Written by Sell Pressure Pushed Nigerian Bonds Yield to 18.83% Benchmark yield on Nigerian government bonds climbed to 18.83% as fixed interest securities investors offloaded naira assets in the secondary market. Buying sentiment paused as Debt Management Office (DMO) released notice of its reopened bonds worth N450 billion. Compared with spot rates on Treasury bills, the Nigerian […]
Russia wants talks with the United States but says such conversations must be “comprehensive” and include the subject of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday, June 21.”It is impossible to rip out any individual segments from the general complex of accumulated problems, and we will not do this,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said when asked … Continue reading “We need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda – Russia tells US”
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens are not violated when the government bars their non-citizen spouses from entering the country without explanation.The court in a 6-3 decision on Friday, June 21, said Sandra Munoz, a U.S. citizen and civil rights lawyer, cannot challenge the U.S. Department of State’s … Continue reading “US Supreme Court rules that American citizens can’t sue if their non-citizen spouse is denied visa into US without explanation”
2 people out of 10 are dead following an active shooter incident at Mad Butcher Grocery in Fordyce, Arkansas, USA on Friday, June 21.One police officer was among those shot but has non-life-threatening injuries. The gunman was also shot and critically wounded by responding officers.At approximately 11:30 a.m. today, Arkansas State Police responded to a … Continue reading “Shooting at Arkansas grocery store kills two, injures 8 including shooter (videos)”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday, June 21 that Israel and Lebanon should avoid escalating tensions to prevent miscalculation and result in another bloody Middle East war like what is happening in Gaza.Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah has been firing rockets at Israel in solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas since the Gaza war … Continue reading “Lebanon cannot become another Gaza – UN chief warns Israel”
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the approval of N21 billion for 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide meters for customers. This announcement was made in NERCs ORDER NO: NERC/2024/072 on the Operationalization of Tranche A of the Presidential Metering Initiative Under the Framework of Meter Acquisition Fund. According to NERC, it introduced the … Continue reading “FG approves N21bn for purchase of meters NERC”
A Nigerian medical doctor, Omeize, has said that a father’s prayers are more powerful than a mother’s prayers because the spiritual realm recognises men before women.” In the Spiritual scheme of things, Father’s prayers are more powerful, authoritative and recognise than Mother’s prayers. It’s the lies we agreed to tell ourselves over the years that made … Continue reading ““In the spiritual scheme of things, father’s prayers are more powerful and authoritative than mother’s prayers” – Nigerian medical doctor says”
Davido has issued a cease and desist order to fellow singer Dammy Krane over a defamatory publication he made on social media. While reacting to Davido’s & Symparthegod.Shop Reloaded upcoming wedding on his social media account, Dammy alleged that Davido is getting married to Chioma simply because she caught him cheating. He also stated in the post that … Continue reading “Singer Davido issues cease and desist order to Dammy Krane over defamatory publication”
Actor Gbenro Ajibade flew into Lagos from Atlanta, U.S, to surprise his daughter, Azariah on her 8th birthday. In a heartwarming video he posted on Instagram, Azariah is seen squealing with joy upon spotting her father in her school. I knew you would come, she says. To imagine I did all this travelling from ATL-Lagos to surprise her … Continue reading “U.S-based actor, Gbenro Ajibade flies to Nigeria to surprise his daughter on her 8th birthday (video)”
Two illegal immigrants from Venezuela have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a 12-year-old Texas girl who was found strangled to death in a creek near her Houston home. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Johan Jose Martinez Rangel, 22, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, “both illegally entered the U.S. without inspection, … Continue reading “Two illegal immigrants arrested over brutal abduction and murder of 12-year-old girl”