Gombe swears in 19 Permanent Secretaries
—Yahaya pledges zero gratuity by May 2027 By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has sworn in 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, describing the exercise as the largest single appointment of Permanent Secretaries in the history of the state. Yahaya, who spoke during the swearing-in ceremony at the International […]
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2027: APC campaign‘ll focus on Tinubu’s achievements, not promises — Yari
“Nigeria is a wonderful country. We have been seeing so many things which made some people predict that Nigeria would not continue as a country, from the June 12 crisis.
‘My dad was killed’ — Igho Ubiribo’s son challenges Thailand death claim
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Junior Ubiribo, son of the late Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, has challenged reports that his father died in Thailand from complications arising from a penis enlargement procedure, saying the circumstances surrounding his death require further explanation. Junior, in a video post, rejected the account being circulated about his father’s death, insisting […]
Government knows where people are, yet insecurity persists – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned the persistence of insecurity in Nigeria, arguing that modern technology should enable the government to locate individuals and respond more effectively to criminal activities. Obi spoke in an exclusive interview with ARISE News on Thursday while responding to questions on how his […]
INEC chairman worked for my opposition in 2023 — Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has alleged that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, worked for his political opposition during the 2023 general election. Obi made the allegation in an exclusive interview with ARISE News, saying Nigerians took the electoral process for granted […]
2027: Tidi hails Amgbaduba, says APC unity key to Tinubu, Oborevwori’s victory
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, has commended the Delta South leadership of the party for initiating what he described as a timely effort to unite its members and reposition the party for victory in the 2027 general elections. Tidi, reacting […]
N’Korea leader’s daughter believed to have younger sibling, South says
Kim’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, was first introduced to the public in 2022 when she accompanied her father to the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
‘I won 2023 election; will only concede in 2027 if credible’ — Obi
“If the election is free, fair and credible, I will because it’s an election. It’s the people that would say who they want to serve, and I will respect the will of the people; that’s democracy,” he said.
Moniepoint’s founder to chair $200,000 Pan-African AI programme
By Babajide Komolafe Tosin Eniolorunda, founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, has been appointed honorary chairman of the inaugural cohort of the Askya AI Growth Platform, a pan-African initiative targeting investment of up to $200,000 in selected African artificial intelligence, AI, startups. The programme, launched by Askya Investment Partners, will support 10 AI-native, […]
One dead, two rescued in Lagos building collapse
One person died while two others were rescued alive following the partial collapse of a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition in Aboru, Lagos.
Sometimes I believe Tinubu is not in charge of his administration — Peter Obi
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration. Obi stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, while speaking on the state of the nation, insecurity, […]
