The global credit ratings agency Moody’s has elevated Nigeria’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to B3, reflecting on substantial advancements in the nation’s external and fiscal conditions. This upgrade denotes increasing confidence in Nigeria’s economic stability and future prospects. Principal Drivers of the Upgrade: – Enhanced Balance of Payments: The overhaul […]
A calamitous road mishap has claimed the lives of no fewer than twenty athletes from the Kano Contingent, who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The harrowing crash transpired at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, leaving numerous others injured. Umar […]
In a bid to effectively identify and support the most vulnerable citizens, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has announced that the government is utilizing cutting-edge technology to pinpoint extremely disadvantaged individuals, particularly in remote areas. During a recent interview with Arise News, Minister Yilwatda disclosed that a staggering […]
It was not the sort of news one anticipated, as it arrived on the wings of the evening zephyr of Thursday, May 15, 2025. The opening months of the year had been sufficiently dismal, marked by the grievous and untimely departures of esteemed colleagues with whom we had served in the administration of former […]
In a recent interview, President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of pardoning rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, who has found himself in serious legal trouble. Trump, who claimed to have been friends with Diddy in the past, stated that no one has officially asked him to consider a pardon, but he […]
Nigerian football star Ahmed Musa recently tied the knot with his fourth wife, Moriki, in a traditional ceremony held in Kaduna State. The 32-year-old footballer looked dashing in a deep blue agbada, which perfectly complemented his bride’s stunning red and blue aso-oke ensemble. The wedding venue was beautifully decorated with classic northern Nigerian […]
At the public presentation of ‘Demonstration of Craze: Struggles and Transition to Democracy in Nigeria,’ a memoir by Abdul Oroh, Senator Adams Oshiomole took the opportunity to address so-called activists Omoyele Sowore and Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on a crash course in leadership and the true meaning of leadership. Oshiomole emphasized that he believes in combating […]
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is in fresh trouble as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has slammed new charges against him. The anti-graft agency alleges that Emefiele, in collusion with one Eric Ocheme, now at large, illegally acquired a massive housing estate and controlled billions of naira in proxy […]
A dramatic turn of events unfolded at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Lokoja, Kogi State, when Adamu Muhammed Tenimu, a job seeker, collapsed upon learning that his wife had given birth to triplets. The unexpected news sent him into a state of emotional distress, and he fainted shortly after being informed of the […]
In a bid to stem the tide of politicians switching parties without relinquishing their seats, the National Assembly has pledged to expedite amendments to the Electoral Act. This move is aimed at preserving the country’s democratic integrity, which has been threatened by the recent surge in defections. Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk of the National […]
