slideshow

The Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved billons of Naira for clearing of 1200 hectares of land across the state. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Information disclosed this in a statement. According to him, the approval of over N2.6billion was taken at the state executive meeting held on 29th …

The social media surge of sympathy and support for Farotimicatapulted his previously obscure book to a best seller’s status on Amazon. An elderly friend sent me a social media text stating that the book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by Mr. Dele Farotimi, has attained the Best Sellers …

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has expressed confidence that her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, will gross a staggering N5 billion at the box office when it is released this December. In a viral video shared with some of the movie’s cast, Akindele boldly projected the film’s financial success, …

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has issued a clarification regarding the role of the Department of State Services (DSS) at airports, specifically their involvement in passenger bag checks. Speaking during an interview on This Morning on Arise News, Keyamo explained that the DSS is not responsible for …

Shooting Stars coach Gbenga Ogunbote has urged the players to build on their 1-0 win over Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Oluyole Warriors earned their first away victory of the season at the Remo Stadium courtesy of Otakho Aghahowa’s goal in the 28th minute. Ogunbote has …

Tojemarine Handball Club and Safety Babes were crowned champions of the 2024 Ardova Handball Premier League at the grand finale of the phase 2 in the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute of Sports, Lagos. Tojemarine Handball Club finished top of the men’s category league table with 64 points …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has said that the North must wait for 2031. He said it’s not possible for the North to produce the president in 2027. Akume stated this on Sunday while speaking on Television Continental. He also appealed to Nigerians to …

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin the process of healing and for peace to reign in the Southeast. The group believed the prolonged detention of Kanu, describing it as …

An Ekiti State Magistrate Court has granted N50m bail to Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in the alleged defamation suit filed by legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Former Presidential Candidate for African Action Congress (AAC) in the …

A coalition of media organisations, comprising the League of Public Affairs Analysts and South East Media Professionals Network, has called for disciplinary action against Arise TV and show host, Dr. Reuben Abati, over alleged inciting remarks against the Igbos. This was contained in a formal petition to the National Broadcasting …