Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Friday 30th October 2026

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At least three passengers were reportedly burnt to death after a bus and a truck collided and caught fire in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The accident was said to have occurred near Ibrolak Filling Station, around the Okolowo axis of the city, on Friday. The bus was said to be travelling from Lagos towards

The Kaduna State University(KASU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), has commended Governor Uba Sani for fully implementing the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement. In a press briefing on Friday, the union noted that the implementation of the agreement and the commitment to the welfare of academic staff, will enhance morale, improved productivity and

The driver of the bus conveying the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped in Imo State on Independence Day, has told the state High Court that the five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) were the same persons who attacked his bus and abducted the persons on

Ekiti State Police Command has debunked the alleged message circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential Candidate in next year’s election, was kidnapped in Ado-Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown. Police Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Sunday Abutu, noted that preliminary information indicates that he had

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, among other international leaders and human rights organisations, to draw attention to his continued detention. In a post on X account on Friday, his 256th day in detention, the former governor said he deserves a fair

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal diesel refinery in Panisau, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, arresting five suspects. The suspects are Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Kano, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi,

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned INEC’s admission that AI generated images and other irregularities entered the voter register through registration officers, calling it a scandal that strikes at the heart of the Commission’s credibility. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said: “INEC

Security operatives have been deployed to Tuje community in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State following an attack allegedly carried out by some youths from neighbouring Bauchi State. The NSCDC spokesman, Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, said that the incident, which occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, reportedly involved youths from Talai Village in Itas Local

The Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has arraigned a TikTok user, Rabi’u Sani Zage, before a magistrate’s court over alleged defamation of its officials in videos circulated on social media. The defendant was charged with eight counts bordering on recording and circulating videos of KAROTA officials while on duty, accompanied by comments allegedly intended

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a suspect, identified as Adedeji Benjamin, over alleged abduction, rape and armed robbery in the State. The suspect and two other accomplices, who are currently at large, were alleged to have abducted a woman in Benin City, raped her and robbed her of her money. The

The South-South geopolitical zone has become a focal point of political mobilization as the Director-General of Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), Hon. Ahmed Bala, leads the organization’s zonal town hall engagement in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and its development agenda. The mobilization programme brings the Renewed Hope conversation to the grassroots, South-South Stands Up for Tinubu as RELAX DG Ahmed Bala Leads Grassroots Mobilization Ahead of 2027

Social media critic and businessman Isaac Fayose has reacted to the attack on the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore in Ado-Ekiti. In a video posted on his verified Facebook page on Friday, Fayose condemned the brutal attack on Sowore and urged him to unite with other opposition figures. According to him, Sowore ‘Sowore, you can’t fight alone’ – Isaac Fayose reacts to attack on AAC candidate

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reshuffled the portfolios of some commissioners, assigning them to different ministries. The changes affect several commissioners, including Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the commissioner for information who has been moved to the Ministry of Youth, while Safyanu Kachako has been redeployed to the Ministry of Environment. Yushau Soja will head Gov Yusuf reshuffles commissioners, assigns new portfolios in Kano

Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam on Friday called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to arrest and prosecute those behind the attack and abduction of the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Idam said the attack and abduction of Sowore was shameful and unacceptable. In a statement he signed, the Arrest, prosecute those behind Sowore’s attack, abduction – Lawyer tells IGP Disu

Niger Tornadoes extended their unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 0-0 home draw against Barau FC on Friday. The Ikon Allah Boys are now unbeaten in their last five league games, with three wins and two draws. Barau FC also extended their unbeaten streak to four games following the stalemate. NPFL: Niger Tornadoes, Barau FC extend unbeaten runs after goalless draw

The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Ekiti State Police Command and the Department of State Services, DSS, of seizing CCTV footage that captured an attack on him in Ado-Ekiti. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Sowore said the security agencies seized the footage from the Police, DSS seized CCTV footage that captured my attackers in Ado-Ekiti – Sowore cries out

There was mild drama at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday when an actress and Abia State governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Doris Ogala, broke down in tears and knelt before the judge to beg for forgiveness. Ogala appealed to Justice Akintayo Aluko, expressing remorse over her outburst on Wednesday, ‘Please forgive me’ – Moment Abia guber candidate Doris Ogala kneels, begs judge

Two election advocacy groups, MundX Analytics and Actizens Social Impact Foundation, ASIF, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Nigerians to critically examine reported discrepancies in the voters’ register and previously declared election results. The groups made the call on Friday, during a joint pre-summit press conference held in Awka, Anambra State, 2027: Election advocacy groups call for independent scrutiny of electoral records

Amid delay in the hearing of the appeal filed by IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to challenge his conviction, a lawyer has declared that the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho is already dead on arrival at the appellate court. The lawyer, Christopher Chidera, a member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Global Defence Consortium, alleged that Lawyer explains why Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction is ‘dead on arrival’ at Court of Appeal

The controversy surrounding the voter register released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, continues to generate reactions. This comes as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, dared INEC to name the officers behind the AI-generated images and irregularities in the voter register and expose the companies handling ‘Name the culprits’ – Atiku dares INEC over AI-generated images in voter register

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