Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement governing changes in the ownership structure of licensed telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. In a joint statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, Nnena Ukoha, and the Head of...
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has used the occasion of Father’s Day to reflect on Nigeria’s journey over the decades, expressing concern over what he described as the country’s declining fortunes while urging citizens to take responsibility for building a better future. In a message shared...
The raging insecurity all over Nigeria has altered our reality. We now count our lives in days, weeks and months. At the beginning of each month these days, most of us receive these silly “Happy New month” greetings and prayers. We now celebrate our lives in bits and pieces,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has observed that social life in Abuja, the nation’s capital, is gradually returning, while criminal hideouts are disappearing. He attributed the development to good governance that delivers security, mobility, and dignity, just as he applauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to support the renovation of Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu State following a recent fire outbreak that damaged parts of the health facility. Obi disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle after...
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to make integrity their watchword as corruption cannot be tackled without integrity. He made this call on Friday, June 19, 2026 at an interactive session with members of the Integrity...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (approximately ₦434.88 million). Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States of America, is being investigated...
Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading role among African nations in epidemic preparedness and response. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is also the Chairman of...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – As debates over how to tackle Nigeria’s worsening security challenges intensify, a respected hospitality and tourism consultant and former Director of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr. John Akumba Adzer, has called for the establishment of specialized Tourist Police Units within the proposed...
Federal Government and state governments have renewed efforts to strengthen collaboration in tackling emerging security threats across Nigeria, with a focus on intelligence sharing and coordinated operations. The commitment was reaffirmed at the 2026 Federal and States Security Administrators Meeting held in Jos, Plateau State, where security officials from...
Federal Government has issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framework effective from January 1, 2026. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Guidelines provide direction to taxpayers,...
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, travelled to South Africa as part of the Arise News Special in collaboration with #WithChude, joining the only media team granted access to follow Nigerians returning home through a voluntary repatriation programme. Behind the evacuation are the...
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu has formally assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, stepping into a strategic diplomatic assignment aimed at deepening economic and energy ties with the Gulf state. Yakubu arrived in Doha on Wednesday and was received by Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading role among African nations in epidemic preparedness and response. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila,...
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM ,...
Tinubu Mega Group (TMG), Nigeria’s largest grassroots and stakeholder mobilization platforms, has announced the convening of its National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting scheduled to hold on Monday, 22nd June, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. National spokesperson of the group, Tijani Danjuma, announced this in a statement made available...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria’s next phase of economic expansion will depend largely on the ability of states to properly document their assets, attract investment, grow tourism and convert local potential into jobs and shared prosperity. Accordingly, he charged state governments to move from documentation to...
Trial of the former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Sirika continued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), High Court, Abuja, with the 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin disclosing that Sirika violated due process in the N299 million...
Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (#DSObyNBC) Platform, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future and projecting significant benefits for job creation, local content development, the creative industry, and the broader economy. “A fully implemented DSO ecosystem will create jobs, stimulate local manufacturing,...
Popular Hausa praise singer, Rarara, has faulted music star Davido for displaying the names of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert, describing the move as inappropriate and damaging to Nigeria’s image. Speaking in a video reaction, Rarara condemned the decision,...