The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Mr. Wale Edun, has expressed support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision. To lower the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.5%. This decision was made during the 304th Monetary Policy Committee meeting held in Abuja as seen on X….
The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency. Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, has stated that prosecuting singer Simi over her resurfaced tweets will be challenging without a survivor coming forward. Simi has been trending recently after Nigerians unearthed some of her old tweets, which many found troubling. In one of the tweets, written…
Integrated IT solutions provider, Dimension Data Nigeria, has successfully raised N20 billion through a bond programme executed under Dimension Data SPV Funding Plc. According to a company statement, the bond issuance followed approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The funds will be use to support long-term investments in critical infrastructure essential for driving…
Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrofusion star Burna Boy has reportedly embraced Islam. A revelation that has ignited widespread conversations across social media platforms. The speculation began when Nigerian socialite and fashion influencer Rahman Jago shared a video of Burna Boy on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter). In the clip, the singer is heard saying “Alhamdulillah,” an Arabic phrase meaning…
A United States district court has sentenced Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo. A former general manager at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (now NNPC Limited), to 87 months in prison. Okoronkwo found guilty of accepting a $2.1 million bribe tied to oil drilling rights in Nigeria. Okoronkwo, 58, holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United States….
Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away at the age of 52. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by fellow Wu-Tang member Method Man in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday. “Paradise my Brother, safe travels!!” Method Man, 54, wrote, sharing a photo of the two together….
Switzerland adopted new measures against Russia. The Federal Council decided to ban the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Announcement of the Ban The Federal Council announced the decision on February 25, 2026. They set the ban to start on April 25, 2026. Additionally, they allowed a transitional period until the end of…
The New South Wales Police Force today announced the arrest of two men in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old widower Chris Baghsarian, in what investigators described as a devastating case of mistaken identity. Kidnapping Details Masked assailants broke into Baghsarian’s home in North Ryde on February 13, 2026. They kidnapped the 85-year-old…
Bill Gates admitted to extramarital affairs and apologized for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a town hall at the Gates Foundation. Admission of Affairs Gates revealed details of his personal life in the meeting. He confirmed two relationships during his marriage to Melinda French Gates. “I did have affairs, one with a Russian bridge…
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, warned real estate managers against involvement in money laundering. He made the statement during a courtesy visit by executives of the Association of Real Estate and Property Managers to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. Visit Sparks Discussion on Fraud The association visited…
