MPC holds rates to monitor near-term economic developments (Leadership)
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a hold on all its monetary policy rates – after months of persistent policy tightening – to pause and monitor economic developments in the near future.
“The consideration is to enable a better understanding of near-term developments,” CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated at a media briefing to announce the outcome of the 300th meeting of the committee in Abuja on Tuesday.
MPC said it was mindful of the easing price of premium motor spirit (fuel), reduction in headline inflation and the record balance of payment in favour of the Nigerian economy. Read more
Catholic priest dies while playing tennis (Punch)
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis.
The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.
He was born on December 24, 1964, was ordained on August 19, 1995, and died on May 19, 2025. Read more
FG to sell Emefiele’s 753-unit housing estate (Vanguard)
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed on Tuesday that it had taken possession of the property, located in Abuja, following a formal handover by the EFCC at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Salisu Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry. Read more
NASS inserted projects worth N6.93 trillion in 2025 budget – BudgIT (Guardian)
The National Assembly inserted 11,122 projects worth N6.93 trillion in the 2025 Federal Government (FG) budget, BudgIT, a civil society organisation promoting transparency and accountability, has revealed.
This figure represents 12.61% of the ₦54.99 trillion approved by Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2025 FG budget.
A further analysis of the insertions reveals that 238 projects valued above 5 billion each were inserted with little to no justification, while 984 projects worth N1.71 trillion and 1,119 projects worth between N600 million and N1 billion were inserted. Read more
Poor UTME results caused by human error not technical glitch – Reps panel (Sun)
The poor results recorded at the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been linked to human error.
Sharing an update at a press conference on Tuesday on Tuesday, the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Oboku Oforji, stated that the UTME result crisis was caused by human error and not a technical glitch.
Oforji also expressed sympathy for the candidates affected by the error. Read more
FCT teachers, LG workers give conditions to suspend strike (DailyTrust)
The joints union’s of the FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has told the six area council chairmen that the union will only suspend its ongoing strike action when primary school teachers start receiving arrears.
A member of the state executive council committee of the union’s disclosed the development to our reporter on the telephone on Tuesday.
The member, who wanted to be anonymous because he was not authorised to speak to the press, said the joint unions executives gave the conditions during two separate meetings held last Thursday, and Friday. Read more
Driver injured after trailer rammed into truck on Karu Bridge (Channels)
A driver was injured after a trailer rammed into a truck on the Karu Bridge on Monday.
Videos of the accident trended on social media, with fears that many may have died from it.
But in a statement, the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) said no casualty was reported in the accident. Read more
Schoolgirl, 11, who drowned at waterpark birthday party was ‘unlawfully killed’, coroner rules (DailyMail)
An 11-year-old girl who drowned during a birthday party at a waterpark was unlawfully killed, a coroner found today.
Kyra Hill, described as a ‘beacon of light’ by her family, got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, on August 6 2022.
Senior coroner Heidi Connor concluded that Kyra had been unlawfully killed following gross health and safety breaches at the park. Read more
Miley Cyrus reveals ‘Something Beautiful’ tracklist ft Naomi Campbell & Brittany Howard (NME)
Miley Cyrus has shared the full tracklisting for her forthcoming new album ‘Something Beautiful’.
The pop star announced her ninth studio LP back in March and then shared the trailer for the visual film version of her upcoming record.
Now, she has shared a trailer showing all the titles for the album along with a snippet of the track ‘Easy Lover’. The clip also features model Naomi Campbell who will feature on the song ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’. You can view the trailer below. Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘tried to break Cassie Ventura’s door down with hammer’ after hotel assault (Metro)
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ reportedly tried to break Cassie Ventura’s door with a hammer (Picture: AP)
Cassie Ventura’s friend has claimed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tried to break the singer’s door down with a hammer after the shocking LA hotel fight.
The disgraced rapper’s trial began in New York last week – he is facing charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, and has denied all allegations.
The Me & U singer ended her testimony on Friday and spoke in detail about the shocking video that emerged in 2024, showing the 55-year-old kicking and hitting his ex-girlfriend while at the InterContinental Hotel in 2016, before dragging her across the floor. Read more
Trump says Vatican might host imminent Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks (CNA)
President Donald Trump said Monday that following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations, with the Vatican possibly hosting the talks.
“Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately. I have so informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine; Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission; President Emmanuel Macron of France; Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy; Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany; and President Alexander Stubb of Finland, during a call with me, immediately after the call with President Putin,” Trump wrote.
“The Vatican, as represented by the pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations. Let the process begin!” he concluded. Read more
UK suspends Israel trade talks and summons ambassador over ‘intolerable’ Gaza offensive (Standard)
The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the country’s ambassador as the relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu’s government deteriorates.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip and the restrictions on aid to the population of the territory.
He also condemned the actions of “extremist” settlers in the West Bank, saying Mr Netanyahu’s administration has a responsibility to intervene to halt their actions. Read more
Australia’s opposition coalition splits after election loss (RNZ)
Australia’s National Party has split from the Liberal Party – its conservative coalition partner of more than 60 years – citing policy differences over renewable energy and after a resounding loss at a national election this month.
“It’s time to have a break,” Nationals leader David Littleproud told reporters on Tuesday.
The split shows the pressure on Australia’s conservative parties after Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labor party won a historic second term in the 3 May election, powered by a voter backlash against US President Donald Trump’s policies..Read more
Bafana Bafana: 5 nations punished by FIFA for fielding ineligible players (Sun)
Controversy and conversations continue to trail Bafana Bafana’s fielding of Teboho Mokoena, who was ineligible against Lesotho in a World Cup qualifier.
Mokeona, who had picked up two bookings, was ineligible to feature in the match against Lesotho but was part of the team.
Fans and football pundits wait with bated breath in anticipation of the consequences. Read more
Nigerian Football Legends, Kanu, Ikpeba Back NNL Revival (Leadership)
Two of Nigeria’s football greats, Kanu Nwankwo and Victor Ikpeba, have thrown their weight behind the ongoing transformation of the Nigerian National League (NNL), praising the quality of play and leadership at the second-tier level of Nigerian football.
Ikpeba was present at the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Stadium in Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday to witness a thrilling Match Day 15 encounter between Smart City FC and Warri Wolves, which ended in a 1–1 draw. The result brightened the chances of Warri Wolves’ qualification for the NNL Super Eight, the final playoff round of the league.
Kanu, the Chairman of Enyimba International FC, Nigeria’s most decorated football club, on his part expressed his excitement at the level of competition and performance of teams in NNL. Read more
Osimhen declares Gala ‘the best’ after 25th title triumph (Punch)
Victor Osimhen has celebrated Galatasaray’s record-extending 25th Turkish Süper Lig title with a bold declaration following their comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday.
The Super Eagles hitman took to social media platform X to express his joy, writing, “What more can I say? We are the Best. @GalatasaraySK. God is the Greatest!”
Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring streak, netting his seventh goal in six games to help the Istanbul giants secure the league crown with two matches to spare. The emphatic win moved Galatasaray eight points clear of Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe, condemning their bitter rivals to a fourth consecutive season as runners-up. Read more
Golf: Dilli emerges overall winner of Umelo’s Kitty (Guardian)
Dennis Dilli has emerged as the overall winner of Maj. Gen. Godwin Umelo (Rtd.) 60th birthday golf kitty in Abuja.
The tournament in honour of Umelo’s 60th birthday teed off on Wednesday and ended on Saturday night at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja.
Dilli, who played off handicap 24, returned a gross score of 88 and 64 net over 18 holes to emerge the overall winner of the tourney. Read more
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool given major hope in transfer race for Borussia Dortmund star (Metro)
Borussia Dortmund have refused to rule out the possibility that Jamie Gittens could leave this summer amid rumours linking the winger with a move to the Premier League.
Gittens left Manchester City to join Dortmund in 2022 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the most promising young attackers in German football over the last three seasons.
Serhou Guirassy (21) is the only Dortmund player to outscore Gittens (8) in the Bundesliga this term. The 20-year-old has also chipped in with three assists in the top flight. Read more