Accept Your Posting In Good Faith, NYSC DG Urges Corp Members. He warned them against misconduct, emphasised that violators of NYSC bylaws and the constitution of the country would not be spared. Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to accept their postings in good faith and settle down in their places of primary...

President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours—the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)—on Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. The award ceremony took place Tuesday in Lagos as part of Gates’ visit to Nigeria, where he is engaging with federal and state leaders on key initiatives, including strengthening the...

Evangelist Helen Akpabio has stirred debate in Christian circles after publicly condemning the phrase “Happy Birthday,” claiming it originates from the devil. In a recent message, Akpabio urged Christians to abandon the popular greeting, insisting it has no place in the life of a true believer. According to her, using “Happy Birthday” aligns with worldly traditions that...

Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has thrown his weight behind fellow Nigerian star Victor Osimhen, encouraging him to consider a blockbuster move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal, where a jaw-dropping £34 million-per-year deal is reportedly back on the table. With only 12 months left on his Napoli contract and a £64 million release clause, Osimhen is at a critical...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27.5% in July to 27%. The decision was reached at the 302nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), held on September 22–23, 2025, where all 12 members voted in favour of the cut. The asymmetric corridor around the MPR was retained at +260 and -250 basis points,...