By Esther Ososanya Nigeria is bracing for a fresh surge in consumer prices as escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran send shockwaves through global commodity markets, pushing Brent crude toward US$130 per barrel. Though the oil rally promises windfall revenues for Africa’s largest producer, analysts warn that any fiscal boost could be eclipsed by a new wave …
By Ubong Usoro Chelsea forward Liam Delap and Arsenal’s rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly are among six standout young talents shortlisted for the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award. Joining them on the list are Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, former Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri, and Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. …
.. Governor Alia assures return of displaced residents By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to lead local peace-building initiatives, including blood donation drives for the injured adding that, “The value of human life is greater than that of a cow. We are here to govern, …
At least 11 people were injured as protests erupted in Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, who died in police custody shortly after his arrest in Homa Bay. Ojwang had been arrested on June 7 for allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat on social media. He …
By Esther Ososanya As part of this year’s World Drug Day commemorations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to escalate its war against illicit drugs and trafficking with a modernized approach, while calling on Nigerians to take greater ownership of the nationwide anti-drug campaign. Speaking at a joint press briefing with the …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a full scale investigation into the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, who was found unconscious and later confirmed dead in a hotel room in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. This was disclosed in a press statement …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Survivor of Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Joseph Kwagh, has narrated the horrifying experience of losing eight members of his immediate family in a recent deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. In an interview with News Central TV, Kwagh said the attackers killed his father, stepmother, …
.. 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 …
