Canada has deployed troops and coast guard personnel to Newfoundland and Labrador to combat by devastating wildfires that have forced hundreds to evacuate their homes. The province is facing one of the worst fire seasons on record, with 7.1 million hectares of land burned across the country this year, an area roughly the size […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has raised a red flag over the activities of a sophisticated criminal syndicate allegedly cloning his voice and impersonating high-profile individuals to defraud unsuspecting citizens with promises of federal government appointments. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media […]
The Alliance for Action Against Pesticides in Nigeria (AAPN) has revealed that Nigeria incurs annual losses of approximately $363 million as a result of the European Union’s prohibition on Nigerian bean exports, attributed to hazardous pesticide residues. Professor Simon Irtwange, Co-Founder of AAPN, disclosed this information at a press briefing held on Thursday in […]
Prominent legal practitioner, Chetam Nwala has raised the alarm over what he describes as the breakdown of constitutional order in Rivers State, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and appointed administrator of acting in complete disregard of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaking during a live interview on Arise News on August 7, 2025, Nwala declared that […]
At least 50 babies have been delivered during the ongoing 2025 Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the Redemption City, Ogun State, as the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, delivered a stirring message on self-mastery and spiritual discipline. The announcement of the births comprising 27 boys and 23 […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed for calm following the temporary shutdown of its result-checking portal, which has caused widespread frustration among candidates eager to access their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. The Council, in a statement released on Wednesday evening through its official X (formerly Twitter) […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blacklisted popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1, from flying within Nigeria for six months following a disruptive incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The decision was announced after KWAM 1 was involved in a confrontation with airport security officials while […]
U.S. President, Donald Trump has defended his latest round of tariff policies, claiming they are already yielding billions of dollars in revenue for the United States Treasury. The new tariffs, which took effect this week, apply to a wide range of imports from key U.S. trading partners and mark a significant escalation in […]
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has raised concerns over the continent’s worsening electricity crisis, revealing that over 600 million Africans still lack access to power. Speaking at the 2025 Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit held in Lagos, Adesina described the situation as unacceptable, especially given Africa’s vast renewable energy potential. […]
Indian exporters have described the United States’ decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods as a “severe setback,” warning of significant disruptions to trade and losses for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fresh wave of tariffs follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s August 7 executive order imposing an additional 25% levy on Indian […]
