DSS Arrests Abdulrasheed Maina’s Fugitive Son After Six Years on the Run
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman, Abdulrasheed Maina, who had reportedly been on the run for six years after jumping bail. Faisal was reportedly tracked down and apprehended in the Karsana area of Abuja following intelligence indicating that he […]
Kidnapped Six-Month-Old Baby, Parents Regain Freedom in Kaduna
A six-month-old baby girl, Fatima, and her parents have regained their freedom after being abducted by kidnappers in Kaduna State. The release comes days after a video showing the couple and their infant daughter in the custody of their abductors went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and concern across the country. The victims, […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops To 14.63% In September As Food Prices Decline
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026 from 15.39 per cent in August, extending the country’s disinflation trend to four consecutive months, according to figures attributed to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest rate represents a decline of 6.35 percentage points from the 20.98 per cent recorded in […]
Ben Murray-Bruce Writes Open Letter to Donald Duke Over Coastal Highway
A strong defence of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been made following comments by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, with the project described as a strategic investment that will benefit future generations. In a statement addressed to Duke, the unnamed author recalled travelling with him along the coastline where the highway is being […]
Delhi Police Bust Cocaine Supply Network, Arrest Four Foreign Nationals
NEW DELHI, India — October 16, 2026: Delhi Police have dismantled an alleged cocaine supply network in the Rohini area of the Indian capital, arresting four foreign nationals, including two Nigerians, and recovering 168 grams of cocaine and ₹35,900 in cash. The police also seized a scooter, a mobile phone, weighing machines and packaging materials […]
India, China, Nigeria Lead IMF Global Growth Forecast for 2026
India, China and Nigeria are among the economies expected to contribute to global economic growth in 2026, reflecting the continued importance of emerging markets to the world economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) assesses global economic performance based on factors including domestic demand, investment, productivity, trade and government policies. Emerging economies are expected to play […]
Russian Airstrikes Kill Six in Ukraine, Damage Kyiv Data Centre
Russian airstrikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least six people across Ukraine, damaged civilian infrastructure and targeted data centre facilities in the capital, Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three people were killed in the Zaporizhzhia region, while another man died in Kyiv following the attacks. According to Zelenskyy, Russian […]
Police Arrest, Release Rochas Okorocha on Bail Over Alleged Forgery, Impersonation
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and released former Imo State Governor and Senator, Rochas Okorocha, on bail following his interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Okorocha was reportedly arrested on Monday night at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the arrest […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 13, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while the dollar continued to command a higher rate in the parallel market. Available market reports put the official dollar-to-naira exchange rate at approximately ₦1,332 per dollar, while the parallel market rate ranged between ₦1,370 and ₦1,390, depending […]
APC Releases Revised 2027 Campaign Council List, Names Wike, Soludo, Adeleke as Coordinators
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised list of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, featuring Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in key campaign positions. According to a notice obtained on Tuesday, Wike will coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign […]