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During the 6th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, sheds light on why Nigerians remain eerily quiet. The Sultan acknowledges the agitation, hunger, and anger prevailing in the country but reveals that citizens are maintaining their silence for a reason. He discloses that concerted […]

The National President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Council, Zaid Ayuba, has said that the Igbo people from the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria have the potential to produce a president. Ayuba’s statements are based on the historical alliance between the North and the South-East during the First Republic. Ayuba, in an exclusive interview, highlighted

Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Professor Usman Yusuf, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly prioritizing the needs of the National Assembly over the needs of Nigerians. In an interview with Arise Television, Yusuf accused Tinubu of giving N72 billion to the 36 states to feed their citizens while simultaneously giving

There is a growing sense of confusion and concern following the alleged approval of N24.143 billion as a subsidy for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to address foreign exchange differentials for intending Muslim pilgrims. The approval, reportedly conveyed in a document dated October 19, 2023, by the Office of Vice President Kasim Shettima,

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 countries deepen ties via the

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 asked why the North and

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 South Africa’s latest request. South

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, tasked with eradicating touting in

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 election. He also criticized the

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 at the airport, causing no

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 few women in present-day Igboland,

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, and male patients, and detained

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 children and he is now

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 Ronaldo, whose wealth made him

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 State House in Abuja. The