Naira Strengthens Against British Pound to N1,788
The Nigerian naira gained ground against the British pound sterling on Wednesday, 9 September 2026,…
Naira Strengthens Against British Pound to N1,788
The Nigerian naira gained ground against the British pound sterling on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, firming to N1,788 in official interbank dealings. The rally caps two weeks of steady appreciation as the Central Bank of Nigeria chokes off speculative demand for foreign paper. Bureau de change operators in Lagos and Abuja adjusted their retail selling…
Kaduna: Bandits Kill Five, Abduct 27
Armed bandits killed five people and seized 27 villagers during nighttime raids across farming settlements in Kaduna State on Monday, 7 September 2026. Gunmen struck rural outposts in Giwa and neighbouring districts, turning quiet homesteads into open hunting grounds. In Tunburku, assailants shot two community elders, Alhaji Surajo and Alhaji Ado, while another resident, Ayyuba…
BOA Unveils N200bn Grain Price Guarantee Scheme
The Bank of Agriculture launched a N200 billion Guaranteed Minimum Price programme in Abuja on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, to defend grain farmers against price collapses and secure national food reserves. Managing Director Ayo Sotinrin stated that the scheme establishes a hard price floor for staple crops, including maize, sorghum, soybeans, and paddy rice. The…
Messi Agrees to Take Over Spanish Club Eldense
Lionel Messi reached an agreement in principle on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, to buy Spanish second-tier outfit Club Deportivo Eldense, expanding his business footprint across Iberian football. The Argentine captain plans to acquire 100 per cent of the club’s equity without third-party partners once technical auditors conclude due diligence. Current controlling shareholder Grupo TH, a…
Iran, US Clash as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
The Strait of Hormuz has degenerated into an active free-fire zone as the United States and Iran trade direct military blows, choking off the world’s most vital energy corridor. On Tuesday, 8 September 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two American destroyers operating in the Gulf, dramatically expanding a confrontation that…
Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ Crosses 1 Billion Youtube Views
A few months after bringing together Afrobeats and Latin pop for one of football’s biggest stages, Burna Boy and Shakira have reached another remarkable milestone. Their 2026 FIFA World Cup collaboration, “Dai Dai,” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, making the song one of the biggest music releases of the year. The official music…
Turbulence on the Tarmac: Technical Snags and Technical Staff Shortages Ground Air Peace
Confronted by false fire alarms, bird strikes, bad weather, and aviation fuel delays -compounded by specialised technical manpower constraints – Air Peace issues a formal apology to disrupted passengers while rolling out emergency recovery plans. For thousands of air travellers navigating terminal halls across Nigeria, the routine journey from departure lounge…
Mike Bamiloye’s ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ Set for October 1 Cinema Premiere
More than three decades after Agbara Nla became a familiar title among Nigerian Christian film audiences, Mike Bamiloye is taking the story back to cinemas with a new generation of actors and a modern production. The veteran filmmaker and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries has announced that Agbara Nla: The Return, a remake of…
World Bank Commits N1.5bn to Ondo Malaria Control Project
The World Bank invested about N1.5 billion in the implementation of the IMPACT Malaria Project in Ondo State, according to the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria. IHVN said the intervention contributed to improvements in malaria control, under-five mortality, immunisation coverage and primary healthcare delivery across the state. The institute’s Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director,…
Thugs Block Peter Obi’s Convoy in Benue
Armed street toughs blocked the motorcade of Peter Obi near the Nigerian Air Force Base in Makurdi on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, forcing the opposition leader to turn back. The former Anambra governor arrived in Benue State to deliver relief materials and console displaced families in rural communities. Instead, a crowd wielding wooden cudgels, iron…