Oil falls ahead of US plan for economic war on Iran
Both main crude contracts were around two percent lower, though the Brent benchmark was still trading above $92 a barrel after jumping more than seven percent last week.
US man who used ChatGPT to plan bank robbery jailed 121 months
A 23-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, who used ChatGPT to plan a bank robbery has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for robbing a bank and brandishing a firearm during the crime. Deron Lewis-Payne was sentenced on August 13, 2026, in federal court in Omaha after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing […]
NAF intensifies air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto
According to the NAF spokesperson, the strengthened deployment is critical in tackling asymmetric threats, as terrorists and bandits often exploit difficult terrain, mobility, and concealment to evade ground forces.
Ogogo’s death a great loss to creative, cultural community — Lagos Govt
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has expressed grief over the death of veteran actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his passing as a major loss to Nigeria’s creative and cultural industry. The state government, in a condolence message issued through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said […]
Actors Guild, Lagos chapter mourns screen Legend Ogogo
By Ayo Onikoyi The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State Chapter, has mourned the death of one of Nollywood’s respected veterans, Chief Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Hassan reportedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The guild described Ogogo as a giant of Nigerian cinema whose career spanned more than three decades […]
CIBN seeks policy coordination, MSME financing to boost economy
By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called for stronger coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities, increased financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and greater investment in youth development to strengthen Nigeria’s economic resilience. President of CIBN, Dr Dele Alabi, made the call at a press briefing ahead […]
