The Lagos State Government has unveiled a major upgrade to its Red Line rail system: 24 brand-new train cars have arrived in the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced Thursday. What this means for commuters: Increased passenger capacity Reduced wait times Smoother daily commuting “We have received a new set of 24-car trains […]
Global athletics governance took center stage as World Athletics rejected sprinter Favour Ofili’s request to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Türkiye—sparking strong reactions across the sports community. Former AFN president Solomon Ogba praised the ruling, calling it a victory for fairness and a safeguard for developing nations that invest heavily […]
Shockwaves hit Nigeria’s table tennis scene as the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Championship in Osun delivered stunning upsets and a reshaped title race. Defending women’s champion Hope Udoaka was knocked out in a thrilling round of 16 clash by underdog Khadijat Okanlawon, losing 2-3 in a dramatic five-set […]
The Aruna family dynasty is officially underway. Junior Aruna, the 11-year-old son of Nigerian table tennis icon Quadri Aruna, has clinched silver at the WTT Youth Contender Series in Metz, France—his third medal in two weeks. The run: Competing in the boys’ U-11 category, Junior opened with a thrilling 3-2 win […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dropped three political bombshells in one interview: 2027 is his last attempt at the presidency, Goodluck Jonathan was “inexperienced,” and he remains the North’s undisputed kingmaker. On 2027 – ‘High stakes’: Speaking with Arise News on Wednesday, Atiku said, “This will be my last attempt.” He […]
Jilli Market – “Nobody Was Innocent” Abuja, Nigeria – Defence Minister General Christopher Musa has refused to apologize for the airstrike that killed over 200 civilians at Jilli Market, Borno State. His explosive claim: “None of them were innocent.” Speaking on Arise News, Musa revealed the market had long been banned as an insurgent […]
A swirling political controversy has engulfed Oyo State as key figures rush to deny involvement in an alleged plot to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde, while former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose doubles down on explosive counter-claims. Royal Rejection: Olubadan Dismisses “Illogical” Allegations Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the revered Olubadan of Ibadanland, has […]
Donald Trump is doubling down on a “divine” digital persona that has managed to do the near-impossible: alienate his most devoted religious base. After deleting a viral AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting himself as a halo-lit figure healing a patient while a demon lurks nearby, Trump dismissed charges of […]
he Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dealt a significant blow to the illicit wildlife trade in the Northeast. In a daring interception along the Kano-Maiduguri Road, operatives of the Borno/Yobe Area Command rescued a collection of endangered species concealed within a Mercedes-Benz wagon. The “Zoo” on Wheels On April 9, […]
In a dramatic crackdown, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Borno/Yobe Command, has intercepted a menagerie of endangered wildlife and smuggled goods in two separate operations—handing traffickers a ₦12.7 million loss. The wildlife haul (₦10 million DPV): Hidden inside a Mercedes-Benz wagon (ABJ 517 AR) along Kano Road, Maiduguri, officers found: […]
