FG Targets 29m Pupils in $552m Education Reform
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has launched a $552.18 million education reform initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s basic education system and improve learning outcomes for millions of pupils nationwide. The programme, known as HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) and HOPE-Governance (HOPE-GOV), will benefit more than 29 million children […]
Army, Police Seek Stronger Security Collaboration
By Our Correspondent National News – The Shaibu Waidi, Chief of Army Staff, and Olatunji Disu have called for stronger cooperation among Nigeria’s security agencies to tackle growing security threats across the country. The call was made on Wednesday during a familiarisation visit by the Inspector-General of Police to the Army Headquarters in Abuja, where […]
Benue APC Crisis Threatens House Leadership Shake-Up
By Our Correspondent National News – A looming political defection in Benue State may trigger a leadership reshuffle in the House of Representatives, as lawmaker Philip Agbese prepares to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress for the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 elections. Agbese, who represents the Ado/Ogbadibo/Okokwu Federal Constituency, is the current Deputy […]
US Congressman Backs State Police for Nigeria Security
By Our Correspondent National News – A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has urged Nigeria to decentralise its policing system by establishing state police to tackle worsening insecurity across the country. Moore made the call on Wednesday through a post on the social media platform X, stressing that empowering state governments would allow quicker responses […]
APC North Central Backs Tinubu for 2027 Presidency
By Our Correspondent National News – The North Central zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously adopted Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was reached on Wednesday during the APC North Central Zonal Congress held at the Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall, Government House, […]
Sophie Rain Names Viktor Gyökeres as $4.5M Subscriber
National News – Social media has been buzzing after online content creator Sophie Rain revealed that her biggest subscriber, who reportedly spent more than $4.5 million on her content, is Swedish footballer Viktor Gyökeres. The revelation surfaced on Monday, March 24, 2026, during a discussion circulating widely across social media platforms, sparking debate among fans […]
Why Owls Don’t Have Eyeballs
Did You Know? Owls are widely known for their sharp hunting skills and mysterious nighttime presence, but scientists say one of their most fascinating features is hidden inside their heads. Unlike most animals, owls do not have round eyeballs. Instead, they possess elongated, tube-shaped eye structures that are fixed firmly within their skulls. This unique […]
Dangote Refinery Receives Only Five Monthly Crude Cargoes
By Our Correspondent National News – The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has revealed that the refinery is receiving far fewer crude oil shipments than agreed under the Federal Government’s crude-for-naira supply arrangement. Bird disclosed this during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, explaining that the refinery currently receives […]
Army Arrests 18 Boko Haram Logistics Couriers in Borno
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 suspected logistics couriers linked to the terrorist group Boko Haram in Borno State, North-East Nigeria. The suspects were intercepted while allegedly transporting supplies to insurgent fighters moving through the Gubio–Gudumbali axis. Military authorities said the arrests were part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations aimed […]
Soludo Swears In SSG, 13 Key Officials
By Our Correspondent National News – Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra State, on Wednesday officially swore in Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government alongside 13 other key appointees at the Government House, also known as the “Light House,” in Awka. The swearing-in ceremony took place at about 12:47 pm inside […]