The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27.5 percent in July to 27 percent. The decision was reached at the 302nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), held on September 22nd and 23rd, 2025. According to CBN…
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest tropical cyclone recorded globally this year, unleashed its fury on Wednesday, bringing widespread destruction across parts of Hong Kong and Taiwan. In Hong Kong, hurricane-force winds and relentless rainfall pounded the city, sending towering waves crashing onto the eastern and southern shoreline. Roads near residential neighborhoods were submerged, while emergency…
Residents of Asaba, Delta State, were taken by surprise after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were seen mounting a checkpoint in the city. The presence of EFCC officials at the checkpoint sparked curiosity and mixed reactions among locals, as it is unusual to see the anti-graft agency carrying out such an…
Harold “Dickie” Bird, one of the most iconic and respected umpires in the history of cricket, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club confirmed on Tuesday. Bird, who became a household name in the sport, officiated in 66 Test matches between 1973 and 1996, along with 69 men’s one-day internationals, including…
Nigerian street-hop sensation Portable has openly appealed to Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy for a musical collaboration, saying he would prefer a feature over financial support. The controversial singer revealed that the ₦20 million gift Burna Boy once gave him has already been spent, stressing that a feature on a track would bring him more lasting…
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that NATO countries should be prepared to shoot down Russian aircraft if they violate allied airspace, escalating tensions as the war in Ukraine threatens to spill further into Europe. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump…
Hong Kong came to a standstill on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful tropical cyclone of the year, approached the region with devastating force. Authorities issued strong warnings, urging residents to stay indoors, while airlines announced the suspension of most passenger flights until Thursday. Panic buying swept across the city as supermarkets were…
England Women’s national team coach, Sarina Wiegman, added a lighthearted moment to the Ballon d’Or ceremony after being named Manager of the Year. While receiving her award, Wiegman acknowledged the presence of Nigerian superstar Burna Boy at the event and joked about celebrating with music and dance. “If Burna Boy is here, we might as…
A Nigerian TikToker has sparked controversy online after lashing out at the mother of the late singer Mohbad, accusing her of insensitivity over her recent activities. In a viral video, the content creator expressed outrage that two years after Mohbad’s death, his body remains embalmed and unburied, yet his mother was seen doing a photoshoot….
The National Assembly has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, signaling her likely return to legislative duties after a six-month suspension. Her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was reopened on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. The move comes just days before the Senate is…
