Nigeria’s External Reserves add $244m in seven days to cross $40bn
Nigeria’s external reserves increased by $244 million ( $244,727, 958) from $39,832,802,155 on November 1, to $40,077,530,113 on November 7. The external reserves stood at $39.07 billion as of September 19, 2024, an increase of 17.4 percent compared with US$33.28 billion in the corresponding period of 2023. That was 8 months of import cover for…
THE PATTERN OF CONSPIRACY AND THE SOARING OF THE EAGLE….
So, let me speak from my OFFICE this morning to the soul of Nigeria and Africa….Which OFFICE? That office I stayed to see what you & your Prophets couldn’t see or hear what YOU couldn’t hear in 2020. We have been here before in year 2020. So let me tell you the end of this…
The Federal Government reacts after President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
The Nigerian government has officially responded to the recent designation by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for religious freedom violations, defending its commitment to tackling violent extremism and reaffirming its alliance with the U.S. In a press release dated Saturday, November 1, 2025, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in…
Pastor Slain, Over 20 Worshippers Abducted in Brazen Kaduna Church Attack
A wave of shock and grief has enveloped the Farin Dutse community in Kaduna State after armed bandits launched a deadly attack in the early hours of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, killing a local pastor and abducting more than 20 worshippers. The deceased clergyman has been identified as Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya of the United Church…
Trump Designates Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Amidst Alarming Persecution of Christians
In a significant foreign policy move, President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. The announcement, made on Friday, October 31, 2025, via the social media platform Truth Social, highlights the administration’s growing concerns over the targeting of Christians in…
King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of All Titles and Evicts Him from Royal Lodge
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III has initiated a formal process to strip Prince Andrew of his remaining “Style, Titles and Honours,” and has served him notice to vacate his long-term residence, Royal Lodge. In a bombshell statement released by Royal Communications on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Palace declared that the King’s…
Simon Cowell (66) Reaffirms Plan to Leave Vast Fortune to Charity, Not Son
Simon Cowell, the 66-year-old music and television mogul, has reiterated his long-held belief that generational wealth is a detriment, confirming that he does not plan to leave his vast fortune as a direct inheritance for his son, Eric. The creator of “The X Factor” and “Got Talent” franchises, whose net worth is estimated to be…
Black Lives Matter Foundation Under Federal Investigation Over Use of $90 Million in Donations
The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) is reportedly under a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over its handling of more than $90 million in donations raised in 2020. According to multiple reports citing sources familiar with the matter, the probe is focused on allegations of potential fraud and the misuse…
‘How Do You Make Profit?’: Man Questions Item7go Over Its ₦3,000 Meal Deal
A question recently posted online has perfectly captured the blend of admiration and disbelief surrounding one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing food chains: “Item7go, tell me how a plate of rice and a big chicken is ₦3,000. How do you people make your profit?” This simple query from a customer highlights the central puzzle of Item7go’s success—its…
John Obi Mikel Urges Empathy for Liverpool, Links Salah’s Form to Jota Tragedy
Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has offered a heartfelt perspective on Liverpool’s recent struggles, urging critics to show understanding and linking the team’s dip in form directly to the emotional aftermath of Diogo Jota’s tragic death. Speaking on his popular podcast, “The Obi One Podcast,” Mikel directly addressed the recent criticism aimed…
Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel; Pump Prices Set to Rise
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, a move aimed at protecting Nigeria’s burgeoning local refining industry but is expected to lead to an increase in fuel pump prices across the country. The directive was conveyed in a letter dated October 21,…
