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  Here are today’s top breaking news headlines for Nigeria, Monday, July 20, 2026: Petrol prices have surged to ₦1,239 per litre in Lagos, Senegal’s Bassirou Faye has emerged as the new ECOWAS Chairman, and Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina.   Good morning.  National Politics & Governance Tinubu Appoints Oyo Indigenes  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Oyo State indigenes to the Surveyors Council of Nigeria. Inauguration is set for July 21 in Abuja.   ➡️ Read More Obanikoro Withdraws Ambition Former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro says he is no longer pursuing Lagos governorship, focusing instead on mentoring younger Nigerians.   ➡️ Read More  Economy & Business Petrol Price Surge Petrol now sells between ₦1,220–₦1,239 per litre in Lagos after Dangote refinery began selling refined products in dollars. This has sparked concerns over affordability and inflation. ➡️ Read More ...

💠Peter Obi condemns Kogi abduction 💠Naira ₦1,384/$, 💠PFIPC DG arrest, 💠Oyo rescue mission, 💠Spain beats France to reach World Cup final. Good morning. Here are the News stories shaping Nigeria and the world today.  💠Politics — Peter Obi Condemns Kogi School Abduction Presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the abduction of a school principal, NECO invigilator, and several students from Government Secondary School, Opada-Olowa, Dekina LGA, Kogi State ➡️  Read More   --- 💠 Economy — Naira Exchange Rate On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the naira traded at:   - Official NFEM rate: ~₦1,384/$   - Parallel market buying rate: ~₦1,408/$   - Parallel market selling rate: ~₦1,420/$   ➡️  Read More   --- 💠 Security — PFIPC DG Arrest Update Police arrested Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, DG of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).  ➡️  Read More   --- 💠 Security — Oyo Rescue Miss...