Biafra Separatist Kanu’s Trial Resumes Amidst Heavy Security
The trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu has begun. He arrived the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, venue
El-Rufai Says He Wrote Buhari Since 2017 to Designate Bandits as Terrorists, as 32 Kidnapped in Niger
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, in Wednesday, disclosed that he had since 2017 written to the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to designate bandits as terrorists, because it was the
#EndSARS: Nigeria Directs Governors to Prosecute Indicted Persons, Accuses CNN and Amnesty of Championing ‘Phantom Massacre’
Nigerian youth made good their threat to hold memorial marches on Wednesday commemorating those who died during the nationwide anti-police brutality protests last year. This was despite warnings by the
Kidnappers, Zealots, Rebels Making Nigeria Ungovernable: The Economist
The Economist has expressed concerns about how kidnappers, zealots and rebels are making Nigeria ungovernable, highlighting the rising incidence of insecurity across the country. The London-based newspaper, noted in a
#EndSARS: Without Justice and Accountability, There Won’t Be Peace in Nigeria, Says Dele Farotimi
For more insight into the events that gave rise to the popular #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, and the subsequent chain of events, lawyer and political activist, Dele Farotimi joined ARISE
Security, Trade Take Centre Stage in Nigeria, Turkey Agreements
Nigeria The need to improve security and trade between Nigeria and Turkey formed the highlight of the bilateral agreements signed on Wednesday in Abuja between President Muhammadu Buhari and his
In Three Months, Bandits Kill 343 People, Abduct 830 Others in Kaduna
The Kaduna state government said a total of 343 people were killed, while 830 others were abducted by bandits between July and September 2021. The Commissioner of Internal Security and
Nigeria Government Urged To Probe National Lottery Commission Over Fraud Allegation
A member of the Presidency National Lottery Regulatory Commission Governing Board, Abubakar Rajab has called for the probe of the Lanre Gbajabiamila’s led management for intentional diversion of funds from
No Dispute Over Ownership of Benin Artefacts, Says Oba of Benin
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has said there was no dispute over the ownership of thousands of Benin artefacts taken from the palace
Renewed Ethiopia Air Raids on Capital of Embattled Tigray Region
Ethiopian federal government forces have launched an air raid on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, for the second time this week. It was not immediately known if
Lagos Police Chief Odumosu Apologises, Regrets Threats to ARISE News Crew (Watch)
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Nigerian Military Decimates Bandits in Kaduna with Helicopter Gunships
The Nigerian military, on Tuesday, pounded bandits in Kaduna forests with helicopter gunships, neutralising 50 and destroying many of their hideouts. The bombing runs were in response to
#EndSARS: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Meets with Youth, Urges Reconciliation
With lessons drawn from the string of violence that followed the youth-led nationwide protests against police brutality in October last year, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, brokered a
Delta to Pay N102m to Police Brutality Victims
The Delta State government has announced it will pay a total of N102, 450, 000 to victims of police brutality after accepting the report of a judicial panel of inquiry
Security Forces Gun Down 50 Bandits in Kaduna
Security forces have neutralised 50 bandits in the ongoing fight against banditry and kidnapping in Kaduna state. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Netflix Increases Standard, Premium Plans in South Africa
Netflix is increasing the price of its two most popular plans in South Africa, ‘the Standard and Premium tiers’, with immediate effect. The company said in an e-mailed statement that
Kaduna To Bar Unvaccinated People From Entering Government Offices
The Kaduna State Government has warned that as from October 31, 2021, anyone who wishes to enter any of its offices must have been vaccinated and must comply with Covid-19
#EndSARS: Lagos Panel Ends Sitting after One Year
The final sitting of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry for the Restitution of victims of Sars related abuses came to a close October 18, a year after it was
Tigray: Ethiopian Government Admits Mekelle Airstrike
Ethiopia has admitted it was behind airstrikes in the capital of the conflict-riven Tigray region – hours after it denied it had carried out what rebels say were deadly raids.
Obaigbena Salutes Powell, The Man Who Chaired Event That Birthed ARISE Group
Paying tribute to the late former US Secretary of State, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, saluted Powell for his support and inspiration that ultimately
