Nigeria’s Economy received a major confidence boost this week as the Nation’s currency, the Naira, strengthened sharply following its removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a Global watchlist for Countries with strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The development marks a significant milestone for Africa’s largest economy, which…
Tension gripped Abuja on Friday as activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was reportedly re-arrested by Police Officers moments after a Kuje Magistrate Court granted him bail. Eyewitnesses said Sowore was dragged into a waiting Police van by operatives led by CSP Ilyasu Barau, Officer in Charge of Anti-Vice under the DC-CID, FCT Command, despite the…
In a decision that has stirred emotions on both sides of the border, former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially ended unrestricted Canadian access to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a rare building that physically straddles the U.S.–Canada border. For over a century, the Haskell Library — located between Derby Line, Vermont, and…
Nigeria has regained international financial credibility as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially removed the Country from its Global “grey list,” a move signaling renewed confidence in Nigeria’s anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. The announcement came during the FATF October 2025 plenary in Paris, France, where South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso were also…
In a historic moment for Global politics, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s newly elected and first female Prime Minister, describing her rise as a breakthrough for women’s leadership worldwide. In an official statement released by his media office, President Tinubu praised Takaichi’s decades of service within the Liberal…
The long-standing agitation for the creation of Ijebu State received a major boost on Thursday, October 23 2025, as the House of Representatives passed for second reading a bill seeking to carve the new state out of the present Ogun State. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Olufemi Ogunbanwo, who represents Ijebu Ode/Ijebu North East/Odogbolu Federal…
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 27-year-old woman, Ajirotutu Bosede, over allegations that she poured hot oil on a man, causing him severe burns. The incident reportedly occurred on October 3, 2025, at Matthew Street, Odo-Ado area of Ado-Ekiti, where Bosede allegedly attacked one Emmanuel Ogunleye, leaving him with serious…
A major International crackdown coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has dealt a heavy blow to terror financing in Africa, with 11 key suspects arrested in Nigeria. The arrests were part of a sweeping intelligence-led operation. Operation Catalyst targeting the money trail behind terrorism and organised cybercrime. The two-month operation, conducted with AFRIPOL…
Spanish Authorities have announced the recovery of a missing Pablo Picasso painting valued at around $700,000, nearly three weeks after it mysteriously vanished while being transported for an art exhibition in Southern Spain. The piece, titled Still Life with Guitar, created in 1919, is a small gouache and pencil work measuring just 12.7 by 9.8…
…Tasks Them on Professionalism and Vigilance President Bola Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in Nigeria’s Military leadership, appointing new Service Chiefs in a strategic move aimed at strengthening the Nation’s security architecture. According to a statement issued on Friday, October 24, 2025, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication,…
