The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has opened up on the reason behind his decision to return to the classroom to pursue a degree in law. Speaking with journalists on Friday shortly after attending his lectures, the Emir explained that studying law later in life is not unusual, noting that many individuals often […]
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has provided clarity on why attacking midfielder Cole Palmer did not feature in the matchday lineup for the club’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Pafos. The Blues hosted the European tie at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, where they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came late in […]
United States President Donald Trump has linked his long-standing interest in taking control of Greenland to his failure to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, an award he has openly desired for years. In an unusual communication sent to Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump suggested that the Nobel Committee’s decision not to honor him […]
In a significant cultural event in Lagos, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, officially installed and capped six distinguished individuals as new White Cap Chiefs of the state. This traditional ceremony, steeped in centuries-old rites, underscores the importance of indigenous leadership and preservation of cultural heritage in Nigeria’s most populous city. The investiture took […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially activated the application portal for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), which serves as the gateway for admission into Federal Technical Colleges across the country. This development reinforces the government’s ongoing commitment to free technical and vocational education nationwide. The announcement was disclosed in an official statement released […]
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has rejected recent claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) alleging that the Federal Government intends to locate a gold refinery in Lagos State. The ministry described the allegation as inaccurate and misleading, clarifying that no such decision has been taken or announced by the Federal Government. Earlier, […]
Members of the Anglican Communion in Sapele, Delta State, on Sunday openly opposed the attempt by Bishop Erifeta to resume his role as the Substantive Bishop of the Diocese. The resistance was carried out by congregants of the Cathedral Church of Nigeria, located along Boyo Road, where the cleric was expected to officially return to […]
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Abia State chapter, Chinedu Ekeke, has clarified the reasons financial allocations from the Federation Account are not paid directly to local government councils but are instead routed through the Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC). Ekeke explained that the decline in direct financial inflows to […]
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has officially dismissed sixty students from the institution following confirmed cases of examination malpractice across various academic departments. The decision was reached during the university Senate’s 43rd statutory meeting, which took place on January 7, 2026. At the meeting, the Senate carefully reviewed reports, findings, and recommendations submitted by appropriate academic […]
A prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has stated that close to 80 percent of Lagos residents are living in poverty, attributing the situation to what he described as development policies that exclude the majority of the population. Rhodes-Vivour made this claim during a live interview on ARISE […]
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado recently made an unprecedented political gesture by presenting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump, symbolically marking what she describes as progress toward democratic change in her nation. During a high‑profile meeting at the White House on January 15, 2026, Machado placed the prestigious medal […]
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty (2 Peter 1:16). The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a fable or fairy tale; it’s real. The Lord Jesus […]
A prominent member of the Catholic Church, Sir James Louise, popularly known as Ebube Anaedo, has publicly renounced Christianity following the church’s failure to recognize the role played by the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in the construction of the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi. Sir James Louise, who held the title of a […]

