Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 1st October 2026
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target=_blank>Nigeria at 66: Over 250 inmates walk free as governors grant pardons
At least 257 inmates have been released from correctional facilities across four states after the governors granted them pardons and other forms of clemency in the spirit of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The beneficiaries are from Plateau, Kogi, Taraba and Adamawa states, where the governors announced various forms of executive mercy as part of activities
target=_blank>Mother Speaks on NYSC-bound Daughter’s Last Moment Before Bandits Took Her Into Forest
A woman whose twin daughters are due for the one year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has narrated the action taken by one of the girls who was abducted in Imo State, on Thursday. Daily Trust reports that several travellers, including corps members heading for orientation camps, were abducted after gunmen attacked two
target=_blank>2027: NSCIA not involved in politics – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has stated that the organization has nothing to do with politics, but it is ready to receive visits by politicians vying for the 2027 elections. Speaking during the NSCIA’s General Assembly on Thursday in Abuja, the
target=_blank>Scrap dealers begin 15-day nationwide strike
The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers and Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has commenced a 15-day nationwide warning strike over alleged unfair pricing, manipulation of weighing scales and production of substandard iron rods by some foreign-owned steel companies. The association’s Deputy National President, Comrade Aminu Hassan Soja, announced this at a press conference, saying
target=_blank>Nigeria@66: Over 140m Nigerians in abject poverty – Obi
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a sobering address demanding an immediate structural overhaul of the nation’s governance. He warned that persistent leadership failures have pushed over 140 million Nigerians into severe hardship and abject poverty. In an official Independence Day
target=_blank>Rep Kofa hails Speaker Abbas at 61
The member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has congratulatd the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on the occasion of his 61th birthday. Kofa said the speaker has built a remarkable journey defined by learning, service, responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the people
target=_blank> Legal Concerns over 2025 Budget Extension
There are legal concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the law extending the implementation of the 2025 budget from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The President assented to the bill on Wednesday, September 30, a day after the Senate and House of Representatives approved the fourth extension of the 2025 budget. The
target=_blank>Bandits kill man, abduct wife, children, others in Kaduna community
Suspected bandits have killed a man and abducted his wife, two children and six others during an attack on Babban Saura community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred around 1am on Thursday, reportedly threw the community into panic as the assailants invaded three houses and took the victims away.
target=_blank>Flood Alert: 24 States & FCT at Risk
Flood alert has been issued for 24 states and the FCT. Watch the video for the affected areas, flood risk levels and safety measures residents are advised to follow.
target=_blank>Independence: Mutfwang pardons 130 inmates, commutes 4 death sentences
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates across custodial facilities in the state. He also commuted four death sentences to life imprisonment. The governor announced the exercise of his prerogative of mercy on Thursday as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Mutfwang, in a goodwill message to
target=_blank>Turkey: They’re very good – Emmanuel Emenike singles out three Nigerian players
Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has singled out three “very good” Nigerian footballers he closely follows in the Turkish league. The players are Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, Amedspor’s Gift Orban and Bursaspor’s Kelechi Iheanacho. Emenike, who played for Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce during his professional career, said Osimhen and Orban are important players, while
Turkey: They’re very good – Emmanuel Emenike singles out three Nigerian players
target=_blank>Nations League: Bruno Fernandes replaces Ronaldo as Portugal captain
Manchester United playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as the captain of the Portugal national team. Fernandes will lead the team out for their UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark on Thursday evening. The 32-year-old takes the armband following Ronaldo’s decision to leave camp. Ronaldo was left furious after head coach Jorge Jesus left him on
Nations League: Bruno Fernandes replaces Ronaldo as Portugal captain
target=_blank>Mourinho denies making comments about Ronaldo’s future with Portugal
Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, has denied making comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese Football Federation, FPF. He dismissed the remarks being shared across social media as “fake news.” Mourinho was reportedly linked to remarks concerning the growing tensions surrounding Ronaldo and the Portugal national team. But Mourinho has now said: “Too much fake
Mourinho denies making comments about Ronaldo’s future with Portugal
target=_blank>2027: Tinubu too desperate to remain in power – US firm
A United States advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is too desperate to remain in power. Von Batten-Montague-York made the allegation in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Thursday. This comes as Nigeria prepares for its 2027 general elections. The firm also accused the President of weaponising the police,
2027: Tinubu too desperate to remain in power – US firm
target=_blank>Kebbi APC reinstates suspended chairman, Kana-Zuru
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State has reinstated its State Chairman, Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, more than three months after his suspension. The decision was announced on Thursday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Isah Abubakar Assalafi, at a press conference at the APC secretariat in Birnin Kebbi. Assalafi said the State Working Committee (SWC) revoked
Kebbi APC reinstates suspended chairman, Kana-Zuru
target=_blank>October 1: Nigeria is rich, yet her citizens are poor – Kwankwaso
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has lamented that Nigeria is a very wealthy country but its citizens are poor. Kwankwaso said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday as the country marked its 66th Independence Anniversary. He stated that Independence Day is not only a day
October 1: Nigeria is rich, yet her citizens are poor – Kwankwaso
target=_blank>Nigeria at 66: Aiyedatiwa seeks violence-free poll in 2027
The governor warned that political differences must never destroy the bonds that unite citizens as families, neighbours and fellow Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engagement and respect the rights
Nigeria at 66: Aiyedatiwa seeks violence-free poll in 2027
target=_blank>Boko Haram insurgents attack Adamawa military base, kill three soldiers, forest guard
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Garaha-Mojili, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Accounts of the attack obtained on Thursday evening indicated that the insurgents killed three soldiers and a forest guard. It was gathered that the insurgents wounded 10 other soldiers and abducted two women. The Chairman of Hong Local Government
Boko Haram insurgents attack Adamawa military base, kill three soldiers, forest guard
target=_blank>Where’s your promised transport fare reduction – Atiku’s camp tackles Tinubu
The camp of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded the promised transport fare reduction by President Bola Tinubu. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, said the promised transport fare reduction was meant to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day. DAILY POST recalls that President
Where’s your promised transport fare reduction – Atiku’s camp tackles Tinubu
target=_blank>Bandits gun down resident, abduct nine in Kaduna on Independence Day
Suspected bandits have killed a resident and abducted nine persons, including his wife and two children, in Babban Saura (PW) community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when the attackers reportedly invaded three houses in the community. The attack was carried out while Nigerians were celebrating the
Bandits gun down resident, abduct nine in Kaduna on Independence Day
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