13th July 2026 Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that one of his greatest fears is not knowing when to step away from music. The globally celebrated singer made the candid remark while reflecting on his career, longevity in the entertainment industry, and the challenges that come with remaining…
13th July 2026 Fresh concerns have emerged over the security situation in Oyo State following the abduction of a 60-year-old primary school headmaster, who was reportedly seized by armed gunmen demanding ₦30 million for his release. According to reports, the victim was kidnapped by heavily armed assailants while travelling within the state. Shortly after the…
13th July 2026 The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the outcome of the recently concluded local government elections in the state, describing the exercise as a major demonstration of the party’s growing political strength and grassroots acceptance. Party leaders, while reacting to the election results, expressed satisfaction with the…
13th July 2026 Presidential hopeful and former African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to make education free across all levels in Nigeria if elected president in the 2027 general election. Sowore made the promise while speaking on his vision for Nigeria’s education sector, arguing that access to quality education should be regarded…
13th July 2026 Former Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Barth Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of certificate forgery brought against him before a Nigerian court. Nnaji, who appeared in court alongside other defendants, denied all the charges when they were read to him. Following his plea, the trial judge granted him bail…
13th July 2026 The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread public criticism and calls for a review of the policy. The decision was announced on Monday by the…
10th July 2026 The Federal Government has confirmed that all the schoolchildren, teachers, and the school principal abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro-Esiele Community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety for their families and communities. The victims were kidnapped after heavily…
10th July 2026 Residents of Edo State have been advised to restrict their movements on Saturday as the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, announced comprehensive security measures ahead of the state’s local government elections. The police said the temporary movement restriction is aimed at ensuring a peaceful, orderly and credible electoral…
10th July 2026 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed agreement with the position of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, that President Bola Tinubu has done what is constitutionally expected of him as Commander-in-Chief by directing the nation’s security agencies. However, Obi…
10th July 2026 Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has disclosed that he refused to pay a ₦300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, saying he would rather lose them than encourage criminality through ransom payments. The governor made the revelation during the ARISE News/THISDAY Town Hall Conference in Abuja, where…
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