Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 21st July 2026
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target=_blank>AG mandated us to open accounts for ‘phantom’ council – CBN
ICPC questions Gbajabiamila The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday told the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the legal basis, operations and budgetary inclusion of the ‘phantom’ Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) that it received authorisation from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to open two domiciliary accounts
target=_blank>How thunderstorm claimed 6 children
A thunderstorm has killed six children from the same family and injured four others in Dadiri-Tirgali village, Garum District of Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday during a heavy downpour, Daily Trust gathered. The victims, according to family members, were harvesting groundnuts on their farm when
target=_blank>El-Rufai’s doctor faces panel over alleged procurement of medical report
Dr Bello Abubakar, the personal physician to a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been quizzed by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) over alleged involvement in the procurement of fake medical report on behalf of his patient, Daily Trust has learnt. This is just as the Independent Corrupt Practices
target=_blank>3 years after Niger coup: Rethinking Nigeria’s relations with Niamey
Three years ago, on July 26, 2023, soldiers led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani overthrew the democratically elected government of President Mohammed Bazoum, plunging Niger into its deepest policy crisis in decades. The coup not only ended one of the Sahel’s few remaining constitutional governments but also triggered an unprecedented confrontation with the Economic Community of
target=_blank>Tinubu’s Shettima gambit
I was not there to confirm it, but I was reliably told by sources in Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s office that there was almost unrestrained jubilation and celebration when the VP was confirmed as running mate for President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming general elections in 2027. There were hi-fives among his staff and some even went
target=_blank>Inside ADC chieftain’s rift with El-Rufai
When late last week Salihu Mohammed Lukman announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and suspension of all activities in the opposition coalition that was building up in Kaduna many were curious as to what may have led to the decision given how far he had gone identifying with the bloc in the
target=_blank>Protest in Ondo, Kwara as APC uploads gov’ship candidates
By Hussein Yahaya (Abuja), Promise Adagba (Akure), Mumini Abdulkareem (Ilorin) & Hope Abah, Makurdi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced upload of its governorship and House of Assembly candidates onto the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP). Daily Trust reports that the electoral body opened the portal for uploading candidates’
target=_blank>Middle East on edge as Iran declares ‘full-scale war’ against US
Iran is fighting a “full-scale war” with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic. The declaration came as Tehran’s Yemeni allies, the Houthi rebels, threatened to expand the war yet further by announcing they would blockade Saudi ports, putting at risk Riyadh’s ability to bypass the
target=_blank>Nigeria, UK agree to deepen collaborations against terrorism
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their partnership on counter terrorism andThis is part of the resolutions reached at the Fourth United Kingdom–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue 2026, according to a communiqué published by the UK government on 17 July 2026. Both sides identified shared priority
target=_blank>More than 100 missing as deadly flooding hits Afghanistan
More than 100 people are missing after deadly flooding hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province on Monday, disaster officials and the governor’s office said. Twenty bodies have been recovered and more than 80 people injured, Afghanistan’s disaster agency ANDMA said. The casualties were reported in the provincial capital Parun and other areas of Nuristan, which borders Pakistan,
target=_blank>Russia, North Korea accuse US, allies of regional provocation
Russia and North Korea have criticised the United States and its allies for the expansion of “provocative military activities” around the Korean Peninsula. The exercises have been the main cause of “the deteriorating security situation” in Northeast Asia and beyond, according to Moscow and Pyongyang. Both sides agreed on the position on Monday during meeting
Russia, North Korea accuse US, allies of regional provocation
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA opens investigation into Spain vs Argentina final
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. There were ugly scenes at the end of the game, involving players and coaches from both teams. The game was ultimately decided by Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute. Before Torres’ goal, Argentina midfielder Enzo
2026 World Cup: FIFA opens investigation into Spain vs Argentina final
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief, recover 7 bikes
The Ekiti State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its fight against crime with the arrest of one suspected motorcycle thief, two suspected receivers of stolen property, and the recovery of seven motorcycles believed to have been stolen. The arrest was made on Saturday, July 18, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Violent
Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief, recover 7 bikes
target=_blank>Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, July 20 2026: Nigerian Naira extends appreciation Ahead of CBN’s interest rate decision
The naira appreciated at the official foreign exchange market on Monday ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, interest rate decision. CBN data showed that the naira gained slightly to N1,380.10 per dollar on Monday from N1,380.18 per dollar recorded last Friday. This means that at the official foreign exchange
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, July 20 2026: Nigerian Naira extends appreciation Ahead of CBN’s interest rate decision
target=_blank>2027: “You’re afraid because by 12 noon you’ll be defeated’ – ADC tells Tinubu govt over Malami
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has accused the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, of allegedly targeting former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in an attempt to dissuade him from pursuing his governorship ambition in the state. The allegation was contained in a statement released
2027: “You’re afraid because by 12 noon you’ll be defeated’ – ADC tells Tinubu govt over Malami
target=_blank>2027 presidency: Our supporters are not people looking for food, money on election day – Kwankwaso
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general elections, Engr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that supporters of the party are people looking for what to eat. Appearing on Channels Television on Monday, the former Kano State governor said the NDC supporters are people who are bent on ensuring that
2027 presidency: Our supporters are not people looking for food, money on election day – Kwankwaso
target=_blank>NNL: Bayelsa United start preparations for new season
Bayelsa United have started preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season, DAILY POST reports. The Prosperity Boys’ players and officials reconvened at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Monday after the end-of-season break. Bayelsa United’s first training session was supervised by assistant coach Ngozi Elechi alongside Anderson West. The players underwent light fitness
NNL: Bayelsa United start preparations for new season
target=_blank>NPFL: Finidi targets title succes with Rivers United
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George says the club’s target is to win the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. DAILY POST recalls that the Pride of Rivers finished as runners-up last season. Finidi said he is confident in the recruitment carried out by the club ahead of the new season. “If you look
NPFL: Finidi targets title succes with Rivers United
target=_blank>NWFL: Edo Queens to sign Adegbuyi from FC Robo Queens
Kemi Adegbuyi is nearing a move to the reigning Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champions, Edo Queens.Adegbuyi featured for FC Robo Queens in the NWFL last season. FC Robo Queens and Edo Queens are reported to have reached an agreement on the transfer of the player. The Lagos-based club will benefit from any future sale
NWFL: Edo Queens to sign Adegbuyi from FC Robo Queens
target=_blank>2027: We’ll sit, talk with terrorists to tackle insecurity – Kwankwaso
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Vice-Presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, says they will talk to everyone including terrorists to discourage insecurity. Kwankwaso said this on Monday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking on how the Obi-Kwankwaso administration would tackle insecurity if they win the 2027 general elections. “We
2027: We’ll sit, talk with terrorists to tackle insecurity – Kwankwaso
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