Oyo Demolishes Building Linked to Kidnapping Probe
The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow in Ibadan allegedly linked to an ongoing kidnapping investigation, reinforcing its crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The property, located in the Lako community along the Aiyegun–Anaye Road axis of Ibadan, was pulled down on Monday by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public […]
Benue Health Worker Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack
A health worker, identified as Ojoma Emie, has been killed in an alleged ambush by suspected herdsmen in Ikobi, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday morning along the Ikobi-Ugbokpo road as Emie was returning from Ugbokpo town, where he had reportedly gone to purchase medication. According to community sources, […]
Okonjo-Iweala Unlikely to Join Atiku Ticket, Analyst Says
Political analyst and Arise News Director of Politics, Sumner Sambo, has dismissed speculation that World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala could emerge as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on The Morning Show on Monday, Sambo said Okonjo-Iweala is unlikely to leave her current […]
Zack Orji Faces Backlash After Tinubu Rally
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has drawn mixed reactions on social media after leading supporters of President Bola Tinubu at a solidarity rally in Abuja organised by the Re-elect Tinubu For Inclusive Nigeria (RTIFN) movement. Held under the theme, “Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria,” the rally featured mainly Nollywood personalities who commended the administration’s efforts […]
Lagos Clarifies Solar Panel Approval Policy Amid Backlash
The Lagos State Government has clarified that approval requirements and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only to residents of government-owned social housing estates, following widespread criticism sparked by a viral video on social media. The video showed officials of the Ministry of Housing confronting a resident over solar panels installed on his apartment, […]
States Expand Forest Guard Recruitment Amid Insecurity
Several states across Nigeria have intensified the recruitment and deployment of forest guards under a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at tackling banditry, kidnapping and other security threats in forested areas. The renewed focus on forest security follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards after recent attacks and abductions linked to […]
El-Rufai Denied Medical Care in ICPC Custody — Aide
Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that his principal is battling a worsening eye condition while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. In a statement issued on Friday, Adekeye claimed that El-Rufai had developed swollen, reddish and itchy eyes but had […]
Ogbelu Joins Libya’s Al-Ittihad on Three-Year Deal
Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has completed a permanent move to Al-Ittihad SC after leaving Tunisian side Espérance Sportive de Tunis. The 23-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Libyan club following the expiration of his deal with Esperance. Ogbelu joined the Tunisian giants from Nasarawa United in 2023 and went on to make 54 league […]
Amnesty Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Borno and Oyo states. The organisation made the appeal in a statement shared on X on Friday, warning that the victims remain at serious risk and require urgent rescue. Amnesty International said the incidents reflect the growing […]
Falana Blames Governors for Police Oversight Failure
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused state governors of neglecting their constitutional responsibilities in the management and oversight of the Nigeria Police Force. Falana made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television on Friday while addressing ongoing debates over the creation of state police. According to him, Nigeria does not operate a strictly […]
