In a bold move that threatens broader West African integration, military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their intention to establish a confederation, following their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Malian foreign ministry confirmed this decision on Thursday, as the three Read more…
In a recent interview on Arise News, Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), expressed his bewilderment at the uncharacteristic quietness of the South East region in the ongoing discourse on the country’s economic challenges. Professor Yusuf, while discussing the current economic situation, was Read more…
As Israel prepares to expand its ground assault into Rafah, it has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss South Africa’s request for additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians’ rights. Israel argues that the emergency measures already cover the situation in Gaza and that the court should reject Read more…
A young man identified as Ariwa, a drug seller from Ogbo ogwu, lost his life in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Black Friday. The tragedy unfolded when Ariwa, in a moment of urgency, urinated in a restricted area near the Head Bridge. According to eyewitness accounts, a group of anti-touting boys, Read more…
A primary school pupil in the North has become an internet sensation after opposing the motion “Voting Should Be Mandatory” during a debate. In a video that has gone viral, the young boy called out President Bola Tinubu, stating that he cannot handle the country after winning the 2023 presidential Read more…
A bomb struck the Goma airport early Saturday, as fighting escalated between the M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces. The attack occurred amidst heightened tensions around the strategic town of Sake, located approximately 20 kilometers from Goma. According to sources within the North Kivu governorate, a bomb was detonated Read more…
In a somber moment for the Igbo community and Delta State, Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu, the revered Omu of Okpanam, has departed from this world, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to Igbo traditions, culture, and heritage. The Omu of Okpanam, a title held by only a Read more…
Israeli forces raided Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip, leading to the deaths of five patients after the facility lost power. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the hospital was left without electricity, water, food, and heating following the raid. The soldiers forced the evacuation of women, children, Read more…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to pray for his mother, Eunice Jonathan, who has been left traumatised by the death of her eldest child, Obebhatein. Speaking at the funeral service of his sister, Obebhatein Jonathan, in Bayelsa, Jonathan said his mother has lost eight of her Read more…
Nigerian music sensation, Davido, has stunned fans with a candid admission about his career. In a viral post on his official X account, the artist expressed regret over choosing music, citing the luxurious lifestyle of footballers as a source of envy. He specifically mentioned football stars like Mbappe, Messi, and Read more…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced that the long-awaited student loan scheme is set to launch in Nigeria within the next two to three weeks. The announcement was made during a meeting with a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at the Read more…
During a recent interview on AIT, Senator Victor Umeh has exposed the alarming trend of prominent individuals acting as negotiators and financiers for criminal groups, particularly in the North West and other regions of Nigeria. According to Umeh, “Like in Zamfara and other parts of the North West, kidnapping is Read more…
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended a notorious kidnapper, Dabiru Adamu. This arrest comes hot on the heels of FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s bold offer of a N20 million reward for information leading to Adamu’s capture. The wanted criminal, along with another notorious kidnapper, had instilled fear Read more…
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has announced that its members will suspend operations from Monday, February 19, due to unsustainable losses. The national president, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman, stated that the decision was made after a press statement was issued from the association’s headquarters in Abuja. The Read more…
Cross River Civil Servants Protest Unpaid Salaries Civil servants in Cross Rivers state stage protests over unpaid salaries, directing their grievances to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Anthony Owan Enoh. The demonstration stems from disparities in salary payments, leaving some employees unpaid despite the recent disbursement. Read more…
Armed assailants wrought havoc in Katsina State, launching a series of attacks that resulted in a devastating loss of life and multiple abductions. The most harrowing incident took place during Ishai prayer in Yargoje village, Kankara Local Government Area, where gunmen stormed a mosque, indiscriminately firing at worshippers. The senseless Read more…
Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, spent a whopping N744.5 million on litigation following his loss in the 2023 presidential election, according to Aisha Yesufu, the Chairman of the fundraising team for the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation. This revelation has sparked reactions from various quarters, including lawyer and human rights activist, Read more…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has clarified that the university did not ban worship centres within its campus. She made this statement during a meeting organized by the Chapel of Redemption on the Unical campus. According to Prof. Obi, the university only developed a Read more…
Aisha Yesufu, the Team Lead for the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign crowdfunding, has addressed accusations of misappropriating campaign funds. In a press interview, she revealed that she rejected direct donations to her private account, directing contributors to the official campaign account. The party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, corroborated Read more…
The Police Command in Gombe State has confirmed a tragic incident, as the mobile Police Barracks located at 34 PMF Squadron along Kwami town has been ravaged by a devastating fire. The Commanding Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State, Ayuba Jonah-Sule, reported that the entire compound, including the Read more…
A video circulating on social media captured the moment Vice President Kashim Shettima ordered Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State to go and greet his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, during their meeting at the State House in Abuja. The incident, which was obtained by Arise News, has been trending on social Read more…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, has been accused of mismanaging N3.5bn raised from the sale of nomination forms and fundraising activities in the build-up to the 2023 general election. The LP National Treasurer, Mrs. Oluchi Oparah, made the allegation on Monday, but the party’s Read more…
In Lagos Island, Lagos State, a viral video showed a large crowd queuing for free bread, but they had to endure being beaten with canes before receiving it. Another video showed people fighting over free tubers of yam at the Lagos Central Mosque. This is as a result of current Read more…
Mexican footballer Diego Chávez, affectionately known as “El Puma,” has passed away at the tender age of 28 following a fatal car accident. The striker, who played for FC Juárez, lost control of his red Volkswagen Beetle and crashed into a pole, resulting in his tragic demise. Chávez was trapped Read more…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook for Thursday through Saturday, predicting moderate dust haze and the potential for thunderstorms across the country On Thursday, NiMet anticipates visibility of between 2km and 5km, with localized visibility of less than 1km over the northern parts The agency also Read more…
As the cost of living in Nigeria continues to rise, many in the northern part of the country are turning to “throw-away” rice to feed their families. The rice grains, known as afafata in the Hausa language, are usually rejected by millers after processing or sold to farmers to feed Read more…
In a escalating war of words, Hope Uzodimma, the chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, has issued a controversial call for the arrest and imprisonment of PDP governors. This provocative statement comes in response to the PDP governors’ demand for the APC-led federal government to urgently address the worsening economic Read more…
The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the economic hardship in Nigeria before it leads to dire consequences. Speaking at the Ash Wednesday celebration in Kaduna, Archbishop Ndagoso criticized the government’s policies, attributing the country’s suffering to Read more…
