Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Africa/Lagos). Popular economist Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points at its next meeting as moderating domestic inflation and a relatively stable naira create room for…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has reportedly married a fourth wife, identified as Hiqma, during a private ceremony held in Abuja last Saturday. The event, attended by close family members and a few allies, sparked widespread reactions on social media after Hafiza Bello, the former governor’s third…
Ikoyi, Lagos — Thursday, July 17, 2025 Popular media personality and social commentator Scott Iguma has been remanded in prison custody by the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikoyi following his public accusations against real estate company PWAN. Iguma was arrested on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and detained at Panti Police Station after he…
Abuja, Nigeria — Thursday, July 17, 2025 The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims by Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, that members of the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) are operating in the country under the guise of educational and healthcare institutions. Poroy made the allegation during an event in Abuja to mark Turkey’s…
London — July 17, 2025 The United Kingdom is preparing to lower the voting age to 16 for general elections, a historic change that would make the UK one of the countries with the lowest voting ages worldwide. The proposal, announced Thursday by the British government, fulfills a campaign pledge by the ruling Labour Party…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 Veteran journalist and Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s alleged takeover by “anti-democratic forces.” Momodu confirmed the move in a resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East…
Liverpool, UK — July 17, 2025 Liverpool is in advanced negotiations to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal expected to exceed £70 million, according to multiple reports. Sources indicate the Premier League champions are determined to finalize the transfer by the weekend, as they seek to strengthen their attacking options ahead of…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has paid an emotional tribute to Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment to national unity and development. Umahi made these remarks on Wednesday while signing the condolence register at the Federal Ministry…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 The Federal Government has announced the temporary suspension of the recruitment application portal for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The recruitment portal, originally scheduled to open on Monday, July 14, 2025, will…
Ilorin, Kwara State — July 17, 2025 A combined team of Police, Army, Forest Guards, and local hunters, supported by the Kwara State Government, has arrested over 25 suspected kidnappers and bandits, including a notorious criminal identified as Tambaya, during a major security crackdown across Ifelodun, Edu, and Patigi Local Government Areas. The development was…
