The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule has adjourned its sitting indefinitely. The adjournment of sittings by the leadership of the Assembly comes amid the growing crisis rocking the state’s political space. Presiding over the sitting on Friday, March 14, in Port Harcourt, Amaewhule announced to his colleagues that the plenary has … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to provide concrete evidence supporting her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He asserted that the embattled Senator’s allegations would remain mere accusations if she fails to provide proof to back her claim. Addressing newsmen on Friday, Adeyanju noted that the controversy surrounding … Read more
United States Vice President JD Vance has proposed that foreign students on student visas could face deportation if their presence in the country is deemed not to align with America’s best interests. Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, Vance highlighted that this initiative is part of the Donald Trump administration’s broader … Read more
As of March 14, 2025, the prices of essential food items in Nigeria have experienced significant fluctuations, influenced by factors such as transportation costs, seasonal availability, and regional market dynamics. Below is an overview of the current prices for key commodities: Rice: Foreign Rice: A 50kg bag of foreign rice is currently selling between ₦72,000 … Read more
The federal government has raised concerns over the National Assembly’s proposal to establish nearly 200 new universities across the country. With approximately 200 bills currently before the legislature seeking the creation of new institutions, the government has warned that the existing university system is already under significant strain and cannot accommodate further expansion. Education minister … Read more
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions for the highly anticipated Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend, which promises to be filled with thrilling matchups. On Saturday, Everton will host West Ham United at Goodison Park in what is expected to be a competitive Premier League clash, with both teams eager to secure … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo has said that everyone joining the party already knows that he would be running for presidency in 2027. Speaking on the Arise TV Morning Show on Friday, Adebayo said all those joining the SDP would have to sit back and learn the ropes of … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, halted the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State Government’s decision to repeal the 2019 Emirate Council Law. In its ruling, the court also set aside the June 20 2024 order of the Federal High Court in Kano, which nullified the Kano … Read more
A 42-year-old housewife, identified as Maman Zainab, reportedly collapsed during the Ramadan tafsir at a mosque in Gawu, Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Woman collapses, dies during Ramadan tafsir in FCT A resident of Gawu, identified as Ismail Bala, confirmed the incident on Thursday, March 13. As reported by Daily Trust, … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has described Nasir El-Rufai as a transparent public servant. Naija News reports that Adebayo said though the former Kaduna State Governor has complained to him that people do not like him, he remains one of the effective politicians in the country. Speaking with Arise … Read more