DELTA STATE JUDICIARY MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL PRESIDENT, JUSTICE PATIENCE ELUMEZE

Asaba - The Delta State judiciary is grappling with the loss of Hon. Justice Patience Onuwa Elumeze, who passed away on Tuesday in Abuja following a brief illness at the…

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ISRAEL AND HAMAS REACH LANDMARK GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL UNDER TRUMP PLAN, HOSTAGES SET FOR RELEASE

A breakthrough agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, paving the way for the release of hostages held in Gaza and a significant ceasefire in the two-year-old conflict, announced…

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JUSTICE ATAJORI ORDERS YAKUBU’S ARREST FOR DEFYING COURT ORDER ON PARTY OFFICIALS

Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi of the Federal High Court in Osogbo has issued a warrant for the arrest of former INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu, finding him guilty of contempt for…

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BREAKING!!! ABUJA POLICE NAB 12 SUSPECTS OVER DEADLY GISHIRI VILLAGE ROBBERY THAT KILLED ARISE NEWS JOURNALIST AND SECURITY GUARD

Abuja - Twelve individuals suspected of involvement in the deadly armed robbery at Unique Apartment, Gishiri village, Katampe district, Abuja, on September 29, 2025, have been arrested by the Federal…

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FRESH OIL SPILL ROCKS OPU NEMBE KINGDOM IN BAYELSA STATE, SPARKING COMMUNITY OUTRAGE

A fresh oil spill has hit the Opu Nembe Kingdom in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, occurring on October 1, 2025, from an 8-inch delivery line operated by Nembe Eastern Exploration and…

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FCT MINISTER WIKE ORDERS COUNCIL CHAIRMAN TO STOP UNAUTHORIZED NAMING OF ROADS

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to the Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, to immediately cease the unauthorized naming of…

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CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA URGES GOVERNMENT DECISIVE ACTION AGAINST VIOLENCE

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over escalating violence affecting Christian communities, particularly in northern Nigeria, calling for urgent and transparent government action to protect citizens…

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EDO STATE GOVERNOR APPOINTS VIVIAN ELABOR TO HEAD TOURISM AGENCY

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the Director-General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, effective immediately. The announcement was made in a statement signed…

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STRAINED U.S.-CANADA RELATIONS SEE 23% DROP IN CANADIAN VISITS AMID TRADE TENSIONS

Washington - President Donald Trump's comments suggesting Canada could become the 51st state to avoid tariffs have infuriated Canadians, leading to a significant decline in travel to the United States.…

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ISRAEL INTERCEPTS SECOND GAZA AID FLOTILLA, DETAINS ACTIVISTS

The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza early Wednesday, detaining scores of activists on board. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the operation,…

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