In response to the recent FCT flood crisis, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has conducted an inspection tour of flood-affected locations in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday morning following weekend downpours. During the visit, Wike inspected a blocked drainage channel…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has attributed the escalating flood incidents in Abuja to illegal construction on green areas, natural flood plains, and designated drainage routes. Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on…
As diplomatic attempts between Washington and Tehran continue to stall, US President Trump has urged that Iran surrender in order to end the war with the United States. Trump stated that Iran should “put up the white flag of surrender”…
Following the reported departure of over 200 lecturers from the institution, the Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the university administration and relevant stakeholders to implement the…
Through the National Housing Fund (NHF), the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) provides mortgage financing to eligible Nigerians seeking to buy, build, renovate, or repair homes. Contributors can apply for the NHF Mortgage Loan, which carries a 6% annual…
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu and members of his technical staff have been ordered to resign immediately by the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF). In a succinct statement posted on its official X account, the NFF made the announcement. “The Executive…
Kamsy has been evicted from Season 11 of the BBN S11 show. Her journey in the house came to an end on Sunday during the live eviction show after spending several weeks in the competition. With her exit, Kamsy becomes…
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of its digital transformation plan for the Federal Civil Service by inaugurating an 11-member Technical Working Committee to build a comprehensive framework for the project. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of…
According to official statistics, an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed 2,325 lives, making it the deadliest in the country’s history. The United Nations noted that the outbreak is the fastest-growing on record, with…
Thousands of people who had been displaced by a strong Indonesian earthquake have set up camp near government buildings, police stations, and schools in anticipation of assistance. Rescue personnel reported that the 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck early Saturday, resulted in…
Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere passed away at the age of 36. In a statement provided to ABC News, her father, Skip Hayden Panettiere, confirmed her passing. He asked for privacy for the family as they process the tragic loss. While…
A suspected marauding militia has killed several villagers in the Jwak Maitumbi community of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the raid also resulted in the destruction of vast farmlands and approximately 45 residential…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N10 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations that his wife and children were denied access to him during his detention. The suit…
Many residents and motorists have been left stranded as heavy flood sweeps Abuja. The flood was triggered by heavy downpour which has now affected key areas of the FCT. Areas affected included Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Delight Event Centre in Gudu,…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it is reviewing the results of the 2026 Osun election across the state’s 332 wards before deciding on its next course of action. The party disclosed this in a…