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Prepare For Harsh Economic Policies – CBN

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has urged Nigerians to brace up for the current economic realities as government would be forced to adopt some hard economic policies in line with the harsh economic environment as a result of low oil prices in the international market.

FALLING OIL PRICE; EXPERTS RESTRATEGIZING

The full impact that oil will have on the stock market this year is currently unknown. There is no historic evidence that suggests that the price of oil alone has more than a limited effect on the stock market. There is some correlation between the two recently; but, correlation does not equal causation. But when it comes to knowing when oil hits bottom, investors should focus on those who supply the black substance rather than who depends on it.

Santa Claus arrested for drink driving down the wrong lane, fined $700

January is usually when Santa Claus can let his hair down and relax. A man legally named Santa Claus was arrested for drinking under influence in Idaho when he was spotted driving the wrong way.

Lionardo DiCaprio's Visit to the Pope

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio greeted Pope Francis at the Vatican Thursday, discussed their shared concern over the environment and gave the pontiff a check from his charitable foundation.

Comedian Bovi Loses Mum

Comedian Bovi has lost his mum, barely two months after he celebrated her birthday with a moving message in 2015. 

Supreme Court upholds Governor Wike’s election

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the election of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike declaring that the election was conducted in line with the Electoral Act.

OBAMA: Ban on Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

The effects of solitary are hard to overstate. Experts say it can have catastrophic psychological effects, particularly on younger people or those with mental health issues. “The level of suffering and despair in many of these [solitary confinement] units is palpable and profound,” Craig Haney, a psychology professor at the University of California Santa Cruz who has studied the impact of incarceration, told the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2012.