CBN Bans Use of Foreign Currencies as Collateral for Naira Loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to all banks in Nigeria to cease the use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans. This instruction was…
Husband Who Dismembered Wife’s Body into 200 Pieces Gets Life in Prison
Nicholas Metson, 28, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years for the murder of his wife, Holly Bramley, 26. Metson fatally stabbed Bramley at…
UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu Interested in Owning NPFL Club
Billionaire banker and Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has expressed interest in the idea of acquiring a local club in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Elumelu…
Saudi Arabia Extends Ramadan to Wednesday, Nigeria Awaits Sultan’s Announcement
On Monday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent moon of Shawwal had not been sighted, signaling that fasting would continue into Tuesday. The Eid-El-Fitr celebration would subsequently take place on…
Rep. to Tackle Electricity Tariff Surge
Upon its resumption on April 23, 2024, the House of Representatives plans to address the recent surge in electricity tariffs imposed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Deputy Speaker…
Ondo Governor Threatens Legal Action Against Lawyer Over Certificate Dispute
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has issued a legal threat against lawyer Hassan Oladotun for allegedly disseminating a report aimed at disqualifying him from the state’s gubernatorial primary election. On…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Honors Pelumi Nubi for Solo Road Trip Achievement
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has designated Pelumi Nubi, a 28-year-old travel content creator, as the state’s tourism ambassador. The announcement was made by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant…
Chief Judge Swears in Omobayo, Edo’s Newest Deputy Governor
Marvellous Omobayo took the oath of office as the new Deputy Governor of Edo State on Monday, administered by Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa. Holding a distinguished background in engineering, particularly…
Two Arrested in Nigeria for Sextortion Leading to Australian Teen’s Suicide
Two men have been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly attempting to extort an Australian teenager by threatening to publish compromising photos of him online, which tragically led to the boy’s…
AY and Wife Mabel Confirm Split After 20-Year Marriag
Popular Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, known as AY, and his wife Mabel have announced their separation after 20 years of marriage. AY confirmed the news on his Instagram on Sunday,…