Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election, while maintaining his backing for key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Omo-Agege made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, June 3, where…
Former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai has attributed the rising wave of insecurity, banditry and school abductions in Nigeria to political transitions and the activities of politicians who allegedly benefit from criminal violence. Buratai made the remarks during an interview on TVC News while reacting to the recent abduction of students and teachers in…
Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has spoken out in support of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, following backlash over his recent comments on insecurity in Nigeria. In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Bamiloye said critics and online bloggers had twisted Adeboye’s…
A Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says Nigeria’s large population has made it difficult for Nigerians to feel the impact of the economic reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, June 2, Bwala said the federal…
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria generated nearly N600 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest commercial performance data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The figures show that the 11 distribution companies collectively collected N597.55 billion from consumers between January and March 2026, despite ongoing challenges…
Vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, says it was out of sympathy that he agreed to run with Peter Obi. Baba-Ahmed said this duirng an interview with Symfoni. According to him, Obi had approached three prominent politicians ahead of the 2023 election, but none agreed…
Legendary R&B singer and Grammy-nominated vocalist Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75, his family confirmed. According to The People, Bryson passed away on Tuesday, June 2, just days after suffering a stroke, surrounded by loved ones. The singer was widely celebrated for his timeless duets, especially his iconic Disney collaborations…
Reports on Wednesday, June 3, claimed that tensions in the Gulf region escalated further after Iran allegedly launched missile and drone attacks targeting sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the United States carried out additional military operations against Iranian targets. According to the reports, U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, located near…
Gunmen have attacked the Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty. The attack occurred at about 10pm on June 2, 2026 at the facility located on the Ogbomoso – Ilorin new expressway. Sources said the gunmen stormed the facility while the nearby Ayanyan Cattle Market…
The Nigeria Police Force paraded members of a “one chance” syndicate who allegedly abducted, t0rtured and k!lled two nurses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite collecting a ransom of N3.5 million from the family of one of the victims. The suspects, while being paraded, depicted how they subdue their passengers after they were nabbed…
