Nigeria’s political season has officially entered a new phase as campaigns for the 2027 election campaigns begin today, August 19, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the country’s most closely watched elections in years. From…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced plans to deploy over 1.4 million ad hoc workers for the 2027 general election. The announcement coincided with the arrival of a delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI), led by its president…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Akpabio arrived at the Villa around 6:12 p.m. to meet with the president, who was also meeting with…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu alongside Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore signed the national peace accord. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday at…
Global oil prices rose to $91 per barrel on Tuesday as expectations for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict faded. Brent crude surged 1% to reach $91.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) similarly advanced 1%…
Amid the recent Abuja flood, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate demolition of structures built on designated water channels across Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday following an inspection tour of flood–ravaged areas…
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…