The Presidency has reacted to speculations about former President Goodluck Jonathan joining the 2027 presidential race, affirming his constitutional right to contest but sharply criticizing his previous tenure. In a statement on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said: “Jonathan reserves the right to run if he wishes….
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attracting large-scale investments in Nigeria’s oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors, following a strategic meeting in Lagos with top global investment leaders. On Monday, Tinubu met with Bayo Ogunlesi, Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners and a key executive at BlackRock, and Hakeem Belo-Osagie of Metis Capital, describing…
ARISE News Channel has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old news anchor, reporter, and producer, who died during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe District, Abuja on the morning of Monday, September 29, 2025. In a statement issued by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of ARISE…
The Federal Government is set to deploy a massive 90,000-kilometre fibre optic broadband network across Nigeria to enhance digital access and boost economic growth, according to Senator Shuaib Salis, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta at the opening of the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on longstanding issues affecting the university system. Following a National Executive Council meeting on Sunday at the University of Abuja, ASUU expressed frustration over government neglect and failure to address their demands despite rallies and public…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued an urgent red alert to all its affiliated unions amid escalating tensions between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). PENGASSAN accused the refinery of illegally dismissing over 800 Nigerian workers, prompting nationwide industrial action. On Monday, union members barricaded the Nigerian National…
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and other regulatory bodies from disrupting gas or crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Justice Emmanuel Subilim granted the order on Monday following an ex parte application…
ARISE News Channel is mourning the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old journalist who was killed during a violent armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025. Fondly known as Sommie, she was a respected news anchor, reporter, and producer at…
The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Day parade earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. While no reason was…
Spanish football is mourning the heartbreaking death of 19-year-old goalkeeper Raul Ramirez, who passed away following a collision during a fifth-division match between his club, Colindres, and Revilla. Ramirez suffered a severe head injury during the game on Saturday. According to Spanish media, the impact caused multiple cardiac arrests, leaving him brain dead before he…
