Cruz Alleges FG Complicity in Terrorism+Plateau's Widow Village+Hotel Owner’s $35,000 Power Cos

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:49:51 +0000

US Senator Ted Cruz has sparked controversy in Nigeria after alleging during a Senate hearing that senior Nigerian officials are complicit in the mass killing of Christians and have failed to deliver on promises to improve security, triggering mixed reactions in the country.

It comes as a video shows activist Ebube Joseph leading a pro-Trump protest in Nigeria, calling for Trump’s intervention in the country.

Meanwhile, a Channel 4 News report is trending online about a village near Jos now known as the “village of widows” due to repeated attacks that have killed many men and children. A clip of a survivor describing a night-time terrorist attack has drawn particular attention.

In another development, mixed reactions have trailed the son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf Buhari announcing his intention to contest for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency seat in Katsina State under the APC, following a visit where he met Governor Dikko Radda and other officials.

Femi Okenla, owner of Ibis Hotels in Lagos, revealed in a podcast episode that he spends $35,000 on monthly energy bills for one hotel, raising concerns about government policies affecting entrepreneurs.

It comes as a Lagos resident went viral after confronting officials who flagged his apartment for installing solar panels without approval. The state government later clarified that in government-owned estates, solar systems require prior approval.

In another development, Ghana’s President John Mahama has gone viral after remarks at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum highlighting how spending by wives and “side chicks” can influence various value chains in the economy.

Finally under milestones, we celebrate the birthday of the one and only Ojy Okpe, the multiple award-winning Arise News and What's Trending Anchor who through the years at Arise has made it her mission to bring depth and nuance to the plethora of stories that trend everyday both nationally and internationally.

Anchor: Anieze Osakwe

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