A young couple in Aceh province, Indonesia, were publicly flogged on Thursday, July 2, after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream. Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be flogged with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissing without being married. Initially, the couple…
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of running a fake agency, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has vowed to clear his name, saying he is ready to face the law. Recall that on Wednesday, July 1, the Presidency denied knowledge of the said agency. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo…
At least 18 people have been killed and more than 90 injured after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital on Thursday, July 2, Ukrainian officials reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Russia launched more than 70 missiles and around 500 drones in the overnight assault. The air force confirmed…
Austin Okai, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence in the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 presidential election, claiming that public sentiment in Northern Nigeria already favours the opposition. Speaking in an interview published on the Arise News YouTube channel on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Okai said the ADC remained…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has responded to comments by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga regarding allegations made against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. In a post on his official X account, Sani reacted after Onanuga said a Nigeria Police Force investigation found that the agency Adeyemi…
Austin Okai, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for the 2027 presidential election, claiming public sentiment in Northern Nigeria already favours the opposition. Speaking in an interview aired on the Arise News YouTube channel on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Okai said the ADC remained optimistic despite…
Popular Tiktoker, Peller, clashed with some police officers in Lagos state this evening for allegedly driving a vehicle without a plate number. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, ordered police officers to arrest anyone found driving a vehicle without a plate number or driving with their plate number covered. This…
Kenneth Okonkwo has said he has not been served with court documents in the reported defamation lawsuit filed against him by Peter Obi, insisting he is prepared to defend himself wherever the case is heard. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo maintained that his remarks were based on information already in the public…
Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala drew attention on social media after playfully reacting to Bayer Leverkusen’s announcement that Victor Boniface was the first player to report for the club’s pre-season training. In an Instagram post published on July 2, 2026, Bayer Leverkusen shared a photo of Boniface arriving at the training ground with the caption: “The…
Minister of Works David Umahi has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s call for young Nigerians to embrace vocational skills and entrepreneurship, saying her message has been misunderstood and unfairly criticised. Speaking during a public address aired on Channels Television on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Umahi said the First Lady’s remarks were intended to promote self-reliance,…
