The DSS has arrested Moferewa Maiye for impersonating an officer and extorting Abuja motorists with a toy gun. Learn more about the DSS arrest. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-nabs-fake-operative-extorting-abuja-motorists-with-toy-gun/

Nigerian Army troops have foiled a suspected planned attack on Mwar Community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following intelligence of an imminent assault by suspected bandit militias. The operation followed reports of cattle rustling allegedly involving some youths in the community, prompting troops to launch a fighting patrol and targeted raids to […] The post Troops Raid Bandit Hideouts in Plateau, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Other Weapons appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Keystone Bank Limited has graduated and inducted 62 young professionals from the 29th Stream of its Banking School Programme into its workforce, following their successful completion of the bank’s flagship capacity-building initiative.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing eligible funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Fund to support student loan financing. The Fund also welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s approval for unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust […] The post NELFUND Gets Fresh Funding as Tinubu Directs EFCC-Recovered Funds to Student Loans appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Nigerian naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as improved dollar liquidity supported the local currency across the foreign exchange market. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was quoted at about ₦1,344.45 as of the latest available rate on Thursday. A live currency-rate source recorded […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, August 20, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Petrol prices have continued to fall across filling stations in Abuja and nearby areas, with motorists now paying between N35 and N90 less per litre than they did at the end of July. Checks showed that outlets operated by MRS, NNPCL, AA Rano, NIPCO, Emedab and others are selling petrol between N1,210 and N1,275 per […] The post Dangote Refinery Drives Petrol Prices Down by N90 in Three Weeks appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has appointed Dr. Ilaye Robin Subi as Chairman of its European chapter. The appointment is part of a broader strategy to deepen engagement with the Ijaw diaspora and forge international partnerships that translate into tangible development outcomes for the Ijaw […]

The Army said troops immediately deployed for a fighting patrol and raid of suspected locations with the aim of recovering the missing cattle and arresting those responsible.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has criticised Nigerians who attacked the World Bank on social media over its loans to Nigeria, saying their actions showed a lack of understanding of how economic systems work. Oyedele spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during a media briefing on the Federal Government’s […] The post Oyedele Faults Nigerians Attacking World Bank Over Loans To Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have not benefited sufficiently from its removal. Atiku made the declaration during an interview on Wednesday, questioning how the funds generated from the removal of the subsidy by […] The post 2027: I’ll Restore Fuel Subsidy If Elected President — Atiku appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The President of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN), Chris Osarunmewense, has advocated for stronger collaboration among government, regulators, energy companies and training institutions to develop the skilled workforce needed to sustain Nigeria’s oil and gas industry and support its transition to a cleaner energy future. The case for improved skill […]

Omoyele Sowore has fired back at former Labour Party presidential candidate’s running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, over his criticism of his comments on former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida. Sowore said Babangida’s age and health could not erase controversies surrounding his regime, particularly the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He accused Datti of displaying […] The post Sowore Hits Back at Datti Baba-Ahmed Over Babangida Row, Says Compassion Cannot Erase History appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Blaqbonez further explained that although he cut contact with the lady in question, Odumodu regarded him as an enemy since the encounter.

Jimoh said that the farmer was killed in his farm on Aug. 15, at Oligbe farm settlement in Okitipupa.