By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations has raised the alarm over worsening acute food insecurity in Nigeria and 15 other global hunger hotspots, warning that millions could face famine between November 2025 and May 2026. The warning comes from the joint Hunger Hotspots: FAO/WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity report, produced by the Food…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has thrown its weight behind a proposed bill seeking to increase its share capital from ₦50 billion to ₦1 trillion, while also calling for the removal of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from its governing board. Speaking on Wednesday at a one-day public hearing organised by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Global internet freedom has fallen for the 15th consecutive year, with notable declines recorded in both the United States and Germany, according to a new report released Thursday by Freedom House, a Washington-based democracy research organisation. The 2025 edition of the Freedom on the Net report found that Western democracies are increasingly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Japanese automaker Toyota has announced plans to invest an additional $10 billion in the United States over the next five years, confirming earlier remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Asia. The new commitment will bring Toyota’s total investment in the U.S. to nearly $60 billion since…
By Ayomide Otitoju Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has emphasised that electoral victories depend on the public’s trust in the integrity of the process. Speaking on Wednesday at the 2025 All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, Uzodimma stated that elections are won and lost not only on the strength of candidates or policies but also…
By Ayomide Otitoju Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt further proceedings in his trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. According to court documents filed by Kanu’s legal team, the appeal seeks to stop Justice Omotosho…
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released a series of emails suggesting that former U.S. President Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and “knew about the girls.” Trump has repeatedly denied any knowledge of or involvement in the disgraced financier’s sex-trafficking activities. Epstein died by suicide in federal custody in…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian media practitioners to freely criticise government policies while maintaining fairness, accuracy, and a sense of national responsibility. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the President commended the media for its vital role in shaping public discourse and strengthening democracy. He,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has praised Dangote Group for its role in driving industrial transformation and economic growth during the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) Dangote Group Special Day. Addressing attendees, LCCI President Mr. Gabriel Idahosa highlighted the Group’s resilience and strategic foresight, noting that its sustained…
