Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Sunday 8th November 2026

These are Breaking Evening News from popular Evening Newspapers in Nigeria Today .

As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, political attention, as observed by DAILY POST, is increasingly shifting to Northern Nigeria, a region whose electoral influence could prove decisive in determining who occupies the presidency and controls the balance of power at the National Assembly and state levels. With its vast voting population, complex 2027: Kefas, Bwacha, Tutare, 16 others battle for Taraba governorship

Nigerian filling stations have reduced their Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump prices days after Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, filling stations cut their price to N1,325 per litre. A market survey by DAILY POST on Sunday showed that AA Rano, Sharon, Shema and other filling stations had reduced their fuel prices to N1,410 from Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price after NNPCL’s reduction

Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, could be sacked this November international break, despite their 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday. The Red Devils came into the game sitting in the 19th place, after Sunderland stunned Chelsea 1-0 and climbed above them. But the game at Old Trafford started badly for the hosts, as Villa EPL table: Carrick’s future in limbo as Man Utd’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa leaves them 18th

Amid heavy criticism over the alleged borrowing spree under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Government has dismissed as misleading claims that it borrowed ₦120 trillion in just three years, despite gains from fuel subsidy removal. Dada Olusegun, a presidential spokesperson on social media, described the figures as the product of “opposition propaganda machines”, Tinubu did not borrow ₦120tn in 3 years – Presidency fires back at Atiku, Obi

Head coach Éric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for the Olympic Eagles’ 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second-round qualifying fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chelle included seven home-based players in the squad, while the remaining 16 players ply their trade outside Nigeria. Peter Edokpolor, Zadok Yohanna, Samuel James, Daniel Daga, Victory 2027 AFCON 2027Q: Chelle unveils Olympic Eagles squad for DR Congo showdown

Former Besiktas midfielder, Sinan Engin has claimed that Galatasaray are faster without Victor Osimhen in the squad. According to Engin, when Galatasaray have a good Rafael Leão, Barış Alper Yılmaz, and Yunus Akgün, Osimhen will not be missed. Recall that Leão, Yılmaz, and Akgün started for Galatasaray against Amed SK in Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig Turkey: Galatasaray faster without Osimhen – Sinan Engin

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has revealed how a man who allegedly recorded him without permission at his home later took him to court over an assault allegation, saying he rejected his lawyers’ advice to settle the matter. The rapper said the man gained access to his house through a mutual friend but began recording him without ‘I refused to settle’ — Odumodublvck speaks on assault case

‎The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, has cautioned opposition governorship candidates against actions capable of undermining the power rotation arrangement in Ebonyi State. ‎Chukwu gave the warning in Abakaliki during an APGA-organised event to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, for a second 2027: APGA warns against moves to disrupt power rotation in Ebonyi

One person has died in a crash involving a fully laden Mercedes-Benz six-tyre truck, with registration number ABJ 37 AC, which overturned around the TREM axis of Gbagada, inward Oshodi, Lagos. The incident prompted the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, to warn motorists against speeding. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave One killed in Lagos crash as LASTMA issues stern warning to truck drivers

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has criticised defender Levi Colwill for his role in Sunderland’s decisive goal during the Blues’ Premier League defeat on Sunday. The controversial incident occurred just before half-time when referee Gillet awarded Sunderland a penalty following a challenge involving Colwill and striker Brian Brobbey. Despite Brobbey appearing to grab Colwill by the EPL: Alonso names Chelsea star that caused 1-0 defeat to Sunderland

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