Katsina Security Forces Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Four Suspects
Katsina, Nigeria – In a major security breakthrough, the Katsina State Government has rescued 21 individuals abducted by bandits and arrested four suspects following a joint operation in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area. The mission was executed by the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and […]
2027 Elections: INEC to Unveil Revised Timetable Following New Electoral Act
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to release a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, following the passage of the Electoral Act 2026. Mr. Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, told Sunday PUNCH that the commission is reviewing the law to ensure full compliance. While a […]
Medical Costs Surge as Healthcare Inflation Climbs to 30.35%
Healthcare inflation in Nigeria has soared to 30.35 per cent year-on-year, deepening financial strain on households even as headline inflation shows signs of moderation, the latest Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. According to the January 2026 CPI report, overall inflation eased to 15.10 per cent from 15.15 per […]
NPSGGG Launches Nationwide Prayer, Voter Mobilisation Drive for 2027 Elections
The National Prayer Support Group for Good Governance (NPSGGG) has unveiled a nationwide prayer campaign ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, positioning faith, unity, and civic responsibility at the centre of its mobilisation strategy. The inaugural conference, held at the National Centre for Women Development in Abuja, brought together government representatives, party stakeholders, and prominent […]
Kano By-Election 2026: PDP, NNPP, ADC Missing on Ballot Papers as INEC Conducts Poll
Three major opposition parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) — are missing from the ballot papers in the ongoing Kano State House of Assembly by-election in Kano State. The development, first highlighted by Arise News, has generated debate over the transparency and competitiveness of […]
Kano By-Election: Opposition Pulls Out as APC Dominates Rivers Polls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have boycotted the Kano State House of Assembly by-election, citing alleged irregularities and fears of violence. The by-election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was held to fill vacant seats in Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies following the […]