Three suspects linked to the abduction of three people, including a seminarian, in Enugu State have been arrested following a joint security operation. The victims were kidnapped during morning mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in the Affa community of Udi Local Government Area on August 2. One of the suspects was killed during…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his love for dancing, insisting that his hobby does not affect his responsibilities or performance as governor. Adeleke made the remarks on Tuesday, August 11, during a town hall meeting organised by Arise News for candidates contesting the upcoming August 15 governorship election in the state. Responding to…
Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja were left stranded and frustrated on Tuesday morning following an industrial action by aviation workers that disrupted flight operations. The strike triggered chaotic scenes at the airport terminal as travellers struggled to obtain information about the status of their flights and when normal operations…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is facing a serious morality crisis, accusing some academics, lawyers and religious leaders of contributing to bad governance. Obi made the remarks while speaking at a public event in Bauchi State on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The…
Nigeria plans to channel all of its crude oil production to domestic refineries by 2030 as the country continues to expand its refining capacity, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said. According to S&P Global, Nigeria produced about 1.74 million barrels of crude oil per day in June and is…
Armed men have abducted a 33-year-old poultry farmer, Oreoluwa Osonuga, at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ogun State. Osonuga was reportedly kidnapped at about 12:05 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, while leaving the farm settlement. The chairman of the settlement, Seye Kehinde, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, saying the…
The United States government has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump’s administration over alleged visa violations, criminal activity and security concerns. The US Department of State disclosed this in a statement, saying most of the visa revocations resulted from law enforcement encounters involving criminal offences. It listed…
Singer Davido has appealed directly to US President Donald Trump to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for this weekend. David whose uncle Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent governor, raised concerns over rising tension and potential violence during the polls. In a public statement shared via his X handle, Davido urged…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have rescued a 37-year-old kidnapping victim during an offensive operation in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victim, identified as Malam Adamu Umar, was rescued at about 6:45 a.m. on August 10, 2026, on the outskirts of Kukawa village in Kanam LGA. A military source…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has taken a swipe at Arsenal supporters following the club’s failed attempt to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. Vinicius was reportedly a surprise target for Arsenal, with the Gunners said to be willing to make the Brazilian international the highest-paid player in…
