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Former England captain, John Terry has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a major loss for the tournament, insisting that the Super Eagles bring a unique energy and passion that will be sorely missed on football’s biggest stage. Speaking in a recent interview, the former Chelsea and Aston […]
The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a planned kidnap attack targeting students in the area. The government said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to protect students, teachers and other school personnel amid heightened security concerns in […]
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling sections of the Abuja-Lokoja highway rehabilitation project to fully mobilise to site or face sanctions, including possible prosecution by anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies. Umahi gave the directive on Tuesday during a joint inspection of the project with members of the […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that about 80 per cent of the projects completed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in Abuja were initiated by previous governments. Wike made the remark on Tuesday during the inauguration of the newly completed dual carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), stretching […]
A group of civil society organisations, trade unions, youth groups, and other movements has called for a nationwide protest on June 12. Led by prominent lawyer Femi Falana and other activists, the coalition wants to draw attention to worsening insecurity and severe economic hardship affecting millions of Nigerians. They chose the date to highlight that […]
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has dismissed proposals for a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors, describing the idea as a distraction from Nigeria’s more urgent challenges of electoral credibility and effective governance. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, Adebayo argued that the country’s […]
Tennis great, Serena Williams made a successful return to competitive action after nearly four years away from the sport, helping secure a straight-sets doubles victory at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. The 44-year-old former world number one teamed up with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to defeat third-seeded pair Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6 […]
The Nigeria Police Pensions Limited has called on the Federal Government to increase its pension contribution for police officers from 10 per cent to 20 per cent. This request aims to provide better retirement benefits for officers after years of service. The current rate is seen as too low to support a decent living in […]
