CBN Under Intense Scrutiny for Missing N1.44 Trillion in Public Funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, are facing intense scrutiny over the disappearance of N1.44 trillion in public funds. According to the 2022 audit report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, Over 1 trillion is missing or diverted. The report was released on September 9, 2025. In […]
PDP Crisis Deepens: Turaki Files Police Complaint Against Anyanwu Over Planned NEC, BoT Meetings
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the factional National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, on Monday stormed the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja to lodge a formal complaint against the factional National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. The move came barely hours after Anyanwu, a staunch ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, publicly announced plans to […]
Edo Unveils Landmark Agricultural Mechanisation Drive as Okpebholo Calls for Obaseki’s Repatriation
The Edo State Government has announced a major breakthrough in its agricultural development agenda with the unveiling of the largest single mechanisation investment in the state’s history. The disclosure was made in a press release issued on Monday, November 17, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua. According to the statement, Governor […]
BREAKING: Edo State Government to Take Total Control of MOWAA
Following sustained controversy over the true ownership and governance structure of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), the Edo State Government has formally taken over the administration of the facility and initiated the process of constituting a new management team to ensure effective and transparent operations. Speaking on Arise News Prime […]
Nigeria’s World Cup Hope Crashes as DR Congo Defeat Super Eagles in Playoff Final
Nigeria’s dream of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup was dashed on Sunday as DR Congo edged the Super Eagles 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after regular and extra time in the CAF playoff final at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah. The Super Eagles struck first in the 3rd minute when Frank Onyeka’s […]
Nigeria Faces Possible Blackout as Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike
Nigeria’s electricity sector is facing fresh uncertainty after the National Union of Electricity Employees threatened a nationwide shutdown, following what it says was a violent attack on staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria in Imo State. According to the union, armed police officers stormed the Egbu 132/33kV Transmission Substation near Owerri, allegedly beating workers, […]
2026 WCQ: Congo Used “Voodoo” Against Super Eagles, Says Chelle
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting After the narrow defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has alleged that the team, used “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco. Chelle, who addressed members of the press after the match, revealed that he directed his frustrations […]
Alleged Mass Killing Of Christians: Group Plans Inter-Religious Conference, Wants Tinubu’s Sponsorship
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group on the aegis of Christians and Muslims Peace Advocacy and Enlightenment Initiative (CAMPAEI) has called for the support of President Bola Tinubu to organize a national conference to douse the religious tension, conflicts and other related crisis in the country. This is coming after the classification of Nigeria as a […]
Alleged Mass Killing Of Christians: Group Plans Inter-Religious Conference, Wants Tinubu’s Sponsorship
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group on the aegis of Christians and Muslims Peace Advocacy and Enlightenment Initiative (CAMPAEI) has called for the support of President Bola Tinubu to organize a national conference to douse the religious tension, conflicts and other related crisis in the country. This is coming after the classification of Nigeria as a […]
ASUU Issues Final Warning, Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Unresolved 2009 Agreement
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, has warned that it will commence a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement by 21 November 2025. Speaking at the press conference held at UNICROSS on 17 November 2025, the […]