.. Onakoya, Bimbo Ademoye, Kie Kie, Sabinus, Others in the spotlight By Esther OSOSANYA Nigeria’s biggest digital influencers are in the spotlight as nominations roll in for the 2025 Trendupp Africa Awards, honouring social media-driven impact. The annual awards spotlight influencers, brands, and creatives who are using digital platforms to inspire, entertain, educate, and drive …
Extreme hunger is expected to worsen in 13 global hotspots over the coming months, with five countries at immediate risk of famine, according to United Nations report. The report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday titled "Hunger Hotspots" warns that the spread of …
By Esther Osansanya The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on African nations to harness the collective power of their sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) to drive transformative development, deepen regional integration and accelerate sustainable infrastructure delivery across the continent. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call at the official opening of the 2025 Africa Sovereign …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed the call for a state of emergency in Benue State, calling it mischievous. The governors reaction followed the public backlash over his "poor response" to the Benue killings, with many questioning his leadership in the face of the recurring attacks. Yelwata, a community in Guma Local Government …
By Esther OSOSANYA The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a security armoury at the heart of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command Headquarters. It is a containerised facility built to reduce risks and restore confidence in arms management within the Force. The facility, donated by global conflict recovery NGO Mines Advisory Group (MAG) International, was …
Renowned Nigerian rapper and music executive Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent wave of killings in Benue State, calling for an end to the violence and for justice for the affected communities. In a heartfelt message shared via his official handle on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the …
By Esther OSOSANYA The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited following a wave of complaints from passengers across Nigeria over non-refunded ticket fares, many tied to cancelled flights by the airline. The development became known through an official press statement issued by the Commission’s Director of …
Benue: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Enforce Peace Tasks Governor Alia on Reconciliation... President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to implement his earlier directive aimed at bringing lasting peace and security to Benue State. According to a statement released on Sunday night by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo …
By Rafiyat SADIQ Amnesty International has strongly condemned the brutal killing of over 100 people in Yelewata, a community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, and has criticised the Nigerian government's failure to prevent ongoing violence in the region. In a statement shared on Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, …
