Taiwo Oyedele Predicts Inflation Drop by 2025 The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, expressed optimism about Nigeria’s inflation trajectory for 2025. He predicted a significant drop in inflation from the average rate of 34.80% in 2024 to 15% by 2025. Speaking at the PwC & BusinessDay Executive…
FAAN MD’s Bold Stand on Leadership Challenges The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has addressed concerns surrounding her role. Speaking during an interview on Television Continental on Thursday evening, Kuku made a bold statement, emphasizing her commitment to her job. She remarked, “If I am tired, I will…
The United Nations emphasizes that development and peacebuilding are crucial for resolving crises in Nigeria, rather than solely relying on humanitarian interventions. During the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) at the UN House in Abuja, Mohammed Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, expressed concern over…
The Ekiti State Government clarified on Thursday that the legal framework in the state does not recognize a Sharia Court or an Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel. The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Dayo Apata, made this statement in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. His remarks were in response to reports about the first public…
The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has confirmed the death sentence for Dr. Ramon Adedoyin. Adedoyin, a well-known hotel owner, was convicted of murdering Timothy Adegoke, an ex-Master’s student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The appellate court delivered its ruling on Thursday. It affirmed the Osun State High Court’s earlier decision sentencing Ramon…
Mpu community in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State erupted in joy on Wednesday. The celebration marked the return of Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, from a United Kingdom prison. Our correspondent confirmed that Mrs. Ekweremadu, sentenced in May 2023 for her involvement in an organ trafficking…
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has criticized its exclusion from a stakeholders’ meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The discussion cantered on the proposed resumption of oil production in Ogoni land. MOSOP expressed disappointment with the composition of the delegation at the meeting, describing it as inappropriate. The group was surprised…
Construction on the $1.96 billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project has intensified despite diplomatic strains between Nigeria and Niger Republic. Relations have been strained following accusations that Nigeria’s government plans to destabilize Niger. This project, partially financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), traverses 122 communities across 25 local government areas in Nigeria and 11 communities in…
A 23-year-old Turkish model and OnlyFans content creator, Ezra Vandan, famously known as Azranur AV, has been detained. She was arrested in Istanbul after publicly announcing her controversial plan to sleep with 100 men within 24 hours. Arrest Following Public Declaration of the Turkish Model Vandan announced her intent on January 14, 2025, through social…
The Amotekun Corps has initiated the deployment of 2,000 operatives to combat bandits and other criminals across South-West forests. Ogun and Osun states each aim to recruit 1,000 personnel. Additionally, Oyo State deployed 480 recruits last October to curb rising banditry in the region. State commanders confirmed ongoing recruitment plans to reinforce the South-West Security…
