…any funds had been released, committed or spent under the budget line and whether any bank account had been opened or operated in connection with the allocation. Responding, Barau said: "As I said earlier, the presidency has taken up this matter by directing that the ICPC investigate fully how this matter came to be. A…

…per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), as data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the indicative exchange rate remained unchanged at N1,379 per dollar. Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets narrowed to N21 per dollar from N26 per dollar on Tuesday. The in…

…based in Nigeria, who I hadn't seen for several years. We exchanged pleasantries and banters. Then, one of them said: "I read your newspaper column, why are you always critical of President Bola Tinubu." He said being resident in the UK, I was detached from the reality in Nigeria and couldn't recognise the "great thing…

…Speaking on behalf of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Dr. Akanidomo Ibanga, representing the Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, commended the collaboration among government institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and the private sector. He described the summit as an importan…

…women who were truly married but they would tell me they were separated from their husbands. This goes to younger artistes, stop sleeping with people's wives. They will cut your life short. One time I went to see one of my older female lovers and then she wanted me to come for the wedding of her younger sister, which I…

…strikes. Warplanes were heard over Kish Island and explosions rocked the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Konarak and Chabahar, part of which lost electricity, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported. “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “If it happens a…

…collaboration that celebrates the infectious rhythms and unmistakable spirit of Durban’s dance music scene. The record blends hard-hitting Gqom influences with Afro House elements, delivering a sound that’s built for clubs, festivals, and dancefloors alike. Driven by thunderous percussion, pulsating basslines, hypnotic…

…all of those who loved and knew them, at this extremely difficult time." Mrs Tshuma's husband Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who goes by the name Mark, reportedly bought the detached house two years ago for £1.3 million. It has a swimming pool, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. It is understood both Tshuma and his wife wer…

…Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has called for the elimination of arrested band!ts and terror!sts. Gagdi made the call during plenary today, July 8, as the lower chamber moved a motion calling on the Federal government to scrap the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for arrested insurgents and criminals. Speaki…

…their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device explosion at Maciyan-Kyada village in Babanna ward, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. A security source told Daily Trust that two other soldiers sustained severe injuries during the explosion. The source said troops left Babanna town around 10am on Tuesday, July 7…

…officially ruled a homicide. While the investigation gradually pointed towards the husband, he made several claims to avoid suspicion. Narne told detectives that on the day of her death, he left the home to run errands and returned approximately 40 minutes later. According to his account, he then discovered that Sabbin…

…market, trading at N1,379.06 per dollar. Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the Naira lost N3.32. This represented a 0.24 per cent loss compared with Tuesday, when the local currency traded at N1,375.74. The Naira, which opened the trading week on Monday with a gain of N1.…

…links between drug trafficking and other organised crimes, including violent extremism, banditry, kidnapping and money laundering, saying such networks "prey upon the vulnerabilities within our communities." He stressed that substance use disorders were not merely criminal justice issues but complex health and social c…

…Peggy Ovire has sparked reactions after hinting that her divorce from her estranged husband, Frederick Leonard, has finally been concluded. Taking to her Instagram Story, the actress expressed gratitude to God, sharing a brief message that many interpreted as confirmation that the legal process had come to an end. "Tha…

…end of her marriage. For the past few weeks, she had been throwing shade at her ex-husband while urging him to show up in court so their divorce proceedings can be concluded. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 4:32 PM | Share this Story

…billions of streams from listeners around the world. Since introducing his signature Banku Music sound, Mr Eazi has consistently bridged African and international audiences, helping shape the global identity of contemporary African music. Beyond his success as a recording artist, Mr Eazi has played a significant role i…

Court remands lecturer who accused Katsina Govt of sponsoring bandits to Hajj A Chief Magistrates' Court in Katsina has ordered the remand of a lecturer and public affair commentator, Dr. Bashir Kurfi, who accused the Katsina State Government of sponsoring bandits to participate in Hajj pilgrimage.Magistrate Zaharaddee…

…Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while he remains in detention. Asiya made the appeal on Tuesday night while speaking with journalists at the family’s Abuja residence. She was accompanied by her co-wife, Aichatou, shortly after the Independent…

…recounting a conversation with her friend, who discovered a hotel receipt in her husband’s pocket and later learnt that he had spent time with another woman amid their prolonged marital dispute. According to the narration, the wife confronted her husband after finding the receipt and asked if he had been with another w…

…₦3,000. She said she immediately agreed to help and asked the individual to send a bank account number for the transfer. The lady explained that after receiving the account details, the borrower requested an amount higher than the original sum. However, she said she politely declined, citing her own financial responsib…

…despite living outside Nigeria. According to the narrator, the woman married her husband even though she knew his mother did not approve of the relationship. He said the wife believed the distance between them would prevent future conflicts since the family was based in Nigeria while the couple lived in the United Stat…

Uganda Law Association bans bowing to judges and saying 'your lordship' honorifics in decolonisation drive The Uganda Bar Association has directed lawyers across the country to stop bowing to judges and discontinue the use of colonial-era honorifics in courtrooms, saying the practices are outdated and inconsistent with…

CBN warns against rejecting standard N100 notes The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for transactions across the country.The clarification foll…

Bandits k!ll Katsina man after collecting ransom he delivered for release of his business associate Bandits have k!lled a Katsina man, Alhaji Muhammad Bala, popularly known as Baba Balan Illo, after collecting the ransom money he delivered for the release of his kidnapped friend and business associate. Security analyst…

…occurred after the woman gave the vehicle to the pastor without informing her husband. In the video, a crowd is seen gathered around the vehicle as an angry man confronts another man, believed to be the pastor, who is seated inside the car. The husband repeatedly insists that the pastor step out of the vehicle. Explain…