Two members of the Rivers House of Assembly, who are loyalists of former Governor Nyesom Wike, have withdrawn from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers. The Minority Leader of the assembly, Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, and Peter Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, urged their colleagues to exercise restraint and allow for dialogue … [Read more…]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being absent at a time the country needs him the most. In a statement on X on Monday, Obi questioned the President’s visibility as Nigeria battles deepening poverty, hunger, insecurity, and rising unemployment, noting that the country is projected to have about 140 million … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu Rangers International Football Club has secured a fashion apparel and manufacturing partnership with Nzapi Fashion Brand to produce rebranded shirts, face caps, and costumes for the club and its supporters, aimed at boosting the club’s revenue. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on Monday, January 12, 2025, at … [Read more…]
Building the Next 30 Years with You! 📈 As we step into 2026, I would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in Afrinvest over the years, and especially over the past year. Trust is not given lightly, and it is never sustained by words alone. It is earned through consistency, judgement, and … [Read more…]
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered for a probe into the alleged medical negligence that reportedly led to the death of Nnamdi Nkanu, son of renowned Nigerian author, Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at a private healthcare facility in Lagos. The governor gave the directive through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud We are here at last in the decisive year before the 2027 General election; and under a political sky shaped by cooptation, consolidation, realignment and fatigue. The governing order described in the first part of this essay has narrowed the arena of contest and redrawn the boundaries of participation. Power has been … [Read more…]
Nigeria is heading into 2026 with the federal budget still in “patch-up” phase, following repeated extensions of the 2024 capital expenditure (CAPEX) implementation to December 2025. As a result, execution of the 2025 CAPEX has lagged significantly, with only about 24.8 per cent of the N23.4 trillion allocation expected to be implemented by year-end, leaving … [Read more…]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who recently lost her 21-month-old son, has released a statement detailing the circumstances surrounding his death. According to ARISE News, “ARISE News reached out to Adichie’s media team, who confirmed that she did author the statement. According to her representatives, the message was originally sent privately to family members and a few … [Read more…]
Southeast APC governors and political leaders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election, warning against a repeat of the poor voter turnout that left the party with just six per cent of votes in 2023. The endorsement was announced after a gathering of APC stakeholders in Enugu themed … [Read more…]
Rangers winger Evans Ogbonda says the team is ready to “bounce back” as they prepare to face league leaders Rivers United on Wednesday, January 14, in Enugu. Ogbonda described the fixture as a chance for the Flying Antelopes to reset their campaign after a controversial defeat to the Port Harcourt side in December. He said … [Read more…]
The Honorable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, SAN, has paid an official familiarization visit to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Distinguished Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Executive and the Legislature in advancing Nigeria’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) agenda. … [Read more…]
The management board and staff of Rangers International Football Club, have expressed unwavering support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they continue in their quest for the fourth AFCON title at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Super Eagles squad led by Eric Chelle and other experienced gaffers including Fidelis Ilechukwu, … [Read more…]