The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.0%, a 0.2 percentage point drop from its previous estimate of 3.2%. The revision is primarily attributed to falling global crude oil prices—still a key driver of Nigeria’s economy. The updated projection was released in the IMF’s April 2025 World Economic…
In her newly released memoir Matriarch, Tina Knowles—mother of global icons Beyoncé and Solange—opens up about a deeply personal and unexpected chapter of her life: a private, short-lived reconciliation with her ex-husband, Mathew Knowles, after their highly publicized split in 2009. The couple’s initial separation followed revelations of Mathew’s infidelity, which resulted in the birth…
Pope Francis’ funeral has been scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square. The ceremony will be presided over by the dean of the College of Cardinals. Following his passing, cardinals gathered at the Vatican to arrange the funeral and burial, while also beginning preparations for the conclave to elect a…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., sold more than $733 million worth of company shares during the first quarter of 2025, just weeks before former President Donald Trump’s announcement of significant reciprocal tariffs on April 2. The disclosure, reported by Bloomberg based on data from Washington Services, has raised questions about executive stock trading…
Prominent human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has revealed that over ₦10 million has been raised within just four days to support Quadri Alabi, the teenager who gained national attention in 2023 after boldly stepping in front of Peter Obi’s campaign convoy. Effiong made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, April 21,…
Following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, a senior Vatican official originally from Dublin, has been tasked with overseeing the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected. Born and raised in the Irish-speaking, working-class neighborhood of Drimnagh, the 77-year-old Farrell has risen to become one of the most influential figures in…
Italian media have reported that Pope Francis likely died from a cerebral haemorrhage—believed to be a stroke—according to sources cited by La Repubblica and La Stampa. The condition is said to be unrelated to the respiratory issues and pneumonia he battled earlier this year. The Vatican officially announced the Pope’s passing on Easter Monday at…
Vigilantes operating in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended a man suspected of producing and selling adulterated cooking oil to unsuspecting members of the public. John Samuel, commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in the area, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Peter…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a humble servant of God, a relentless advocate for the poor, and a beacon of hope for millions across the globe. In a personally signed statement released on Easter Monday, April 21, President Tinubu paid tribute to…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has strongly condemned the arson attack on the Ilesa High Court 2, describing the incident as an unjustifiable assault on the state’s judiciary and a direct threat to democracy. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, led to the destruction of vital court documents, sensitive exhibits, and significant damage to…
