Nigeriaâs next presidential and governorship elections may be held in November 2026, following a proposal by the National Assembly to move the polls six months earlier than usual. The proposalâpart of a raft of far-reaching amendments unveiled during a public hearing jointly held by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters on Mondayâseeks to…
ARISE News Channelâs âThe Morning Showâ anchor, Rufai Oseni, has alleged that there was a politically motivated attempt to silence him by bringing down his Facebook account, describing the move as âmalicious.â In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Monday, Oseni called on his supporters to take action against what he termed…
A Qatari business delegation, led by a member of the countryâs ruling family, Sheikh Abdulrahman Hamad N. H. Al-Thani, has announced plans to invest about $300 billion in various sectors of the Nigerian economy over the next decade. The delegation announced this at the weekend in Lagos at a reception organised for its members by…
Police in Limpopo have confirmed that an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed a farm worker while attempting to shoot at guinea fowls on a farm in Thabazimbi. The incident occurred on Saturday when the boy reportedly handled his fatherâs firearm, which discharged and struck the worker, believed to be in his 30s. Police spokesperson…
The attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made the declaration at the annual Cybercrimes Awareness Campaign and second National Consultations on the Cybercrimes Legal Framework in Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. The two-day event, which kicked off with an awareness walk, is entitled: âTowards a Coordinated and informed National Response…
In the face of persistent insecurity across parts of Nigeria, particularly in the North, Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has renewed his call for the Nigerian government to pursue peace talks with bandits. Gumi highlighted the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamasâ brokered under global diplomatic pressure. The cleric, known for his controversial call for…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country amid mounting political unrest and a loss of support within the military. His departure follows weeks of youth-led demonstrations demanding change and accountability. Tensions have been rising in the Indian Ocean island nation, where economic hardship and growing discontent among young citizens have sparked nationwide protests….
Akon, the internationally renowned R&B singer and producer, is facing a significant legal and financial crisis after his wife filed for divorce following 29 years of marriage. The news has shocked fans globally, particularly after court documents revealed that the singer, known for hits like “Smack That” and “Locked Up,” allegedly only has $10,000 in…
The Nigeria Premier Football League on Monday hit Kano Pillars with heavy sanctions after violent scenes at their Matchday 8 home game against Shooting Stars on Sunday, at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. In a Summary Jurisdiction Notice dated October 13 and signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, the league found the club guilty…
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to immediately implement the âno work, no payâ policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of…