The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his government’s commitment to removing all shanties across Abuja, insisting that poverty cannot be used as an excuse for people to occupy illegal settlements. Speaking during an inspection tour of demolition sites in the Wuye area of the FCT, Wike maintained that the […]
From a modest spare parts business in Nnewi, Anambra State, to the establishment of Africa’s first indigenous car manufacturing company, the story of Innoson Motors is one of resilience, vision, and determination. Founded by Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, the company began in the 1980s as a motorcycle spare parts enterprise before expanding into motorcycle assembly. […]
The spotlight is turning to Ogun State as a team of wrestlers prepares to compete at the 9th National Youth Games, currently underway in Asaba, Delta State. The athletes, drawn from across the state after a rigorous selection process, are tipped to be among Ogun’s medal hopefuls at the youth sporting fiesta. Ogun State […]
The Ogun State Government has allegedly acquired a Bombardier CRJ 900 aircraft to operate under its proposed airline, Gateway Air, signaling an ambitious step in its aviation development plans. The CRJ 900, a regional jet produced by Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier, is capable of seating up to 90 passengers depending on its configuration, which […]
Founder of The Albino Foundation, Jake Epelle, has strongly criticised the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State, branding the exercise a “democratic scam” and “totally illegal.” In a statement issued on Monday, Epelle said the conduct of the polls fell far short of democratic standards, with outcomes that, in his words, appeared […]
A Nigerian woman has reportedly been rescued in Libya after a disturbing video of her threatening to take her own life circulated online and triggered a wave of concern. The video, which showed the woman in deep distress, quickly drew attention on social media and prompted calls for urgent intervention. According to accounts linked […]
A debate has erupted on social media over the eagle featured in the logo of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with users questioning why the anti-graft agency employs a bird not native to Africa. The conversation was triggered on Monday when a Nigerian Twitter user, @arojinle1, pointed out that the eagle in […]
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Farida Sultana Auduson, popularly known as Sultana, has opened up about her life before joining the reality TV show, disclosing that she was married off as a teenager and is now the mother of two children. The emotional revelation came during a private conversation with fellow housemate Jason Jae, […]
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that he secretly worked to secure widespread electoral victories for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, insisting that his political influence was confined to his own local government. Speaking during a media parley on Arise News, Wike addressed claims that he undermined the Peoples Democratic […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released new figures highlighting the growing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s student loan programme, showing that more than ₦86 billion has so far been disbursed to Nigerian students across tertiary institutions. According to the Daily Status Report generated on Monday, September 1, 2025, a total of 775,976 […]
