May 20, 2025
Catholic priest dies while playing tennis in Anambra
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis. The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il […]
I am Igbo by blood, Davido reacts to tribal remark
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, aka Davido has responded to a controversial social media post that criticised his association with the Igbo community, declaring that he shares Igbo heritage himself. The post, made by user @Yakbel on X on Tuesday, cautioned the singer against maintaining close ties with Igbos, suggesting that they would eventually betray […]
Nigerian actress Grace Bassey joins US Navy
Nigerian actress Grace Bassey, formerly known as Belinda Effah, has joined the United States Navy. Grace Bassey officially left acting for military stripes, after a successful U.S. Navy boot camp that earned her citizenship. Speaking in an Instagram post, she stated that despite being raised in Nigeria, America has challenged her to stand strong and […]
Stray bullet kills WASSCE student in Ibadan
A stray bullet has allegedly killed a student who was heading to the examination centre to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination being organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident happened on Gbagi market road in the Egbeda Local Government Area of […]
CBN dismisses claims on Fidelity Bank bankruptcy
The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed bankruptcy claims making the rounds on social media about a Nigerian bank, Fidelity. In a statement on Monday by the apex bank’s acting spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, assured that Nigeria’s banking sector remained resilient, safe, and sound. The clarification comes amid reports that suggest that Fidelity is facing […]
Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity, daughter dies
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abia State branch, has condemned the recent alleged incident of domestic violence and child abuse in which a father set himself, his wife, and their one-year-old daughter ablaze in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday, […]
CBN retains Nigeria’s interest at 27.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent. The governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this in a press briefing on Tuesday after the 300th MPC meeting in Abuja. “The committee unanimously agreed to retain MPR at 27.50 percent,” he stated. Cardoso also announced that the […]
Edo: Gunmen kill woman, abduct husband, demand N100m ransom
It was a black Sunday in Ubuneke-Ivbiaro community, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State as gunmen killed a woman and abducted her husband. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the residence at about 8:00 pm on Sunday, shot his wife in the neck, and immediately abducted the husband, identified as Mr Arimazoya […]
2025 budget: BudgIT uncovers N6.93tn projects inserted by National Assembly
BudgIT on Monday said its findings revealed that the National Assembly inserted 11,122 projects worth N6.93 trillion into the 2025 budget. BudgIT, a civic tech organization focused on public finance transparency, said the development has once again raised serious concerns about political manipulation and fiscal abuse. “We have combed through the 2025 FG Budget, and […]
PDP: Forces behind Anyanwu not bigger than South-East Caucus – Udenwa dares Saraki, Wike
A former Imo State governor, Achike Udenwa, on Tuesday declared that the forces behind the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Samuel Anyanwu are not bigger than the South-East Caucus of the party. Udenwa made the remark while insisting that the South-East Caucus of the PDP stands with Sunday Ude-Okoye as National […]