Latest Naija News on NewsOnline Nigeria August 7, 2026

Enugu Air Aircraft Veers Off Runway at Benin Airport, NSIB Launches Investigation

Enugu Air Aircraft veered off runway at Benin Airport on Thursday. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that an Enugu Air aircraft ...

Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Orders Recruitment of 20,000 Soldiers

President Tinubu has approved the expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions and ordered recruitment of 20,000 soldiers. NewsOnline ...

CBN Fails to Publish Annual Financial Statements Since 2022 Despite Legal Requirement

CBN failed to publish annual financial statements since 2022 despite legal requirement. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank ...

Ex-DSS Officer Claims Abacha Died During Intimate Encounter, Reveals Woman’s Alleged Confession in New Memoir

Ex-DSS Officer has claimed that Abacha died during intimate encounter and revealed woman’s alleged confession in a new memoir. ...

BREAKING: Court Sentences Three Oyo School Kidnap Suspects to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism Links

Court has sentenced three Oyo School Kidnap suspects to life imprisonment for terrorism links. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that three ...

2Baba Breaks Silence on Viral Reunion Video With Ex-Wife Annie Idibia

2Baba has broken his silence on viral reunion video with Ex-Wife Annie Idibia. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Legendary Nigerian ...

Tinubu Drug Allegation Documents Sent to Trump Administration by Atiku-Hired US Firm

Tinubu drug allegation documents sent to Trump administration by Atiku-hired US firm. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that United States lobbying ...

31 Companies Win 37 Oil and Gas Blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round (FULL LIST)

31 companies won 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that thirty-one companies ...

BREAKING: FG Returns 13 Oil Blocks to Licensing Pool After Failing to Attract Bids in 2025 Round

FG has returned 13 oil blocks to licensing pool after failing to attract bids in 2025 round. NewsOnline Nigeria ...

Abacha Died During Intimate Sexual Encounter, Not Poisoning, Ex-DSS Director Dennis Amachree Claims

Ex-DSS Director Dennis Amachree has claimed that Abacha died during intimate sexual encounter and not poisoning. NewsOnline Nigeria reports ...

PFIPC Probe: CBN Confirms Opening Foreign Currency Accounts for Fake Agency

CBN has confirmed opening foreign currency accounts for fake agency amid PFIPC probe. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central ...

INEC Opens 2026 Recruitment Portal, Invites Applications for Entry-Level Jobs

INEC has opened 2026 Recruitment Portal and invites applications for entry-level jobs. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral ...

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5% as MPC Holds MPR for Second Consecutive Meeting

CBN has retained interest rate at 26.5% as MPC holds MPR for second consecutive meeting. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that ...

PFIPC Probe: Gbajabiamila Honours ICPC Invitation, Gives Statement Over Fake Agency

Gbajabiamila has honoured ICPC invitation and gave statement over fake agency amid probe. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chief ...

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Fayose, 25 others into Federal Government Agencies (FULL LIST)

Presdient Tinubu has appointed Fayose and 25 others into Federal Government Agencies. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed ...

How Responsible Borrowing Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals By Gloria Onosode

For generations, conventional financial advice has treated debt like a trap — a final, desperate resort for emergency cash or ...

Three Interdependent Pillars Reshaping African Financial Infrastructure By Winston Osuchukwu

Africa's financial infrastructure is entering a defining phase. Digital adoption continues to accelerate, financial inclusion is deepening, and institutions across ...

Court Grants Miyetti Allah President Bello Bodejo N2bn Bail in $2.63 Million Money Laundering Case

Court has granted Miyetti Allah President Bello Bodejo N2bn bail in $2.63 million money laundering case. NewsOnline Nigeria reports ...

PFIPC Scandal: Adeyemi Reveals How Controversial Agency Sought Entry Into Federal Budget

Adeyemi has revealed how controversial PFIPC agency sought entry into federal budget. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the self-acclaimed Director-General ...