The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has issued a stern warning against any moves to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election, describing such proposals as a “grievous political miscalculation.” In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, […]
A tactical operation against insecurity and banditry in the North West turned tragic on Monday when gunmen ambushed a convoy of security personnel in Zamfara State, killing five soldiers and one police officer. The incident occurred along the Bingi-Kekun Waje-Gusau Road at Gidan Wagni, shortly after troops of Operation Fansan Yamma had concluded a successful […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has vehemently criticized initial attempts by security agencies to downplay the mass abduction of worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, demanding immediate action to rescue the victims. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), setting the stage for the highly anticipated Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the electoral body urged all […]
The Nigerian Army has announced a significant security milestone in the Niger Delta, declaring that no incidents of violent pipeline vandalism were recorded within its Area of Responsibility throughout 2025. Major General Emmanuel Emekah, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, disclosed this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt while hosting defence […]
A magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, to February 25, 2026. Kayode, who was arraigned earlier this month on a four-count charge including dangerous driving causing death and driving without a valid license, […]
Despite the much-anticipated entry of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery into the market, imported petrol continued to dominate Nigeria’s fuel landscape in 2025, accounting for 62.47 percent of the total Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) consumed in the country. According to the latest midstream and downstream sector factsheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]
Tension has gripped the Osun State capital following the brutal killing of Kazeem Oyewole, a former unit chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), by suspected hoodlums. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Elelede Junction area of Osogbo. Oyewole, who served as the chairman of the NURTW Aregbe unit between […]
A potentially catastrophic situation is unfolding in the Apapa area of Lagos State, where a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has overturned on the Tincan Liverpool Bridge. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has sparked a rush by residents and passersby to scoop the spilling fuel, raising fears of […]
President Bola Tinubu is en route back to Nigeria today, Saturday, concluding his strategic diplomatic visit to the United Arab Emirates where he participated in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The President’s return was confirmed in an official statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. President […]
The Anambra State Government has unveiled a new curriculum for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) that incorporates 15 practical entrepreneurial subjects, including solar installation, GSM repairs, and plumbing. This initiative, announced by the Post-Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), aims to equip students with tangible, market-ready skills alongside traditional academic knowledge. Speaking at the official launch in […]
Shehu Sani, a former senator, has urged Nigerian communities to adopt stronger vigilance and collective resistance mechanisms as essential tools in the ongoing battle against insecurity, banditry, and terrorism. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, the lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly […]
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has officially flagged off the party’s electronic membership registration, describing the initiative as the cornerstone for future electoral victories and internal democracy. Speaking on Saturday in his hometown in Ohimini Local Government Area, Omale urged party faithful to embrace the digital shift, […]
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the heroic cleric who saved the lives of 262 Christians during a violent attack in Plateau State. The Imam, who gained global recognition for his act of courage in June 2018, died on Thursday […]
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama has struck out the criminal defamation charges instituted by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the presiding judge, Justice Chizoba Orji, struck out the suit following a formal notice of discontinuance […]
Veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu formally declared his membership in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Thursday. During the event, the former presidential aspirant clarified his political trajectory, emphatically […]
The Osun State Government has firmly debunked claims that a court order reinstated sacked Local Government chairmen and councillors belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Alimi, clarified that neither the Supreme Court nor the Court of Appeal has issued any […]
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Christopher Piwuna, has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to urgently address the severe economic hardship facing Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during the official unveiling of the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU, Prof. Piwuna urged […]
The United States has announced a major halt to visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria and Russia, as Washington moves to enforce stricter immigration screening protocols centered on welfare dependence concerns. The US Department of State directed consular officers to suspend visa processing for the affected nations starting January 21. According to […]
In a landmark development poised to redefine the intersection of artificial intelligence and personal healthcare, OpenAI has officially launched “ChatGPT Health,” a dedicated module designed to help users manage, interpret, and organize their medical information with unprecedented ease. The announcement, made via a company blog post on January 8, 2026, marks the AI giant’s most […]