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The storm swirling around Nigeria’s corridors of power has intensified as the Rule of Law Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) called on Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to widen his ongoing probe into alleged illicit foreign property acquisitions — this time, targeting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,ContinueContinue reading “RULAAC Demands Probe Of Wike, Wife Over $6m Florida Properties Scandal — Tells AGF Fagbemi: “Integrity Cannot Be Selective””

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Chief Executives to head strategic federal agencies, signaling a renewed push to reposition key sectors of Nigeria’s economy and governance.In a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the FederationContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Shakes Up Federal Agencies, Appoints Three New Heads To Drive Reforms”

In a fiery outburst that has set the nation’s labour space ablaze, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wield his authority without hesitation—even if it means being branded a dictator—by dissolving the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) should the union refuse toContinueContinue reading ““Act Like a Dictator If You Must — Dissolve PENGASSAN for National Interest, Ndume Tells Tinubu””

By: Zagazola Makama Shock and confusion have gripped residents of Warri, Delta State, following the sudden death of a 60-year-old American woman, Jacqueline Bolling Elton, who was on a private visit to her Nigerian companion.Elton, who reportedly arrived Warri on September 15 to spend time with her friend, 39-year-old Alawode Olaide, was said to haveContinueContinue reading “MYSTERY IN WARRI: American Woman, 60, Dies During Visit To Nigerian Companion”

Energy policy expert, Dan Kunle, has warned that any attempt by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cripple operations at the Dangote Refinery would strike at the heart of the nation’s economy and directly punish millions of ordinary Nigerians.Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Monday, September 29,ContinueContinue reading ““PENGASSAN Shutdown Is a National Security Threat, But No Need to Panic — Dan Kunle””

Hospital Allegedly Refuses Treatment Without Police Report • Security Guard Also Killed • Nigerians Demand JusticeAbuja — Nigeria’s media industry was plunged into grief on Monday, September 29, 2025, following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising star at Arise News, whose life was cut short in a horrifying robbery incident at herContinueContinue reading “HEARTBREAK IN ABUJA: ARISE TV ANCHOR SOMTO MADUAGWU DIES AFTER LEAPING FROM 2ND FLOOR TO ESCAPE ROBBERS”

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing attack on the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government over the abrupt cancellation of the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, branding the move as a national embarrassment and a dangerous disconnect between the presidency and the people.The Federal Government had, on Monday, announced the cancellation of the iconicContinueContinue reading ““It Diminishes Nigeria” – ADC Blasts Tinubu Govt Over Independence Day Parade Cancellation”

Nigeria is teetering on the brink of a nationwide blackout as the national grid output plunged to 3,200 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, following a crippling disruption of gas supply caused by the ongoing strike of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed that the strike,ContinueContinue reading “Power Crisis Looms: National Grid Output Crashes As PENGASSAN Strike Chokes Gas Supply, Talks With Dangote End In Deadlock”

In a dramatic twist to Nigeria’s political landscape, the Federal Government on Tuesday arraigned fiery human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what it described as “incendiary and false” social media posts against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Sowore, the outspoken publisher of the controversial online platform Sahara Reporters, appeared before the Federal HighContinueContinue reading “FG Drags Sowore to Court Over Fiery Posts Against Tinubu — Ex-Presidential Candidate Faces Cybercrime Charges”

As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced a special national thanksgiving and intercessory service to be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Throne of Grace, RCCG National Headquarters, Redemption Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.Themed “The King of Kings,” the service will be led by the reveredContinueContinue reading “NIGERIA @ 65: RCCG HOLDS NATIONAL PRAYER, PASTOR ADEBOYE TO LEAD INTERCESSION FOR PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS”