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 […]
Textile Workers Warn Cheap Imports Threaten Nigerian Jobs
The Textile, Garment and Tailoring Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has warned that the influx of cheap imported textiles and smuggled goods is weakening Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity and putting thousands of jobs at risk. The association called on the Federal Government to strengthen measures against smuggling and unfair foreign competition while reducing production costs for […]
Plateau Schools Resume September 14 Amid Diphtheria Measures
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as the new academic session begins, following measures to contain suspected cases of diphtheria in parts of the state. The directive reverses the temporary closure of schools ordered on September 7 as […]
Abia Governor’s Wife Supports 400 Women With Disabilities
The wife of Abia State Governor, Priscilla Otti, has provided N20 million and food items to 400 women living with disabilities in the state. Otti presented the assistance on Friday in Umuahia during an outreach organised for women with disabilities. The initiative was held as part of the 2026 Women with Disabilities August Meeting. Speaking […]
NECO Urges Corporate Support for Traditional Institutions
The Emir of Minna, Niger State, Alhaji Farouq Bahago, has called on corporate organisations to support traditional institutions, describing them as important partners in promoting peace, stability and development in local communities. Bahago made the call at the commissioning of the Palace of Mai-Anguwan Gidan Mangoro, built by the National Examinations Council (NECO), and the turbanning of NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, as the Maji Dadin Gidan Mangoro. Represented by Salisu Garba, the emir said […]
Hull City Fined £30,000 Over Homophobic Chanting
Hull City have been fined £30,000 by the Football Association after supporters used a homophobic chant during the club’s 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February. The Championship club accepted the FA charge for failing to prevent supporters from using offensive, abusive or insulting language relating to sexual orientation during the match at the […]
Abducted FUTO Students Regain Freedom
Two female students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, who were abducted along the road linking the institution to Ihiagwa community, have regained their freedom. The students were abducted on Sunday, September 6, 2026, during a security incident in the area. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, confirmed their release […]
