Naira Posts Modest Appreciation The Nigerian currency showed a slight recovery against the US dollar on Wednesday. It ended a recent streak of depreciation in the official market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the naira closed at N1,379.46 per dollar. This marks a small gain from N1,380.71 recorded the previous day. The…
United Explore Attack Options Manchester United are considering a summer move for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão. The Portuguese forward remains on their shortlist as the club plans squad changes ahead of next season. Rafael Leão has attracted interest from United due to his pace and attacking versatility. Reports suggest AC Milan may explore a…
Model and Actress Steps Into Music Scene Cara Delevingne has officially launched her music career. She made the announcement on Tuesday, April 28, through social media. She revealed plans for an 11-city headline tour across Europe, the U.K., and North America. The tour marks her first major step into the music industry as a recording…
Old Interview Clip Resurfaces An old video of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has resurfaced online. In the clip, she speaks about her marriage to her ex-husband, businessman Olakunle Churchill. The video gained attention again after recent comments linked to Churchill’s current personal life. Social media users quickly recirculated the footage, which reignited public debate around…
Nigerian wrestler Oba Femi’s dramatic rise and headline victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 has triggered global conversations, revived local wrestling nostalgia, and opened new commercial and youth development opportunities for the sport. Nigerian wrestler Oba Femi has captured global attention after a dramatic victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. The event, held…
Bank of England Set to Pause Rates Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Policymakers continue to assess the economic impact of the Iran war. The bank’s main rate will likely remain at 3.75%. Some members may still support a small rate increase to curb inflation. War Disrupts Global Energy Flows The…
Chidi Odinkalu, a human rights lawyer, has criticised Olanipekun Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over his claim that a majority of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. In a post on X on Wednesday, Odinkalu described the assertion as “irresponsible” and outside the mandate of the anti-graft agency. “The…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the extrajudicial killing of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, by police officers in Delta state, describing the act as unlawful and a violation of constitutional rights. In a statement on Tuesday, Afam Osigwe, president of the NBA, said the incident reflects a troubling pattern of abuse by law enforcement…
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said the agency investigated Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, for six months over alleged money laundering but found no wrongdoing. Olukoyede spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Business Grant award ceremony. He said the probe followed intelligence reports and…
Market Swings Raise Fresh Concerns After a year of sharp swings and quick rebounds, many investors are reviewing their portfolios. Confidence in long-term U.S. market dominance is now being questioned. Major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded several sudden drops in 2025. Despite the declines, both markets recovered quickly and often reached new…
