The Nigeria Police Force has launched a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to report suspected financial fraud, submit evidence and track the progress of their complaints from their phones. The NPF Vigilant App was officially launched on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi,…
The Netherlands has moved approximately 86 tonnes of gold from the United States and Canada to London, citing increasing geopolitical unrest and the need to strengthen its preparedness for potential crises. The relocation was carried out between March and August 2026 by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central bank. The move involved gold previously…
Robert Kiyosaki, the bestselling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has revealed that he is associated with roughly $1.2 billion in debt, a figure that has sparked attention because of his long-standing teachings about building wealth. But there is an important catch: the $1.2 billion does not represent money Kiyosaki personally owes. The debt is…
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback was escorted out of the Miami-Dade County Commission chambers on Tuesday after criticizing the county’s decision to increase its investment limit in Israeli government bonds. The incident happened shortly after commissioners unanimously approved a policy change allowing Miami-Dade to increase the portion of its investment portfolio held in Israeli…
The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail corridor connecting Lagos to Maiduguri, in what could become one of Nigeria’s most ambitious transportation projects. The proposed railway would accommodate trains travelling at speeds of up to 360 kilometres per hour, potentially cutting travel time between major cities and giving Nigerians a faster…
The Kenya Police Service has introduced a dedicated maternity uniform for pregnant female police officers as part of a major redesign of its General Duty uniform. The new maternity outfit was unveiled on Friday, August 28, 2026, during a passing-out parade at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, presided over by President William…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 204 pump-action rifles concealed inside a 20-foot container declared as carrying used household goods at the TinCan Island Port in Lagos. The shipment arrived from Turkey aboard the MV Algeciras Express on August 16, 2026. According to Customs, credible intelligence led officers to flag the container for a…
A 32-year-old Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, has been identified as the woman who was fatally stabbed during a daytime attack in New York City’s Times Square. Piacenti was attacked on Monday, August 31, 2026, in one of the busiest areas of Manhattan. Police said the incident appeared to be a random and…
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed, a Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the rapper’s death. The 63-year-old former gang leader was convicted on Monday, August 31, 2026, following a trial that finally brought one of hip-hop’s most infamous unsolved cases to court….
European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel has urged central banks to embrace blockchain technology, arguing that they need to move “on-chain” to remain at the centre of the rapidly changing financial system. Speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 28, Schnabel said central banks should bring central bank money into…
