…Says insecurity, poor infrastructure driving businesses away from state ….‘Education, LG system have collapsed’ By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government’s claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of insecurity, poor infrastructure, […]

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.

By Matilda Ikediobi Dr Monday Ubani is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In this interview monitored on  Arise TV, Ubani spoke on the challenges State Police structure might encounter and the possible solutions to ensure its effectiveness. Excerpts: You wrote on the police bill, describing the process as historic. However, you have some concerns about […]

THEY are in three different parties for now but within their inner recesses, something is working together. Three of the South-East governors are working hard to return to office in 2027 and one will strive to implant a successor he can always turn up to after leaving office next year.

United States (US) President Donald Trump has said US military strikes in Nigeria saved Christians from continued attacks by terrorists, claiming the operation brought an end to the widespread killing of Christian communities.

What happened to the $30 million (approximately N144 billion) contributed by the Nigerian government in collaboration with international partners as part of efforts to secure schools against attacks and abductions?

By Ayo Onikoyi Kaduna-born writer, painter, and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has stressed the importance of Northern Nigeria telling its own stories through art, literature, and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are vital to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-held stereotypes. Baba, who is the founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, […]

“History is a record of what has happened in the past.” That was the first sentence in the History book given to us at Igbobi College, Yaba; when, as an Area Boy from Campos, Lagos, I gate-crashed into the school. History became one of my favourite subjects since then till today.  However, it was not […]

Finding No. 45, Abimbola Street, off Capitol Road in Lagos’ bustling Agege area was anything but straightforward.

By Ozioruva Aliu BY Wednesday (72 hours away), diviners, priests, priestesses and various shrines in Benin Kingdom and their custodians would invoke “irreversible curse” on kidnappers, bandits and all involved in violent crimes in the seven local government areas that make up the Benin kingdom. The Benin monarch had, last Tuesday, met with various categories of spiritualists […]