…the official and parallel exchange rates." The CBN's February 2026 monthly economic report showed that net foreign exchange inflow into the economy moderated to $6.92 billion, compared with $9.22 billion in January. Aggregate FX inflows declined to $9.43 billion from $12.23 billion, while aggregate outflows also fell t…

…disc jockey and TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has reportedly been arrested in Ikeja, Lagos, over a viral video containing remarks against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, disclosed the development in an online video. Stephen stated tha…

…person's body, and another family member who was accompanying the corpse. They were all reported to have d!ed instantly after the vehicle transporting the body rammed into a trailer. The cause of the crash has not yet been officially confirmed, while relevant authorities are expected to commence an investigation into t…

…the defendants. The matter has been adjourned pending the submission of a formal service report. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 8:10 PM | Share this Story

…emergency crews to respond to two separate incidents simultaneously. According to reports citing a probable cause affidavit, firefighters and police were dispatched on May 6 after receiving reports of a garage fire. At the same time, officers also responded to a separate report of a stabbing in downtown Fort Wayne. Pol…

…identified as Ebube Jonathan, a 200-level Management Science student of NDU, was reportedly attacked by yet-to-be-identified assailants along Kabaka Street in Amassoma at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Jonathan, who was suspected to be a member of the Black Axe confraternity, was hacked with machetes and shot before he was c…

…IDs before you grant them permission to live there. Community members, may you please report to the police if there are landlords harbouring illegal foreigners so that police can arrest both that person and the landlord." Ntuli said community cooperation is key to stamping out crime, and that enforcing immigration laws…

…operation on July 8 at about 9:55 a.m., security operatives responded to a distress call reporting the abduction of several motorists and farmers at Kwanar Ganuwa in Gusau Local Government Area. Personnel of the VCRU, supported by the Police Mobile Force (PMF), engaged the bandits in a gun battle, compelling them to ab…

…University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University), Professor Gabriel Nyityo. LIB reported that the distinguished History Professor was k!lled at his residence in the Adaka community, Makurdi Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Udeme…

…home and take her to school, and return her home after the school closed. The suspect reportedly carried out the assignment for about three weeks before allegedly abducting the child instead of taking her to school. "On that fateful day, instead of taking the child to school, he took the child elsewhere and began calli…

…Ethics Commission came one day after the Olympic body's president, Kirsty Coventry, told reporters none had yet been received. "Obviously if they do they would look into it," Coventry said Tuesday in an online news conference when asked about the Balogun controversy fueled by the Trump administration lobbying FIFA and…

…a venue and failing to pay the bill.The incident, which has gone viral on social media, reportedly occurred after the suspect reserved a table and ordered several bottles of Martell, some of which were allegedly shared with other patrons. Witnesses claimed the man was also seen spraying cash during the outing before at…

…summer after their Premier League relegation. Turkish journalist Zeki Uzundurukan also reported that Trabzonspor see the 25-year-old as a possible replacement for fellow Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, should he leave the club this summer Arokodare joined Wolves from KRC Genk last year but endured a challenging debu…

…his commitment to fairness and inclusiveness. CONUA is, however, deeply concerned by reports of attempts by ASUU leadership to intimidate CONUA members over the payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), based on the false claim that CONUA members are ineligible. Such actions are divisive, unlawful, a…

…the proliferation of illegal firearms. “As of today, the Nigerian Police Force has reportedly lost approximately 175,000 firearms from its armouries. Now we are proposing to establish additional police forces. Is anyone seriously discussing this issue with the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Wea…

Barcelona submits bid to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund Barcelona have reportedly submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund to sign forward Karim Adeyemi. According to Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants have opened negotiations with Dortmund over a possible transfer, with both…

…resulting in widespread online attention and abuse. A spokesperson for Prince Harry has reportedly been approached for comment on the allegations. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 12:33 PM | Share this Story

…terrifying moment she was forced to land a training aircraft alone after her instructor reportedly jumped from the cockpit during a flight in Argentina. The incident occurred on July 4 while the student was undergoing flight training with 42-year-old instructor Leandro Bertazzo aboard a Cessna C-150 near Toledo in Córd…

…home in Cypress on Tuesday while he was playing video games in his bedroom, KPRC 2 News reported. "I was just sitting here, everything was going fine. I was playing video games; I was not expecting anything," the young teenager told the outlet. Out of nowhere, the teen was struck by lightning in his abdomen through a m…

…Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The suspect identified as Mbayegh, was reported to have set two children, Precious and Seember, ablaze over a little disagreement with their father. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Kaffe area of Zaki-Biam. According to community sources,…

…to a peace settlement. That is a mistaken view," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.Peskov cautioned that the cross-border strikes would likely prolong the campaign rather than truncate it. He added that the Russian military would respond by "creating a larger security zone"-a phrase traditionally used by M…

…at women and youths to promote self-reliance. The APC spokesperson also dismissed reports that party members in Kumbotso Local Government Area had defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party remains united and firmly established in the area. He described the reported defections as false…

…in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state on Sunday morning, July 5. According to reports, the deceased had concluded plans to relocate to his hometown in the South-East and had invited his children to inform them of his decision and distribute some of his properties. However, the son of the deceased's second wi…

…for sub-Saharan Africa at 4.3 per cent in 2026 and 4.5 per cent in 2027.According to the report, "Nigeria is supported by improved macroeconomic stability and favorable terms-of-trade effects, though higher prices for essentials are expected to further aggravate poverty and food insecurity." The Fund noted that while g…

…was arrested last week on U.S. Highway 98 near Walmart Drive in Daphne after police reportedly stopped his vehicle for alleged erratic driving. Authorities said officers recovered approximately three grams of methamphetamine, eight pre-rolled marijuana joints, four cut straws, three pipes and a bong during the stop.Gil…