Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg), a national initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector through locally developed solutions. Shettima in a post on his X page Monday said the programme, which is part of the global Grand Challenges network, focuses on addressing maternal and child health challenges in its first phase. During the launch at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima emphasised the urgency of…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has congratulated Chidinma Adetshina on emerging as the first runner-up at the recently concluded Miss Universe competition. The New Daily Prime reported that Adetshina, representing Nigeria, secured the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The grand finale, hosted at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, culminated in a thrilling face-off on Sunday morning…

In a response to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu and his government in the faraway United States, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has stated that Nigeria’s democracy endured severe setbacks under the former general. The Special Adviser claimed that successive administrations struggled to rectify the damage left by Obasanjo and that President Tinubu is now making…

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State killed four members of the Anambra Vigilante Services (AVS) were killed on Monday morning. Three of the vigilante members were killed in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state while one was killed in Abatete, Idemili North LGA. It was learnt that the gunmen had stormed Abatete, firing indiscriminately, which led to the death…

The Labour Party governorship candidate in Ondo State, Ayodele Olorunfemi, has expressed his disappointment over his defeat in Saturday’s election, attributing his loss to former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner, having secured 366,781 votes across all 18 local government areas. Agboola Ajayi of the PDP followed…

Prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has sparked controversy with his recent remarks about Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). In a live interview with Sahara TV, Falana accused Adeboye of constructing “business centers” instead of genuine religious institutions. Falana’s criticism came in response to a statement from Pastor Adeboye, where he shared plans to open more churches across…

A group in Rivers State, the Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), has strongly criticised former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, for his recent comments attacking President Bola Tinubu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group described Asari-Dokubo’s statements as baseless, malicious, and an unwarranted attack on the president and the political leadership of Rivers State. The controversy stems from an interview in which Asari-Dokubo accused President…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State which returned Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In his reaction to the outcome of the election, the former president said the voters had spoken lucidly and loudly about the confidence they have in the party and the governor. Buhari said in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday…

•Says NNPC probe long overdue Executive Director of Patriots for Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has called for a comprehensive audit of the Nigerian power sector. Responding to recent statements by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who suggested $10 billion is needed to ensure 24/7 electricity, Shinkafi, in a recent interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, stated, “Nigerians are tired of hearing stories, for…

A cheering development has come the way of Nigerians in Canada as the Canadian government has adjusted its regulations to allow eligible Nigerians and other international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRC), Marc Miller, explained that the decision strikes a balance between enabling students to gain…

The proposed hike in internet data tariff, voice calls, and short message services (SMS) have pitted telecom operators and subscribers against each other. Recently, telecoms operators under the aegis of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), and the Association of Licenced Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said the sector may not survive if the regulatory body, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) fails to approve a new tariff regime. The…

G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. US President Joe Biden will attend his last summit of the world’s leading economies, but as a lame duck whom other leaders are already looking beyond. The main star of the show is expected to be Chinese President…