Oshiomhole Demands Mele Kyari’s Arrest Over Alleged Fraud
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called for the immediate arrest of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, over allegations of corruption and financial misconduct during his tenure. Speaking during a Senate committee session on Wednesday, Oshiomhole accused Kyari of failing to account for trillions of naira allegedly mismanaged while […]
EFCC Warns Against Rising Cost of Elections
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned that the huge amount of money spent on elections by politicians poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy and fuels corruption in public office. Speaking on Wednesday at the inaugural High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organised by the Centre for Peace […]
INEC Warns Court Rulings May Affect 2027 Election Plans
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that recent court judgments affecting parts of its timetable for the 2027 general election could disrupt preparations for the polls if appellate courts do not provide urgent clarification. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, raised the concern on Tuesday during the commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with political […]
IGP Urges Police Chiefs to Tackle Rising Insecurity
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive and intelligence-driven strategies in tackling the country’s growing security challenges. Disu gave the directive during the monthly conference with senior police officers held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting […]
Reps Summon Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before lawmakers over the worsening security situation across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, during plenary. […]
Sultan Urges New Sokoto Title Holders to Serve With Integrity
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged newly turbaned title holders in the Sultanate to uphold integrity, accountability and dedication in serving their communities. The Sultan, who is also President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, gave the charge during a turbaning ceremony held at his palace in Sokoto on Saturday, […]
EFCC Arraigns Couple Over Alleged N1.09bn Contract Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-acclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, over an alleged N1.09 billi
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 […]
