Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 19, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, as the market opened for the new week.
Gridlock on Lagos Bridge after truck crash kills 2
LAGOS —A multiple vehicle crash has led to the death of at least two people and left several others injured at Kara Bridge inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, explained that the incident, which happened around 3:15 p.m, involved a loaded long truck that fell on […]
Murder of 3 officers: NDLEA nabs drug lord after 12-year manhunt
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers. The agency said Jimoh was tracked to his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, on Friday, January 16, 2026, following credible intelligence. […]
Gunmen kill police officer, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo
Gunmen have killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State.
Alleged forgery in UK property case: FG files criminal charge against Ozekhome
The Federal Government has filed a criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom.
62.5% rise in electricity sector debt threatens FG’s N1.2trn bond
Efforts by the Federal Government (FG) to address debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) may be facing increasing challenges as the debt burden rose 62.5% to N6.5 trillion at end 2025, up from N4trillion recorded at the beginning of the year.
