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Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has used the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day to call on Nigerians to look beyond many shortcomings of the Nation and embrace unity and the ideals the compatriots lived and died for. Governor Otti made the call on Thursday, January 15th, during the … [Read more…]
…Restates zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare and education of children in the state, as it remains the only way to guarantee a prosperous and decent future for the state. Mbah has also reiterated his administration’s zero … [Read more…]
Two opposition parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — have criticised the Federal Government over reports that it has approved a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract in the United States, describing the move as deceptive, wasteful, and insensitive to the country’s current security and economic challenges. … [Read more…]
Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state’s newest environmental cleanliness and sustainability assets, insisting that a clean city is a healthy and competitive city ready … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has flagged off the construction of six-man rank-and-file quarters, aimed at providing decent accommodation for police officers serving in the Ozalla Division. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at the Ozalla Police Division, Enugu State Command, with executives from the Nigeria Police … [Read more…]
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has marked his 61st birthday with an amnesty for seven inmates serving various sentences in correctional centres across the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced the gesture in a statement on Tuesday, describing it as an extension of the clemency granted to 77 inmates on January 1. … [Read more…]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has directed commissioners to render accounts of their stewardship, including reports of achievements recorded in 2025 and projections for 2026. He stressed that all plans must align strictly with the ARISE Agenda of his administration. A statement obtained from the Government House Press Unit on Tuesday said Eno gave … [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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]