Ekiti Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Attempting To Use 6-Year- Old Nephew For Money Ritual Ekiti State Police Command, on February 14, 2025,arrested one Solomon Fabiyi, for allegedly attempting to use his little Nephew, Jomiloju, for money rituals. When interrogated, the 23 years old suspect who hails from Kwara state, […]
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US, Russia meet in Saudi talks for most high-profile talks ever; Ukraine excluded
Top U.S. and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the first high-level talks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, held at Riyadh’s Diriyah Palace, focused on restoring relations and possible negotiations on Ukraine, though no major breakthroughs are expected. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was […]
Niger Republic Bars Nigerians With ECOWAS Passport
On the Foreign Scene Report has it that the Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with ECOWAS passports, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This follows Niger’s recent withdrawal from ECOWAS alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Cross-border traders and travelers report being turned […]
Nigerian Actress Chika Ike Debunks Rumor Linking Her Pregnancy To Senator Ned Nwoko
On Entertainment Nollywood actress Chika Ike has cleared the air about rumors linking billionaire Ned Nwoko to her unborn child. In a statement, she strongly denied the claims, stating that Ned is not the father and reaffirming her stance against polygamy. She said that she is not about to be […]
NGO writes Canadian High Commissioner over visa denial to CDS, military officers, demands apology
A Nigerian NGO, Tribute to Our Troops Charity Foundation, has condemned Canada’s denial of visas to Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa and other top military officials, calling it a diplomatic affront. The group demands a public apology within seven days, emphasizing that the officials were to attend the […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks To Cut Insider Loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to cut insider loans within six months or face regulatory sanctions. The directive, issued under the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, aims to curb excessive lending to directors, top shareholders, and affiliates. Banks must now regularize all […]
Nigeria’s inflation dropped to 24.48% after rebasing
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped significantly to 24.48% year-on-year in January 2025, down from 34.80% in December. This decline, reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, follows the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which reflects updated consumption patterns. Urban inflation stands at 26.09%, while rural inflation is 22.15%.Food […]
Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Dies At 97.
Nigeria has lost another elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday night. His family confirmed the news, stating that further details will be announced later. Meanwhile, former NIMASA Director-General Dakuku Peterside has mourned Clark’s passing, describing him as a patriot and defender […]
How we grew Enugu’s IGR by 1,000% from N30bn to N500bn– Gov Mbah
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has credited the state’s economic growth to financial and economic inclusion. Speaking at a recent event in Abuja, Mbah highlighted that the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) surged from N30 billion to over N500 billion, emphasizing the importance of expanding the financial net rather than […]
Anambra Police Arrests Three Individuals For Child Trafficking
Anambra State Police have arrested three individuals, including a fake medical doctor, for attempting to traffic 10 children to Abuja. The suspects were caught after police tracked a missing 6-year-old boy and later uncovered a child trafficking scheme. The children, aged 5 to 6, were found malnourished in an apartment […]