Fresh details have emerged regarding the controversy surrounding activist Harrison Gwamnishu and the ransom money paid for the release of an abducted pregnant woman in Edo State. The account was provided by... Read more »

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Nigeria’s position in Africa’s innovation and digital economy. The agreement, signed... Read more »

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force Sector One, Operation Udo Ka (OPUK), in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Watch, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation at Orokam Forest,... Read more »

Police operatives in Benue State have arrested a suspected notorious armed bandit allegedly responsible for multiple attacks on security personnel in the state. According to information obtained by Akelicious, the suspect, identified... Read more »

A massive gridlock has crippled movement along the Obajana–Kabba Highway in Kogi State, after a group of truck drivers blocked the major route, leaving thousands of motorists stranded. ARISE News gathered that... Read more »

A High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has awarded damages to a masquerade who was arrested by the state police for allegedly disturbing public peace during traditional worship rites. The arrest... Read more »

Kaduna-born pastor and gospel singer Solomon Lange says worship expressions from Northern Nigeria rank among the “purest” in the country and even globally. He explained that while worship exists everywhere, the depth... Read more »

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has criticized affluent Nigerians who spend vast sums on private jets and luxury vehicles while neglecting investment in businesses that could create jobs for ordinary citizens. Speaking... Read more »

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has described education as the ultimate path to personal liberation and societal transformation, declaring that no society can achieve genuine development without prioritising the... Read more »

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Friday reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to the preservation and protection of traditional institutions in the country. According to him, traditional... Read more »

The Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, said Christians have failed to use their numbers and resources to promote good governance in Nigeria. Speaking in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday,... Read more »

Investigative commentator Jackson Ude has alleged that embattled oil and gas companies Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited are mobilizing $25 million to retain a team of senior lawyers as they prepare... Read more »

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has responded to a newly instituted ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit reportedly filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio over allegations of sexual harassment. In a statement... Read more »

Images circulating across social media show President Trump appearing to fall asleep during a high-level Cabinet meeting on national security. Read more »

The Federal Government has invited the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to verify all ongoing and completed federal road projects... Read more »

Chairman of Dangote Group , Aliko Dangote says the government’s “naira-for-crude” policy is a win-win for Nigeria but warns that progress is being slowed by difficulties securing domestic crude. Speaking after meeting... Read more »

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai, during an audience with the President at the presidential Villa, on Friday. From left: Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu... Read more »

A coalition of major youth organisations under the Nigerian Youth Unions’ Government (NYUG) has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent defence sector decisions, while urging further reforms in national security... Read more »

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, under Operation Enduring Peace, have rescued 10 kidnapped women in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated search-and-rescue mission. The victims were... Read more »