The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled March 9 to deliver judgment in a newly instituted lawsuit questioning the constitutional authority of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend or remove elected state officials under a declared state of emergency. The date was fixed on Friday by Justice James Omotosho after legal representatives for […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is putting in place strong and sustainable structures that will drive Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and shared prosperity. The minister made this known while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu (GAT) 2027 during a courtesy visit. […]
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A devastating United States military operation earlier this month that resulted in the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro claimed the lives of 47 members of Venezuela’s armed forces, the country’s defense ministry reported Friday. According to officials in Caracas, the updated fatality figure marked a significant rise from the initial tally of 23 soldiers. […]
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Barcelona winger Raphinha has written his name into El Clasico history after equaling a notable record previously held by Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian attacker achieved this milestone following Barcelona’s recent victory over Real Madrid earlier in the week, further strengthening his growing reputation as a decisive figure in Spain’s biggest football rivalry. […]
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Former Premier League midfielder Joey Barton has openly criticized Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, accusing the winger of behaving as though he were Cristiano Ronaldo without delivering performances to justify such confidence. Speaking on the Common Sense Podcast, Barton expressed dissatisfaction with Gordon’s output this season, stating that the Newcastle attacker has been underwhelming despite […]
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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 […]
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A legal expert, Obed Agu, has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the lingering political crisis rocking Rivers State, describing recent developments as inappropriate and counterproductive to governance. During an interview aired on Arise Television on Friday, Agu criticized the ongoing actions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, particularly the continuation of impeachment proceedings, despite efforts […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Truck drivers on Friday caused a major disruption along the busy Bauchi–Jos highway after staging a protest at the Miri axis of Bauchi metropolis. The demonstration followed an incident in which a colleague’s truck tyre was reportedly damaged during an encounter with revenue enforcement officials. According to reports, the affected driver was approaching Bauchi from […]
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has officially disclosed that a total of 14 vessels have arrived at Lagos ports, where they are presently positioned and awaiting clearance to berth and offload their cargo. According to details contained in the Shipping Position bulletin issued by the authority on Friday, the vessels are distributed across key maritime […]
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has reached a remarkable milestone ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place playoff match against Egypt, scheduled for Saturday. Statistics released by football data platform OptaJoe reveal that Iwobi currently leads all players in line-breaking passes at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco. His progressive distribution has directly […]
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Chelsea Football Club have officially announced that highly rated young defender Olutayo Subuloye has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract. The agreement, confirmed on Friday, will keep Subuloye at Stamford Bridge until at least 2030, marking a significant show of confidence in the defender’s development and long-term potential. Subuloye […]
