A 32-year-old man identified as Fwangmun Karimu has been killed in an attack at Sabon Gari Village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, after troops of Sector 8, Operation Hakorin Damisa (OPEP), responded to a report of an attack…
A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit money laundering over his alleged involvement in international cyber-enabled fraud schemes that defrauded about 150 American victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. The United States Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement issued on…
The Nigerian naira is currently trading at ₦1,329.80 to the US dollar in the official market and around ₦1,389/$1 in the parallel market, based on the latest available figures as of Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The official exchange rate reflects the latest closing position recorded by the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday,…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with alleged threats to kidnap and kill a 50-year-old resident of Seni Salla Village in Saki and members of his family. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to Ayanlade, the suspect…
Content creator and relationship expert Geh Geh has criticised comedian Real Warri Pikin over her recent video addressing the backlash surrounding her interaction with singer Timaya on stage. In a video shared online, Geh Geh gave Real Warri Pikin 24 hours to delete the video and apologise to Nigerians, claiming that her actions amounted…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler, identified as Habibu Bello. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to Kiyawa, Bello was arrested on September 14 by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad following…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned who is constitutionally exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of the 21-day period announced for President Bola Tinubu’s vacation. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for what the Presidency described as a three-week working vacation in Europe. The Presidency…
The United States has denied visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including members of his communications team, ahead of this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to Iranian state media. Pezeshkian himself has been cleared to attend the gathering and is expected to address the UN General Assembly…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member found to have extorted candidates. JAMB disclosed the decision in its bulletin on Monday, September 21, as part of its renewed efforts to tackle fraud and misconduct within the examination and admission system. The Board said its campaign against fraudulent…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and its presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, have filed a lawsuit challenging the N200 million campaign advertising permit fee imposed on presidential candidates by the Abia State Government. The suit, marked HU/214/2026, was filed at the Abia State High Court in Umuahia. Governor Alex Otti, the state Attorney-General, the Abia State…
