Written by The Federal Government is offering investors up to 16.541% per annum in the September 2025 savings bonds. In a circular published by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday, the subscription window will close on Friday, September 5, 2025. The settlement is scheduled for September 10, 2025. Coupon (interest) payments will be made quarterly—March … Continue reading “FG Offers Investors 16.541% Rates In September 2025 Savings Bonds”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said Monday a “burning desire” to express himself as an actor led him to accept a role in “The Smashing Machine”, which was to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Best known as a wrestler turned big-budget action film hero, the 53-year-old said he felt there was pressure in Hollywood … Continue reading “‘The Rock’ Looks To Stretch His Range In ‘The Smashing Machine’”
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a middle-aged man identified as David Anoke, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The victim was murdered over the weekend at Court Area, Okposi community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Confirming the incident to Channels Television on Monday morning via a text message, … Continue reading “Police Confirm Man’s Killing In Ebonyi, Government Bans Tricycles, Motorcycles Beyond 6 pm”
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has dissolved his cabinet. The governor announced the decision during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Minna. Governor Bago Bago appreciated them for the services they had so far rendered towards the development of the state and wished them the best in their future … Continue reading “Niger Gov Bago Dissolves Cabinet, Retains SSG, CoS”
Europe’s main stock markets mostly climbed Monday after strong gains for Chinese indices, as trading entered a traditionally weak month for Wall Street. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed with a gain of 2.2 per cent, fuelled by the share price of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba soaring almost 20 per cent on bumper results, … Continue reading “European Stocks Climb After Robust Gains For Chinese Equities”
The Federal Government has described the conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism-related offences and other charges by a Finnish Court as “a major victory” against terrorism. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this while reacting to Ekpa’s sentencing to six years in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland … Continue reading “‘A Major Victory For Nigeria Against Terror,’ FG Welcomes Ekpa’s Conviction”
The Federal Government has welcomed the judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which on Monday sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences. In a statement on Monday, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said the ruling stands as a watershed moment – not … Continue reading “‘Justice Is Served’, FG Hails Finnish Court For Jailing Simon Ekpa”
In the kitchen of Nigeria’s democratic experiment – where the smell of reform and the smoke of recycled promise swirl together – the Independent National Electoral Commission has once more delivered a dish so audacious it has left the electorate confused and the opposition holding their guts. Yiaga Africa’s question, “Is INEC the chef … Continue reading “Cooking democracy: Is INEC chef or mere waiter?”
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced a pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism offences. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court found him guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. The court said Ekpa had used his “significant social media … Continue reading “Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Six Years In Prison For Terrorism Offences”
Bayer Leverkusen have sacked manager Erik Ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches in charge, the club announced on Monday. Fired by Manchester United last October, Ten Hag joined Leverkusen as the successor to Xabi Alonso, who moved to Real Madrid. “This decision was not easy for us. Nobody wanted to take this step,” … Continue reading “Leverkusen Sack Erik Ten Hag After Two League Matches”