Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 4th October 2026
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target=_blank>Yobe: One missing, another rescued In River accident
Two children went missing at a river in Dapchi, Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State, on Sunday. One of them identified as 14-year-old Goni Mustapha, has been rescued, while search operations are ongoing for the second child. The incident occurred at about 2:30pm at Unguwar Bulama Alhaji Ahmadu in Dapchi community, according to the
target=_blank>Fact-Checking Peter Obi’s Claim of More Than 140 Million Nigerians Living in Poverty.
Peter Obi says more than 140 million Nigerians are living in poverty and severe hardship. But what do the available figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, UNICEF, UN and WHO actually show? This video fact checks the claim by examining Nigeria’s poverty levels, food insecurity, out of school children, drug use and
target=_blank>Atiku to Tinubu: You must open NNPCL books, tell us who’s financing your campaign
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a full account of the ₦11.2 trillion the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) recorded as owed to it by the Federation for advances and costs that include protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas assets. He said Nigerians deserve to know how
target=_blank>Your silence on abduction of corps members worrisome, APM tells Tinubu
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organization (MDPCO) under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately rescue the prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo state. The campaign council also demanded that President Tinubu take a decisive step to securing the “unconditional release and safe
target=_blank>8 Zamfara Assembly Members resign from APC
Eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, including an ally of former Governor Abdul’aziz, said they decided to leave the party over insecurity, alleged injustice and other issues affecting the wellbeing of the people. In a statement announcing their decision, the lawmakers said
target=_blank>Why Nigerians Don’t Trust Government Institutions — Islamic Scholar
An Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Professor Abdulhakeem Adebayo Akanni, on Sunday attributed the low level of trust Nigerians have in government institutions to perceived exclusion, unequal development, political patronage and what he described as the denial of citizens’ rights. Akanni stated this in Abeokuta while delivering
target=_blank>2027: Muslims Charged To Obtain PVC, Vote Responsible Leaders
The Muslim Congress (TMC), Kwara State chapter, has urged Muslims to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively in the 2027 elections. It said their votes should be used to elect responsible leaders capable of addressing the country’s security, economic and social challenges. The call was made at the 2026 Annual Lecture of
target=_blank>Independence Day: Governor Fintiri Pardons Nine Inmates, Commutes Death Sentence
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted pardon to nine inmates serving sentences in various custodial centres as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The beneficiaries include Abubakar Dajo of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Jos; Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso of the Numan Custodial Centre; as well as Amir Idris, Mohammed
target=_blank>Independence Day: Adamawa Government Visits Hospitals, Supports 200 Patients, Newborns
The Adamawa State Government has extended support to 200 patients and celebrated newborn babies in two major hospitals as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The outreach, held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, covered the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital and the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, with particular attention to patients in
target=_blank>NYSC Programme Strengthens National Unity — Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a vital instrument for promoting national unity, integration and peaceful coexistence among young Nigerians from diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Governor Fintiri stated this on Friday, October 2, 2026, while addressing 1,428 corps members at the opening ceremony of
target=_blank>2027: INEC’s world press conference dangerous threat, a jamboree – AA’s Udeze
The National Chairman of the Action Alliance, AA, Kenneth Udeze, has said the planned world press conference by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled for Tuesday, is a dangerous threat to the 2027 general elections. Udeze said the scheduled press conference is a mockery of the rule of law in Nigeria. In a statement
2027: INEC’s world press conference dangerous threat, a jamboree – AA’s Udeze
target=_blank>Osun killings: Police deploy tactical teams
The Osun State Police Command has deployed tactical teams to the Oke-Baale area of Osogbo following recent cult-related violence in parts of the state capital. The command said the deployment was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, following incidents recorded around the Owo-Eba and Arowomole areas of Osogbo. According to a statement
Osun killings: Police deploy tactical teams
target=_blank>FCT police order arrest, prosecution of motorists with concealed number plates
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has warned motorists and vehicle owners against driving vehicles without valid number plates or with concealed, defaced or deliberately faded plate numbers. The Command also warned against the use of tinted glasses without valid permits and fake diplomatic number plates by unauthorised persons in the FCT. The warning was
FCT police order arrest, prosecution of motorists with concealed number plates
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United stay unbeaten
Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a comfortable 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors at the Awka City Stadium. Experienced striker Godwin Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Akorode Daniel got the goals for Rangers. Abia Warriors scored from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute through Emeka Obioma. Rivers
NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United stay unbeaten
target=_blank>Tiwa Savage accepts Teni’s fight challenge VIDEO
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage has accepted a fight challenge from fellow singer and entertainer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni. Teni had issued the challenge in a video shared on her Instagram page, captioning it: “Mama!!! Make we fight @tiwasavage. 3 billion later, I go apologise for outside the boxing ring.” Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage accepts Teni’s fight challenge VIDEO
target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba end losing streak with 2-0 win over Plateau United
Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday sustained its comeback to form, beating Plateau United of Jos 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Week 7 match. Playing in front of a packed stadium, Enyimba rewarded the home fans with an emphatic victory, with one goal scored in each half. Enyimba took the lead
NPFL: Enyimba end losing streak with 2-0 win over Plateau United
target=_blank>Nigerian govt moves to remove export bottlenecks, boost FX inflows
The Nigerian government has announced plans to remove export bottlenecks and boost foreign exchange inflows into the Nigerian economy. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, made this disclosure at an event in Abuja at the weekend. He noted that Nigeria’s trade resilience required efficient infrastructure, predictable fiscal frameworks and seamless
Nigerian govt moves to remove export bottlenecks, boost FX inflows
target=_blank>Incessant doctors’ strikes expose Makinde’s failure in health sector — APC guber candidate
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has declared that incessant strikes embarked upon by medical doctors and other professionals have exposed the inadequacies of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in the state. Alli, who currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, made the declaration
Incessant doctors’ strikes expose Makinde’s failure in health sector — APC guber candidate
target=_blank>Publish NNPC contracts, payments, N11.2trn records, your campaign funding – Atiku to Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday demanded a full account of the N11.2 trillion in the records of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. Atiku said President Bola Tinubu “must publish the contracts, payments, results, and disclose who is funding his re-election activities.” In a statement by the Director
Publish NNPC contracts, payments, N11.2trn records, your campaign funding – Atiku to Tinubu
target=_blank>‘APC cannot separate itself from past record’ – ADC tells Shettima
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADCPCC) has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima’s claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saved Nigeria from economic collapse. The council said Shettima’s statement that Nigeria was heading towards “Caracas” before Tinubu became president was also an indictment of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which governed the
‘APC cannot separate itself from past record’ – ADC tells Shettima
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