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Oyo State Sharia Panel Begins Sitting As Governor Makinde Goes To Court To Challenge Legality
Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration insists that only the state or federal government has the authority to establish judicial bodies. The Oyo State government has announced plans to legally challenge the establishment of a Sharia panel in Oyo town, declaring it unconstitutional. Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration insists that only the state…
Read More »Abuja road crash: Six Dead, 25 Injured in Multiple Vehicle Accident Under Karu Bridge
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a tragic accident under the Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday claimed six lives and left 25 others injured. According to FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide, the crash involved 18 vehicles, including two articulated trucks, two buses, one SUV, and 11 cars.…
Read More »FRSC Corps Marshal sanctions Ondo Sector commander over worn-out tyre
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has ordered the immediate sanction of the Sector Commander over the use of a worn-out tyre on one of the corps’ patrol vehicles in Ondo State. This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO),…
Read More »Sustainable Energy Takes Center Stage as 4th Cycling Lagos Holds May 31
Organizers of the highly anticipated Cycling Lagos competition have announced plans to hold the 4th edition of the event on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The 2025 edition, themed “Sustainable Energy,” will kick off with the Mini Tour of Lagos, a promotional cycling event, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Speaking about…
Read More »Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 months
The Senate, on Thursday, suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) over “total violation of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 as amended”. This followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions by its Chairman, Sen. Neda Imaseun during plenary. In his presentation,…
Read More »INEC Refutes Reports on Resumption of Voter Registration for Lost PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted circulating reports that the commission wants to resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the replacement of lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on May 27, 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged the…
Read More »How Senate President Akpabio Sexually Harassed Me – Sen. Natasha Alleges
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging he made inappropriate remarks during a visit to his residence in Akwa Ibom. Speaking on ARISE NEWS’ Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed the alleged incident occurred last December, a day before both their birthdays.…
Read More »FG Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders to End Open Defecation
The Federal Government has solicited the support of religious leaders to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Tuesday when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius…
Read More »Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has made significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various…
Read More »JAMB Warns 2025 UTME Candidates Against Hasty Selection of Exam Towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates preparing for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against making rushed decisions when selecting their examination towns. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, issued the warning in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday. He clarified that the board does…
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