Former France striker Thierry Henry has warned England that their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign could end against Mexico if they repeat the sluggish start that nearly cost them in their 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo. England fell behind in the seventh minute after Brian Cipenga scored but recovered through captain Harry Kane, who…
Abubakar Saidu, a suspect arrested over the activities of a kidnapping syndicate operating along the border between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State, has alleged that a fellow gang member, identified as Ardo, was responsible for killing kidnapped victims despite his objections. Speaking during an interview broadcast on Arise News on Thursday, July…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has explained why it replaced former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and 25 other National Assembly candidates who initially emerged victorious during the party’s May primaries. According to the party, the substitutions followed recommendations by its Primary Election Appeal Committee, which were reviewed and approved by the National Working Committee…
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the illegal possession and sale of firearms in separate intelligence-led operations, recovering a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle and another rifle with ammunition. The spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. According to the…
Operatives of the Police Force Intelligence Department’s Special Tactical Squad (FID STS) have arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate accused of killing their victims even after receiving ransom payments. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, ACP Victor Ogbeide, Commander of the FID STS, said the gang murdered all their hostages after their…
A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of two men, Danladi Usman, 23 and Nasir Ahmed, 26, in a correctional facility over alleged kidnapping. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are facing trial over alleged conspiracy and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Mr Ibrahim Emmanuel, who did not take the defendants’ plea…
After three months of dating, he suggested we should get married. I told him I didn’t know him well enough and couldn’t introduce him to my parents yet. Six months into the relationship, he asked if I knew him well enough and was willing to marry him this time. The relationship had been good, but…
Brent tops $73 as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes keep Hormuz on edge, leaving oil markets vulnerable to sharp summer price swings. Hormuz Plays Red Light, Green Light as Transits Slow Down This Week – Reaching 59 transits, June 24 has marked the highest number of Hormuz crossings since US-Iran MoU was signed, with traffic slowing down following…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the era of ballot box snatching and manual manipulation of election results is gone, assuring Nigerians that current technological safeguards are robust enough to protect every vote cast in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Wednesday, July 1 in Abuja during a courtesy…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks (MfBs) with effect from July 1. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department of the apex bank on Wednesday in Abuja. The action was taken in accordance with the CBN’s powers…
