Two weeks after Jimmy Carter’s funeral, all living US presidents gather for Trump’s swearing-in, entering the Capitol in chronological order.

Donald Trump has arrived at the Capitol to be sworn in as the 47th US president.

Professor Efem Ubi has stressed the need to embrace BRICS partnership for Nigeria’s economic and strategic gains.

Worried by 265 deaths from tanker explosions since September, President Tinubu has set up a committee to halt such tragedies.

Led by Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Nduka Obaigbena, ARISE News is in Washington DC for Trump’s inauguration as US’ 47th President.

Obasanjo, Buhari and Fashola have testified in Paris arbitration over Nigeria’s $6 billion Mambilla Power Project contract breach allegations.

Two SANs argued that First Bank breached an earlier court order, and sought vacation of Mareva injunction on GHL’s assets.

Justice Dipeolu reserved ruling till a later date after General Hydrocarbons Limited sought to overturn a Federal High Court order freezing its assets in a $225m dispute with First Bank.

David Umahi says funding for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project was mislabelled as “Lagos-Port Harcourt” in the 2025 budget.

Nigerian governors have endorsed a revised VAT formula that allocates 50% equality, 30% derivation, and 20% population, marking a breakthrough in negotiations.

Honeywell Group founder Oba Otudeko clarifies he never held operational roles in FBN Holdings as EFCC alleges involvement in N12.3bn fraud.

IGP Egbetokun has called for funding reforms for Nigeria Police to enhance efficiency and national security preparedness.

President Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s economic reforms, highlighting billion-dollar investments, renewed confidence, and foreign partnerships for sustainable development.

Prominent Nigerian leaders and military chiefs gathered at the national arcade to honor fallen heroes during Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

A phased ceasefire deal has been reached to end the Gaza war, outlining hostages’ release, troop withdrawal, and reconstruction plans.

GHL has accused FBN of delayed payments leading to 2023 offshore crisis that endangered 93 lives, citing contract breaches.

Kola Ologbodiyan has opined that the PDP crisis is aimed at destabilising party unity and suppressing opposition ahead of 2027.

FBN Holdings stocks have fallen to N28.50 (a 5.6% drop) as investors fear further slide amid a dispute with General Hydrocarbons.

Tinubu, in Abu Dhabi, called for stronger intra-African trade and collaboration to foster sustainable development across the continent.

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji has said stakeholder consultations on tax reforms are addressing grey areas, boosting confidence in the bills’ passage.