Russia Court Fines Google, Meta Platforms
A Moscow court on Friday said it was fining Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) 7.2 billion roubles ($98 million) for what it said was a repeated failure to delete content Russia deems
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Wale Adefarasin: As a Nation We Must Dialogue On How to Live Together
Today is Christmas eve, yet, some prominent Nigerians have called on the government led President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, convene a national reconciliatory conference as a
Johnson Chukwu: National Development Plan 2021-2025 is a Welcome Development
On Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari formally launched the National Development Plan 2021-2025, with a targeted investment outlay of N348.1 trillion to achieve the goals set out in the five-year plan.
Abuja Panel Awards N146m to Victims of Police Brutality – ARISE Special Report
The Abuja panel investigating human rights violations has awarded one hundred and forty six million naira compensation to victims of police brutality. Arise correspondent Chinaza Samuel tells us more [bc_video
Ooni Of Ife’s Wife Announces Split, Following The Monarch’s Suicidal Story – Trending With Ojy Okpe
The National Youth Service Corps has reacted to the detention of Sofiyat Akinlabi the female army officer who accepted a marriage proposal from a youth corps member. The Director-General of
Nigerians Face Bleak Holidays as Severe Gas Shortages Hit Power Sector
The already beleaguered power sector faces even more challenges this yuletide season with severe gas shortages hitting a number of the country’s electricity supply assets, THISDAY learnt Thursday. Aside the
Pele Discharged from Hospital, Will Spend Christmas with Family
Brazilian soccer great Pele has been discharged, Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital said on Thursday, and will spend Christmas at home after months of medical issues following an operation to
Senator Ayo Arise: Electoral Process Reform is Necessary in Nigeria
On Wednesday, several senators appeared to have backed out of their threat to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. According to a news report in
Controversy Over Emergence of First Muslim Miss Nigeria – Trending with Ojy Okpe
The Kano State Hisbah Board on Wednesday allegedly disclosed plans to invite parents of Shatu Garko – who recently emerged as Miss Nigeria – for questioning. The Hisbah board says
Magodo Land Dispute – Arise Special Report
Socio-economic activities were paralyzed in the early hours of Wednesday at the Shangisha area of Lagos as residents of Magodo Phase 2 estate protested the invasion of their community by
Nigeria Senate Passes 2022 Budget, to Transmit Spending Plan to President on Thursday
Twenty four hours after the House of Representatives okayed the 2022 Appropriation Bill, the Senate also followed suit as it passed an aggregate expenditure of N17.126 trillion as budget for
Carabao Cup Semi-Final Draw: Arsenal v Liverpool, Chelsea v Tottenham
Arsenal will face Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea will meet Tottenham. Chelsea’s meeting with Spurs is a repeat of the 2015 final, when the
WHO Warns World Cannot ‘Boost Its Way Out’ of Pandemic
The World Health Organization chief has warned that the rush in wealthy countries to roll out additional COVID vaccine doses is deepening the inequity in access to vaccines and is
Ghana MPs Brawl in Parliament Over Mobile Money Tax
A brawl has broken out in Ghana’s parliament during a late-night session over a contentious government-proposed levy on electronic transactions. MPs shoved, pushed and threw punches at each other, while
Nigeria Declares December 27th and 28th, January 3rd as Public Holidays for Festive Period
Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.
El-Rufai Condemns Rehabilitation Of Terrorists – Trending with Ojy Okpe
[bc_video video_id=”6288126404001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”default” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ] While briefing state house correspondents, after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent
Nigerians Break 20-Year World Record in Marathon Read-Aloud Category
[bc_video video_id=”6288104347001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”default” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ] Read2Build has broken the Guinness World Record after reading 92 books out loud for 480
Electoral Bill: Nigeria Senate Mobilises to Override President’s Veto, House Defers Battle Till January
Nigerians have not heard the last of President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the 2021 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, as the senate, on Tuesday, showed readiness for a showdown
Madagascar Minister, 57, Swims 12 Hours to Shore after Helicopter Crash
A Madagascan minister was one of two survivors to have swum some 12 hours to shore Tuesday after their helicopter crashed off the island’s northeastern coast, authorities said. A search
Peter Obi: Nigeria Needs a Competent Leader Ahead Of 2023
Despite the pressure mounted by the National Assembly, civil society groups and many well-meaning Nigerians on President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, the president acted
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