Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Friday 9th October 2026

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Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that Kaduna State is the only sub national in Nigeria that has integrated mental health into the primary and secondary health systems. The Governor made this known at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital(FNPH), Barnawa, Kaduna on Friday, during the 2026 World Mental Health Day, themed “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real

Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer on his way to duty post along the Kwi-Beco road, a community between Riyom and Barikn Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. The incident, according to sources, occurred at about 7pm on Thursday. The development came amid heightened tensions in Mangu, Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs where

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock allegedly rustled by terrorists. The operations, conducted on October 8, also led to the recovery of 14 camels, 19 cows and 40 sheep

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a terrorism suspect, Muhammad Ibrahim, at the Kuje Correctional Centre until November 16, 2026, fixed for the beginning of his trial. Ibrahim was arraigned by the Department of State Services, DSS, on a four-count charge of terrorism-related activities, unlawful possession and transportation of ammunition, failure to disclose

By Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa, Gusau Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recovered and neutralised two explosive devices allegedly planted by terrorists along the Magami-Hannutara-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This is contained in a statement by the joint task force Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), posted its on social media platforms. According

The Bayelsa State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Biseni community in Yenagoa Local Government Area following a violent protest by youths over lack of infrastructure in the area. It was gathered that several buildings belonging to traditional chiefs in the community were set on fire during the protest. Governor Douye Diri, who

The Benue Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has sealed Orenda and Opal Schools over alleged victimisation of learners and violation of government’s textbook policy. This follows a reported attack on the board’s officials by the proprietor. Executive Secretary of BEQAEB, Dr Terna Francis, disclosed this on Friday while explaining the circumstances surrounding the

A 55-year-old motorist has escaped unhurt after a moving train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, leaving the vehicle extensively damaged. The train was travelling towards Agege when the collision occurred, involving the Honda, with registration number EKY 902 JT. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who fought Apartheid and called out Israel over Gaza genocide. In a statement, the Nobel Prize Committee described Navi Pillay as one of the great defenders of international legal principles. The committee added that this year’s laureate had been instrumental

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says its customers have been enjoying a N66 discount per litres on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) before the federal government’s announcement of reduction of the product to N1,350 per litre to cushion the effect of rising crude oil price. In a statement, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL,

A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has expressed readiness to defend any intending lawsuit over its report of an alleged drug trafficking record linked to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York, said this in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Friday. Recall that former member of the House Tinubu drug allegation: We’re ready to defend ourselves – US firm dares lawsuit

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has urged his team to keep improving, learning and be in the process to be competitive ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Alonso, who spoke at his pre-match press conference on Friday, also urged the Blues to learn how to adapt to situations on the pitch. “We EPL: Alonso makes demands ahead of Chelsea vs Bournemouth game

PromiseLand Estate, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Amb Lawrence Emmanuel MON, is set to develop a 22-storey mixed-use luxury real estate project, Tri Tower Abuja, in the Central Business District of the Federal Capital Territory. The proposed development is designed as an integrated work, leisure, residential and investment destination, combining luxury residences, hospitality, business, TRI TOWER: Promiseland boss, Amb. Lawrence Emmanuel champions new era of world-class real estate development in Nigeria

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that many politicians whom President Bola Tinubu supported over the years withdrew their backing when he declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2023. Yilwatda spoke on Friday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja while welcoming members of opposition Many politicians Tinubu supported abandoned him in 2023 – APC Chairman Yilwatda

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, over the tragic NAF 931 aircraft crash, which claimed 25 lives. During the visit, the IGP conveyed the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force to the leadership, officers and men of the Nigerian Military plane crash: IGP DISU visits Chief of Air Staff over death of 25 personnel

A 37-year-old driver, Ayoade Idowu, has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly knocking down and killing a Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) official during a traffic check in Akure, the state capital. Idowu, of Gbogi Street, Akure metropolis, was reportedly driving a white Mitsubishi van with registration number AGL 992 Police nab driver for allegedly killing VIO official in Ondo

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has urged Nigerians not to believe claims that the outcome of the 2027 general election has already been decided. The council urged eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the elections. It said staying away from the polls out of fear of APC promoting fears to discourage Nigerians from voting in 2027 – ADC

The Kano State Police Command has handed over a recovered orange Vibe motor vehicle and an ash-coloured Haojue motorcycle to their rightful owners following intelligence-led operations. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the handover took place at the command headquarters in Police return recovered car, motorcycle to owners in Kano

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the deployment of newly appointed Police Public Relations Officers, PPROs, and Public Relations Liaison Officers to designated commands and formations throughout the Nigeria Police Force. On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, released an official statement announcing the assignment of the IGP Disu approves fresh police postings, names new PPROs

The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the January 2027 election, Mr Peter Obi has called on Igbo youths to enlist in security forces, saying there is dignity in serving one’s fatherland. Obi stated this on Friday when he visited the home of Lieutenant General Isaac Chikadibia Obiakor to condole with the family on Enlist in security forces, there’s dignity in serving our fatherland- Obi to Igbo youths

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