Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Tuesday 13th October 2026

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The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to provide a legal framework for the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano, Kano State. The bill sponsored by the Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin (APC, Kano North), was passed during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It seeks to provide the statutory

Nigeria defeated Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of the 2028 Olympics women football qualifiers second round tie on Tuesday. The victory at the Remo Stars stadium in Ikenne ensured the Super Falcons sealed a 7-0 aggregate win, and advance to the third round of the qualifiers. Toni Payne (brace), Uchenna Kalu (brace) and Christy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State has recorded an impressive turnout of voters collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the 44 local government areas of the state. The commission said both newly issued PVCs and previously uncollected cards were being collected by eligible voters. The Public Relations Officer of INEC in

Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Tuesday, arrived at the Kaduna State High Court in the company of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Isa Mohammed Ashiru, for the continuation of his corruption trial. El-Rufai arrived at the court premises at about 11:50am ahead of the resumed hearing scheduled for noon. Security

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the criminal defamation and cyberbullying case filed by the Kwara State Government against former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as the court declared that the charge and the evidence produced, disclosed no offence committed by the appellant. In a judgement read by Hon.Justice Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi on behalf

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted two bills to the House of Representatives seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework for prosecuting genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The bills are the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols Bill, 2026, and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Enforcement) Bill, 2026. In a letter dated October

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to approve a N100.5 billion promissory note programme to reimburse the Yobe State Government for constructing the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Tinubu sought legislative backing for the Debt Management Office (DMO) to establish and

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed six suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during an attack on a military base in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The attack occurred on Monday, October 12, 2026, at about 9:07 p.m., when the insurgents reportedly advanced on foot from

The Kano State House of Assembly has called for a review of the state’s rent control law to protect tenants against arbitrary increases in house and shop rents. The Speaker, Ismail Falgore, made the call during plenary following a motion by the member representing Takai Constituency, Musa Kachako, who raised concerns over rising rents across

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 1,138 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 268 deaths across 24 states, with the case fatality rate rising to 23.6 per cent. The figures were contained in the agency’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological weeks 39 and 40, covering September 21 to October

Three children have drowned in an abandoned fish pond in Delta State. The victims, who were from the same extended Saniko family in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, were identified as Great Anthony Ikpera, 6; Goodluck Anthony Ikpera, 8; and Vwegba Jite Ikpera, 12. They were all members of the Ikpera Three children drown in fish pond in Delta

The Energy Watchdog has backed Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ decision to seek leave to appeal a Federal High Court judgment directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to continue issuing petroleum product import licences to three major oil marketers. In a statement issued by Martins Tayo, the group described the move Fuel import licences: Energy Watchdog backs Dangote Refinery’s appeal against court ruling, faults NMDPRA

The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a national framework for prevention and rehabilitation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), seeks to address inconsistencies in Nigerian laws, under which the National Mental Health Act treats attempted suicide as a psychiatric emergency Senate advances bill to decriminalise attempted suicide

A civil society organisation has called for the adoption of the Girls Act model as a strategy to reduce HIV infections among young girls, warning that the disease remains prevalent, particularly among adolescent girls and young women. The call was made on Tuesday during activities to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child in Abuja. It follows concerns that women and adolescent girls bear a disproportionate burden of HIV infections compared with men and boys, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The advocacy group noted that HIV could be better controlled if girls living with HIV were supported to remain on treatment, while those who were HIV-negative learned skills to prevent new infections and make informed decisions. According to the Advocacy Lead at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Steve Aborisade, although significant progress has been recorded in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, more work is needed to support young girls and vulnerable women. Quoting the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Aborisade said women account for more than 50 per cent of people living with HIV globally and roughly 60 per cent in sub-Saharan Africa. “Adolescent girls and young women aged 15 to 24 years are up to two to three times more likely to acquire HIV than young males of the same age. “Biologically, women face a roughly two-fold higher acquisition risk per unprotected heterosexual act due to a larger mucosal surface area and longer exposure to seminal fluids.” The UNAIDS data further indicated that many people living with HIV do not know their status and that concerted efforts are still needed to improve young people’s knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention. “Adolescents aged 10 to 19 years face distinct physiological, psychological, legal and social factors that make them disproportionately vulnerable to low uptake of HIV testing,” the data indicated. AHF, however, said patriarchy weighs heavily on women and girls and, combined with poverty and limited information, narrows their choices long before they can decide the terms of their own lives. “A girl who cannot afford menstrual products, who has dropped out of school, or who depends on others for money, has fewer options, including options about s**. HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) thrive in exactly those conditions,” AHF said. AHF said the Girls Act model, championed “for girls, by girls,” seeks to prevent HIV and STI transmission, support girls living with HIV to remain on treatment, reduce unplanned pregnancies and keep girls in school. “As of 2026, the programme counted more than 4,500 girls in active engagement,” it said. According to AHF, Girls Act works across four connected areas: health, education and livelihoods, leadership, and results. On health, the organisation said girls living with HIV were supported to remain on treatment, while those who were HIV-negative learned skills to prevent infection and make informed decisions. It said the provision of free menstrual health products, extended to surrounding communities, addressed a basic need that often costs girls their dignity and school attendance. The organisation added that the programme also teaches girls how to make and care for reusable pads, ensuring that access does not depend solely on supply. On education and livelihoods, AHF said the programme recognised that not every girl was in school and did not abandon those who were out of school. It said girls who wanted to return to school were supported to do so, while those who had dropped out were trained in life skills and helped to establish businesses. Poverty, school dropout fuel HIV risk among girls – Advocacy group warns government

Justice Ibrahim Salim of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, an alleged ransom negotiator for Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists, be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the commencement of his trial on November 13. Kaigama was arraigned by the Department of State Services, DSS, on Tuesday Alleged ISWAP terrorist ransom negotiator, Samaila Kaigama arrested by DSS remanded in Kuje prison

Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said monthly pension payments to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) increased by 22 per cent to N14.83 billion. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing in Abuja. She said that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, monthly pension payments to retirees CPS: Retirees’ monthly pension payments rise 22% under Tinubu – PenCom

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi A. Sule, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Monday when he received the newly appointed Commander of Narcotics of the NDLEA, Nasarawa State Command, Governor Sule pledges continued support for NDLEA’s fight against drug abuse

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Enugu State chapter, has condemned reported attacks on opposition parties in the state, particularly incidents involving members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Speaking through the Obodoeze Media Project, the mouthpiece of the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma, the ADC said the reported use of firearms in a political environment was deeply troubling and represented a serious threat to public safety, democratic participation and peaceful coexistence. The party sympathised with the NDC, its leadership and members over the disturbing developments. “We call on the relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law. “While reports have circulated alleging that a life was lost, the Enugu State Government has disputed that claim, and the police have reported that a man sustained a suspected gunshot injury. “We therefore urge the authorities to establish and publicly clarify the facts, while ensuring that the injured receive appropriate care and that justice is not compromised. “We are equally concerned about the circumstances surrounding the restriction of NDC members who reportedly gathered at Akanu Ibiam International Airport to receive their party’s governorship candidate. Airports require appropriate security arrangements, and all applicable rules must be respected. “However, those rules must be applied consistently, transparently and without political discrimination. Members of political parties and other groups are regularly seen welcoming associates and leaders at public arrival points. “Any restriction imposed on one political party must therefore be supported by clear, consistently applied regulations rather than arbitrary or partisan considerations,” the statement said. The party called on the Federal Ministry of Aviation to institute an independent and transparent inquiry, in conjunction with the appropriate airport authorities, to establish precisely what happened, the basis for the restrictions imposed on the NDC, and whether the same standards are applied to other political parties. “Public institutions must remain impartial and must never create the impression that lawful civic participation is permitted for one group but denied to another on account of political affiliation. “At this critical time, we urge all political parties, their supporters and relevant authorities to reject violence, uphold democratic principles and allow lawful political activities to take place in an atmosphere of peace, fairness and mutual respect. “Our position remains unequivocal: the rule of law must prevail, equality before the law must be upheld, and the dignity of every human person must be recognised and protected, irrespective of political affiliation. “No individual or group should be above the law, and no citizen should be made to feel that their rights are inferior because of the political party they support. “Enugu State belongs to all of us. Its peace, democratic institutions and public resources must serve everyone without discrimination,” the party further stated. 2027: Enugu ADC condemns pre-election violence, urges impartiality

Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers with a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of their second-round encounter in Ikenne on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions advanced with a convincing 7-0 aggregate win after securing a two-goal advantage in the first leg. 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0 to reach third round

The Osun State Police Command has urged its personnel to prioritise their mental health and seek professional support whenever necessary to improve their well-being and service delivery. The Head of the Police Hospital, Osun State Police Command, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr Iyiola Ogundimite, made the call during a mental health awareness lecture organised for officers to commemorate World Mental Health Day. The event, held in recognition of the annual observance on October 10, was part of an initiative of the Nigeria Police Force to sensitise personnel to the importance of mental well-being. Ogundimite said good mental health was essential for sound judgement, professionalism, effective decision-making and respectful engagement with members of the public. He explained that police officers were routinely exposed to stressful situations, security challenges, emergency responses and other occupational pressures that could affect their psychological and emotional well-being. According to her, “the awareness programme was designed to promote mental well-being, strengthen emotional resilience and improve the effectiveness of police personnel in carrying out their duties.” The guest lecturer, psychiatrist Dr T. Ayantola of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Abeokuta, Ogun State, highlighted the importance of stress management, adequate rest, healthy relationships and peer support in maintaining good mental health. Ayantola also stressed the need for early identification of signs of psychological distress, encouraging officers to seek assistance from qualified mental health professionals when necessary. Participants were urged to support colleagues experiencing mental health challenges and avoid stigmatising those who needed psychological or emotional assistance. The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, CP Ibrahim Zungura, said the Force recognised mental health awareness as an integral part of police welfare and an important factor in effective policing. Zungura noted that officers who were mentally and emotionally healthy were better equipped to discharge their constitutional responsibilities effectively while respecting the fundamental human rights of citizens. He encouraged personnel to adopt healthy coping strategies and maintain a proper work-life balance, assuring them that the command remained committed to promoting their physical, psychological and emotional well-being to enhance service delivery and public safety. Osun: Police urge officers to prioritise mental health, seek support

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