Nigeria

Benue Monarch Alleges Genocidal Land Grabbing Plan by Herders

Benue Monarch Alleges Genocidal Land Grabbing Plan by Herders

The Tor Tiv, James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has accused herders of orchestrating a well-planned genocide aimed at grabbing land in Benue State. Addressing President Bola Tinubu during a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi, Ayatse disputed the common narrative that the crisis in Benue is a result of farmer-herder conflicts or communal clashes. According to Ayatse, the situation in Benue is a calculated and systematic attempt by herders to seize land through violent means, which has been ongoing for decades. He expressed concern that misinformation has led to misguided suggestions, such as promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, without acknowledging the true nature…
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Senate Rejects Part-Time Parliament, Defends Lawmakers’ Salaries Amid Cost-Cutting Calls

Senate Rejects Part-Time Parliament, Defends Lawmakers’ Salaries Amid Cost-Cutting Calls

Senate Spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has firmly opposed proposals for a part-time parliamentary system in Nigeria, warning that such a move would equate to a "part-time democracy" and jeopardize the nation's democratic framework. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, Adaramodu also insisted that no cost-cutting measures should affect lawmakers' salaries and allocations. Adaramodu, who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District and is a member of the ruling party, argued that a part-time parliament would undermine Nigeria’s democracy, stating, “There is no democracy that derides its parliament and thrives.” He emphasized the critical role of the 109 senators and…
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Federal Ministry of Art & Culture, With Ananse, Launch Landmark Creative Hub to Boost Fashion, Trade, Digital Innovation

Federal Ministry of Art & Culture, With Ananse, Launch Landmark Creative Hub to Boost Fashion, Trade, Digital Innovation

Abuja, Nigeria, June 2025 — In a landmark move to transform Nigeria’s creative economy and empower young talents, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ananse Internet Group. This milestone agreement officially launches the Ananse Centre for Design, a world-class creative hub to be established in Lagos, with plans to scale across the country. Anchored on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this partnership signals a renewed national commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, unlocking opportunities in the fashion and creative industries, and leveraging innovation for…
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President Tinubu Calls For Sustainable Tourism Policies At 68th UN Tourism Commission Meeting In Abuja

President Tinubu Calls For Sustainable Tourism Policies At 68th UN Tourism Commission Meeting In Abuja

President urges African countries to adopt eco-friendly tourism strategies, deepen investment and drive inclusive prosperity His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has called on African nations to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve the continent’s cultural heritage, as part of efforts to unlock the full economic potential of the tourism sector and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The President made this call on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, through His Excellency, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, while declaring open the 68th Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in Abuja. In his address,…
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AIG FCID Annex Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, Hosts Media Icons and CMC Group Delegates for Courtesy Visit and Award Presentation

AIG FCID Annex Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, Hosts Media Icons and CMC Group Delegates for Courtesy Visit and Award Presentation

The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, recently hosted a distinguished delegation comprising notable figures from the media and entertainment industries. The delegation was led by Ambassador Cornel Udofia, Publisher of The Gladiators Magazine and Founder of Kick Against Crime in Our Society. Among the CMC delegates were Lady Adaobi Enekwa, Publisher of Blissful Affairs Magazine, movie producer, and convener of the Blissful Affairs Awards for Excellence; Queen Campbell, veteran music icon and member of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN); Oluchi Millicent Okafor, Chief Welfare Officer of the CMC Gladiators Group…
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