The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has responded to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over its objection to the decision by four northern states – Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi – to extend school closures during the Ramadan period. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, criticized CAN’s stance, describing it as an overreach and an … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has banned mining activities at Ugbolu Heights, in Oshimili North Local Government Area. Naija News reports that the state’s Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Monday. Aniagwu said illegal miners were destroying the topography of the area and causing … Read more
At least two residents are feared dead in a tanker explosion that rocked the city of Ibadan, Oyo State. An eyewitness said the tanker heavily laden with fuel exploded at about 5 an on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The incident, the resident said occurred around the Gabster Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, in the Oluyole … Read more
The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has denied allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha. Speaking on national television, Nwaebonyi insisted that the alleged incident never took place. Describing himself as an eyewitness, the senator dismissed the claims as false. Senator Akpoti-Uduagha, who represents Kogi … Read more
Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd.), has emphasised that intelligence and inter-agency collaboration play a critical role in tackling insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday about his tenure as well as the ongoing fight against insurgency, Buratai stressed that effective intelligence gathering and … Read more
A former lawmaker who represented Cross-River South Senatorial District, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has asserted it is a sign of weakness for female senators to accuse a male colleague of sexual harassment. Naija News recalls that the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, recently accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of frustrating her moves … Read more
Lagos State’s first female Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has stepped down from her position, allowing Mudashiru Obasa to reclaim the role. During her resignation speech on Monday, Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, stated that she was stepping aside in respect of party decisions. “I am not a quitter,” she declared … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright has disclosed that she took a long break from acting to prioritise her children’s needs. She made the disclosure in a recent interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV. The thespian stated that she had to take time off to care for her children abroad, emphasising the importance of being … Read more
Arsenal will take on Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie as they aim to recover from a poor run of form. The Gunners, winless in their last two matches, are facing a crucial test in Europe. With their Premier League title hopes fading, now … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State chapter, has debunked a false report circulating on social media, claiming that the party filed a suit to validate the mandate of its members who are Chairmen and Councillors in Local Government Councils. The APC said that the misinformation is being spread by members of the Peoples Democratic … Read more