Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 3rd October 2026
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E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0lead/ target=_blank>2027: Qadiriyya leader cautions religious, political leaders against reckless utterances
A famous Islamic scholar, Sheikh Qaribullahi Nasiru-Kabara, has urged religious and political leaders to exercise caution and avoid provocative remarks that could heighten national tensions. He also enjoined them to use wisdom to promote peace and unity in the country. Kabara, who is also the leader of the Qadiriyya Islamic Movement, said this in an
target=_blank>Tony Elumelu: How My career started in job I wasn’t qualified for
Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has opened up on how he started his career in a job he was not qualified for. The billionaire businessman disclosed this in a post on his social media handle, on Saturday. Elumelu, who said he was lucky to have had someone take a chance on him, maintained that
target=_blank>Tinubu hails Kabir Bichi at 45
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, on his 45th birthday. President Tinubu, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, described the lawmaker who represents Bichi Federal Constituency of Kano State, as a vibrant, resourceful
target=_blank>Abducted Corps members: IGP deploys top DIG, CPs to Imo
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has deployed top police chiefs to Imo to lead an aggressive search-and-rescue operation for 20 abducted prospective corps members. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Owerri. The statement noted that Disu ordered DIG Shehu
target=_blank>7 missing as boat capsizes in Benue
At least seven people are reportedly missing after a boat conveying passengers capsized at the Buruku crossing point in Buruku Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. Witnesses said more than 120 passengers were, however, rescued following the incident, which occurred on Saturday at about 11am while the wooden boat was ferrying passengers across the
target=_blank>Police officer crushed to Death in Bayelsa
A moving truck has crushed a police officer identified as Blessing Omene to death in Bayelsa State. The deceased was on duty along Glory Land Drive, East–West Road axis of Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital, when the unfortunate incident occured. She was attached to safer highway patrol team. Confirming the incident in his post on the Bayels
target=_blank>Two shot dead at Plateau mining site
Two persons from Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State have been shot dead at a mining site around Kuru Jenta, near the boundary between Kuru Jenta in Jos South LGA. The development comes less than a week after three women were killed and one person injured when gunmen attacked
target=_blank>2027: We’ll Replicate Osun Experience in Ogun – Accord Party
The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Ogun State, Alhaji Agbongboakala Olaniyi Okewole, has said the party will replicate its recent electoral success in Osun State in the 2027 Ogun governorship election. Okewole made the declaration in Abeokuta while speaking at the unveiling of the party’s 2027 governorship campaign council and the flag-off of
target=_blank>Flood: NEMA to Train Local Divers on Improved Rescue Operations
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed plans to train local divers across flood-prone communities on improved ways of rescuing victims trapped during flood disasters. NEMA Head, Benin Operations Office, Kenoma Ojuederie, disclosed this in an interview with journalists during a one-day refresher training for emergency management stakeholders on urban search and rescue. He
target=_blank>Zulum calls on North East states to redeem air shuttle contributions
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has called on member states of the North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) to redeem their financial commitments to the proposed North-East Air Shuttle. Zulum, who is also Chairman of the Forum, made the call on Saturday while delivering his opening address at the 13th meeting of the NEGF in Maiduguri. He
target=_blank>Engage in tree planting to boost afforestation programme – Ogun govt tells plank sellers
The Ogun State Government has called on plank sellers and woodworkers in the state to engage in tree planting to boost afforestation, protect the environment and preserve the state’s forest reserves. The State Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, gave the charge at the 10th anniversary of the Irewolede Plank Sellers and Wood Workers Association in
Engage in tree planting to boost afforestation programme – Ogun govt tells plank sellers
target=_blank>Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars, Sporting Lagos play out draw
Kano Pillars and Sporting Lagos battled to a draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday seven encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday. The Sai Masu Gida maintained their unbeaten start to the new season following the result. Sporting Lagos are now winless in their last three league games. The visitors stunned the
Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars, Sporting Lagos play out draw
target=_blank>Zlatan Ibrahimovic picks team to win EPL, LaLiga, FA Cup this season
Former Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has picked the teams to win the Premier League, LaLiga and FA Cup this season. Speaking recently with ESPN FC, Ibrahimovic was asked several questions, including which teams he expects to win the Premier League, LaLiga and FA Cup this term. The former Paris Saint-Germain star picked Manchester City to
Zlatan Ibrahimovic picks team to win EPL, LaLiga, FA Cup this season
target=_blank>Midterm election: Trump promises $5,000 to US citizens
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has made a new pledge to US citizens. In a viral video posted on his verified X account, Trump said he would give every adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans win the 2026 midterm election. According to him, his pledge is based on the victory of Republicans ahead
Midterm election: Trump promises $5,000 to US citizens
target=_blank>‘Northerners should allow Tinubu complete his eight-year tenure’ – Yari
The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari, has appealed to northerners to allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete his eight-year tenure as a way of respecting the established principle of rotational presidency in Nigeria. Yari, who spoke to journalists at the Kano Government House after holding a closed-door meeting with
‘Northerners should allow Tinubu complete his eight-year tenure’ – Yari
target=_blank>Kebbi attacks: Gov Idris seeks military base in Bagudo
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has said his administration will seek the establishment of a military base in Bagudo Local Government Area to tackle persistent bandit attacks. Idris made this known on Saturday during a condolence visit to the District Head of Kaoje, Mustapha Usman, following the killing of the village head of Lafagu and
Kebbi attacks: Gov Idris seeks military base in Bagudo
target=_blank>Nations League: Lewandowski breaks Ronaldo’s record
Poland striker, Robert Lewandowski, has broken Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the UEFA Nations League. Lewandowski was on fire as his country hammered Romania 6-0 on Friday. The 38-year-old netted in the 24th, 47th and 86th minutes in Warsaw. It was also his record-extending 170th appearance for Poland
Nations League: Lewandowski breaks Ronaldo’s record
target=_blank>NNL: Bayelsa United sign free agent Sani Yakassai
Bayelsa United have completed the signing of Umar Sani Yakassai for the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season, DAILY POST reports. Yakassai joined the Prosperity Boys following the expiration of his contract with Bichi First FC. The midfielder was a key figure for Bichi First FC last season. Yakassai is expected to add depth and
NNL: Bayelsa United sign free agent Sani Yakassai
target=_blank>Abducted NYSC members: Don’t let kidnappers kill our children – Parents beg Olubadan, Oyo CP
Parents of the prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were recently kidnapped have appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that their children are released unhurt. The parents made the appeal when they visited the traditional ruler at his residence in Ibadan on
Abducted NYSC members: Don’t let kidnappers kill our children – Parents beg Olubadan, Oyo CP
target=_blank>Kidnappers give 24-hour ultimatum for abducted NYSC members, others
Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camps have disclosed that their kidnappers gave them 24 hours to raise N1bn ransom for their release. The parents made the disclosure on Saturday when they visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence
Kidnappers give 24-hour ultimatum for abducted NYSC members, others
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