It would be a shame and a travesty if someone whose monthly pay had been consistently deducted on account of PAYE   has no such proof to tender when required

By Jonah Nwokpoku The global spread of misinformation and disinformation has become a major societal threat, driving ethno-religious and political tensions and endangering both democracy and national unity. As digital media accelerates these trends, brands and governments face complex challenges in managing public perception and trust. Recent studies underscore the financial toll misinformation takes on […]

“I don’t want this country to turn into the one I ran away from” – Kemi Badenoch, MP.

Steve fleitz Calls for European nations such as UK, France, Germany, Spain and others to open the door to reparatory justice for slavery, colonialism and the worsening effect of the climate crisis are growing from African nations. The UK has come under particular criticism following the statement by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that reparations […]

The late ’70s and ’80s ushered in a strong wave of revival movements and radical pentecostalism
which spread like wild fire across Nigeria and beyond,

IT is really impossible for anyone to hear the story of the alleged beating to death of a secondary school student in Ogun State without feeling outraged. The story is heartbreaking, particularly as the said student, Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of the said school, Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi, was allegedly beaten to stupor […]

In recent times, the advertising sector has faced an unprecedented but organised wave of resistance from various forces seeking to discredit the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and repeal critical regulatory frameworks, especially Section 54 of the ARCON Act. This campaign of criticism, spearheaded by stakeholders uncomfortable with the tightening of industry standards is […]

By Stephanie Shaakaa America is not ready for a female president, some still insist. But let us be honest. That perspective feels misplaced, especially when you look at how far women in the U.S. have come in leadership. Take Kamala Harris, a woman who rose from attorney general to senator to vice president, proving her […]

By AMINU JAHUN  WHILST most people under despotic regimes prefer democratic rule, a lot of people have lost faith in democracy, because despotic ‘democrats’ are upending the democratic balance,   concentrating disproportionate powers in their offices, anchoring governance on an unpalatable trajectory for the ruled. The risk of power concentration at particular points, facilitated the perching of […]

It is scarcely necessary again to debate whether Americans need a President Trump in a world battling with different dimensions of crises;

By FRANCIS OGBIMI In the first part of this series in which we are calling for an economic summit now rather than constitutional conference, because: Our research revealed that all the rich and powerful nations in the world today are industrialised; Industrialisation is achieved through learning and Nigeria can mobilise all Nigerians for integrated learning – […]

By KELECHI DECA Young Nigerians usually joke that if anyone explains Nigeria to you, and you understand it, then something is wrong with you. That joke captures the intricacies, and complexities of most things Nigerian. Basic policies become complex as soon as they are domesticated for Nigeria. For example, every Nigerian was turned into a petroleum […]

Under section 175(1) of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999, the President may grant a pardon either free or subject to lawful conditions

Professor Fidelis Oditah’s recent interactive discussion on a wide range of issues on Arise News, are quite engaging

By Maikudi Lawan Your Excellency, the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on behalf of the good people of Kano State and members of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly from Kano Central Senatorial District I wish to express our profound […]