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…
