The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police officers in Osogbo.…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to maintain faith in the country even when they choose to criticise or disagree with his administration. Tinubu made the appeal on Friday during a nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 27th year of uninterrupted democratic…
Famous Nigerian music star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have performed the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup titled “Dai Dai”. The duo appeared at the tournament’s opening ceremony on Thursday, held at the Estadio Azteca in…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has stated that efforts to portray Nigerian Muslims as perpetrators of kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes are false and misleading, describing such claims as unfair to the vast majority of law-abiding…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred a national honour on Osa Director, the Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Director is among 50 Nigerians recognised by President Bola Tinubu for their contributions to the pro-democracy struggle that led to…
The Lagos State Government has called for calm after panic erupted in the Ojokoro area over reports of an alleged bandit attack at a school complex, which led anxious parents to rush to the premises to confirm the safety of…
The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against militancy and criminal activities in the Calabar waterways, following the handover of a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS) in Calabar. According to…
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has stated that individuals who served under the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, continue to hold influence in Nigeria’s political space. Rufai Oseni noted that many of them still benefit from government appointments decades…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to the pro-democracy struggle that led to the return of civilian rule in the country. The awardees, announced on Friday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that party primary elections are merely contests and should not be treated as wars. Mudashiru Obasa made this known in his Democracy Day message to residents of Lagos…
Former chairmanship candidate of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Moses Paul, has described the ongoing crisis within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as an attempt by opponents to destabilise the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime…
With the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election concluded, political attention has now shifted to who will emerge as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 election. Atiku had previously selected the current…
Former presidential candidate of the National Interest Party, Eunice Atuejide, has challenged African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo to publicly present any evidence he claims to have against former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in court. Atuejide made…
Nigerian singer Ruger’s record label has explained the reason behind his temporary break from music. In a statement, the label disclosed that the “Bounce” crooner has been away from the music scene due to a legal dispute involving a former…
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn global attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los…