The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged Nigerians to pray for the safety of general hospitals nationwide, warning of a possible security threat to public healthcare facilities. Ayodele called for collective prayers to avert any tragic incident involving hospitals and urged government authorities, security agencies, hospital management, and citizens…
Nigerian economist Prof. Pat Utomi has alleged that individuals governed in the name of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during his final days in office and claimed a similar situation is unfolding under the current administration. Utomi made the remarks in a post on his official X account on July 5, 2026, following allegations…
Political commentator Henry Shield has predicted that Labour Party figure Peter Obi may not appear on the ballot in the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview with SYMFONI TV on the recent Federal High Court judgment involving the registration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shield said political developments suggest significant challenges lie…
Nigerian entrepreneur Itoro Victor Richard says growing anti-immigrant hostility in South Africa forced him and his family to leave the country after 15 years of living and building businesses there. Speaking on the Arise News Morning Show on Monday, July 6, 2026, Richard said he initially enjoyed a peaceful life in South Africa, where…
Human rights activist and NDC House of Representatives aspirant Dickson Iroegbu has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu are friends, arguing that Kenneth Okonkwo and others supporting Atiku are, by extension, working for Tinubu. Speaking on Mic on Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Iroegbu responded to recent comments by Okonkwo…
New details have emerged about the operations of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), with reports indicating that three federal civil servants were officially posted to the agency in 2025 before it was later disowned by the Presidency. According to The Nation, citing documents published on the website of the Office of…
Popular content creators Baami and Lara have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news through a maternity photoshoot posted on social media, featuring Lara’s baby bump as they celebrated the next chapter of their journey as husband and wife. The announcement drew congratulatory messages from fans, followers,…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, says the living conditions of Nigeria’s poorest citizens are gradually improving, attributing the progress to the administration’s economic reforms. Speaking on Sunday Politics, Fasua argued that sustainable poverty reduction must begin at the grassroots. He said the Federal Government’s push for local government…
Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has warned that Nigeria could experience a rise in security attacks as the country approaches the next general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Ejiofor said past events indicate that insecurity often intensifies before elections. “The trend has shown right from…
Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has warned that terrorist groups could attempt to exploit the recent reduction in United States troop presence, urging security agencies to remain vigilant. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Ejiofor reacted to the reported drawdown of US troops following operations that reportedly…
