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The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, intercepted 300 rounds of ammunition and neutralised a suspected kidnapper in separate operations nationwide. The military operational update made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday covered significant occurrences between Sept. 9 and Sept. 10. The report stated that the operations also […]

Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition. Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a brace, both scored in the week that they were nominated for the Ballon d’Or as Bayern Munich were […]

A US appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s block on President Donald Trump’s executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots in November’s midterm elections. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction last week barring the US Postal Service (USPS) from carrying out a plan that critics say would restrict distribution of […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, Governor Dapo Abiodun declared on Thursday, as thousands of party supporters and members of Caucus 7202 converged on the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has shared a picture of his old business card from his early days as a photocopier salesman, recalling the lessons that shaped his approach to business and made him resilient. Elumelu shared the photograph on his X handle on Thursday, saying he stumbled upon the card and […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru As a mark of appreciation for her contributions to national development and strong support for her husband President Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Ugoeze of Anambra by the Chairman of the state traditional rulers’ council, HRM Igwe Chidubem Iweka. Mrs Tinubu […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye A Magistrate Court in Ogun State has adjourned until November 17 the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team. According to Sky Sports, proceedings scheduled for Thursday were adjourned as the case continued […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has fulfilled the full package of presidential rewards promised to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with each player receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 and each official $50,000, completing a package that also includes three-bedroom flats in Abuja and national honours. The President, on his verified X handle, said: […]Read More

The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) says its 2027 campaign will be issue-based, focusing on the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration rather than promises or attacks on individuals. The campaign council director-general, Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari, gave an indication in Gusau shortly after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Dauda Lawal and Zamfara traditional rulers […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Junior Ubiribo, son of the late Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, has challenged reports that his father died in Thailand from complications arising from a penis enlargement procedure, saying the circumstances surrounding his death require further explanation. Junior, in a video post, rejected the account being circulated about his father’s death, insisting […]

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned the persistence of insecurity in Nigeria, arguing that modern technology should enable the government to locate individuals and respond more effectively to criminal activities. Obi spoke in an exclusive interview with ARISE News on Thursday while responding to questions on how his […]

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has alleged that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, worked for his political opposition during the 2023 general election. Obi made the allegation in an exclusive interview with ARISE News, saying Nigerians took the electoral process for granted […]