NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Sunday, August 16, 2026

NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Sunday, August 16, 2026

Today's top stories, narrated in five minutes:

1. Blind but Unbroken: Comfort Ekwo's Inspiring Journey to Independence

Comfort Ekwo, a visually impaired graduate, shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and pursuing her dreams. Despite losing her sight at a young age, Comfort has learned to adapt and thrive...

2. BOI Unveils New Financing Strategy to Boost Industrial Growth

The Bank of Industry has introduced a new financing strategy to boost Nigeria's industrial growth, focusing on key sectors such as power, manufacturing, and agribusiness. The bank aims to allocate 80%...

3. Borno Police Command Recovers Grenade from Maiduguri Gutter

The Borno State Police Command successfully recovered a hand grenade from a drainage slab in Maiduguri's Moduganari area after receiving a public tip-off. Operatives from EOD-CBRN Base 13 secured the ...

4. House Committee Probe of Fake Agency Hits Roadblock

Fresh disagreements have emerged within the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the operations and circumstances surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion

5. Troops Foil Explosives Transport in Zamfara, Seize 180 Super Power Explosives

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West have intercepted a suspect transporting 180 explosives in Zamfara State. The suspect was moving the explosives from Gusau to suspected terrorist elements in K...

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