URGENT: Afenifere Council Urges Tinubu to Announce ‘State of Emergency’ in South-West Amid Surge in Kidnappings and Killings

The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has expressed concerns over the escalating killings and kidnapping crisis in the Southwestern part of the country. It has, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping urgently to stem the tide of insecurity. According to the President of the group, Prince Eniola…

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NGX SUMMARY: Investors face continued losses as stock market declines by N532 billion in just one week

The Nigerian equities market continues to endure bearish sentiment during the just-concluded trading week losing N532 billion on the floor of the Nigerian Xchange (NGX). Ripples Nigeria reports that investors recorded a loss of N365 billion the previous week. In the current week, the equities market gained in only one of the five trading sessions…

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Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman is dead

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, renowned for his iconic bouts and larger-than-life personality, passed away on Friday, March 21, at the age of 76.    His family confirmed his death in a statement, revealing that he died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.   “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing…

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