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Breaking News Bulletin — July 16, 2026

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💠Peter Obi condemns Kogi abduction 💠Naira ₦1,384/$, 💠PFIPC DG arrest, 💠Oyo rescue mission, 💠Spain beats France to reach World Cup final.



Good morning. Here are the News stories shaping Nigeria and the world today. 

💠Politics — Peter Obi Condemns Kogi School Abduction

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the abduction of a school principal, NECO invigilator, and several students from Government Secondary School, Opada-Olowa, Dekina LGA, Kogi State ➡️ Read More 

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💠 Economy — Naira Exchange Rate

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the naira traded at:  
- Official NFEM rate: ~₦1,384/$  
- Parallel market buying rate: ~₦1,408/$  
- Parallel market selling rate: ~₦1,420/$  
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💠 Security — PFIPC DG Arrest Update

Police arrested Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, DG of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).  ➡️ Read More 

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💠 Security — Oyo Rescue Mission

After 56 days in captivity, abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire LGA, Oyo State, were rescued on July 10, 2026.  ➡️ Read More 

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💠 Sports — Spain Defeats France, Reaches World Cup Final

Spain beat France 2–0 in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026, reaching their first World Cup final since 2010.  
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