Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 18th September 2026
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target=_blank>Niger miners’ deaths: Tinubu orders probe, vows to prosecute offenders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Friday. President Tinubu said
target=_blank>ADC: This govt arresting poor miners while powerful persons behind illegal mining walking freely
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State, declaring that the lives of poor Nigerians must not be treated as disposable. The opposition party also called for proper identification and compensation for the families. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam
target=_blank>Atiku To Tinubu: Cut Fuel Prices, Let Nigerians Breathe
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently reduce petrol prices and ease the burden of rising living costs on Nigerians. Atiku made the call on Friday in Abuja while addressing the nation on fuel prices, palliatives and the cost of living, saying the removal of petrol subsidy had continued to
target=_blank>8 charged to court over disappearance of toddler in Bayelsa Church
Bayelsa State Police Command has charged eight suspects to Court over the sudden disappearance of Amarachi Blessing Ogbonna, a one-year, ten-month-old female child, from a church premises in the State on June 21, 2026. Amarachi had gone missing during a church service after the mother dropped her at the children section of the church, but
target=_blank>Sultan loses stepmother
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has condoled with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, over the death of his stepmother, Hajiya Nana Asma’u, who died on Tuesday at the age of 100. The governor, who paid a condolence visit to the Sultan at his palace in Sokoto, described the deceased’s death as a
target=_blank>Northern Govs Demand Investigation Into Death of 37 Miners in Niger
The Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NNGF) has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances that led to the tragic death of 37 persons, while in custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. A statement issued Friday on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the Forum and
target=_blank>Benue: Police engage kidnappers in gun battle, rescue 8 victims
The Police in Benue State on Friday rescued eight victims abducted along the Ankpenchi-Ogobia axis of Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the eight rescued victims were among the nine remaining hostages forced into the bush, while the ninth victim died from gunshot injuries sustained during the
target=_blank>Police Restrict Movement, Deploy Personnel Ahead Gombe By-Election
The Gombe State Police Command has announced restriction of movement and closure of commercial activities in Gombe, Kwami and Funakaye local government areas ahead of Saturday’s by-election into the Federal Constituency. The restriction will be enforced from 6:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026, the command said. It said the measure is part of
target=_blank>School Proprietor arrested for allegedly defiling 9-year-old pupil
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested one Ahmed Bello, a 40-year-old school proprietor, for alleged defilement of a 9-year-old pupil in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The police said the victim, whose name is being withheld, is a pupil at the suspect’s school. Parading the Bello alongside 22 other suspects, the
target=_blank>Probe: We won’t shield anyone involved in Miners’ deaths – FG
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation will be conducted into the deaths of persons arrested during enforcement operations against suspected illegal mining activities in Niger State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance in a statement on Friday, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic
target=_blank>Mambilla: Atiku reacts to allegation of collecting $500,000 bribe to award Sunrise contract
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has finally reacted to allegations that he collected a $500,000 bribe in 2023, allegedly through his ex-wife, Jennifer Douglas, in connection with the infamous Mambilla Power Project fraud amounting to $6 billion. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said
Mambilla: Atiku reacts to allegation of collecting $500,000 bribe to award Sunrise contract
target=_blank>NAF bombs suspected terrorists’ hideouts in Zamfara forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reportedly carried out overnight airstrikes on suspected terrorists’ positions around Bagega Forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Local sources said the strikes targeted multiple locations after a large convoy of armed terrorists, reportedly involving hundreds of motorcycles, returned from operations around the Zamfara-Sokoto border. Residents in the
NAF bombs suspected terrorists’ hideouts in Zamfara forest
target=_blank>NLO warns clubs against participation in unauthorised competitions
The Nationwide League One, NLO, has warned all clubs under its jurisdiction against participating in unauthorised private leagues and competitions. The warning was contained in a formal notice issued by the NLO Secretariat on Friday. The NLO raised concerns that some clubs are engaging in competitions outside the official framework approved by the Nigeria Football
NLO warns clubs against participation in unauthorised competitions
target=_blank>Nigerian Army announces recruitment for technical specialists
The Nigerian Army has announced a special recruitment exercise for skilled men and women as part of the 92 Regular Recruits Intake, with online registration scheduled to run from September 16 to October 21, 2026. According to the Army in a post on X on Friday, the exercise is specifically designed to attract Nigerians with technical skills
Nigerian Army announces recruitment for technical specialists
target=_blank>Egerton-Idehen underfire over alleged procurement irregularities, poor staff welfare at NIGCOMSAT
Concerns have been raised over alleged procurement irregularities, poor staff welfare and other governance issues rocking the Federal Government’s agency, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, under its Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen. DAILY POST reports that employees of NIGCOMSAT who spoke with DAILY POST on condition of anonymity described the period since Egerton-Idehen’s appointment as managing
Egerton-Idehen underfire over alleged procurement irregularities, poor staff welfare at NIGCOMSAT
target=_blank>Boko Haram fighters used ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok for weapons, attacks – Cambridge study
Boko Haram fighters used artificial intelligence chatbots from major technology companies to obtain technical and military information, including advice linked to explosives, weapons and combat operations, according to a study by the University of Cambridge. Researchers interviewed 27 former members of the group’s two main factions, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’at
Boko Haram fighters used ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok for weapons, attacks – Cambridge study
target=_blank>They sprayed us something in the cell — Survivor of Niger miners’ deaths recounts
Survivors of the incident that killed 37 suspected illegal gold miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have narrated their ordeals inside the cell where they were kept. One of the survivors, while recounting his experience, said 17 people were initially locked inside a small room before additional detainees
They sprayed us something in the cell — Survivor of Niger miners’ deaths recounts
target=_blank>Naira exchange rate today, September 18, 2026: Naira appreciates against USD after depreciation
The naira appreciated slightly against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, ending three straight days of depreciation. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened marginally to N1,331.20 on Friday from N1,331.28 traded on Thursday. This means that the naira gained N0.08 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black
Naira exchange rate today, September 18, 2026: Naira appreciates against USD after depreciation
target=_blank>BREAKING: Appeal Court upholds NDC registration, overturns Lokoja ruling
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced that it will participate in the 2027 general elections following a Court of Appeal judgment setting aside a Federal High Court ruling that ordered its deregistration. The party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a statement reacting to the appellate court’s decision in Abuja. Dickson said
BREAKING: Appeal Court upholds NDC registration, overturns Lokoja ruling
target=_blank>Lagos police present N89.2m to families of 157 deceased officers
The Lagos State Police Command has presented 157 cheques valued at N89,201,523.07 to families and next of kin of deceased police officers who served under the Command. A statement by the Command said the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, presented the cheques on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Lagos State Police
Lagos police present N89.2m to families of 157 deceased officers
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