Nigeria's FX demand dropped 35.23% in April, totalling $3.42 billion, according to CBN dataNaira appreciated by 1.38%, reaching N1,361.22 per dollar amid reduced FX trading activityNigeria recorded a stronger net FX inflow of $5.85 billion despite lower overall inflows in AprilPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…

25-year-old Zambian model vomits, falls unconscious and d!es after night out with friends A popular Zambian model and socialite, Lisa Mutambo, has d!ed after reportedly vomiting and falling unconscious at her residence in Lusaka's Kalundu area after a night out with friends, police have disclosed. Contrary to earlier s…

…intake with assurance. Export commitments can be met without fear of sudden shortfalls. Gas-to-power projects can operate without recurrent shutdown risks”. “Investors can assess Nigeria’s petroleum sector with clearer risk profiles. Surveillance therefore does more than stop theft. It reintroduces reliability into nat…

…in each of the six geopolitical zones of the federation. Despite the observed shortfalls in the justice system, the AGF, who was represented by the Director of Criminal Justice and Reforms Department in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Leticia Ayoola-Daniels, lauded the Federal Government for steps it has taken to…

…often avoided the community because of the condition of the road. He said, “When rain falls, the road becomes worse than it is now. We commercial motorcycle riders, and even people with big cars, run from this area because of the road. They should have mercy on us. “If the government can help us to fix the road, we wou…

…also address the growing healthcare burden associated with ageing in prison, including falls, incontinence, hearing impairment and other age-related conditions. ‘He died of old age’ Smith became one of the early beneficiaries of the MissionCare Health scheme, which provides specialised care to incarcerated and formerly…

…system is in place at a consulate or visa application centre, the responsibility falls entirely on the applicant to secure a slot well in advance and meet all relevant deadlines. Delays caused by missed appointments or late submissions are not grounds for expedited processing.The guidance applies to short-stay visas, w…

Police end 48-hour standoff after suspected falls asleep on roof (video) Greater Manchester Police brought a 48-hour rooftop standoff in Salford, England to an end after the suspect fell asleep on top of a small rooftop structure, allowing officers to climb up and bring him down while he was unconscious. The 37-year-ol…

Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have increased their combined budgets by 47.5 per cent, from N27.22tn in 2025 to N40.14tn in 2026. Despite the significant increase in overall spending, the proportion allocated to capital projects has declined, raising concerns about the potential impact on infrast…

…demonstrated the importance of the road to residents. They said the axis, which falls within the Ogun Central Senatorial District and Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, was home to more than 30,000 residents, many of whom had migrated from neighbouring Lagos State to build homes and establish businesses. The spokesperso…

…are reportedly receiving monthly payments as low as N4,000, which the party said falls well short of the N32,000 threshold the state government had itself referenced for pension payments.The APC said workers who devoted years to public service should not be left struggling to access benefits they had already earned, an…

…business, and the road became flooded when it rained. “The road is flooded when rain falls. I also heard that somebody wanted to construct the road, but the government did not allow the person,” he alleged. A resident, who identified himself as Femi, lamented that whenever it rained, the road became flooded. “Nobody pl…

The naira closed the week at N1,357.61 per dollar at the official FX market, gaining N8.08 week-on-weekNigeria's external reserves climbed to $52.25 billion, a 17-year high representing a 28.32% year-on-year riseThe CBN rolled out new financial market reforms, including expanded access to OMO securities for non-bank in…

…with formal disciplinary proceedings initiated. “This conduct is highly condemnable and falls far below the standard expected of an officer of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement continued. “The officer involved has been immediately apprehended. A thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstanc…

Dangote Refinery reduces LPG price to ₦950/kg, offering relief for households and businesses11 Plc follows suit, cutting LPG rate to ₦980/kg, highlighting price competition among suppliersRainoil and PPMC maintain prices, indicating mixed movements in the LPG market despite recent reductionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it f…

…Selena Gomez and mom sued for allegedly defrauding investors as mental health company falls apart Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are facing a lawsuit from investors who allege they were misled into investing more than $1 million in their mental health company, Wondermind, while the business was allegedly st…

…these rules make clear that the responsibility for meeting all requirements on test day falls entirely on the applicant.Prospective test-takers are advised to double-check their identification documents, arrive ahead of their scheduled time, and confirm that all required paperwork is in order before heading to the test…

5-year-old boy falls from 4th-floor window of NYC building in front of horrified pedestrians A 5-year-old boy wearing nothing but diaper fell from a fourth-floor window of a Bronx apartment building onto the sidewalk on Sunday evening, August 9, police said. The boy fell from the building on Buchanan Place near Davidso…

…sheet to the accused. Maimunatu admitted to the offense of causing bodily harm, which falls within the jurisdiction of the magistrate court, but denied or failed to respond to the charge of attempted m8rder, as the court lacks jurisdiction over such an offense. The prosecutor thereafter requested a date for continuatio…

…risk, arguing that when consumers cannot spend, businesses cannot sell, production falls, and jobs disappear."Before there is GDP, there must be dinner. Before there is prosperity, there must be purchasing power," Atiku said.He called on Tinubu to stop what he described as "PowerPoint economics" and to focus on the con…

Canada’s economy added 75,000 jobs in July, bringing the unemployment rate down to 6.4 percent – its lowest level in two years – as the economy adapts to US tariffs, data showed Friday. Statistics Canada said hiring was split between full-time and part-time work and was spread across industries, from finance to constru…

…and security sectors, noted that the issue of returning schools to their proprietors falls within the jurisdiction of state governments, and reiterated that freedom of religion is already guaranteed under the Constitution. Opata also claimed that the bishops applauded the President at different points during his respon…

…economy development, especially maritime tourism via Osun-Osogbo Grove, Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls, among others. The visit was in recognition of Oyebamiji’s contributions to Nigeria’s inland waterways sector during his tenure as the Managing Director of NIWA.

***Allocation falls to £68m by 2029 By Nkiruka Nnorom The United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The move comes as the US, Germa…

…trees to discuss harvests and community affairs, while children play until darkness falls. Sunday ended like every other day. Families retired to bed believing another routine Monday awaited them. Instead, shortly before midnight, gunfire shattered the silence. Residents said heavily armed men stormed the village at ab…