“You don’t negotiate with your friends, you negotiate with your enemies,” says South African High Commissioner Mseleku on ANC-DA coalition.

Stakeholders have appealed to government to enforce tax breaks and ban “kpomo” to help Nigeria’s leather industry.

Gwoza bombing highlights the inadequacies in security resources, says Sani Usman, urging a whole-nation approach to counter-terrorism.

“You cannot defeat a digital system with an analogue-based system,” Celestine Iwendi says, advocates for use of AI in military.

In an ARISE exclusive, Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn discuss how acting with little dialogue offered a refreshing, nuanced experience.

Falz says protest music can make a change when it comes to societal issues and that is a good thing.

NLC’s spokesperson Upah has questioned governors’ refusal to pay minimum wage despite increased funds and warns of socioeconomic repercussions.

“I agree with the public that Biden lost that debate,” says former Nigerian foreign minister Bolaji Akinyemi.

EXHarping on integrity, Ikuforiji urged trust in leaders, and advocated for a return to Nigeria’s agricultural roots.

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 has said Northern Leaders should focus more on solving problems in the North rather than gaining political power.

Ambassador Joe Keshi has criticised the Kenyan police for opting for force over dialogue in response to protesters.

Ex-NIPOST CEO Adegbuyi has emphasised the need to clean up the NIMC system, removing any NINs without verifiable addresses.

Labour Party’s deputy chairman Ayo Olorunfemi said, “The protest by NLC on Tuesday should require jailing for those involved.”

Fubara claims supporters of Nyesom Wike attempted to detonate explosives at Hotel Presidential to justify a state of emergency.

Dangote Refinery spokesperson Anthony Chiejina confirmed a fire on Wednesday was contained with no injuries recorded.

Sanusi Bature says Aminu Bayero’s return to Kano after his dethronement is an attempt to breach the peace in Kano.

Agwanwor has voiced concerns over local government lockdowns in Rivers State and urged the police to allow workers resume work.

Dr Hassan emphasised that cholera is treatable and preventable, and urged coordinated efforts and improved hygiene in Nigeria.

Finance Minister Wale Edun has revealed a 15% decrease in Nigeria’s debt stock in US dollar terms.