Breaking the Silence – The News Chronicle
2 days ago · The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed annually from November 25 to December 10, is more than just a campaign it's a global movement. It calls for action to end violence against women and girls, drawing attention to the urgency of tackling one of the world’s most entrenched injustices. This year’s observance is especially poignant, as the world continues to recover ...
News – The News Chronicle
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Breaking News - The News Chronicle
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National – The News Chronicle
On Thursday, November 21, the ECOWAS Court of Justice delivered a landmark judgment, ordering the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay a total of ₦90 million in compensation to Glory Okolie, a 24-year-old Nigerian student, for her unlawful detention and maltreatment by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Okolie, who was arrested on June 13, 2021, and detained for 248 days without judicial ...
Court Dismisses Bobrisky’s N1.2 Billion Lawsuit Against EFCC
18 hours ago · Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by popular crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had demanded a hefty N1.2 billion in damages, claiming his rights were violated. This included N200 million for psychotic trauma and an additional N1 billion from the ...
BREAKING: CBN Increases Interest Rate to 27.5%
4 days ago · The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the country’s interest rate by 25 basis points to 27.50 per cent in November from 27.25 per cent in September 2024. Addressing journalist during a press briefing on Tuesday November 26 after the 298th MPC meeting in Abuja, the CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed that; “The Committee was unanimous in its ...
Monday – The News Chronicle
Nov 18, 2024 · It is befuddling to contemplate that months after the commencement of production by the Dangote Refinery we are still neither here nor there in our effort to enjoy the benefits of locally refining our God-given resource, crude oil. Only one word can best explain this conundrum, corruption. For many years, we tried to no avail to have …
Nigeria’s Middle-Class Shrinks Amid Rising Inflation
4 days ago · The middle class has long been considered a pillar of economic progress and stability in any community. However, as rising inflation and stagnating salaries reduce purchasing power, this crucial group is coming under increasing strain in Nigeria. Nigeria's middle class, which formerly drove innovation and consumption, is fast declining. This reflects underlying economic issues endangering the ...
Social Diary – The News Chronicle
Sep 16, 2024 · The Cathedral of Saint Matthew, Ijebu-Jesa in Osun State, was filled to capacity as friends, family, and dignitaries gathered to bid farewell to the late Bishop Jacob Olabode Kehinde Olowokure, the retired Bishop of Akoko Diocese, Anglican Communion. In a heartfelt sermon, the Archbishop Emeritus and former Dean of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Revd. Ephraim Adebola Ademowo eulogized Bishop ...
STORY – The News Chronicle
Sep 13, 2024 · The future looks uncertain for Nigerian influencer Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, currently serving an 11-year sentence in the United States for orchestrating international fraud schemes. Insights from Brett Johnson, a former cybercriminal who now advises global companies on cybersecurity, revealed that Hushpuppi may face greater challenges in rebuilding his life after release. Johnson ...