Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Wednesday 28th October 2026

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Violence disrupted activities ahead of the Tinubu–Dikko campaign flag-off in the Funtua Senatorial Zone of Katsina State on Wednesday, leaving several All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters injured and their vehicles damaged. Some aggrieved political thugs were alleged to have attacked supporters travelling to the venue of the event. One of the affected supporters, Abubakar Lawal,

‎Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to take on those who manipulate elections, declaring that his camp will “rig those who rig” the 2027 polls. ‎Obi made the declaration on Wednesday at an NDC town hall meeting in Nasarawa State, where he outlined his plans to tackle electoral malpractice

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on members of a vigilante group and burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects were arrested at about 1:40 a.m. on October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos North. Media Information

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, describing the initiative as a necessary step towards addressing security challenges and creating employment opportunities for indigenes. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists after the lawmakers endorsed the constitutional amendment

Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has described the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers as a desperate last minute attempt to contain public anger. He said it admits that government policies have made life unbearable for millions. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic

The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday rejected the proposed N70,000 transportation allowance for workers by the Federal Government. The Congress, which described the government’s plan as “haphazard measures” of cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal, demanded immediate salary increment for workers. Daily Trust reports that the government had on Tuesday

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is plotting to shift the January 16 presidential election. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication, ADC Presidential Campaign Council, the party asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resist alleged pressure to shift

The FCT Police Command has arrested an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Onoja Samuel, for allegedly possessing a pistol and 17 live bullets at Kubwa Market, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, FCT Commissioner of Police, disclosed this to journalists at the command on Wednesday. He said the

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By Promise Adagba The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a farmer, Rasheed Hassan, in Ala, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, and rescued them from an angry mob attempting to lynch them. The police also arrested 14 persons over an attack on the Ala

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Samuel Ogochukwu, from Imo State, for allegedly using a nine-year-old boy to transport illicit drugs in an attempt to evade security operatives. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. According to the statement, Police arrest man for using 9-year-old boy to traffic drugs in Bauchi

A Magistrate Court sitting in Kafin Maiyaki, Kano State, has sentenced a young man simply identified as Ashiru, from Kofa village in Bebeji Local Government Area, to one year in prison without an option of fine for stealing soybeans. Ashiru was sentenced after pleading guilty to the offence during a court session presided over by Court jails man for one year over soybean theft in Kano

Doris Ogala, Nollywood actress and African Action Congress, AAC, governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election, was caught in a clash in a Lagos Federal High Court courtroom shortly before she was remanded at Ikoyi Prison. In a video circulating on social media, Ogala accused her boyfriend, Pastor Chris Okafor, of allegedly attempting Moment Abia AAC guber candidate Doris Ogala clashed with judge in court VIDEO

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested a suspected Mwaghavul militia member identified as Karfe over the killing of a Fulani herder in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The arrest was disclosed by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama, who reported that the suspect was apprehended at about 6:30 pm on Tuesday, 27 October Troops arrest wanted militia member in Plateau

The wife of Adamawa State Governor, Hajiya Lami Fintiri, has canvassed a collective approach to the challenge of illegal use of hard drugs, to protect youths who are most affected. Mrs Fintiri who is currently leading a state-wide campaign by way of street walks against drug abuse, said during one of the events in Yola Adamawa First Lady calls for collective action to tackle drug abuse

Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, were reportedly injured, while their vehicles were damaged in attacks ahead of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s 2027 re-election campaign flag-off in Katsina State on Wednesday. The incident occurred as supporters travelled to Funtua, where the governor was scheduled to launch his campaign in the Funtua Senatorial Zone. Thugs attack APC supporters ahead of Katsina rally

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to establish state police following weeks of legislative review. The Speaker, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, expressed hope that the proposed security system would help Nigeria tackle its growing security challenges. The bill was approved unanimously by lawmakers during a plenary session presided over by the Jigawa Assembly approves state police bill

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and a financial institution over alleged involvement in supporting armed rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC. The measures were announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as Washington intensifies pressure on Kigali to end its involvement in the conflict and renews efforts US sanctions Rwanda’s Defence Ministry

President Bola Tinubu has approved N45 billion for the deployment of an integrated biosecurity and disease surveillance system at five international airports to boost Nigeria’s capacity to detect and respond to emerging infectious disease threats. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, BREAKING: Tinubu approves N45bn for disease surveillance in five airports

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police. The resolution was presented by the Deputy Speaker, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru, during plenary on Wednesday. Dahiru, who is the interim chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, said the Bauchi Assembly approves constitutional amendment for state police

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