The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that inflation in Nigeria would have soared to 42.81 percent by December 2024 without the bank’s policy interventions. Speaking at the 2025 Monetary Policy Forum, Cardoso outlined several bold measures taken by the apex bank to address economic challenges, while also…
A suspected drunk driver crashed into a group of soldiers during their morning physical training near Myoung Barracks, Lagos, on Friday, leaving multiple casualties and sparking chaos within the military community. Eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing, with injured soldiers scattered across the road. “There’s blood everywhere. I was spared because I was at the…
Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, got engaged to his old friend and neighbour following a tense divorce. According to reports, Christine Baumgartner is engaged to Josh Connor, who works as a financier. After a contentious legal battle, Kevin Costner and Baumgartner reached a divorce settlement more than a year ago. Since then, Kevin Costner has opened up…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that failure to comply with the revised Bottom-Up Cash Planning Policy could lead to restrictions on their access to funds for capital projects. The warning came from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during a…
Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja stated in court on Thursday that oppression does not exist in Nigeria. He made this remark during the bail hearing of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who was subsequently granted bail set at N10 million over cybercrime charges filed by Inspector General of Police, Kayode…
