Mikel Merino names two players to win award
Arsenal midfielder, Mikel Merino has identified Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pedri as the two favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Merino insisted that both players had an incredible 2024/25 season with the Blaugrana. He, however, added that if Spain wins the Nations League, it can ‘push’ the players’ case for the Ballon d’Or. […]
I strangled Hafsoh Lawal to death during s3x– Abdulrahman Bello
In continuation of his trial today in the alleged murder case of Hafsoh Lawal, a 24-year-old final year student of Kwara state College, Ilorin, Abdulrahman Bello, the Principal Suspect along with his accomplices appeared before Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi. Recalled that the matter was adjourned to today after taking no fewer than 10 witnesses in […]
Nigerian govt backs rollout of Measles-Rubella Vaccine
The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit to his office by the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) Idris praised […]
Abati, Rufai react to Fubara’s visit to Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has tried to suggest the reason suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State. Speaking on Arise News’ The Morning Show, Rufai also slammed the governor for making the visit weeks after he told the world that his […]
NSC to enforce stricter safety measures for Sports Festival Teams
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced that henceforth, participating contingents in future National Sports Festivals must obtain insurance cover, and vehicles must be mechanically certified and insured before participating in the country. This is coming on the heels of the tragic loss of 22 athletes from Kano State in a motor accident while returning […]
Man dies fleeing sanitation task force in Kwara
A man simply identified as Waris from Apana Compound in Adeta, Ilorin, died while trying to escape arrest from Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) agents during an environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday. The reports claim Waris was running from a KWEPA agent, after being accused of violating the sanitation laws in the state, when […]
Military jet mistakenly bombs vigilantes after deadly bandit attack
More than 20 farmers have been killed and over 50 villagers kidnapped following a deadly bandit attack on Mani community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, was revealed in a post on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine on X. According to his post, a military aircraft […]
No sin in borrowing — Presidency
The presidency has said the government’s borrowing approach is a necessary instrument for driving economic development. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stressed that when loans are utilized responsibly, borrowing should not be viewed negatively. Onanuga made this clarification at a media interaction held in Lagos, where senior presidential […]
