Nigerian Banks Restore Naira Cards for Global Transactions
Nigerian banks have resumed the use of naira debit cards for international transactions and online payments, more than three years after financial institutions suspended the service due to acute dollar shortages. The move by the banks signals improved dollar availability following reforms under President Bola Tinubu, who in June 2023 scrapped currency controls, increasing the […]
Erin Patterson Found Guilty in Deadly Mushroom Lunch Case
Erin Patterson, 50, has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill a fourth by serving a meal containing death cap mushrooms at a 2023 family lunch in Leongatha, Victoria. Her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, died after eating Beef Wellington prepared by […]
Ike Ibeabuchi Plans Boxing Comeback at 52
Nigerian boxing legend Ike Ibeabuchi has confirmed he is planning a return to professional boxing at the age of 52, more than 25 years after his last fight, according to reports. The former heavyweight contender, Ibeawuchi who compiled an impressive 20-0 record with 15 knockouts between 1994 and 1999, told our correspondent that age would […]
Lagos Suspends BRT Lane Enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro
The Lagos State Government has suspended the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridors to mitigate traffic congestion faced by commuters due to the rehabilitation of the Ifako Bridge expansion joint. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, approved the move, according to the Lagos […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Donates ₦1bn To Victims Of Plateau Clashes
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1bn to victims of clashes in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu announced the donation, which also included food items and clothing, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) when she and the RHI team visited the state in solidarity and to lend a helping hand. According to her, […]
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Enters Knockout Stage in the US
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, held in the US, has entered its knockout rounds with 32 clubs vying for the title. After group stages, top teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and PSG remain. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was eliminated in the round of 16 by PSG, ending his quest to match Ronaldo’s […]
Nigeria Loses $1.1bn Annually to Medical Tourism — Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank has revealed that Nigeria loses an estimated $1.1bn annually to medical tourism, a trend it described as a significant drain on the country’s foreign exchange and a major impediment to the development of its healthcare sector. Speaking during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Abuja on Thursday, the Bank’s Export […]
INEC Sets Dates for Bye-Elections, Resumes Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for a series of crucial electoral activities, including bye-elections, court-ordered re-run polls, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), as part of preparations for upcoming polls across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders […]
House Orders Investigation into Police Corruption and Asset Sales
The House of Representatives has tasked its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement with investigating serious corruption allegations involving the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). These include illegal sales of national assets and the mismanagement of public funds. The directive follows a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abia lawmaker Ibe Osunwa and three others […]
U.S. Airstrikes Delayed but Did Not Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program
A Pentagon assessment has found that recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities delayed but did not destroy its nuclear capabilities. Despite targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs, Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and most centrifuges remain intact, intelligence sources told CBS News. The strikes caused surface-level damage and sealed some facility entrances, but […]
