Tunde Onakoya: Chess Prodigy and Philanthropist Tunde Onakoya, a 29-year-old chess professional, stands out as the visionary founder of Chess in Slums Africa. This non-profit organization, spearheaded by Onakoya, ingeniously leverages chess to bridge educational gaps and offer valuable mentorship to children in underserved communities. With a particular focus on impoverished areas in Lagos State,…
Breakthrough Arrest of Chinaza Phillip: OGM News– The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious kidnapper, Chinaza Phillip. The apprehension was executed by police operatives from the Kaduna State Police Command on Thursday, January 18, 2024. This arrest is a crucial milestone in the ongoing battle against kidnapping, especially in the Abuja…
In a compelling address delivered in Raleigh, President Biden made headlines by announcing a groundbreaking $82 million investment in North Carolina’s infrastructure. This significant financial injection is poised to reshape the state’s landscape, promising to connect thousands of homes and businesses to reliable, high-speed internet. The funding is sourced from the American Rescue Plan, a…
FG’s Amendment of Charges Against Godwin Emefiele In a noteworthy turn of events, the Federal Government (FG) has intensified its legal pursuit of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Initially facing six charges, Emefiele now finds himself entangled in a web of 20 charges, reflecting a significant escalation in…
Trump’s Public Repudiation and the Social Media Fallout former President Donald Trump faced a series of setbacks in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. After a scolding from Judge Lewis Kaplan, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to launch a tirade filled with complaints, deranged lies, and a victimhood mentality. He not only attacked…
The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has strongly advised against paying ransom to bandits and kidnappers, asserting that such actions only fuel the menace. This warning comes amid the federal government’s stance on crowdfunding for ransom payments, emphasizing the existence of laws prohibiting this practice. In a press briefing after the 2024 Federal Executive…
During the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, Alina Habba, Donald Trump‘s lawyer, faced a resolute denial from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan when she sought to pause the trial. Habba’s request, strategically timed just before Carroll took the stand, raised eyebrows as a transparent delay tactic. According to Politico’s Erica Orden, the exchange between Habba…
Nigeria’s Economic Struggles: Seeking World Bank Funding Nigeria, grappling with a severe dollar shortage and witnessing a steep decline in the naira, is actively engaging in discussions with the World Bank for financial assistance. The Finance Minister, Wale Edun, revealed in a Bloomberg Television interview with Francine Lacqua that the country is aiming for a…
Ensuring Forex Market Stability: CBN’s Decisive Move Against Defaulters The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking a bold step to address mounting concerns within the financial landscape by announcing its intention to prosecute forex defaulters. This strategic move is prompted by the escalating worries tied to the approximately $7 billion in matured forex forwards,…
Fuel Subsidy Removal and Savings The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, reveals that the removal of fuel subsidy and exchange rate unification will result in an annual savings of N8tn for the Federal Government. This significant financial gain opens avenues for impactful investment and addressing economic challenges. Oyedele…
