The Kano State Fire Service said it saved five persons and properties worth N446 million from 55 incidents recorded in the month of May. It also said that five persons lost their lives while properties worth 273 million were destroyed by fire during the period. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi…
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, has led a delegation to the remarkable construction site of Rugby School Nigeria, situated at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. During the visit, Mr Baxter who was warmly received by directors of Eko Atlantic City and project managers from ITB Nigeria Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chief Oyin Jolayemi, industrialist and business icon, on his 85th birthday on June 4. Tinubu highlighted Jolayemi’s grass-to-grace story and how he eventually rose to the zenith, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. He said Jolayemi’s life was a testament to hard work, industry and resilience…
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has firmly rejected Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s criticisms, stating he will not engage in a war of words with “children.” This assertion was made during an appearance on ARISE TV on Tuesday, in response to Wike’s comments regarding Amaechi’s remarks on hunger in Nigeria….
The Rivers State Government has made strides in strengthening its civil service by appointing 11 new Permanent Secretaries. The announcement was issued by the Office of the Head of Service on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, with the following individuals named: Imaonyani Roselin Ephraim-George, Dr. Mina T. Ikuru, Dabite Sokari George, Soibitein Duke Harry, Lauretta Davies…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, officially launched the inaugural Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in North-east Nigeria yesterday, highlighting the power of public-private partnerships in furthering the federal government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ initiative. During the event held in Yola, Adamawa State, Ekpo stressed that the Greenville LNG project…
The Nigerian Federal Government is collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to train 20 million youths in digital skills by 2030. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this announcement during a meeting in Abuja with Mohammed Fall, the UN’s resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria. Also present were UNICEF’s Deputy Representative, Rownak Khan, and Celine…
Former minister of Transportation, Hon Chibuike Amaechi, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of stopping the registration of new political parties ahead of the 2027 election. Amaechi who was a guest at AriseTv Prime Time program, said INEC has already taken sides, adding that what the commission needs is a chairman that has…
The Gates Foundation has agreed to support the Federal Government with $7.5 million for Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a new initiative. This would accelerate the development and scale-up AI-driven solutions to improve lives and expand opportunities across key sectors such as health, agriculture, and education. The Special Adviser of Media and Communications, Ministry…
The Police Command in Kano has reiterated its ban on all forms of Durbar activities across the state during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The command in a statement jointly signed by sister security agencies on Tuesday, said the ban, earlier announced during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, remains in force and will be strictly enforced. It…
