Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 7th October 2026
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target=_blank>Corp members abducted in Imo regain freedom
The 20 corps members abducted on their way to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Abia and Akwa Ibom States have regained freedom. The victims, who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, were attacked near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, on October 1. The kidnappers had initially demanded
target=_blank>2027: If elected, I’ll Bring Petrol Price Down To N300 per Litre — Donald Duke
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) Presidential Candidate, Donald Duke, has promised to reduce the price of petrol to about N300 per litre if elected president. Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, said the proposed price would be achieved by changing the basis for pricing petroleum products meant for domestic consumption from international market
target=_blank>Miners’ deaths: NBA seeks tough measures against abuse in custody
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded tough measures against what it described as “avoidable deaths” in detention facilities across the country, saying no operative of any government agencies should subject any Nigerians to torture. This is just as the lawyers’ professional body maintained that no democracy can survive on elections alone without strong institutions,
target=_blank>Yobe: Boy Burns Stepmothers, Brothers to Death in Alleged Vengeance Attack
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a nine-year-old boy in connection with the setting of a house on fire, resulting in the deaths of his two stepmothers and two younger brothers. The incident occurred at Rugan Badal, a hamlet in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the minor allegedly
target=_blank>Kano to crack down on retired civil servants on govt payroll
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has given retired civil servants still occupying government offices 48 hours to vacate, warning that those who continue to receive salaries after retirement will be investigated. The commission also directed all Permanent Secretaries and Directors of Administration in the state civil service to submit, before Friday,
target=_blank>Lawal Daura: Those plotting to rig 2027 elections are in for a surprise
The vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Lawal Daura, has said the 2027 elections must not be won through electoral manipulation. Daura stated this Tuesday at the launch of the national campaign management committee (NCMC) of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO). According to the former Director-General of the Department of State Services
target=_blank>FG bows to pressure, releases varsity workers’ arrears
The Federal Government has released withheld salaries of members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) who threatened to paralyse academic activities on various campuses. The government, which was given a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, released eight months out of the salary arrears the workers are being
target=_blank>2027: ADC Gov’ship Candidate Vows to Lift Night Motorcycle Ban in Gombe
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Bala Bello Tinka, has pledged to review the restrictions placed on commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Achaba, by the state government if elected. Daily Trust reports that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had in June 2025 imposed a night time restriction on commercial motorcycle operations,
target=_blank>Borno: Troops repel Boko Haram attack, Kill 25 terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, backed by two fighter jets, have successfully repelled a Boko Haram terrorist attack on the headquarters of Kukawa Local Government Area in Borno State, killing 25 insurgents. However, the fierce encounter came at a cost, with the military confirming that some soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice while defending the area.
target=_blank>Man stabbed to death over N500 in Jigawa
Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 20-year-old man, Lawisi Safiyanu, for allegedly stabbing one Muhammad Abba to death over N500 debt. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The incident occurred at about 12:30am on October 1, 2026,
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Real reason why Argentina lost final to Spain – Messi opens up
Argentina legend, Lionel Messi, has claimed that the “physical and emotional” toll of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash against England, was responsible for their below-par performance in the final. Albiceleste, who were the defending champions at the tournament, failed to record a shot across 90 minutes. The South Americans then went on to lose
2026 World Cup: Real reason why Argentina lost final to Spain – Messi opens up
target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool suffer triple injury blow ahead of Man City clash
Liverpool could be without at least first-team players for the Premier League visit of Manchester City this weekend. The trio of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Jeremy Jacquet could be unavailable for the Reds’ first game after the international break. Isak has four goals in his first five league fixtures, but withdrew from international duty
EPL: Liverpool suffer triple injury blow ahead of Man City clash
target=_blank>Abacha family property dispute: Parties urged to return to arbitration
Institutional Reforms Advocate and President/Founder of SIAF, Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has urged members of the Abacha family and the developer engaged under a Joint Venture (JV) Agreement for their property at No. 68, Molade Okoya Thomas Street, off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, to respect the court process and return to
Abacha family property dispute: Parties urged to return to arbitration
target=_blank>2027: Another win for Wike as Rivers LP joins Rainbow Coalition
The Labour Party in Rivers State has declared support for the rainbow coalition formed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement on Wednesday, the state chairman of the party, Fredrick Nwoje, said the coalition is an example of inclusive politics. Nwoje said the coalition brings together politicians from the PDP, APC, Labour Party
2027: Another win for Wike as Rivers LP joins Rainbow Coalition
target=_blank>Tinubu govt imports food, abandons Nigerian farmers – Atiku
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of making Nigeria increasingly dependent on food imports while neglecting local farmers and producers. Atiku made the claim in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. DAILY POST reports that
Tinubu govt imports food, abandons Nigerian farmers – Atiku
target=_blank>Boxing: WBA title confusion clouds Anthony Joshua’s plan to face Gassiev next
Confusion over the WBA heavyweight title has clouded British boxer Anthony Joshua’s plan to face Russian boxer Murat Gassiev next, leaving the proposed unification bout in doubt. Speaking on the development, Gassiev criticised the WBA for not elevating him to full world championship status when Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt. The 32-year-old said
Boxing: WBA title confusion clouds Anthony Joshua’s plan to face Gassiev next
target=_blank>Police arrest 80 suspects, recover six vehicles, firearms in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested 80 suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, six vehicles and other exhibits during various operations conducted across the state between October 1 and 7. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference held at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Tijani said the
Police arrest 80 suspects, recover six vehicles, firearms in Lagos
target=_blank>2028 Olympic Games: Withdrawals will not affect Falcons against Comoros – Eguavoen
Super Falcons interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed fears that the withdrawal of key players could impact her side’s performance against Comoros. The record African champions are preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros. The two-legged encounter will hold at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne. The likes of Asisat Oshoala, Oluwatosin
2028 Olympic Games: Withdrawals will not affect Falcons against Comoros – Eguavoen
target=_blank>Lagos: Police kill two suspected armed robbers in gun duel, arrest gang member
Two suspected armed robbers were reportedly killed during a gun duel with the police in Lagos, while another member of the gang was arrested. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the recent operational activities of the command. Fatai said the two suspects were neutralised during
Lagos: Police kill two suspected armed robbers in gun duel, arrest gang member
target=_blank>Olubadan confirms release of abducted prospective NYSC members
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has confirmed the release of the abducted prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The victims were abducted in the early hours of Thursday. They left Ibadan on Wednesday towards the NYSC camp in Bende in Abia State when they were abducted. The Olubadan, Wednesday evening,
Olubadan confirms release of abducted prospective NYSC members
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