Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has urged the Nigerian government not to rely on claims of repentance by bandits, terrorists and kidnappers, arguing that stronger security measures are needed to address the country’s insecurity. The cleric said the government should intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks and prioritise the protection…
Nigeria has achieved its strongest performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with 24 universities earning places in the global rankings—the country’s highest representation since it began participating. The University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos led the Nigerian institutions, both placing in the 801–1000 global band. Bayero University,…
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central and is a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the June 26 ruling by Justice Inyang Ekwo, arguing that it contradicts the earlier judgment that led to the party’s registration. Speaking to Arise News, Umeh said the court’s latest decision had created an unnecessary legal…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, has warned the governments of Oyo and Kwara states to fully implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement from July 2026 or face an indefinite strike. Speaking on Tuesday at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, ASUU’s Ibadan Zone, which comprises six universities, said members at…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritising politics over governance since assuming office. According to Daily Post, Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He alleged that the Tinubu administration has sought to weaken opposition…
CBN Middle East correspondent Julie Stahl says conflicting accounts from the United States and Iran have made it difficult to independently assess the impact of recent US military strikes on Iranian targets. Speaking on CBN News Watch, Stahl said the US military reported carrying out 10 strikes targeting surveillance infrastructure, communication systems and drone storage…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the renewed push for state police, alleging that the proposal is driven more by political considerations than by efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. According to Daily Post, Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, June…
Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to prioritise signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, describing the Italy international as the solution to the club’s midfield problems. According to Metro Sport, Scholes said United’s midfield lacks balance despite spending around £200 million on attacking signings, including Mateus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. The club also…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued an afternoon weather forecast warning of developing rainstorms expected to affect large parts of the country, particularly southern Ghana, as cloud build-up increases over the region. According to the forecast, a rainstorm system moving in from Benin is currently spreading thick cloud cover over southern Ghana, raising the…
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Ismail Tunji Ibiyeye, for the alleged m8rder of a 42-year-old woman, Olaitan Amere. The mother of three and trader, Mrs. Olaitan Amere, was hacked to d3ath inside her home in Ajegunle, Ido-Ekiti. According to a relative, Mr. Dare Akinola, there had been an earlier…
