64 m. ago Yelewata Massacre: Benue People In Diaspora Write Tinubu, Accuse Gov’t Of Inaction

Outraged by the recent killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma local government area of Benue State, leaders of Benue Communities in the diaspora have accused the Federal Government of inaction in what they described as a “silent genocide” against indigenous populations in the State. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, signed […]

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2 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploys Additional Air Assets To Boost Military Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where over 200 citizens were killed during the weekend. NAF spokesman, […]

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2 h. ago PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

…says 200,000 CNG vehicles on road by December 2025 The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has launched the implementation read more PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

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3 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings

Leaders of Benue communities in the diaspora have condemned the recent wave of killings in the state, describing the violence as a silent genocide against indigenous populations. The reaction follows the June 14 massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders. In an open letter […] The post Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Alawuba wants judicial reforms to bolster economic growth, cut NPLs

Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in read more Alawuba wants judicial reforms to bolster economic growth, cut NPLs

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3 h. ago Africa’s creator economy needs infrastructure, not just inspiration and followers

Africa’s most promising economic engine is no longer found in oil fields or gold mines; it is in digital bedrooms, read more Africa’s creator economy needs infrastructure, not just inspiration and followers

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4 h. ago “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s response to the killing of over 200 people in Benue State. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were allegedly burnt alive in one of the latest herdsmen attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which has received […] The post “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court

Tribune Online Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court When the lawyer asked the witness to take a look at the account statements of Hyzman and tell the court if there were several withdrawals, she admitted that several withdrawals were made. Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court Tribune Online

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7 h. ago No justification for 1,200% jump in sugar tax, ThinkBusiness Africa tells CAPPA

A 1,200 percent increase in Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax has been described as “statistically inconsistent and economically risky” by read more No justification for 1,200% jump in sugar tax, ThinkBusiness Africa tells CAPPA

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9 h. ago Rivers: Conducting LG polls under Ibas illegal, Bode George tells Tinubu

Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned what he described as efforts of read more Rivers: Conducting LG polls under Ibas illegal, Bode George tells Tinubu

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10 h. ago China Tells Citizens To Flee Iran, Israel Amid Rising Conflict

Republic of China on Tuesday called on its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible” as conflict between Iran and Israel escalated. “The Chinese Embassy in Iran has coordinated with the Iranian side to facilitate outbound travel and reminds Chinese citizens currently in Iran to leave as soon as possible,” the […]

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11 h. ago Dangote Sugar’s new chair Arnold Ekpe seen upending firm’s losses

Arnold Ekpe, the new board chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, is poised to use his decade-long experience in the read more Dangote Sugar’s new chair Arnold Ekpe seen upending firm’s losses

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12 h. ago Bishop Strickland joins Pope in condemning Benue massacre of 200 Christians

… Says Nigerian government, world powers insensitive to the killings Some 200 people, most of them Christians, were brutally massacred read more Bishop Strickland joins Pope in condemning Benue massacre of 200 Christians

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14 h. ago ‘Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran,’ Trump tells Iranians

Tribune Online ‘Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran,’ Trump tells Iranians Earlier, the U.S. president insisted Iran had missed its chance to reach an agreement with Washington and issued a stark warning to residents of the Iranian capital... ‘Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran,’ Trump tells Iranians Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Benue Killings: Human Rights Advocate Blames FG Inaction, Seeks UN Help

Human Rights and Peace advocates, Dr Raymond Edoh, has issued a passionate plea to the federal government and the international community to take immediate action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, following the killing of around 200 people in Yelwata. Edoh, in a statement on Monday, said the crisis has reached a […]

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16 h. ago Court Awards N200m To Kpaduma Residents, Declares FCTA Demolition Illegal

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court of Justice in Maitama has ordered the FCT Administration to pay ₦200 million in damages to residents of Kpaduma community, whose houses were demolished by government officials on September, 2024. Hon. Justice H. Mu’azu pronounced the judgment on Monday, unequivocally stating that the FCTA’s actions on September 5, […]

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18 h. ago Bridging the digital infrastructure gap in rural Africa: Is cloud computing the answer?

The reality in rural Africa Many rural areas in Africa are still far behind when it comes to digital technology. read more Bridging the digital infrastructure gap in rural Africa: Is cloud computing the answer?

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19 h. ago RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC

Tribune Online RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC-Africa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), at the just concluded National Dialogue on Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for Realization of Decent Work in Nigeria under the framework of MNE (Multinational Enterprises) Declaration held in Abuja last […] RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC-Africa Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Captain Traore: Fact, fiction and blurred realities of social media

President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso is one of the most prominent leaders in Africa, primarily due to his significant read more Captain Traore: Fact, fiction and blurred realities of social media

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22 h. ago ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag

Tribune Online ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Over 700 participants from 35 countries converged on Kigali, Rwanda capital for the 2025 edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT), organized by the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF) and other partners This second edition of Africa Agriculture and Technology Conference (ACAT2025) kicked off on Monday 9th June at the Kigali Convention Centre […] ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Tribune Online

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