Author: Joy Ananias

The Federal Government FG of Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has launched a fresh round of the Federal Government FG of Nigeria Savings Bond for June 2025, offering competitive interest rates to attract retail investors. According to the DMO, this month’s offer features two bond options. The first is a two-year savings bond maturing on June 11, 2027, with an annual interest rate of 16.121%. The second is a three-year savings bond, set to mature on June 11, 2028, offering a more attractive annual return of 17.121%. Subscriptions opened on June 2, 2025, and will close on June…

In a significant political development. The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Mr. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi. Have officially resigned from their leadership positions. Both lawmakers are prominent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Akinruntan, who represents Ilaje Constituency 1, and Ogunmolasuyi, representing Owo Constituency 1, nnounced their resignations during a plenary session held on Tuesday. Which was presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Olamide Oladiji. During the session, Mr. Akinruntan cited internal political power-sharing arrangements as the primary reason behind his decision to step down. The resignation signals a…

Liverpool Club are reportedly preparing to open negotiations for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year-old forward, currently contracted to Napoli, enjoyed a prolific loan spell at Galatasaray last season, scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 appearances. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool Club are keen on bringing Osimhen to Anfield as part of their summer overhaul. The Reds are considering the striker as a possible replacement for Darwin Núñez. Who has drawn interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and across Europe. While Núñez struggled to…

Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is experiencing a wave of fatherly joy after reuniting with his first daughter, Imade Adeleke. The heartfelt moment comes amid an ongoing legal battle with her mother, Sophia Momodu, over custody rights. On Wednesday, Davido took to his Instagram Stories to share a touching photo of himself with 10-year-old Imade. The pair were all smiles, radiating happiness and warmth. He also posted a screenshot of a FaceTime call involving Imade and his second daughter, Hailey, offering fans a glimpse into the special family moment. Accompanying the posts was a short but…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled its intention to reinstate the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise, aiming to boost cleanliness, enhance public safety, and mitigate flooding in the state. This plan was shared by Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during an on-site assessment of various locations. Including Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area. Wahab highlighted the urgent need to revive the sanitation culture and confirmed that the proposal is under active consideration by the State Executive Council (EXCO). “Lagos is seriously considering bringing back the monthly environmental sanitation. Once EXCO approves…

A major dispute has rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State following a call for Governor Mutfwang Caleb of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to defect to the APC. The call, which has sparked strong internal backlash, originated from the North-Central APC Forum led by Saleh Zazzaga. Zazzaga’s group recently endorsed Governor Mutfwang for a second term, citing his commendable performance and alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s development agenda. The forum made this known after a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday night. It also declared its support for the Green Cap Movement—an initiative associated with Mutfwang—as a political platform…

The much-anticipated international friendly between Nigeria-Cameroon. Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses will now take place on Tuesday, June 3. At the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State. This follows a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to reject a proposed shift to Monday. Initially slated for Tuesday. The clash had briefly been moved forward to Monday, June 2, due to the cancellation of the first leg originally scheduled for Saturday, May 31, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The first encounter was scrapped after the Cameroonian team arrived late on Friday night. Missing…

A fatal road accident claimed the life of a truck driver on Thursday evening along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway, underscoring the dangers of speeding on Nigerian highways. According to a traffic report shared by Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE). The tragic incident occurred around 6 p.m. near the Babcock slope.The crash involved a blue Fiat truck with registration number AAA 176 YA. Preliminary investigations by law enforcement suggest that the truck driver, who was reportedly speeding. Lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into a…

In recognition of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, the Nigerian NGO Breast Without Spot (BWS) is urging the Federal Government and stakeholders to take swift and meaningful action to dismantle the stigma and silence surrounding menstruation across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Emeritus Professor Ifeoma Okoye, BWS emphasized that “menstruation is not the problem—poor menstrual hygiene is.” The organisation is advocating for inclusive policies and sustainable programmes that promote education, access, and dignity for all menstruating individuals. Observed annually on May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day aims to raise awareness and combat the cultural taboos associated…

Nigerian wrestling icon and Olympic silver medallist, Blessing Oborududu. Officially ended her illustrious wrestling career with a golden performance at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Competing for Bayelsa, the 14-time African champion clinched gold in her final bout on Wednesday. Marking a fitting end to her competitive journey. Remarkably, Oborududu’s wrestling career began in Ogun State. At the 2006 Gateway Games the same venue where she bowed out 18 years later. Her journey, which reached its pinnacle with a historic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has inspired a new generation of Nigerian athletes. Now 36,…