As Nigerians ushered in the new year, 2026, many expressed feelings of fear and anxiety, largely due to the surge in insecurity over the past year and economic reforms that have, in some cases, intensified the country’s hardships. Join our…
After more than three weeks in captivity, the 28 travellers abducted on December 21, 2025, in the Zak community of Bashar district, Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, have been released. Join our WhatsApp community The victims, comprising men, women,…
Ambassador-designate and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has accused Peter Obi, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of being desperate to become Nigeria’s president “at all costs.” Join our WhatsApp community Reno Omokri alleged that Obi has…
The Federal Government is projected to generate about ₦5.4 billion from Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj through a mandatory service charge, according to a new report. Join our WhatsApp community The estimate was released by the Independent Hajj…
A survivor of the recent attack on a Benue Links bus in Otukpo, Benue State, has described the harrowing experience as gunmen opened fire on passengers, leaving them fearing for their lives. Join our WhatsApp community Reports indicate that unidentified…
The Lagos State Government has directed a full investigation into allegations of medical negligence linked to the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who reportedly died at a private hospital in Lagos.…
Former Kano State Governor and ex–National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria after an extended stay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Join our WhatsApp community Abdullahi Ganduje arrived in Lagos on Saturday aboard…
The Osun State Government has rejected claims that it is covering up the presence of ghost workers in the state’s public service, following allegations made by Sally Tibbot Consulting (Nig.) Ltd. Join our WhatsApp community The Osun State government described…
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has alleged medical negligence in connection with the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. ARISE News reported on Saturday that it contacted Chimamanda Adichie’s media…
A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Liborous Oshoma, has stated that an alleged breach of agreement between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, should not be used as a basis for impeachment. Join our WhatsApp…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abuja on Saturday. Join our WhatsApp community The trio joined other prominent political figures at the colloquium of former…
Seun Kuti, Grammy-nominated musician and son of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has described it as disrespectful to compare Afrobeats star Wizkid to his father. Join our WhatsApp community Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream, Seun Kuti cautioned Wizkid’s…
TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has declared that he will never marry a Nigerian woman following his controversial breakup with fellow content creator, Jarvis. Join our WhatsApp community During a recent livestream, Peller spoke about meeting a…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and its members from proceeding with the strike earlier scheduled to begin on January 12. Join our WhatsApp community Justice Emmanuel Subilim…
The brother of late actress Allwell Ademola has publicly apologised to actress Iyabo Ojo following his earlier criticism of her for allegedly not supporting his sister while she was alive. Join our WhatsApp group He had previously called out Iyabo…