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By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out a nationwide sensitization campaign to curb the abuse and hoarding of the Naira, warning that such practices undermine the integrity of the national currency as the yuletide season approaches. The initiative, launched in Abuja with the theme “Naira Our Pride: Handle with Care”, seeks to promote responsible handling of the currency and encourage the use of alternative payment platforms to ease circulation. Speaking at the flag-off, the CBN Deputy Governor (Operations), Mr. Bala Bello—represented by the Director of Currency Operations and Branch Management, Dr. Adetona Adedeji—urged Nigerians to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has announced “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation” as the official theme for the country’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). According to the statement, the theme underscores the importance of unity, collaboration, and patriotism among government institutions, the private sector, civil society groups, and citizens in driving national peace, prosperity, and progress. It added that the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke, a brand-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The luxury SUV, which recently entered the market, is priced at over $150,000 (approximately ₦240 million), depending on its specifications. The 2025 model comes with advanced design upgrades and electric options, making it a significant upgrade from previous editions. In a video shared on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, Davido was seen finalising the purchase, revealing that he traded in his earlier model to secure the latest release. “First of all, we had to take the one…

By Deborah Nnamdi Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has unveiled a new message translation feature on WhatsApp, aimed at breaking down language barriers for its more than 3 billion users worldwide. The feature, which began rolling out on Tuesday, allows users to translate messages directly within chats while keeping conversations private. By long-pressing a message and tapping the Translate option, users can choose their preferred language. According to WhatsApp, the tool works across one-on-one chats, group conversations, and even Channel updates. For Android users, there is also the option to enable automatic translation for entire…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revisited the backlash she faced after her private video was leaked in 2021, describing the experience as deeply unfair and emotionally taxing. In a recent interview, the award-winning singer said she was vilified rather than supported, particularly by influential voices in Western entertainment circles. “I was bashed for it,” Savage recalled. “A lot of people from America and the UK thought I was just capping, like I was looking for sympathy.” She stressed that the criticism went beyond casual social media users. “It wasn’t just regular people. People with platforms, people…

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing global threat of uncontrolled high blood pressure, warning that more than 1.4 billion people are at risk of premature death. The warning was contained in WHO’s second Global Hypertension Report, released on Tuesday at an event co-hosted by WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Resolve to Save Lives during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to the report, while 1.4 billion people were living with hypertension in 2024, only about one in five had the condition under control—either through medication or by addressing lifestyle-related…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 68-year-old woman, Mrs. Victoria Madubuko of Ndiambe Ozuitem in Bende Local Government Area, for allegedly flogging a 22-year-old girl, Miss Nnenna Eke, to death. Mrs. Madubuko was said to have used a traditional cane known as Okpete during an altercation with the victim. The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, confirmed the incident while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia. According to Isa, the deceased developed complications following the beating and was rushed to Tochi Hospital, where she eventually died. “The corpse of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria has been ranked among the countries with the highest road traffic deaths in Africa, with 21.4 deaths per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. The statistic was highlighted on Tuesday in Abuja during a joint press briefing by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD) Foundation. Both organisations also announced plans to establish a trauma centre for families of crash victims. The briefing further unveiled preparations for the maiden International Road Crash Victims’ African Conference (IRCVAC) 2025, slated for November to…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27.5 percent to 27 percent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday at a press briefing in Abuja following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Cardoso explained that the Committee’s resolution was informed by sustained disinflation recorded over the past five months and projected inflation declines through the remainder of 2025. He noted that the move was also intended to consolidate ongoing economic recovery efforts. As part of the decisions, the MPC adjusted the standing facilities corridor around…

By Deborah Nnamdi What was meant to be a triumphant return for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday turned chaotic after security operatives dispersed a large crowd of her supporters at the National Assembly gate. The Kogi Central lawmaker, whose six-month suspension from the Senate recently expired, arrived at the complex with a jubilant procession of constituents. However, she was reportedly denied entry, prompting security forces to deploy tear gas to control the crowd. Eyewitnesses described the atmosphere as tense, with women and youths from Kogi State among those caught up in the melee. Several supporters sustained injuries and were rushed…