Thailand Probes Bangkok Bar Fire That Killed 27
Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people, as relatives began the grim task of identifying the…
Governor Yusuf Picks Garo As Running Mate For 2027 Election
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has formally announced Deputy Governor Murtala Garo as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The governor made the declaration during a strategic meeting…
Terrorists Will Think Twice Before Targeting Schools After Oyo Rescue — Ex-DSS Director
Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has said the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State has sent a strong message…
Why FG Is Spending, Not Saving — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, asserting that strategic infrastructure investment rather than fiscal saving is the key to unlocking Nigeria’s…
FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination…
Former Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty To Certificate Forgery Charges
A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge over allegations of forging academic credentials, specifically a degree certificate from the…
Dangote Cracks Down On Illegal Haulage, Offers ₦500,000 Reward For Whistleblowers
Dangote Industries Limited said it has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistle-blowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who…
Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Four, Wound Seven In Russia
Ukrainian drone strikes killed four people and wounded seven in Russia on Monday, most in the Moscow region, local officials said, as Kyiv upped its strikes in response to Kremlin’s…
Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate Today, July 13, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at around ₦1,382.33 to the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, July 13, 2026. The naira has remained relatively…
Dollar Climbs On Renewed Middle East Attacks
The U.S. dollar index was up 0.1% at 101.13 on Monday after earlier touching its highest level since July 8, according to a Reuters report. Tehran targeted U.S. facilities in…