July 18, 2026

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NDLEA Arrests Nigerian-British Grandmother With 13kg of Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain Peels at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, identified as Mrs. Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. According to the anti-narcotics agency, the suspect, who reportedly works as a caregiver in…

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Togo, Benin and Niger Owe Nigeria N17.45 Billion for Electricity Supplied in Q1 2026

Nigeria is yet to receive approximately N17.45 billion for electricity exported to Togo, Benin Republic and the Niger Republic during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report revealed that the three neighbouring countries collectively paid only $4.82 million out of the $17.48…

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SEC Grants Approval-in-Principle to Seven Crypto Firms Under Nigeria’s Regulatory Sandbox

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven digital asset companies under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), marking another significant step in the country’s efforts to establish a regulated and transparent cryptocurrency ecosystem. The latest approvals expand the number of crypto and blockchain firms operating within the SEC’s regulatory sandbox,…

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NDC Calls for Suspension of Femi Gbajabiamila Over Allegations Linked to Controversial PFIPC Scandal

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, following allegations linking him to the controversy surrounding the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The opposition party made the demand in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity…

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OpenAI Reportedly Discussing 5% Government Stake as AI Industry Faces Increased U.S. Oversight

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly exploring a proposal that could see the U.S. government receive a 5% ownership stake in the artificial intelligence company as policymakers increase their focus on regulating and overseeing the rapidly expanding AI industry. According to reports, the discussions remain in their early stages and are part of broader…

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Trump Criticizes NATO Spending, Says US Has Shouldered Nearly $1 Trillion Burden Since 2014

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again criticized NATO’s funding structure, arguing that the United States has carried a disproportionate share of the alliance’s defense spending while receiving little benefit in return. In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump compared military spending among NATO member states between 2014 and 2025, claiming that…

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