In a strategic move to deepen Arctic ties, France and Canada are set to open consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Friday. The expansion comes as geopolitical interest in the Arctic intensifies, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to acquire the island, citing national security concerns. Canada’s […]
Following the brutal killings in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday evening to discuss urgent security measures. The meeting came days after suspected jihadist fighters linked to Boko Haram stormed Worro and Nuku […]
The Trump administration has begun withdrawing about 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, scaling back a controversial deployment that sparked protests, lawsuits, and clashes with local leaders. Despite the reduction, roughly 2,000 agents will remain in the state, a figure Democratic officials say is still excessive. White House border […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Kannywood star Samha Inuwa after a viral video showed her allegedly using Nigerian currency notes inappropriately. The incident, which sparked outrage across social media, captured Inuwa cleaning mucus from her nose with Naira notes. The EFCC’s Kano Zonal […]
The ripples from Kunle Afolayan’s controversial “1 billion gross vs. 10 million profit” comment have reached Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi. On Monday, February 2, 2026, Abraham’s management, The Hype Agency, issued a detailed statement to douse the flames of a brewing industry civil war. The “Sarcasm” Defense Addressing the viral clip […]
Nigeria’s food inflation showed a mild slowdown in November 2025 as prices of key staples—rice, beans, garri, tomatoes and onions—recorded marginal declines, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Selected Food Prices Watch report revealed that the average price of local rice dropped year-on-year to ₦1,861.95, while […]
The ripples from Kunle Afolayan’s controversial “1 billion gross vs. 10 million profit” comment have reached Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi. On Monday, February 2, 2026, Abraham’s management, The Hype Agency, issued a detailed statement to douse the flames of a brewing industry civil war. The “Sarcasm” Defense Addressing the viral clip […]
Sowore Accuses DSS of Illegal Detention, Demands Release of 11 Nigerians Held Since 2021 Article:Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of unlawfully detaining 11 Nigerian citizens since 2021 over their alleged link to the Nnamdi Kanu court case. Sowore claimed the detainees were […]
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has revealed that actress-producer Funke Akindele placed an angry phone call to him after his comments on Nollywood film promotion were misinterpreted as a jab at dance-heavy marketing strategies. Speaking on ARISE News, Afolayan said he was shocked by the reaction, insisting his remarks were personal preferences, […]
The Labour Party (LP) is officially entering a new era of restructuring. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, announced on Saturday that the party has formally notified INEC of its plans to hold nationwide congresses and a national convention in March 2026. This move signals a decisive shift toward internal consolidation […]
