8 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

As 2025 approaches, managing your finances wisely is critical, especially given the unpredictability of Nigeria’s economy. Avoiding these common financial mistakes can help you move from merely surviving to thriving financially. Here’s a look at eight financial mistakes to steer clear of in 2025. 1. Taking Unnecessary Loans Loans may seem appealing for quick financial […]

Russia Downs Missiles and Captures Ukrainian Village, Reports Defense Ministry

Russia claims control over Nadiya village in Luhansk and reports shooting down 8 ATACMS missiles and 10 Ukrainian drones. Airport operations in St. Petersburg disrupted temporarily. Russia’s defense ministry announced on Saturday that its forces successfully captured the village of Nadiya in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region. The ministry also reported shooting down eight U.S.-made ATACMS […]

Bono, Messi, and Soros Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden

President Biden honors 19 recipients, including Bono, Lionel Messi, George Soros, and RFK, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Joe Biden has awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, recognizing their exceptional contributions to society. The recipients range from global icons in entertainment, sports, and fashion to political figures and human […]

NAPTIP Arrests Notorious Dubai-Based Human Trafficker, Christy Gold

NAPTIP arrests Christy Gold, a notorious human trafficker, ending a five-year manhunt. Discover how inter-agency collaboration made this breakthrough possible in the fight against human trafficking. Uadiale Christiana Jacob, widely known as “Christy Gold,” a convicted socialite and the mastermind behind a notorious human trafficking network spanning the Middle East and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, […]

Borno State to Subsidize Petrol at N600 Per Litre for Farmers Affected by Insurgency

Governor Zulum of Borno State announces petrol subsidy at N600 per litre for farmers in insurgency-affected areas, providing relief to over 5,000 displaced farmers. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has introduced a subsidy program to lower the cost of petrol for irrigation farmers in areas impacted by the Boko Haram insurgency. This initiative aims to […]

TCN to Ration Power Supply in Abuja Due to Road Dualisation Project

TCN announces power rationing in parts of Abuja from Jan. 6–20 due to the FCDA’s road dualisation project along the Apo axis. Affected areas include Kubwa, Karu, Nyanya, and others. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed plans to ration electricity supply in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) serviced by the Abuja […]

Falana: Obasanjo’s Refinery Sale Blocked by Yar’Adua Over Lack of Due Process

Falana criticizes Obasanjo’s refinery sales for breaching due process, praises Yar’Adua for canceling the deals, and urges unions to resist improper privatization efforts. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has revealed that former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua nullified the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries due to irregularities in the privatization process initiated by […]

Nigeria’s Budgets: Tracking ₦232.55 Trillion Spending Over 27 Years

Discover how Nigeria’s budgets since 1999, totaling ₦232.55 trillion, have been spent under five administrations. Explore the impacts, key figures, and developmental challenges. ₦232.55 Trillion Budgeted in 27 Years: How Five Nigerian Presidents Spent It Since 1999, Nigeria’s combined budgets under five administrations have amounted to ₦232.55 trillion (approximately $667.89 billion at official exchange rates). […]

Yahaya Bello and Governor Ododo Showcase Dance Moves at Kogi Palace

Yahaya Bello and Governor Ododo captivate Kogi Palace with dance moves as Bello secures ₦500 million bail in EFCC fraud case. Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, recently captivated attention with his energetic dance performance during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoi of Ebiraland. A viral video captured Bello dancing alongside his […]

Niger Republic Jails Activist Moussa Tchangari After Criticism of Military Junta

Moussa Tchangari, a civil rights activist and critic of Niger’s military junta, sentenced to prison on charges of glorifying terrorism and national security threats. A court in Niger Republic has sentenced Moussa Tchangari, a prominent civil rights activist and outspoken critic of the military junta, to prison. His sentencing comes a month after he was […]

Trump-Supported Republican Mike Johnson Re-Elected as Speaker of the US House

Mike Johnson, backed by Donald Trump, secures re-election as US House Speaker, pledging fiscal responsibility amidst conservative challenges and party divisions. Republican Mike Johnson, representing Louisiana, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. With strong backing from incoming President Donald Trump, Johnson’s victory on Friday brought an end to the […]

Lord’s Chosen: Over 2 Million Gather in Mgbidi for Divine Intervention at Annual Revival Programme

Over 2 million people gathered at Mgbidi for the 2025 Lord’s Chosen Revival Programme, themed “What God Has Determined Shall Be Done.” This spiritual event draws believers closer to God for healing, deliverance, and blessings while boosting the local economy. The 2025 Annual International Revival Programme of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, also known […]

Alleged Money Laundering: Nigerian Court Freezes 21 Bank Accounts, Orders Arrest of Account Holders

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a temporary order to freeze 21 bank accounts across 13 commercial banks in Nigeria and directed the arrest of their holders. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex-parte motion presented by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). The court ordered the banks […]