President Tinubu Recalls NTA Director-General, Director Of News, Reverses Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reinstatement of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, and the Executive Director of News, Mr Ayo Adewuyi, effectively reversing recent management changes in the agency. “President Bola…
FG declares Friday public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,…
I built my wealth from scratch, rejected inheritance – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that his multi-billion-dollar empire was self-made and not a product of inherited fortune. In a recent interview, the business magnate noted that although both sides of his family were affluent, he chose…
Lagos state to cut Blue Line fares by 50% as ridership tops 5 million in two years
The Lagos State Government has announced that fares on the Blue Line will be reduced by 50% on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this via his official X account on Wednesday, noting that the rail line…
Global Leaders Gather in Beijing for Military Parade
For the last three days, Xi Jinping has played host in one of China’s busiest port cities, welcoming leaders from across Asia and the Middle East for a carefully choreographed summit designed to showcase his vision of a new world…
Nestlé’s CEO Laurent Freixe Leaves Company After Internal Probe
Nestlé, the Swiss multinational behind Nespresso and KitKat, has sacked its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, with immediate effect after an internal probe found he had engaged in an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. The company announced the decision…
Court evicts Ali Baba from Victoria Island property
Popular comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, widely known as Ali Baba, and his company, XQZMOI TV, have been evicted from a Victoria Island property. The eviction was carried out by bailiffs of the Federal High Court in Lagos, acting on a…
Monday Ubani: Jonathan clearly eligible to run in 2027 under the 1999 Constitution
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains legally qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election under the provisions of the 1999 constitution. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Ubani…
Hall of Fame basketball coach George Raveling dies at 88
George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling’s family said Tuesday in a statement that he had “faced cancer with…
FG unveils New curricula for basic Secondary schools
Primary 1–3 pupils will now take between 9 and 10 subjects. Primary 4–6 pupils will be required to take 10 to 12 subjects. Junior Secondary School students will take 12 to 14 subjects. Senior Secondary School students will take…