In a first, ​Lagos State is hosting the inaugural African leg of the E1 Electric Powerboat Racing Championship this weekend.

During a reopening of The National Theatre, now named The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos, ​President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged Nigerians in the diaspora

In our Milestone, we look at how on October 1, 1960, after 99 years of uninterrupted British colonial rule dating back to the late 19th century, Nigeria gained independence. The

The ARISE News family is mourning the tragic loss of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of

The Federal Government of Nigeria has publicly dismissed international claims, including from the US comedian Bill Maher, that terrorists in the country are systematically targeting Christians for genocide. The government

In our Milestone story, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at 81, concluding a 32-year journey through the traditional Yoruba chieftaincy system. His historic

Videos circulating on social media showed cars and motorcycles struggling through waterlogged streets, with a video of a flooded supermarket going viral. In response, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had a dramatic return to the National Assembly on Tuesday after a gruelling six-month suspension. The Kogi Central lawmaker arrived at the National assembly complex accompanied by

In Rivers State, thousands of people faced disappointment as Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed to resume office despite the lifting of the six month state of emergency rule. Neither Fubara nor

The Department of State Services has filed a five-count charge against Omoyele Sowore for calling President Tinubu a “criminal” on social media. DSS is also naming X Corp and Meta

George Abaraonye, a British-Nigerian and President-elect of the Oxford Union, is facing online harassment and disciplinary action after making celebratory social media posts about Kirk’s death, which he has since

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called for unity and peace as the state transitions back to democracy after recent local government elections. His viral video of him

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held a closed-door meeting in Abuja, fueling speculation about a potential political coalition for the 2027 elections. Both

The Nigerian Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to resume her legislative duties, citing a six-month suspension that will remain until a Court of Appeal ruling. The Senate spokesman

Heavy rainfall in Lagos resulted in flash flooding in Maryland, which was quickly managed by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed

Former Senator Dino Melaye has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of reckless borrowing and spending, claiming it has led to “massive hunger” despite securing billions of dollars in loans.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has requested X (formerly Twitter) to deactivate the account of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, claiming one of his tweets is a threat to

The fashion world is mourning the death of Giorgio Armani, who passed away on September 3rd at 91. The iconic Italian designer, who founded his company in 1975, was known

Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announcing that the country met its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule in August. He attributed this success to

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has publicly stated his strong opposition to Peter Obi’s potential return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arguing such a move would be destructive to the