Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent and open investigation be carried out into the alleged leak of voter registration details belonging to Nollywood actor Emeka Ike. The controversy began after Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, posted screenshots on X showing Ike’s voter…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Emmanuel Oluwole, a resident of Kungabokun community in the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Residents said the attackers stormed the community a few minutes before midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026 and went straight to Oluwale’s residence, from where…
The youngest-ever player signed with Real Salt Lake has filed a lawsuit seeking $100 million, alleging that he was bullied and s£xually harassed while on the team as a minor. Jeff Dewsnup, now 22, was just 17 when he played goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake in the United Soccer League, and regularly faced taunts…
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…