State Police: Ekiti, Kebbi Endorse Bill as Supporting States Rise to 15
ABUJA, Nigeria — The push for the establishment of state police in Nigeria has gained momentum as the Ekiti and Kebbi State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment, bringing the number of supporting states to 15. While Ekiti lawmakers passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, […]
Frank Edwards, Don Moen Blend Gospel Excellence in Soul-Lifting Song
Nigerian gospel music minister Frank Edwards and renowned international worship leader Don Moen continue to represent the power of gospel music to inspire faith, encourage worship and bring listeners closer to God through their musical collaboration. The pairing of the two gospel music figures brings together Frank Edwards’ contemporary African gospel sound and Don Moen’s […]
Abuja Police Arrest Eight Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Robbers, Recover 21 Phones, Three Laptops
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested eight suspected members of a ‘one-chance’ robbery syndicate operating in Abuja, recovering 21 mobile phones and three laptops. The arrests followed an investigation into the alleged robbery of a woman who reportedly boarded a taxi at AYA Roundabout in Abuja. According to the police, the operation […]
‘We Can’t Go Back to Fuel Subsidy,’ Mbah Backs Tinubu’s Policy
ENUGU, Nigeria — Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that a return to the policy would undermine economic progress and discourage investment in Nigeria. Mbah stated this on Wednesday during the “Meet the Candidates” town hall meeting organised by Afia TV in […]
Imo Court Sentences 28-Year-Old POS Operator to Death for Kidnap, Murder of 83-Year-Old Man, Driver
An Imo State High Court sitting in the Urualla Judicial Division has sentenced a 28-year-old Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, Isaac Okorie, to death by hanging for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of an 83-year-old man, Chief Alexander Chukwuma Okoli, and his driver, Daniel Sarki. The judgment followed a trial in which the prosecution presented […]
Naira Exchange Rate: Nigerian Currency Trades Around ₦1,337/$1 as Forex Market Remains Stable
ABUJA, Nigeria — October 22, 2026 — The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily against the United States dollar, with the official exchange rate hovering around ₦1,337 per dollar as investors and businesses continued to monitor developments in the foreign exchange market. Available market data showed that the naira closed at approximately ₦1,337 per dollar at […]