…daily FX turnover declined by 26.97 per cent to $442.54 million from $605.93 million, indicating reduced trading activity during the month.Nigeria records stronger net FX inflowDespite lower overall inflows, Nigeria recorded a stronger net foreign exchange inflow of $5.85 billion in April, compared with $4.16 billion i…

…they obtained medical cards to support the deception,” Adeleye said. He said another syndicate visited residents at night, pretending to be guests, before locking occupants indoors, producing firearms, forcing money transfers, stealing vehicles and locking victims up. Amotekun recovered the stolen vehicles. “We also re…

…$18,000 from UI debit cards issued to six different fraudulent claims. Bank records indicate that Oyewusi withdrew approximately $69,000 from the same UI debit cards throughout the scheme. Sentencing is set for Thursday, December 3, at 2 p.m. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penal…

…governor, while congratulating the chairmen and councillors, stated that their victory indicated the high level of the people’s acceptance of the administration’s policies and programs. He said, “The recent election has shown that the APM, a relatively new and smaller political platform than the PDP, is nevertheless a…

…said seven per cent of processed reports received through its Election Day Data Room indicated alleged interference in the electoral process by security personnel. The alleged incidents were recorded in Odo-Otin, Ifedayo, Ede South, Ifelodun, Atakumosa West, Oriade, Ife North, Obokun and Ilesa West. The organisation sa…

…Ali attributed the improvement in the country’s external reserves and other economic indicators to sustained monetary policy tightening, increased transparency in the foreign exchange market, and growing investor confidence. She said the foreign reserves had exceeded the CBN’s annual target, driven by sustained inflows…

Nigeria’s economic reforms have delivered stronger macroeconomic indicators, but the gains are yet to translate into broad-based prosperity, with capital inflows rising 83.8 per cent to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even as foreign direct investment accounted for only 1.3 per cent of the inflows and pove…

The Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State…

…ab¥se, authorities said. The couple were arrested in September 2023 and were later reindicted by a Rutherford County grand jury in March 2024. Police said Benjamin had spent several years travelling across the United States as a minister, primarily working with the Hispanic community. He was also involved with La Espad…

…responded to his request for a conversation, Trump responded: "Yeah, he has." Reports indicate Trump is pushing aides to set up an in-person meeting with Kim, potentially during a trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. However, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's…

…suspected of being converted into an illegal maternity facility by a child-trafficking syndicate. The joint operation, which led to the arrest of the owner of the facility, the facilitator in the alleged baby sale saga, and one other member of staff of the maternity, followed actionable intelligence on a criminal netwo…

…on Mwar Community in Chakfem Kingdom. The intelligence received on August 19, 2026, indicated an imminent threat by suspected bandit militias. The Army said preliminary findings suggested that the planned attack may have been linked to the reported rustling of an unconfirmed number of cattle allegedly by some youths fr…

…covered six locations: Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Delta and Abuja. Dangote had indicated that additional states would be added as the programme progressed.Who qualifies for free delivery?The offer is targeted at bulk fuel buyers rather than motorists purchasing petrol directly. Eligible marketers must purchase a mini…

…report. Western Railway Superintendent of Police, Abhay Soni, said preliminary findings indicated that the deceased was a Nigerian national who lived in Vasai, Mumbai. “After primary investigations, it is believed that the deceased was a Nigerian national. When Surat RPF caught him, he didn’t have any of his identity c…

…The Telegraph. King Charles III was first informed of the relocation plans on Sunday, indicating that the matter was not raised or discussed during the family's visit to the United Kingdom in July. The King welcomes the opportunity to see more of the Sussex family in a private and personal capacity. However, King Charl…

…the constitutionally prescribed 24 or 48 hours, adding that the alleged offences were indictable and within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. Counsel further informed the court that the suspects would be prosecuted by the Legal Unit of the Tin Can Island Area Command if investigations established a prima faci…

…expenditure rises to N571bn. The figure should not, however, be interpreted as an indication that N571bn will actually be spent during the campaigns. It represents the aggregate amount that the candidates could lawfully spend if each candidate reached the maximum permitted under Section 92. CSOs raise concerns Civil so…

…including Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures. Photo >A police report indicated the chopper had departed from Soyian in Laikipia and was heading to Loisaba Conservancy when the crash occurred. The KCAA, separately, placed the route as travelling from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro. The aircraft is believed to belong…

…Mere desperation,” he said. Fayose added that arrests made during the election indicated that alleged vote-buying was not limited to one political camp. “The two sides clearly, going by what we saw on television on Saturday, police arrested the two sides sharing money. So don’t come and tell me they are saints both way…

…petrol at prices above N1,200 per litre in some locations.Findings from Lagos and Abuja indicate that prices at some of these outlets range between N1,210 and N1,220 per litre, depending on the station and location.This means motorists buying from NNPC stations at N1,205 can save between N5 and N15 per litre compared w…

…August, 2026. According to the PPRO, police operatives received credible information indicating that the 18-year-old suspect, Abdullahi Sa'adu, had attempted to forcefully abduct Nora Luka. Acting on the information, the suspect was promptly intercepted by the police patrol team and taken into custody. The victim was r…

…the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges from them. The suspects, Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested during a follow-up investigation into the recovery of a stolen red Toy…

…on the injections over two years, a revelation Rimingado described as disturbing and indicative of the seriousness of drug abuse in the state. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 6:50 AM | Share this Story

…earmarked for capital projects from the N27.22tn aggregate budget in 2025. The figures indicate that although capital spending has increased in naira terms, its share of total state spending has fallen by nearly nine percentage points. The shift suggests that more state resources are being channelled towards recurrent…

…and order, as the relevant authorities continue to refuse to act.” Meanwhile, reports indicate that the National Sports Commission is seeking President Bola Tinubu’s approval to halt the election and establish a normalisation committee that would oversee reforms within the federation. However, a member of the Gusau-led…