Tag: Politics
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Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda Lauds Federal Head of Civil Service Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack over Singapore Study Tour

The Nigerian government has taken a significant step towards reforming its civil service, aligning it with global standards, and enhancing its efficiency and innovation. A high-powered delegation, led by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, recently embarked on a four-day study tour to Singapore. The tour, which took…
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Nigerian Movie Producer, Duke of Shomolu, Eulogizes Nduka Obaigbena Over Invitation to Thisday Award Ceremony

Popular Nigerian movie producer and author, Duke of Shomolu, has praised Dr. Nduka Obaigbena, the Chairman of Thisday Newspaper, for inviting him to the upcoming Thisday Awards, which will mark the 30th anniversary celebration of the newspaper. In a statement shared on social media this morning, Duke expressed his excitement and gratitude for the invitation.…
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Leadership Claim: Edozie Njoku is an Impersonator – NRM Founding Chair Senator Dansadau

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has been plunged into crisis following claims by Edozie Njoku that he is the party’s National Chairman. However, the founding national chairman of the NRM, Senator Saidu Muhammed Dansadau, has raised an alarm over Njoku’s claim, describing it as impersonation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Senator…
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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…
