THROWBACK: These Senators, Reps Challenged Their Suspension. They Won in Court
The Senate suspended Natasha Akpoti-Udughan, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for six months on Thursday. Her suspension came amid the sexual harassment claims she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She formally petitioned the Senate over the claims on Wednesday, but the petition was deemed “dead on arrival”. While reading out the […]
Kingship Tussle: Mr Oladele Bello of Ofokutu Royal Family Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Owa Obokun Installation, Gov. Adeleke
…..as Court Hearing Resumes March 6 The Ofokutu Royal Dynasty and the Ijesha People have taken legal action against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke regarding the installation of Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland. The matter has been adjourned to March 6 for further proceedings. Prince Adebanji Obembe, Chairman of […]
RE: FGGC Oyo Bullying Incident: Setting the Record Straight as Exaggerated Reporting Overshadows Truth in Media Coverage
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE PTA, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ COLLEGE (FGGC) OYO RE:FGGC Oyo Bullying Incident: Setting the Record Straight as Exaggerated Reporting Overshadows Truth in Media Coverage” The Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) of Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Oyo in Oyo State wishes to address the misleading reports circulating on certain radio stations regarding an alleged […]
Alaafin’s coronation in jeopardy over unknown whereabouts of Osun monarch
It is mandatory that at the end of the purification rites, the new Alaafin will wait at Ipetumodu to receive a sword of authority normally sent from Ile Ife, marking the end of his coronation rites. ‘’It was said that this tradition had been in practice since the days of Oranmiyan, the founder of Oyo […]
Five longest rivers in Africa in 2025
Africa is a beautiful continent, surrounded with deserts jungles, forest and rivers which is at the heart of this lively continent, providing life and shaping the lives, cultures, and histories of millions. These rivers link communities, sustain stunning wildlife, and provide essential resources like food and water. In addition to being natural wonders, rivers like […]
FACT-CHECK: Myth Behind Valentine’s Day
VALENTINE’S DAY – Brief History Unknown to many, valentine’s day is actually the feast for the commemoration for St. Valentine who martyred for faith. It begun during when Christianity is not yet accepted by pagan Roman Empire. Rome at that time is pagan empire, and being pagan they have many false gods, that sometime offered […]
One Month After Removal, Former Lagos Speaker Obasa Absent From Assembly Sittings
One month after his controversial removal as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has yet to attend any sittings in the House, further fueling the political crisis surrounding his ouster. Obasa was removed on January 13, 2025, by a majority vote of the 40-member Assembly over allegations of financial misappropriation and […]
NPF Rejects Reports Of 3,907 Missing Firmarms
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, stating that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of the situation. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued today, emphasized that the allegations stemmed from a 2019 audit report […]
Tensions Soar as House Of Reps Orders Abati, Arise News To Apologize Within 24 Hours Or Face Consequences
The House of Representatives has given Arise News and veteran journalist Reuben Abati a 24-hour deadline to issue an apology over remarks deemed derogatory towards the legislature’s activities. Lawmakers cautioned that failure to apologize within the stipulated time frame would prompt them to take necessary action. During plenary, Hon. Donald Ojogo raised the matter as […]
In Less Than Two Years, Tinubu Has Named 3 Key Projects After Self
Less than two years into his administration, President Bola Tinubu has commissioned some federal infrastructure named after him. Three stand out. Tinubu became president on May 29, 2023. His administration will be two years old in the next four months. While naming public institutions after the president violates no law, some Nigerians believe the president paints […]