Pope Leo XIV has appealed for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli hostages. Recalling the end of the Second World … [Read more…]
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute For Cultural Orientation and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, has dismissed fears that Nigeria is drifting into a one-party state, blaming the country’s weakened opposition for failing to provide a credible alternative to the ruling party. In an interview with ARISE News on … [Read more…]
By Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia On Friday, May 9, 2025, people from all walks of life gathered at the country home of Chief Jim Nwobodo in Amaechi Awkunanaw, to celebrate a talented visionary, an extraordinary Titan, a sagacious achiever, a charismatic leader, a man with the heart of gold, the former governor of the old … [Read more…]
The Abia State Government has announced plans to convert the newly constructed Government House, built by the immediate past Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, into a five-star hotel. The decision was made public by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, following a tour of the three-storey complex. Kanu described the structure as “uninhabitable and a security … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Government has strongly criticised landlords and property agents who are exploiting residents by imposing unjustifiable increases in house rents. The government has pledged to take action to protect tenants from these exploitative practices. The Special Adviser (Housing) to the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Barakat Bakare, on Saturday, expressed the government’s … [Read more…]
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has banned the sale of petrol in filling stations across the Bama Local Government Area. Other places affected include Bama and Banki towns. The order, which takes immediate effect, followed his discussions with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. The governor’s spokesperson, … [Read more…]
…Nwobodo: Mbah is a Success Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the weekend, led other who-is-who in the state to celebrate elder statesman and a former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo Speaking during the 85th birthday anniversary celebration event in honour of Nwobodo at his Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, country home, … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze The line between hope and hopelessness in Nigeria is so badly blurred it is now imperceptible. For most Nigerians, life is now ‘solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short’, making the end of hope an existential reality. Living in contemporary Nigeria, exposes that personal and national fates are unambiguous. Nigeria’s national disposition … [Read more…]
…To hit Lagos, Port Harcourt, South Africa Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu 9th Marketplace, an online shopping store and E-commerce platform has made its debut launch in Enugu State. Unveiling at the ongoing Enugu Tech Fest with the theme “Coal to Code”, which held from May 7-9, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, Kezzy Tom-Tukura, Executive … [Read more…]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withheld the results of 39,834 candidates over alleged involvement in examination malpractices in the just concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede made this during the official release of the 2025 UTME results in Abuja on Friday. He also revealed that … [Read more…]
The Benue State Government has described protests against Governor Hyacinth Alia and the people of the state in Abuja as sponsored and orchestrated campaigns of misinformation designed to destabilise the state and undermine his administration. Governor Alia stated this through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, in reaction to recent protests staged against the governor … [Read more…]
INEC YET TO MAKE A DECISION ON DISAGREEMENTS IN THE LABOUR PARTY Our attention has been drawn to some media reports claiming that the Commission has recognised certain persons as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP). The reports also inferred that the Commission has restored a particular individual as the … [Read more…]