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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has warned his newly sworn-in Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, that he will be sacked if he attends any political meeting without the governor's express approval. The warning came during the inauguration of two new senior government officials. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has issued a sharp and unambiguous warning to his newly appointed Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, threatening to terminate his appointment if he is found attending any political meeting without prior authorisation from the governor himself. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara drew a firm line on Thursday as he swore in two new senior officials into his administration, making clear that loyalty, discipline, and strict adherence to protocol will define the culture of his government house going forward. The governor, speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the executive council chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt, swore in Dogog...

By Elvis Onuigbo The Central Bank of Nigeria's MPC 304th meeting announced a 26.5% Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) , 45% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for commercial banks, 30% Liquidity Ratio , and a +50 to -450 basis points Standing Facilities Corridor . Here’s what it means for Nigeria’s economy. CBN MPC 304th Meeting: What the Latest Monetary Policy Decisions Mean for Nigeria's Economy Key Policy Decisions Monetary Policy Rate (MPR): 26.5% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): 45% (Commercial Banks), 16% (Merchant Banks) Liquidity Ratio (LR): 30% Standing Facilities Corridor (SFC): +50 / -450 basis points around MPR What This Means for Nigeria The decision to maintain all major rates shows that the Central Bank is prioritising inflation control and macroeconomic stability over short-term growth stimulation. High interest rates mean borrowing remains expensive for businesses and individuals. At the same time, tight liquidity conditions are d...

A UK-based Nigerian woman has sparked online reactions after expressing concern about Nigerian men increasingly forming relationships with Zimbabwean women in the diaspora. Nigerian Woman in UK Raises Concerns Over Nigerian Men's Relationships with Zimbabwean Women A Nigerian woman based in the United Kingdom has sparked an online conversation after sharing her observations about a growing trend she has noticed in the diaspora community. In a social media post, the woman claimed that nearly every Zimbabwean woman she has encountered in the UK has mentioned being in a serious relationship with a Nigerian man. The pattern, she said, left her troubled enough to pose a question directly to Nigerian men: why are they increasingly choosing Zimbabwean women as partners over Nigerian women? She was careful to speak highly of Nigerian men, characterizing them as responsible, dependable partners who take their family and financial duties seriously. It was precisely because of th...

By Elvis Onuigbo President Bola Tinubu has appointed AIG Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing family reasons. This article explores Disu’s full profile, educational background, career milestones, and what his appointment means for Nigeria’s security landscape. ABUJA — It was a Tuesday afternoon that Nigeria's policing hierarchy would not soon forget. In a swift and decisive move that sent shockwaves through government circles and security quarters alike, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and, in the same breath, announced the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General Olatunji 'Tunji' Disu as the new Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. The announcement, made through a statement issued by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo...

Polish cybercrime officers dismantled an 11-member phishing gang that stole over 100,000 Facebook credentials and scammed victims using BLIK payment codes. Here's what happened. If you ever clicked a shocking headline about a celebrity death and ended up on a Facebook login page — this story is for you . Polish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime ring that spent two years harvesting Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users across Poland and Germany. When officers from Poland's Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) finally moved in, they seized more than 100,000 stolen usernames and passwords. That's not a typo. The gang's method was deceptively simple. They built websites that looked almost identical to well-known news portals, then loaded them with sensational, clickbait-style headlines — think "Famous celebrity found dead" type stuff. When curious readers clicked through, a fake Facebook login window popped up....