Nigeria’s equity market extended its downward trend on Tuesday, as the market capitalisation of listed equities recorded N215 billion or 0.32 percent losses. This is the case as the market capitalisation, which opened at N67.383 trillion, closed at N67.168 trillion. The All-Share Index also declined by 0.32 percent to 107,781.79, against 108,126.97 recorded on Monday. …
Trump Announces ‘Gold Card’ Program for Wealthy Foreigners
President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will introduce a “gold card” program, allowing wealthy foreigners to live and work in the country in exchange for a $5 million fee. The initiative also offers a path to citizenship. Speaking on Tuesday during a media availability in the Oval Office, Trump stated that sales of …
Tragedy Strikes As Groom And Bride’s Sister Die In Fatal Accident Before Wedding
What was meant to be a joyous celebration turned to heartbreak as groom Abba Musa and the bride’s elder sister, Maryam Suleiman, tragically lost their lives in a motor accident just 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony. The fatal crash occurred on February 25, 2025, in Boto, Bauchi State, as the victims were en route …
Bus Driver Recounts Narrow Escape as Kidnappers Abduct Afenifere Youth President
Ali Isah, the bus driver who was shot during the kidnapping of Afenifere Youth Council President, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has recounted his terrifying experience. The incident occurred on February 17, near Akuni, Ondo State, when armed kidnappers in a Hummer bus ambushed his bus, carrying 18 passengers traveling from Akure to Kano. Isah, who was …
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer Of Transgender Inmates To Men’s Facilities, Defying Trump’s Order
A U.S. federal judge has blocked the transfer of a dozen transgender women inmates to men’s prisons, defying an executive order from former President Donald Trump. The women had filed a lawsuit, fearing they would lose access to essential gender-related medical treatment. The ruling, issued by Judge Royce Lamberth, cited the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on …
18-Year-Old Commits Suicide After Impregnating His Cousin
An 18-year-old young man from Cowdry Park, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, tragically took his life following a heated dispute with his family over allegations that he had impregnated his cousin. The deceased, identified as Meluleki Sibanda, was discovered hanging from a mango tree near his home. Reports indicate that the incident followed a confrontation with his father …
Emefiele Seeks Judge’s Recusal In $4.5B Fraud Case
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has requested that Rahman Oshodi, the judge overseeing his trial for alleged $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud, step down. Emefiele faces 19 charges, including abuse of office and corruption, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). During the trial on February 24, Emefiele’s …
Herbalist Imprisoned For Attempted Sexual Assault On Epileptic Lagos Girl
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday sentenced a herbalist, Segun Shina, to 14 years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl who suffered from epilepsy. Justice Rahman Oshodi handed down the sentence after Shina pleaded guilty to an amended one-count charge of attempted sexual assault under a plea …
Naira Marley, Others Declare Innocent In Mohbad’s Death Case
The Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, has declared, discharged singer Abdulazeez Fashola (Naira Marley), his associate Samson Balogun Eletu (SamLarry), Owodunni Ibrahim (Primeboy), and Mohbad’s manager Opere Babatunde innocent in connection with the death of Aloba Oladimeji IleriOluwa (Mohbad) who died …