In a dramatic turn of events within Nigeria’s Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has publicly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of inappropriate behaviour, claiming his retaliation for her rebuff of advances has led to her forced exclusion from the Senate chamber. In an exclusive interview with ARISE NEWS TV, on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan detailed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 28, 2025, arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, his son, Engr. Chinedum Orji, Dr. Philip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma and Romanus K. Madu, before Justice Lilian Abai of the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State on a sixteen-count charge bordering on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed report of its purported ownership of a Tik-Tok platform. On Thursday, the EFCC stated that it was the activities of some fraudsters who organised a live session on a Tik-Tok platform using the Commission’s logo to generate traffic and defraud unsuspecting members of the public. “The…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged students in Oyo State to steer clear of alcohol and substance abuse, warning of their harmful effects on health and development. During the inauguration of the NAFDAC Consumer Safety Club (NCSC) at Ajibode High School, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government is embracing digital technology to modernize financial operations, enhance transparency, and boost internally generated revenue for sustainable development. Speaking on Wednesday at the Government House in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reaffirmed the state’s commitment to financial independence while receiving the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ondo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers, Amubieya Emmanuel and Ogunmola Akintola, both 26 years old, who have been terrorizing residents of Akure in recent months According to CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, the suspects were apprehended on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State Government has officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. At the launch event held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. “This scheme will ensure…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended with immediate effect the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was confirmed…
In a remarkable gesture to commemorate his 83rd birthday, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has launched a series of free medical surgeries aimed at improving community health and well-being. Born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, Pastor Adeboye is extending his birthday celebration beyond…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has revealed that the security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, were withdrawn for audit purposes. The Lagos Police boss confirmed that the withdrawal was part of an audit of all policemen attached to…
