By Etop Ekanem The Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, possesses the capacity to deliver the change Deltans have long desired. Akpewe made the assertion while speaking with journalists in Asaba, arguing that the state has witnessed 27 […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to July 14, 2026, a suit filed by Accord Party presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking to be recognised as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The suit came up on Thursday amid the presence of supporters of the plaintiff, who gathered […]

Several members of Morocco’s national team this year were born in France and play for French clubs.

By Steve Oko The Governing Council of Abia State University (ABSU), has inaugurated a search team to commence the process of recruiting the institution’s 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor. Speaking during the inauguration at the Council Chamber, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, said the exercise was in compliance with Section […]

Okpala said the faction remained united and hopeful that the apex court would deliver justice.

By Ben Ngwakwe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has assured the Christian community of its support following the fire that destroyed the multi-million-naira auditorium of the ECWA Gospel Church, located off Ashaka Road in Gombe metropolis. The fire, which occurred on the night of July 7, 2026, razed the church auditorium and destroyed electronic […]

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Government has launched the Voluntary Assets, Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), offering taxpayers a limited opportunity to regularise their tax records without incurring the full penalties associated with non-compliance. The scheme, which runs from July 6 to September 5, 2026, is open to individuals, businesses and other […]

By Vincent Ujumadu The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) have agreed to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening surveying education, including plans for the establishment of a Department of Surveying at the university. The proposed partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Anambra […]

By Juliet Umeh Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigeria’s security agencies to deploy digital intelligence and smart technologies to combat terrorism and banditry, arguing that online activities should provide valuable leads for law enforcement. Speaking during the ARISE News Town Hall on State Police on Thursday, the senator expressed […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, on Thursday warned that Nigeria risks building state police on a weak foundation, insisting the country must first rebuild and strengthen the Nigeria Police Force before creating 36 new state policing institutions. Speaking at the ARISE News Town Hall on […]