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Three suspected kidnappers were reportedly neutralized while two abducted victims were rescued during a gun battle between security operatives and armed men in Wawa Forest, Borgu local government area of Niger State. The operation followed a report received at the New-Bussa Area Command on September 10, 2026, that armed men had abducted two persons from Wako village through New-Bussa and were demanding ransom. According to a statement issued by the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Monday, the command’s surveillance team attached to New-Bussa Area Command mobilised with vigilantes to the forest on September 11 to rescue the…

The naira continued its appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, beginning the week on a positive note. Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,326.30 on Monday, up from N1,326.52 exchanged on Friday last week. This means that the naira firmed up slightly by N0.22 on Monday compared to Friday. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained unchanged at N1,390 per dollar on Monday, the same exchange rate recorded at the close of trading last week. Recommended The mixed sentiments at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets came as the country’s external reserves…

The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Russia’s VTB Bank for aiding Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington said VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in assets. The U.S. government pledged continual targeting of those who provide material, technological, or financial support that allows Iran to “sustain its terrorist enterprise.” “Treasury will not tolerate any support to the regime and will continue to identify, expose, and isolate Iran’s enablers,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Recommended On Monday, the U.S. Central…

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has named Dean Huijsen as the player who eats the most food at the club. The England midfielder was discussing the unique characteristics of his teammates at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham, 23, attended the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, just a day after he played and scored in Madrid’s 4-1 league victory against Rayo Vallecano. While at the Madrid circuit, he shared amusing observations about his teammates. He picked Vinicius as the funniest member of the team and selected Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rudiger as the most intelligent players. When asked about who is the hungriest…

Troops of 1 Battalion, 8 Division, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised several suspected Lakurawa terrorists during an encounter in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation followed several days of sustained tracking and surveillance of the terrorists by the troops, who eventually made contact with the group at a location within the area. During the encounter, the troops successfully neutralised several terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and other items believed to be associated with the group. Items recovered from the terrorists included a PKT machine gun, an AK-47 rifle, rifle magazines and several…

DALLAS, TEXAS, USA — The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has been honoured with the prestigious “Guardian of the Nation” Award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. The special recognition celebrates Tompolo’s outstanding contributions to the protection of Nigeria’s critical national assets, the fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, and the promotion of peace, security and sustainable development across the Niger Delta. In announcing the honour, AFRIMMA highlighted Tompolo’s commitment to safeguarding strategic national infrastructure and his broader…

Former West Ham goalkeeper, Ludek Miklosko, has died at the age of 64. West Ham announced the sad news in a post on X on Monday morning. Miklosko, who died following a battle with cancer, made almost 400 appearances for West Ham between 1990 and 1998. The Czech announced his decision to withdraw from further cancer treatment in 2024, three years after his diagnosis. Recommended The former goalkeeper, who joined West Ham from Banik Ostrava, helped the club win promotion to the English top flight in 1991 and 1993. You may like

A man identified simply as Opeyemi has drowned after allegedly jumping into a river while fleeing from suspected cultists in the Agility area of Mile 12, Lagos State. A police source said Opeyemi was reportedly attacked after some men chased him in the area, forcing him to seek refuge in the river in an attempt to escape. According to the police source, the incident occurred on Saturday, September 12. The source said Opeyemi was on his way to purchase an item when some individuals allegedly began pursuing him. Recommended According to the source, the men eventually caught up with him…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 262 suspected criminals, rescued 27 kidnapped victims and recovered 34 firearms and 375 rounds of live ammunition during nationwide operations between September 5 and 11, 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, disclosed this on Sunday, saying the operations also led to the recovery of 11 vehicles and the neutralisation of 11 armed suspects across various commands and tactical formations. He said the suspects were arrested in connection with alleged offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, banditry, cultism, human trafficking, drug peddling and vandalism. According to the Force headquarters, 50 homicide incidents, 28…

Popular Big Brother Naija season 11 housemate, Abi has exited the reality show. The ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate was evicted during the Sunday night eviction show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Abi’s eviction came as a surprise to many due to her popularity and performance on the show. DAILY POST reports that Abi was a two-time Head of House, HoH in the ongoing Season 11 edition of the show. Recommended She won the HoH title game in the fourth and sixth weeks before her eviction. The 2026 ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition of the BBNaija show was premiered on July 26 with…