NLC: Governors’ Interference In Minimum Wage Negotiation Is Unconstitutional, Irrational
NLC spokesman Benson Upah says governors’ plan to pull out of the government team negotiating minimum wage is treachery.
Gwoza Bombing: Security Forces Don’t Have Enough Of What They Require To Deal With Security Challenges, Says Sani Usman
Gwoza bombing highlights the inadequacies in security resources, says Sani Usman, urging a whole-nation approach to counter-terrorism.
Gwoza Bombing: Banditry Is Now An Industry In Nigeria, Tinubu Should Declare A State Of Emergency In Security, Says Celestine Iwendi
“You cannot defeat a digital system with an analogue-based system,” Celestine Iwendi says, advocates for use of AI in military.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: Refreshing, Interesting To Have A Project That Requires Little Talking, Says Lupita Nyong’o
In an ARISE exclusive, Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn discuss how acting with little dialogue offered a refreshing, nuanced experience.
Falz: Protest Music Can Ginger Activism And Make A Change In Society
Falz says protest music can make a change when it comes to societal issues and that is a good thing.
Benson Upah: Governors Unwilling To Pay Suggested Minimum Wage Are A ‘Threat’ To Nigeria’s Democracy
NLC’s spokesperson Upah has questioned governors’ refusal to pay minimum wage despite increased funds and warns of socioeconomic repercussions.
Presidential Debate: I Feel Sorry For Biden And The United States, Says Bolaji Akinyemi
“I agree with the public that Biden lost that debate,” says former Nigerian foreign minister Bolaji Akinyemi.
I Never Took One Dime from Public Coffers, Says Former Lagos Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji
EXHarping on integrity, Ikuforiji urged trust in leaders, and advocated for a return to Nigeria’s agricultural roots.
Adefeko Calls for Urgent Action, Says Nigeria’s Food Security In Jeopardy
Olam Agri’s Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Ade Adefeko has highlighted Nigeria’s agricultural sector’s critical challenges, imperiling food security.
Shehu Sani: Northern Leaders Should Abandon Plan To Unseat Tinubu In 2027, It Could Destroy Unity Of Nigeria
Shehu Sani has said Northern Leaders should focus more on solving problems in the North rather than gaining political power.
Joe Keshi: Kenya’s Police Chief Should Resign Over Officers’ Disregard For Protesters’ Lives
Ambassador Joe Keshi has criticised the Kenyan police for opting for force over dialogue in response to protesters.
NINs Without Physically Verifiable Addresses Should Be ‘Yanked Off’ Database, Says Former NIPOST CEO Adegbuyi
Ex-NIPOST CEO Adegbuyi has emphasised the need to clean up the NIMC system, removing any NINs without verifiable addresses.
NLC’s Protest at Labour Party Meeting Requires Legal Consequences, Says Ayo Olorunfemi
Labour Party’s deputy chairman Ayo Olorunfemi said, “The protest by NLC on Tuesday should require jailing for those involved.”
Bayero Illegally Occupying Nasarawa Palace As He’s Now Just A Citizen, Says Kano Government Spokesperson Bature
Sanusi Bature says Aminu Bayero’s return to Kano after his dethronement is an attempt to breach the peace in Kano.
Agwanwor: Police Should Ensure Peace, Order In Rivers Councils, Allow Workers to Resume Duties
Agwanwor has voiced concerns over local government lockdowns in Rivers State and urged the police to allow workers resume work.
Cholera is Treatable, Preventable, Nobody Should Die of Cholera, Says NCDC’s Muntari Hassan
Dr Hassan emphasised that cholera is treatable and preventable, and urged coordinated efforts and improved hygiene in Nigeria.
Bwala: Nobody Is Strong Enough To Compete Against Tinubu For Presidency In 2027 Election
Bwala has asserted that Tinubu’s strategic initiatives will solidify his position for the 2027 presidential election.
Aguocha: Nnamdi Kanu’s Freedom Crucial For Restoring Peace In South-East
Honourable Aguocha has urged swift action on Nnamdi Kanu’s release to prevent further unrest and restore stability in the South-East.
Abiodun: Southern Governors Unanimous In Support For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, It’ll Positively Impact Region
Dapo Abiodun has expressed the Southern Governors’ Forum’s support for the Lagos-Calabar Road, noting its impact on development, job creation.
Kennedy-Ohanenye: Previous Administration ‘Lavished’ $100m World Bank Loan for Women Empowerment on Meetings, Consultancy
Kennedy-Ohanenye has accused the previous administration of spending a $100m World Bank loan for women empowerment on advocacy.
