Tag: News
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BREAKING: Nduka Obaigbena Leads ARISE News Teams to Cover Trump’s Inauguration and World Economic Forum in Davos
ARISE News has dispatched its top teams to Washington DC and Davos to provide extensive coverage of two major global events. Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Nduka Obaigbena, leads the team in Washington DC, where they will cover the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The ARISE News team in Washington…
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Judge Adjourns for Ruling in Mareva Suit between First Bank Nigeria and General Hydrocarbons Limited and Several Others
A Mareva injunction suit involving First Bank Nigeria, General Hydrocarbons Limited, and several others took a new turn on Friday, January 17, 2025, as Dr. Abiodun Layonu SAN moved to set aside the injunction and other punitive ex parte orders granted to the plaintiffs. According to Dr. Layonu, there was a clear case of suppression…
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Alleged Contract Breach: How First Bank’s Reckless Actions Sparked Crisis, Endangered 93 Lives on Oil Rig – GHL Reveals
A recent statement by General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has exposed a shocking incident involving First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) that put the lives of 93 people, including foreign nationals at risk on an oil rig. The incident occurred on October 7, 2023, when the drilling rig Blackford Dolphin ran out of fuel, food, water, and…
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Minimum Wage: Governor Mbah Approves Salary Review for Customary Court Judges and Members
The administration of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has once again demonstrated its commitment to improving the welfare of workers in the state with the approval of a salary review for customary court judges and members. This development is aimed at enhancing the remuneration package of the 459 customary court judges across the state’s…
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National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria Not Arrested – Presidential Spokesman Clarifies
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has firmly refuted claims regarding the arrest of its National President, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas MON. In a statement signed by its Presidential Spokesman, Cornel Udofia, he categorically dismissed the report as a fabrication. “Our attention has been drawn to news making the rounds in local Abia blogs claiming…
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GHL Denies Owing FBN $225M, Claims Moratorium Is in Place
In a recent statement, General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has vehemently denied allegations of owing First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) $225 million. The statement, signed by Abdelmuizz Bello, Director of Strategy & Operations at GHL, provides a detailed breakdown of the issues in dispute between GHL and FBN. According to the statement, “We entered a legally…
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Bauchi Governor’s Office Calls for Inclusive Governance and Respect for Dissenting Voices, Tackles Sunday Dare
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media, Sunday Dare, for what he described as “unprofessional, disrespectful, and divisive rhetoric.” In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado on Sunday, Bala Mohammed’s camp accused Dare of turning his role into a platform…
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Land Use Act: Governor Mbah Creates New Urban Areas, Eliminates Confusion, Hidden Charges in Land Transactions
In exercise of his powers under the Land Use Act 1978, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, signed Land Use Regulation 2025 as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as urban areas. By the provisions of the Executive Order, entitled “Enugu State Designation of Land…
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Northern Nigeria Stakeholders Reject Tax Reform Bills, Demands Inclusive Economic Policies
A recent town hall meeting convened by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) Gombe State Chapter, in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and critical stakeholders, has unequivocally rejected the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The meeting, held at Gombe State University on January 6, 2025, brought together policymakers, academics, civil society actors, community leaders, youth…
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New Permanent Secretary Amb. Dauda Vows to Elevate Ministry of Defence to New Heights
The Ministry of Defence has welcomed a new Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, who has pledged to build upon the achievements of his predecessor, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana. The handover ceremony, which took place at Ship House, Abuja, marked the beginning of a new era for the ministry. Ambassador Aduda, who brings a wealth…
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