Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Sunday 25th October 2026

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The Zamfara State Government has intensified Ebola surveillance at Gusau airport, major motor parks and other entry points after a passenger arriving from Saudi Arabia was found with a body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius during screening. The passenger, an indigene of the state, was identified by health officials and referred for further medical assessment

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has approved a weekly payment of N100,000 per person to support individuals placed under isolation or quarantine as part of efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Briefing newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, explained

Michael Carrick is on the brink as Manchester United coach as his team lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in front of the Old Trafford faithful. The English Premier League (EPL) match was dominated by the decision of Carrick to bench both captain Bruno Fernandes and forward Matheus Cunha for questioning his tactics and authority respectively. On

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is monitoring 53 primary contacts linked to the country’s confirmed Ebola case, as investigations expand to include people who may have been exposed to the patient at multiple locations. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this on Sunday during a press

Through Kaduna, its old political capital, the North spoke yesterday. And the echo will haunt those who have spent months marketing the lie that the North has abandoned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Kaduna Township Stadium was full beyond capacity, and the mammoth crowd overflowed into the well-adorned streets. It was a confetti of colours,

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested three suspects over the alleged defilement of minors in the state. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, said the suspects were arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault and defilement of two minors, aged two years and nine months, and four years, respectively. He

The Kano State High Court No.1 has begun hearing prosecution evidence in the trial of Maimuna Idris, who is accused of cutting off her boyfriend’s genitals. At the hearing, held at the Audu Bako Secretariat court complex in Kano, the prosecution counsel, Barrister Safiya Yalwati Yahaya, called the alleged victim, Ashiru Sani, as a witness.

The Kano State High Court, sitting at the Audu Bako Secretariat, and presided over by Justice Faruk Lawan, has begun hearing the case of a young man accused of killing and dismembering his friend, Muhammad Salisu Jadalla. At the hearing, the prosecution counsel, Barrister Salisu Tahir, alongside Barrister Basiru Kabir, presented a murder charge against

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has urged his supporters to remain steadfast in prayers and not be distracted by critics, saying those who worked against his candidacy would soon be exposed. Pantami, an Islamic scholar, has been in the news since his formal declaration of intention to contest governorship

A mother and her child have been killed after two heavily laden container trucks overturned at Mile 2, near Freeman Market, inward Apapa, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq. The statement said the victims were trapped beneath

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as his lack of empathy towards Nigerians affected by insecurity, hunger and economic hardship. The council urged Tinubu to learn from French President Emmanuel Macron, saying leaders should pay attention to challenges facing their citizens before proceeding ‘Learn from Macron’ – ADC knocks Tinubu over Nigerians’ hardship

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has vowed to present records of members who failed to complete their resignation process in court if the issue comes up in post-election lawsuits following the 2027 general elections. The party said it would not bow to pressure to backdate resignation letters for elected officials who left its platform NNPP vows to present defectors’ records in post-election court cases

Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, has said he is “not expecting anything”, when asked if he would be sacked after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday. Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson scored at Old Trafford, to pile more pressure on Carrick. United have now failed to win their last eight fixtures in all competitions. EPL: Carrick speaks on being sacked after Man Utd’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, has said he should be held responsible for their 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday. With his job on the line, Carrick failed to break a seven-match winless run. Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson scored at Old Trafford, as the Cherries recorded an emphatic win. “I take the responsibility. Of EPL: Carrick reveals who is responsible for Man Utd’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

Paul Ibe, media aide to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s security priorities following a reported attack that left at least 40 people dead in Taraba State, asking why protecting Nigerian lives has not received greater urgency. In a post shared on ‘Where is the urgency?’ – Atiku’s aide challenges Tinubu over Taraba attack

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has reacted to the club’s disappointing home defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday. Man United were humiliated by Bournemouth at Old Trafford as the visitors won 3-0. Three goals from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson gave Bournemouth all three points against Michael Carrick’s side. Reacting, Ferdinand, in EPL: Rio Ferdinand reacts as Bournemouth humiliate Man Utd at Old Trafford

Nigeria’s Flamingos will take on Mexico in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Mexico finished second in Group F to set up a date with Akeem Busari’s side. The North Americans defeated Australia 1-0 in their last group game on Sunday to book their passage 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos to face Mexico in Round of 16

The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a suspected theft in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area, with the arrest of one suspect and recovery of a stolen motorcycle and generator. The suspect, identified as Adam Muhammed, was apprehended by operatives of the Ewekoro Division on Sunday, following a tip-off from a vigilant motorist. The Police Police foil theft, arrest suspect, recover motorcycle, generator in Ogun

Former France international, Djibril Cissé, has insisted that Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be among the top players to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Cissé stated this while backing Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Monday. According to him, the England captain is a nice guy, adding that Ballon d’Or 2026: Messi will be in top 4 – Djibril Cissé picks award winner

The mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Professor Kamene Okonjo, is dead. The Palace Secretary of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Chief Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, on behalf of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, Professor Okonjo was the matriarch of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo dies at 96

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