Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Wednesday 14th October 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has hinted that he may not go round all the states during his reelection campaign. The President gave the hint in his speech at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council at Aso Rock, Abuja, on Wednesday. The president said he had been advised not to allow the

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has told the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors to work hard in their states and deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in next year’s election. Speaking at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike said any Governor who did not win his

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the APC’s revised Presidential Campaign Council as “a crowded confession of Tinubu’s fear”, saying Nigerians will not renew “a mandate of hardship”. He said the length of the list revealed a President more eager to count politicians than answer for what Nigerians have endured. “Only a man afraid of

The Federal High Court in Katsina has adjourned the case involving Dr Bashir Kurfi, a security analyst and university lecturer, to November 4, 2026 to allow his counsel to respond to a counter-affidavit filed by the respondents. Counsel to Kurfi, A.D. Umar, disclosed this to journalists shortly after Tuesday’s proceedings, saying the first and third

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has criticised former Vice-President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo was reacting to the post by Atiku on his verified X account where he accused Tinubu of making lives expensive

The Assembly of Healthcare Professionals has declared a seven-day warning strike over the state government’s failure to fully address its demands for improved allowances and salary adjustments. The Chairman of the assembly, Ibrahim Balange, announced the decision on Wednesday, saying the strike would commence at midnight on October 14. The unions under the assembly include

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the composition of the All Progressives Congress b(APC) presidential campaign council shows that if President Bola Tinubu wins, his second term will be in form of unity government. Akpabio made the statement while reacting to Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele’s comments on the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, which

Troops of the Nigerian military attached with different operations particularly Operations Fasan Yamma, Hadin Kai, Enduring Peace and others, have intensified efforts to ensure that terrorists are cleared from their respective hideouts. The efforts being made, according to the frontline troops, were due to the support of the military high command under the leadership of

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to deploy urgent emergency interventions across flood- and erosion-ravaged communities in Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, and neighboring states. The red chamber’s action followed joint motions sponsored by Senator Victor Umeh (NDC, Anambra Central), Senator Anthony Ani (APC, Ebonyi South), and Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West), detailing the ongoing

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, has declared that algorithms will not decide the outcome of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the choice of Nigeria’s leaders rests exclusively with the electorate. Amupitan said artificial intelligence (AI) could influence the information available to voters and shape their political

The Nigerian Senate has called for the urgent rehabilitation of the Onitsha–Ogbaru–Ndoni Federal Highway, which links Anambra State to Rivers State. The resolution followed a motion pursuant to Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Orders, sponsored by the senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Senator Tony Nwoye. Presenting the motion, Nwoye argued that Senate orders urgent rehabilitation of Onitsha, Ogbaru, Ndoni Federal Highway

A popular political analyst and opposition coalition chieftain, Salihu Moh. Lukman, has revealed details of consultations among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement on Wednesday, Lukman said the consultations aimed at uniting the opposition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election involved Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), 2027 Presidency: Lukman reveals details of coalition talks with Atiku, Peter Obi to unseat Tinubu

The Kebbi State Police Command has secured the conviction of 19 people for terrorism, illegal possession of firearms and vandalism of critical national infrastructure following 17 months of investigation and prosecution. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. According to the statement, the convictions Police secure convictions of 19 for terrorism, arms possession, vandalism in Kebbi

The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, to demonstrate his capacity to manage the state’s resources rather than merely criticising the administration of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia. The party’s reaction followed Aondoakaa’s appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, during Aondoakaa must offer practical solutions, not just criticise Alia – Benue APC

Prominent Turkish football expert Hüseyin Özkök has urged Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk to address Victor Osimhen’s persistent offside problems. The call comes after the Nigerian forward endured a disappointing night during Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Barcelona. Barcelona secured a 4-1 victory at Rams Park, extending their winning streak to ten matches. Barcelona’s aggressive UCL: ‘Six offsides in a single match’ – Ozkok sends message to Galatasaray boss, Buruk over Osimhen

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu cannot escape public judgment over the country’s economic hardship and insecurity by surrounding himself with influential politicians. Atiku said the expansion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council would neither erase the difficulties Nigerians were facing nor ‘Tinubu will still face people who lived through his failures’ – Atiku

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Adeyemo Mukaila, over the alleged defilement of a victim in the state. The suspect was arrested after members of the public reportedly apprehended him and handed him over to the police following an incident in the Ilupeju area of Ikire, Osun State. According Osun: Police arrest 45-year-old man over alleged defilement

Residents and motorists in Edo State have condemned the 12-hour traffic diversion imposed by the state government ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that the First Lady will visit the state on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to commission compressed natural gas (CNG) buses purchased by the Edo State Oluremi Tinubu’s visit: Edo residents condemn 12-hour movement restriction

Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate is no Abraham Lincoln. Shettima made the remarks during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said he would continue to address President ‘Atiku is no Abraham Lincoln, like Odinga’ – Shettima mocks ex-VP

Akwa United have signed 10 players for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Promise Keepers’ signings comprise one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and two forwards. The new arrivals include goalkeeper Robert Cole, who joined from Godswill Akpabio United, and defenders Keme Okoriye from Abia Comets, Famoyegun Michael from Ikorodu City and Ikemdinachi NNL: Akwa United sign 10 new players for 2026/27 season

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