The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) movement has backed its incarcerated leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on his position against the further precedence of justice Binta Murtala-Nyako on his case versus the federal government. Recall that on 10th February 2025, after a summon from the recused federal high Court judge, the IPOB leader objected against his […] More
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application to Canadian High Commission. Musa made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent who won medals at the […] More
A 23-year-old man named Solomon has been caught trying to use his sister’s 6-year-old son, Jomiloju, for a money ritual in Ekiti State. A video shared on X, previously known as Twitter, shows Solomon handcuffed with his hands behind him, standing next to the young boy. The suspect from Ayedun, Kwara state, was said to […] More
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticized Labour Party chieftain Peter Obi following his appeal to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to reopen the closed Onitsha Market. According to Omokri, the closure of the market, even for seven days, would not lead to the death of traders operating there. […] More
Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has emphasised the importance of energy security to national development. Kyari stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of the 60th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS). Delivering his […] More
On-air personality Rufai Oseni has urged the Ogun State Police Command to ensure that controversial singer Portable is dealt with according to the law after he allegedly assaulted officials from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Sharing his opinion on the What’s Trending segment of Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, February 19, […] More
The National Assembly on Tuesday made corrections on some sectorial allocation items in the N54.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill earlier passed on Thursday, This decision, followed a motion presented by Sen. Solomon Adeola and Rep. Abubakar Kabir, chairpersons of the respective appropriations committees, citing the need for accuracy and alignment with national priorities. The News […] More
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the heads of the National Security Adviser, the National Intelligence Agency, and the Defence Intelligence Agency to appear before it over allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram. The call for an urgent investigation followed a motion by Senator Ali Ndume, who […] More
About 50 persons escaped death on Tuesday in a market in Talata-Mafara in Zamfara state when a gunpowder explosion occurred. The affected victims have been transferred to the Usman Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, for medical treatment. According to a medical worker at the General Hospital Talata-Mafara, the victims were brought to the hospital for treatment […] More
In a relentless offensive against insurgency, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a devastating blow to terrorist elements, neutralizing 10 Boko Haram fighters and recovering a cache of automatic fire arms during a daring raid on their stronghold. The operation also led to the arrest of a key terrorist collaborator notorious for extorting ransom […] More
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has today wednesday launched a brand new security vehicle to strengthen the security system in Edo state. According to the statement released through his official X page in the early hours of today said” Security is the foundation of progress, and Practical Governance means ensuring our security forces have […] More
Armed bandits launched an attack on Matsiga Ta Kauye village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday, killing a 25-year-old resident, Zailani Idris. Witnesses said the attackers, numbering several, stormed the village around 2:45 p.m. and shot Idris before fleeing into the bush. A joint security team comprising police operatives, Community Watch […] More