Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for “courage” and determination from all parties involved in efforts to forge a lasting peace in Gaza, as global leaders prepare to attend a high-stakes summit aimed at ending the conflict. “The agreement to begin the peace process has given a spark of hope in the Holy Land,” said…
29-year-old reality TV star, media personality, and makeup artist Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers completed by an individual in 24 hours. As part of the Tacha’s Beauty Festival, the challenge began at 8 p.m. on October 11 and will run…
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday for Rome, Italy, where he will participate in a meeting of heads of state and government at the Aqaba Process, a key international counter-terrorism initiative. In a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Aqaba Process was described as a security-focused platform launched in 2015 by King…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived safely in Uyo ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic, scheduled for Tuesday. Their arrival was confirmed on Sunday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The team touched down at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo…
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…
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…
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…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, announced on Thursday that it had intercepted contraband goods valued at N1.99 billion between September 1 and October 9, 2025, along the Lagos–Abidjan Corridor. The seized items included illicit drugs and expired flour imported from Egypt. During his first media briefing at the Seme Border post, the…
President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the 8th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) as the Special Guest of Honour. The summit will take place in Abuja from November 11 to 13, 2025. The announcement was made on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of…
