Trust gathered that the suspects, who are from one of the states in the South-East, were arrested at a filling station while travelling in a commercial vehicle with
target=_blank>Kano constitutes special committee to contain Diphtheria outbreak
The Kano State Government has constituted a special committee to strengthen efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak following reports of cases and deaths in some parts of the state. The state government announced the constitution of the committee in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi
Kano constitutes special committee to contain Diphtheria outbreak
target=_blank>Benue: Alia’s interventions restoring peace, accelerating development in Agatu – Council chairman, Melvin Ejeh
The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has said interventions by Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration are yielding results in security, infrastructure and the restoration of displaced communities across the council area. Ejeh stated this on Saturday during a visit to the Makurdi branch of the Agatu Development Association, ADA,
Benue: Alia’s interventions restoring peace, accelerating development in Agatu – Council chairman, Melvin Ejeh
target=_blank>Troops kill suspected terrorist, recover AK-47 rifles in Plateau
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have killed a suspected terrorist and recovered two AK-47 rifles during a stop-and-search operation at Zak village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. A counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Saturday. Zagazola said the incident occurred at about 9:50
Troops kill suspected terrorist, recover AK-47 rifles in Plateau
target=_blank>Nigerian Army raises alarm over attempted breach of X account
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over an attempted compromise of its official X account. The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on August 29, 2026, and is being treated as a cybersecurity
Nigerian Army raises alarm over attempted breach of X account
target=_blank>PDP rejects Uba Sani’s blame of El-Rufai over N6.7bn monthly debt deductions
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State Chapter, has urged Governor Uba Sani to take responsibility for the $350 million loan he championed, saying that blaming former Governor Nasir El-Rufai for N6.7 billion in monthly deductions is not a true reflection of good leadership. A statement issued by the state
PDP rejects Uba Sani’s blame of El-Rufai over N6.7bn monthly debt deductions
target=_blank>Police arrest 17 suspects, recover five motorcycles in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in separate operations across several local government areas of the state over alleged theft, shop breaking, cattle rustling, vandalism and other criminal activities. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, noting that the arrests followed credible
Police arrest 17 suspects, recover five motorcycles in Jigawa
target=_blank>Rights group petitions police over alleged assault on two-year-old girl in Delta
Ontop Cares Human Rights Organization, OCHRO), has petitioned the Delta State Police Command over the alleged abuse and assault of a two-year-old girl, Blessing Obi. The petition, dated August 27, 2026, was signed by the organisation’s Director-General, Comrade Ajemba Stanley, and accused the child’s biological father, Mr Obi Lotachukwu Kennedy, of allegedly subjecting her to
Rights group petitions police over alleged assault on two-year-old girl in Delta
target=_blank>Police nab four over alleged kidney harvesting, human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested four persons suspected to be members of a syndicate allegedly involved in human trafficking and the illegal harvesting of human organs in Nasarawa State. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad, STS, on August 19, 2026, following intelligence gathered on the alleged activities
Police nab four over alleged kidney harvesting, human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa
target=_blank>Transfer: Atletico Madrid pick two players to sign as Julian Alvarez’s replacement
Atletico Madrid have reportedly identified two players as potential replacements for Julian Alvarez should the Argentina international leave the club before the summer transfer window closes. Alvarez has already told Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the LaLiga side for Barcelona. Atletico Madrid have ruled out any possibility of selling the former Manchester City
Transfer: Atletico Madrid pick two players to sign as Julian Alvarez’s replacement
target=_blank>Osun guber: Oyebamiji congratulates Gov Adeleke, condemns post-election killings
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory. Oyebamiji spoke on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters on the outcome of the election and preparations for the 2027 general elections. The APC candidate also called
Osun guber: Oyebamiji congratulates Gov Adeleke, condemns post-election killings
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