Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Saturday 31st October 2026

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More than 30 bodies suspected to be those of bandits have been discovered in farmlands around Bukuyum town in Zamfara State following a confrontation between security operatives and armed bandits, the police have said. The Zamfara State Police Command said its personnel, working alongside local civil security outfits, repelled an attempted attack on Bukuyum town

Thousands of followers of the late Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and religious leaders from across Nigeria and some African countries on Saturday attended the maiden edition of a religious peace summit held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The summit, initiated by the late cleric, who was shot dead at his residence in Dutsin-Ma

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-East region. The agency said both individuals had been isolated, while contact identification and listing were ongoing and laboratory tests were being conducted. In an update on Saturday, the NCDC cautioned against treating the suspected cases

Governor Uba Sani has bagged the Distinguished Human Capital Development Champion Award, in recognition of his outstanding investments in education, skills development, youth empowerment and sustainable development. The Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria (CIHCDN), which honoured him with the award, noted that it celebrates the Governor’s people-centred policies. The award which was

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State have exchanged accusations following an alleged attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, by personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Community Guard. Dan’iya had alleged that personnel of the two state-owned security outfits attacked his

‎Some aggrieved youths have ‎retrieved bribe allegedly collected by policemen at a checkpoint along Auchi-Aviele road in Edo State. The policemen were at the checkpoint when the youths stormed there, accusing them of extorting motorists and cyclists. In a video trending online, the civilians led by a man on short and armless shirt, confronted and

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, says the state has no speech physiotherapist, forcing patients in need of specialised rehabilitation services to travel to other locations for treatment. Labaran said the state government is taking steps to address the shortage by sponsoring physiotherapists for specialised training to ensure that residents could access

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has recounted how his deputy, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, abandoned his governorship ambition in 2018 and agreed to run alongside him, describing the decision as a demonstration of loyalty and selflessness. Sanwo-Olu said Hamzat, who had spent 13 years in public service under former governors Bola Tinubu and Babatunde

OPay Limited has provided an update regarding its New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) initial public offering (the “Offering”), saying the listing slated for Friday was suspended due to a regulatory inquiry relating to a jurisdiction which it said “is immaterial to the Company’s core business operations.” In a statement, the company stated that it is confident

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed nine of the 14 major statutory activities outlined in its revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja when he received a pre-election fact-finding mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led

A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has accused the Nigerian Presidency of presenting a misleading account of a United States court ruling involving President Bola Tinubu and records of alleged drug trafficking. The firm made the allegation while reacting to a report titled, “US Court Blocks Discovery Attempt Against President Tinubu ‘Presidency lied by omission’- US firm reveals key details in Tinubu drug court ruling

Taiwo Awoniyi was on target as Coventry City secured a 3-1 victory over Sunderland in their Premier League clash on Saturday. The result marked Coventry City’s third league win of the season. Coventry City made a bright start to the encounter, dominating the opening exchanges before taking the lead through Tatsuhiro Sakamoto in the 17th EPL: Awoniyi opens Coventry City goal account in win over Sunderland

Fenerbahçe legend Ümit Özat has claimed that top European clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United will take Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen if the Nigerian is willing to accept a 10-million-euro-a-year salary. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent transfer from Serie A side Napoli last year. The 27-year-old has Transfer: Real Madrid, Arsenal, others will take Osimhen on one condition – Ümit Özat

The spiritual head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerians to prepare for more hardship and taxes, saying Nigeria is sitting on an economic time bomb. Primate Ayodele gave the warning in a video posted on social media on Saturday. He said things will get harder for ordinary Nigerians as Nigeria sitting on economic time bomb – Primate Ayodele blows hot VIDEO

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has appointed Professor Amadike Ugbogu as the new Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, ABSU. The appointment was announced in a statement on Saturday signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Agwu Agwu. According to the statement, Professor Amadike Ugbogu will take over as the new Otti sacks ABSU VC, appoints Prof Ugbogu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Saturday claimed that President Bola Tinubu is the messiah that the Southeast have been waiting for since the end of the Biafra civil war. Kalu made the remark while noting that the South-East will ensure that Tinubu is reelected in 2027. The Deputy Speaker Tinubu messiah Igbos have been waiting for since civil war – Benjamin Kalu

Doma United and Ikorodu City battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 11 encounter on Saturday. Bitrus Philemon gave Doma United the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. The hosts responded immediately and got their equaliser through Tomiwa Awojobi five minutes later. Ujunwa Elijah gave NPFL: Doma United, Ikorodu City play out entertaining draw

Ranchers Bees are set to return to their original home ground, the Kaduna Township Stadium, for their home matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. The Bees are currently playing their home matches at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano following renovation work at their home ground. The stadium was not NPFL: Ranchers Bees set for Kaduna Township Stadium return

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed dissatisfaction with the 500,000 votes President Bola Tinubu received in Kano State during the 2023 presidential election, arguing that the voting strength of non-indigenous communities in the state should not be underestimated. He challenged the Yoruba and other ethnic communities to consolidate their political participation and work 2027: Yahaya Bello tasks Kano non-indigenous residents to mobilise 2 million votes for Tinubu

Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, has said he is not expecting to be sacked after the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Carrick, speaking to TNT Sports after the match, insisted he will be in charge when the Red Devils take on Roma in the Champions League. Morgan Rogers and Cole EPL: Carrick speaks on getting sacked after Man Utd lose 2-0 to Chelsea

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