The Federal Government has debunked a recent media report claiming it has introduced a new minimum age requirement of 12 years for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement released on Thursday, the Federal Ministry of Education, through its Director of Press and […]
Lagos has been ranked among the top cities in the world for nightlife, earning the sixth spot on Time Out’s prestigious list of global nightlife destinations for 2024. The ranking places Nigeria’s commercial capital ahead of several renowned cities such as Rotterdam, Manchester, Budapest, and Buenos Aires, with only Rio de Janeiro, Manila, Berlin, […]
Popular Nigerian comedian and on-air personality, Justice Nuagbe, widely known as Ushbebe, is set to bring his long-running comedy showcase, Yadadi, to the nation’s capital with a bold twist. The 27th edition of the show, themed “National Assembly Edition”, will take place on August 3, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Known for blending […]
Former National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ussiju Medaner, has criticised Nigeria’s opposition parties for lacking the depth and discipline needed to win elections. In a live interview on Arise News, Medaner dismissed their efforts as noise-making without substance, arguing that their activities are more about optics than strategic planning or […]
A major international study has found that walking just 7,000 steps a day may be enough to substantially reduce the risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and premature death. The findings, published in The Lancet Public Health, challenge the long-standing belief that 10,000 daily steps are necessary to stay healthy. Researchers reviewed data from […]
The Anambra State Police Command has successfully busted an interstate child abduction and trafficking syndicate operating in Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Government Area. The breakthrough came through coordinated efforts between the Anambra and Adamawa State Police Commands, resulting in the rescue of eleven children and the arrest of a prime suspect. According to the […]
Trump, Powell Clash Over $2.5 Billion Federal Reserve Renovation In a moment that quickly turned tense and symbolic, former U.S. President Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to the central bank’s Washington, D.C. headquarters, challenging the cost and scope of the institution’s $2.5 billion renovation project. The incident occurred during […]
Bukky Wright, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actresses, was born on March 31, 1967, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Her journey into the world of acting began in 1996, and over the years, she has built a remarkable career, becoming a familiar face in both Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. With her signature poise and […]
