Alarm in Lagos markets as fraudsters target 125 traders
At least 125 business owners operating in major Lagos markets have been identified as potential victims of suspected fraud syndicates, according to the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the syndicates studied successful traders, identified the commodities they sold and devised schemes to lure them with seemingly lucrative business deals. In some […]
Peter Obi Honours 9/11 Victims, Calls for Global Peace
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, calling for greater commitment to peace, compassion and respect for human life. Obi made the statement on Saturday in a post on X after attending a prayer and […]
Lil Durk Acquitted in Federal Murder-for-Hire Case
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case linked to a 2022 shooting in Los Angeles that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo. A Los Angeles jury found the rapper, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, not guilty of all five federal felony counts after […]
Anambra First Lady Condemns Alleged Abuse of Child
Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has condemned the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of a child in Onitsha, following the arrest of a 36-year-old woman and the rescue of four children in connection with the case. The Anambra State Police Command arrested Anulika Onyeanusia on Thursday after a video allegedly showing a woman […]
NCAA Fines RwandAir N15m Over Baggage Complaint
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has fined RwandAir N15 million for violating consumer protection regulations over its handling of a passenger’s baggage complaint. Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, announced the sanction in a post on X on Friday. Achimugu said the airline was fined for failing to resolve the […]
2027: NDC Plans 13-Man Executive Structure in Every Polling Unit
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is building a 13-member executive structure in every polling unit across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots organisation and ensure nationwide representation. Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, disclosed this in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday. He […]
Abiodun Says Governors Should Account for Subsidy Gains
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said state governors, rather than President Bola Tinubu, should account for how the financial gains from petrol subsidy removal have been spent. Abiodun made the remarks on Thursday at an All Progressives Congress rally at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, according to a video of the event […]
Xabi Alonso Compares João Pedro to Benzema
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has compared João Pedro with former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, praising the Brazilian forward’s versatility and all-round ability. Pedro is currently Chelsea’s only senior striker after Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and Liam Delap all left the club during the summer transfer window. Alonso said he had opted to rely on […]
Plateau Farmer Loses Hand in Alleged Herdsmen Attack
A farmer identified as Yakubu Bitrus has reportedly lost one of his hands after he was allegedly attacked by a group of Fulani herders in Agingi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Bitrus, who spoke from a hospital where he was receiving treatment, said the incident occurred after he declined a request from […]
Lagos Public Hospitals See Patient Surge Amid Worker Shortage
Lagos State’s public hospitals have recorded a sharp rise in patient attendance, with outpatient visits doubling over the past six months amid a shortage of healthcare workers linked partly to brain drain, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said. Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, Abayomi said the surge […]
