Passenger Plane with At Least 28 Goes Missing in Russia’s Far East
A Russian AN-26 aeroplane with at least 28 people on board has gone missing in the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far east, news agencies cited regional authorities as saying. It
Nigeria: Bandits Invade Another School in Northwest Kaduna, Abduct ‘Many Students’
Many students of Bathel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna, are feared abducted by bandits. The bandits were said to have invaded the school at about 2am on Monday. The hoodlums
Military Plane Transporting Troops Crashes in the Philippines
A military plane transporting troops has crashed in the southern Philippines after missing the runway during landing on Sunday, the military chief said. General Cirilito Sobejana told reporters that at
In Surprising Volte-face, Emirates Extends Suspension of All Nigerian Flights Indefinitely
Emirates Airlines on Monday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Nigeria, barely 48 hours after announcing that flights will resume on Wednesday, June 23. According to a
Tokyo Olympics to Allow Limit of 10,000 Local Fans in Venues
The Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when the games open in just over a month, organizing committee officials and the IOC said on Monday. Organizers set
40 Schoolgirls Abducted as Terrorists Invade School in Northwest Nigeria’s Kebbi State
Reports suggest bandits have abducted about 40 students and three teachers of a Federal Government Girls College in northeastern Kebbi State. While details of the incident remain sketchy there are
Nigeria: One Student Shot Dead, Lecturers Abducted as Gunmen Attack Another Kaduna College
Gunmen have killed a student and abducted eight others in an attack on Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, in northwestern Kaduna state. ARISE News can confirm that two lecturers were also abducted during the attack
Nigeria: Judicial Workers Suspend Two-month Long Strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has called off its two-month long strike with effect from 14th June, 2021 after a prolonged National Eexecutive Council (NEC) meeting. The National
BREAKING: Nigeria Orders Broadcast Stations to Deactivate Twitter Handles Immediately
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has ordered broadcasting stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately. Acting director-general of the NBC, Armstrong Idachaba gave the directive in a
Meghan Gives Birth to Baby Girl Called Lilibet
Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex has given birth to her second child, a baby girl, who she and husband Prince Harry have named after Queen Elizabeth and his late mother
Nigeria Suspends Twitter Indefinitely
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Twitter Deletes Buhari’s Tweet Threatening Arsonists in Southeast Nigeria
Twitter has deleted Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweet where he threatened to treat “those misbehaving” in “the language they understand”. In the tweet shared on Tuesday, Buhari alluded to Nigeria’s
Nigerian Activist Sowore Shot by Police, Senior Lawyer Falana Says
Prominent Nigerian activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has been shot by the police in the nation’s capital Abuja on Monday. Human Rights lawyer Femi Falana confirmed the
China Allows Couples to Have Three Children
China has announced that it will allow each couple to have up to three children, marking the end of a strict two-child policy. According to state media outlet Xinhua, the
Champions League: Havertz Goal Lifts Chelsea Over City as Londoners Secure Second Trophy
Chelsea have won the Champions League for the second time in their history as a Kai Havertz goal was enough to see off Manchester City 1-0 at the Estadio do
Buhari Appoints Major General Farouk Yahaya as Nigeria’s New Army Chief
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. Prior to his appointment Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Attahiru Dies in Kaduna Military Plane Crash
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru has died in a plane crash that occured in northwestern Kaduna State. The Military plane was reportedly ferrying the Chief of
Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation For Fresh $6.2bn External Loan
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve a fresh external loan of N2.3trillion ($6.183bn). Mr Buhari made his request known in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and read
BREAKING: Kidnappers Release Kaduna Forestry College Students after 55 Days
Reports suggest that about 27 students abducted from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna State, have been released. A source who confirmed the development to ARISE
Roma Appoint Mourinho Manager for Next Season
Jose Mourinho has been appointed Roma head coach on a three-year deal set to begin at the start of next season. Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham in April after just
