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Trump seeks reduction of US interest rates

President Donald Trump of the United States on Wednesday called for the reduction of interest rates. We reported that this is his latest intervention on a policy that is set by the independent US central bank. In a post on his Truth Social media, Trump said

Fire Razes Furniture Workshop, Church In Ibadan

  Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Mafuf Akinwande, confirmed the development in a statement made available on Sunday. Lots of properties said to be worth several millions of naira have been destroyed as fire ravaged a furniture workshop and a church in Ibadan

EPL: Wenger rates Arsenal's squad under Arteta

Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said the club's current boss, Mikel Arteta, has a "quality" squad. Wenger, however, expressed sympathy over the Gunners' difficult start to the new season. Arsenal faced both the reigning European and Premier League

Fire razes section of ABU's Senate building

A section of the Ahmadu Bello University's Senate Building at the Samaru Main Campus in Zaria has been gutted by fire. The university's Director of Public Affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday. According to the statement

Man rapes church member after her birthday party

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, identified only as Damilola, for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman on Omole Estate, in the Ojodu area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, Favour (pseudonym) and Damilola were members

Pastor Rapes 13-year-old Boy in Anambra

A pastor in a Pentecostal church known as the Jesus Miracle Ministries in Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is said to be on the run after he allegedly raped a 13-year-old boy identified only as Abuchi. According to reports, the gay pastor said he was told

African countries with the highest car ownership rates

Car ownership can have a profound impact on society, the economy, and individuals, from social dynamics and economic growth to personal freedom and lifestyle choices. Car ownership rates across the globe can also be an indicator of a country's economic development

Aston Villa manager, Emery rates Rashford, Asensio's debuts

Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery has praised the performances of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio after the duo made their Aston Villa debuts off the bench against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup at the weekend. Emery said Rashford and Asensio were consistent

Fire razes newly built petroleum station in Ibadan

A newly built petroleum station in Ibadan has been razed by fire. Torizone reports that the petroleum station belonging to BOVAS was razed Monday evening. It was learnt that the incident occured during the unloading of petrol from a tanker. Firefighters from

Man Rapes, Kills Reverend Sister While She Prayed

A man who met a Zimbabwean Reverend Sister, Plaxedes Kamundiya, at a prayer shrine in Mutoko has been arrested for allegedly raping and killing her. The deceased, an official at St Georges High School reportedly visited Mtoko Mother of Peace Community in an

Man Lures Minor With Viju Milk, Rapes Her

A 57-year-old man, Aminu Ibrahim, who allegedly raped a minor after luring her with N50 and viju milk, was on Thursday granted bail by a Jos Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwa Nama. Ibrahim, of Agada Sogai, Jos, was first arraigned on May 6, 2017, on charges

Nigerian man rapes and kills menstruating co-worker

A mobile money agent, identified as Eniola Adenuga has been arrested in Ogun State for raping his co-worker, Faith Jude to death and hiding her corpse for three days. Reports state that the suspect who committed the crime at Abeokuta went ahead to report the

EPL: Gary Neville rates Firmino in English League

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has shockingly described Liverpool's Roberto Firmino as the best centre-forward in the Premier League. Liverpool defeated Premier League holders, Manchester City 3-1 on Sunday at Anfield, stretching their lead at the

BREAKING: Fire razes Fed. Ede Poly female hostel

A female hostel in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State located in the south campus of the institution was razed down by fire on Wednesday, 29th of January, 2020. According to the Public Relations Officer of the polytechnic, Sola Lawal, the cause of the fire

Mikel Obi rates Didier Drogba ahead of Kanu

Why Mikel Obi rates Drogba ahead of Kanu and Okocha as the most iconic player he has played with. Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi continues to dominate the social media trends. The retired football star has been making headlines based on his comments

NAIRA Rates against the USD, GBP, EURO today.

USD is being traded at ₦970 in Black Market (Lagos) today, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. USD has been traded at ₦965 when Black Market opened this week on Monday, September 18, 2023. This makes it 0.05% rise for United States Dollar against Naira this week

Gap widens between black market, official window dollar rates

The foreign exchange (Forex) traders closed official forex trading on Monday with one dollar selling at N744.07/$1, dropping from N776.90/$1 reported at the end of Friday's session. This shows the naira appreciated in value, as authorized dealers were willing

Fire razes shops at Sabon Gari market in Kano

An early morning inferno on Saturday destroyed shops at Sabon-Gari Market, Kano, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. This is the second fire incident in the last four months with the first destroying hundreds of shops and property worth billions of Naira.
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