The aircraft transporting Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic was forced to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday after experiencing a technical issue mid-flight. The ValueJet plane, which had initially landed in Luanda for refuelling, reportedly returned to the airport…
As the world marks World Sight Day today, the World Health Organization (WHO) is renewing its call for governments and individuals alike to prioritize eye health and adopt preventive strategies to reduce the rising burden of vision impairment and blindness, particularly across the African Region. Celebrated annually on October 9, World Sight Day is dedicated…
Polokwane, South Africa—October 10, 2025 — Following Nigeria’s narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers match, Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, admitted that his team has been under intense pressure—pressure that, according to him, has weighed on the squad since the early stages of the qualifiers. Speaking during…
Lagos, Nigeria — October 11, 2025 — Businessman and alleged serial fraudster Fred Ajudua has once again sought bail from the Special Offences Division of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, prompting firm resistance from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ajudua, who arrived at court on Friday dressed in white traditional attire…
Mexico City, October 11, 2025 — At least 23 people have died across Mexico following days of torrential rainfall that triggered landslides, river overflows, and widespread flooding, authorities confirmed on Friday. According to Mexico’s civil defense agency, 31 out of 32 states have been affected by intense rains this week. The worst-hit regions include Veracruz…
Arise News has formally announced the burial arrangements for its late news anchor, correspondent, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who tragically lost her life in an armed robbery incident on September 29, 2025. The 29-year-old, widely recognized for her multifaceted career as a lawyer, model, journalist, and media producer, was fatally shot during a violent…
