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The federal government recorded a total of N2.79 trillion oil revenue shortfall in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, realising only N2.45 trillion or 31.87 per cent of the total projection for the quarter in the 2025 Budget. However, non-oil revenue performed better with N5.25 trillion (68.18 per cent), exceeding total projections, buoyed […]
For about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom. What was witnessed in the southern part occasionally was a pocket of kidnap for ransom. Since last month when 39 students and pupils […]
The Founder of Alerte Universal Ltd, James Useghan, has called on Nigerians to take a more active role in protecting themselves and their communities, arguing that security should not be left solely to law enforcement agencies. Speaking in an interview on ARISE News on Saturday, Useghan said security challenges across the country require […]
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is […]
A woman in Rivers State, Jennifer Atuegbu, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after accusing her two-year-old son’s school of shaving part of his hair without her consent. She said the school authorities have failed to explain how the incident occurred. Ms Atuegbu did not provide the name of the school. […]
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has challenged Nigerian girls to lead the country’s digital future in celebration of the 2026 World Environment Day. She spoke at the dinner organised to award the winners of the 3rd edition of the National Girls in ICT competition by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, […]
The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free access for Nigerians as part of efforts to deepen trade, tourism and investment relations between both countries. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, Grenada’s Consul to Nigeria, Ambassador Abidemi Sonoiki, said the Caribbean nation had already approved free entry for Nigerians […]
The Abia State Police Command on Friday confirmed that a suspect accused of raping a nine-year-old child last week is in its custody. While the suspect remains in police custody, women in Ebem Ohafia three days ago staged a protest to condemn the incident, while the community called for calm as investigations continue. […]
It is very germain that we put issues in proper perspectives, and establish our position and definite direction. It is trite that Tinubu knew the challenges and burdens associated with the seat of power when he said, “I know the challenges associated with this job and I signed up for it, don’t pity me.” That […]
PRESS STATEMENT June 6, 2026 BAT-IG CALLS FOR TOTAL NATIONAL MOBILISATION, SAYS TINUBU CANNOT FIGHT NIGERIA’S SECURITY CHALLENGES ALONE The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has called for greater collaboration among all tiers of government, security agencies, traditional institutions and citizens in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking on the current security situation in the […]
