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 […]
Sharon Osbourne Cut Band from Ozzy’s Final Show
Sharon Osbourne revealed that she removed a well-known band from the lineup of Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath, held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Speaking to Billboard, Sharon explained the decision came after the band insisted on profiting from the event, which she felt was inappropriate. “It’s not the […]
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 […]
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, […]
Nigeria’s $31.5B Gap Threatens 2030 Goals as Growth Slows
Classic fm 97.3 Nigeria’s ambitious 2030 development agenda is facing a significant obstacle: a staggering $31.5 billion annual financing shortfall. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised the alarm, urging the country to adopt robust financial strategies beyond traditional oil revenues to meet its economic targets. The development bank emphasized that Nigeria must “move beyond […]
Reps Give Rivers Admin 48 Hours on N1.48tn Budget
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administration of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (retd.), to submit a breakdown of major items in the 2025 N1.48 trillion Appropriation Bill. The Chairman of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), issued the ultimatum on Monday at a […]
Tinubu Approves Scholarships for OECS Students to Study in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities, beginning from the next academic year. Speaking at a joint press conference in Gros Islet on Monday alongside Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, President Tinubu said the programme has […]
Peter Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid, Promises Single 4-Year Term
ABUJA — Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has confirmed he will run again in 2027 and is willing to serve only one four-year term. Speaking on an X Space session with supporters, Obi ruled out any joint ticket with Atiku Abubakar and emphasized the need for a strong coalition focused on national recovery. […]
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 […]
