The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sanctioned the nomination of Prince Kassim Afegbua, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugene Abdallah, and Honorable Godwin Afekokhe Esheshi as Commissioner-Designates for the state. Afegbua, who previously served as Special Adviser on Media to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, also held the position of Commissioner for Information and Orientation […]
Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, former Rivers State Commissioner for Empowerment and Employment Generation, has cautioned that any move to restart oil production in Ogoniland must strictly adhere to international protocols. Speaking during a live interview on Arise News, Nwibubasa stressed that environmental safety, community engagement, and tangible development outcomes must take precedence over political expediency. […]
Canadian teenage sensation Victoria Mboko capped a remarkable week on Friday by lifting the National Bank Open title in Montreal, overcoming a wrist injury and rallying from a set down to defeat former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final. The 18-year-old, who began the year ranked outside the top 300, […]
A newly released 2023 report has revealed alarmingly low insurance coverage among Nigerian adults, highlighting a concerning gap in financial protection across the country’s geopolitical zones. According to the data published by StatiSense, referencing the Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) survey, only a small fraction of Nigerians aged 18 and above currently have any […]
Spanish authorities on Friday intercepted a tugboat that had departed from Senegal and was found to be carrying 49 stowaways on board. The vessel, sailing under a Belgian flag, was escorted to the port of Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, after the ship’s captain alerted local maritime authorities. Enrique Espinosa, head of emergency services on […]
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has made a deeply personal and spiritual declaration regarding his own death, stating that he believes he will die on a Sunday, shortly after attending a church service. The revered cleric, known for his prophetic insights and unwavering devotion, reportedly made the […]
The Niger State House of Assembly has formally called on Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to issue an executive order banning the increasingly controversial “sign-out” or “makers day” celebrations in schools across the state. The move comes amid growing concerns that the tradition, once seen as a harmless farewell ritual for graduating students, has morphed into […]
Nigerian superstar, Wizkid is once again at the center of global music discourse, following confirmation of his feature on American rapper Gunna’s upcoming album ‘The Last Wun’. The collaboration, which also includes fellow Nigerian hitmakers Burna Boy and Asake, has ignited a whirlwind of fan reactions, with many hailing it as a historic fusion […]
In a major crackdown on unauthorized mining activities, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), through its Mining Marshals unit, has sealed off an illegal quarry site operating in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Thirteen individuals were arrested during the operation and are now facing prosecution. According to the […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed Beijing’s support for the warming relations between the United States and Russia, stating that China is pleased to see renewed contact between the two major powers. The remark came during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling China’s broader endorsement of diplomatic engagement amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. […]
