Kidnapping: Peter Obi Says Nigeria Among Most Difficult Countries to Live
In a somber tone, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), expressed deep concern on Monday over the alarming statistics revealing that approximately 7,000 Nigerians had fallen victim to kidnapping within the past year alone. He also highlighted the disturbing trend of widespread killings and clashes unfolding across the nation. In…
JUST IN: Terrorists Kidnap 87 in Fresh Kaduna Attack
On Sunday night, a fresh assault by terrorists targeted the Kajuru-Station community in Kaduna State’s Kajuru Local Government Area, resulting in the abduction of 87 individuals. Harisu Dari, a member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, verified the incident on Monday in Kaduna, stating that the assailants also ransacked shops, looting food supplies and other valuable items….
FG Postpones Students Loan Launch Indefinitely
The launch of the Nigerian Student Loan Scheme by the Federal Government has been indefinitely postponed, as revealed by Akintunde Sawyer, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday. President Bola Tinubu signed a bill in June 2023 to establish a Students Loan Fund aimed at…
How ‘Great Bloomers School’ Metamorphosed from Crèche to One of Lagos’ Best, Award-Winning Institutions—Proprietress
The Chief Executive Officer of Great Bloomers School, Mrs. Jaiyeola Jolaosho, has shared the story of her institution’s inception, attributing its success to her passion for children. Great Bloomers School stands as one of the best private schools in Lagos, distinguished by numerous prestigious awards. During an interview with journalists in Lagos, Jolaosho recounted how…
VIDEO: Anthony Joshua Defeats Ngannou with Second-Round Knockout
Anthony Joshua claimed his fourth consecutive win with a second-round knockout against Cameroonian boxer Francis Ngannou in the main event of the “Knockout Chaos” card held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Earlier victories in 2023 over Jermaine Franklin in April and Robert Helenius with a seventh-round knockout in August were followed by a fifth-round technical knockout…
Army Affirms No Plans to Disrupt Nigeria’s Democracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, affirmed on Tuesday that the operatives under his command have embraced the democratic system of governance in Nigeria. Lagbaja emphasized that the Nigerian Army personnel, under his leadership, are staunch supporters of democracy and have no intentions to undermine it. His declaration follows a series of…
Supreme Court Rules States Can’t Kick Trump Off Ballot
The United States Supreme Court has unanimously sided with former President Donal Trump in his challenge to the state of Colorado’s attempt to kick him off the 2024 primary ballot. All nine justices of the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump in the judgement delivered on Monday. The ruling will obviously impact the status…
BREAKING: Binance Discontinues Operation in Nigeria
Amid an ongoing regulatory conflict in Nigeria, Binance has announced the discontinuation of all services involving the country’s fiat currency, the naira. Starting March 8 at 8:00 a.m. UTC, Binance will automatically convert naira balances to USDT. However, NGN deposits will no longer be supported after 14:00 UTC today, and withdrawals will cease after March…
Edo State Labour Party Coalition of Support Groups Congratulates Akpata, Commends Party for Successful Primaries
The Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in Edo state, Mr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has garnered widespread congratulations following his triumph as the party’s candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for September. The most recent accolade comes from the Coalition of Labour Party Support Groups in Edo, operating under the umbrella of Repositioned Support Groups (RSG)….
Edo State Labour Party Coalition of Support Groups Congratulates Akpata, Commends Party for Successful Primaries
The Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, Mr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has garnered widespread congratulations following his triumph as the party’s candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for September. The most recent accolade comes from the Coalition of Labour Party Support Groups in Edo, operating under the umbrella of Repositioned Support Groups (RSG)….