The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, on Friday, handed over an Indian Hemp dealer with two other suspects to the officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Kano. The suspects were arrested in Doguwa Local Government Area of the State. ...
Read More »Kaduna school feeding empowers women, supports local farmers- Gov’s aide
The Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on School Feeding Programme, Dr Fauziya Buhari-Ado, says the scheme has continued to empower women employed as cooks and supports local farmers. She also called for stronger humanitarian leadership and strategic partnerships to combat hunger and promote sustainable economic ...
Read More »2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s W’Cup hopes on the line today, kickoff time
All eyes are on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa, on Friday as the Super Eagles lock horns with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in what promises to be a last-chance match for Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles were almost certain ...
Read More »Arise News anchor’s murder suspects got arms from Niger Republic — Police
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has revealed that the armed robbery gang responsible for the killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, sourced their weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday while ...
Read More »Peru’s president impeached by lawmakers amid crime crisis
Lawmakers in Peru voted Friday to remove President Dina Boluarte, whose term has been marked by protests and accusations of failing to stem crime. Boluarte refused to appear before Congress for an overnight hearing, after a majority of lawmakers, including some once loyal to her, voted to ...
Read More »FRC, SEC push ethical governance at SCGN’s 20th anniversary
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other stakeholders have called for ethical governance at board levels as the nation faces multiple disruptions. The call was made at the 20th anniversary corporate governance conference of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria on ...
Read More »MSF highlights mental health crisis in malnourished children
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Mental Health Day, international medical organisation, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières has drawn attention to the hidden mental health impact of child malnutrition across northern Nigeria, calling for an integrated approach that treats both body and ...
Read More »Pinnick hails FIFA appointment as recognition of Nigeria’s football influence
The Deputy Chair of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee, Amaju Pinnick, has described his appointment as a recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence in global sports governance. In an interview with ARISE News on Thursday, Pinnick, a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, expressed ...
Read More »CBN promotes adoption of alternative payment systems in C’River
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding financial inclusion and driving economic growth by promoting the adoption of alternative payment systems. The apex bank expressed this commitment at a sensitisation exercise known as the ‘CBN Fair,’ held at the Dome Event Centre in ...
Read More »Oil spill pollutes Bayelsa communities
An oil spill from an 8-inch crude delivery pipeline at Oil Mining Lease 29 has polluted Nembe communities around the Santa Barbara River in Bayelsa. The OML 29 asset is operated by Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, formerly Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited. ...
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