Today's news in pictures - Sunday, August 9, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the economic policies of the current administration, stating that declining household purchasing power is making it difficult for many Nigerians to afford basic necessities such as homes, vehicles, and consumer goods. The Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) explained that they were compelled to issue government plate numbers for vehicles belonging to the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has identified five government entities that facilitated the establishment of this fraudulent agency. Operation Fansan Yamma military operations in Zamfara State have resulted in the disruption of terrorist logistics, the recovery of over N5.3 million in cash, and the seizure of motorcycles, military-style clothing, and communication equipment.

Four individuals were sentenced to prison terms ranging from two to six months for engaging in illegal foreign exchange transactions and unlawful naira note trading in Lagos. A former DSS officer, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged membership in the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has returned N125 million to a land fraud victim, Akinsewa Akiode.