Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue in grip of terror: Residents reveal routes, transit camps

Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue in grip of terror: Residents reveal routes, transit camps

Troubling accounts from residents of boundary communities in Nasarawa State and fresh security disclosures in Kogi have exposed what locals describe as a widening network of forest corridors, transit routes and temporary camps allegedly used by terrorists and bandits operating across the North-Central region.
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Empowering through art: Renowned artist gifts FUL legacy gallery, institute

Empowering through art: Renowned artist gifts FUL legacy gallery, institute

By Chukwuma Ajakah Renowned artist, Chief Nike Davis-Okundaye has gifted the Federal University, Lokoja, FUL, a cutting-edge art gallery and institute, further cementing her legacy of empowering communities. Nike Okundaye, popularly known as “Mama Nike,” has a track record of promoting artists and empowering rural communities through art galleries, exhibitions, cottage weaving workshops, and crafts […]

Africa and the deadly dust from Iran, by Azu Ishiekwene

Africa and the deadly dust from Iran, by Azu Ishiekwene

These are sad times. Who could have believed that after the US and its allies destroyed Iraq in search of “weapons of mass destruction” and found none, history would repeat itself as a farce?  In neighbouring Iran, 35 years after Operation Desert Storm, the U.S. has launched a consequential war, only this time without even the […]

On the march towards state Police, by Adekunle Adekoya

On the march towards state Police, by Adekunle Adekoya

LAST Wednesday, the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, was formally sworn-in as the 23rd indigenous head of the Nigeria Police Force by President Bola Tinubu. Before going further, some optics. His predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun was said to have been summoned by the President penultimate Tuesday, and in the aftermath of the meeting, Egbetokun resigned. Disu, an […]

Nigeria’s banks must act now on AI-driven, insider staff fraud

Nigeria’s banks must act now on AI-driven, insider staff fraud

Recent reports highlighting the surge in banking fraud across Nigeria should serve as a wake-up call for the financial sector. The situation also highlights the urgent need to upgrade the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decade-old payment security policy, which still largely relies on two-factor authentication (2FA). In today’s threat environment, banks must begin transitioning toward […]

Afrobeats streams jump 5,022%

Afrobeats streams jump 5,022%

Global audio streaming platform Spotify used the celebration of its five years of operations in Nigeria, to unveil a new data highlighting explosive rise in the way people listen to Nigerian sounds.

AIHS welcomes Oyedele’s nomination as Minister

AIHS welcomes Oyedele’s nomination as Minister

The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), has welcomed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, describing the development as a positive step toward strengthening Nigeria’s economic management and advancing reforms that can support housing development.

Southwest education advocates raise alarm over rising school gender violence

Southwest education advocates raise alarm over rising school gender violence

Education and child-rights advocates have urged Southwest states to take immediate and coordinated measures to tackle school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), following a pilot study in Oyo State that revealed nearly 47 percent of pupils have experienced or been exposed to such violence.

IWD 2026: Deborah Olorundare champions ‘Give To Gain’ for women in hospitality

IWD 2026: Deborah Olorundare champions ‘Give To Gain’ for women in hospitality

By Jimoh Babatunde As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 under the theme “Give To Gain,” hospitality executive Deborah Olorundare, MBA, says the message is both personal and professional: “When we give respect, opportunity, mentorship and visibility, we all gain a more equitable and prosperous society.”Olorundare, Director of Conference and Events at Abuja […]