THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recorded major defections in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akwa Ibom: 31 LP Chairmen Join In Uyo, all 31 chapter chairmen of the Labour Party in Akwa Ibom defected to the ADC during the unveiling of Obidient structures. The event was attended by […]
THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Kwara State, citing what it described as a total collapse of governance and escalating terrorist attacks in rural communities. In a statement issued Saturday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the […]
THE Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of eight corpses at a local embalming facility in Isong Inyang Community along the Calabar–Ikom Highway, triggering an ongoing investigation and the arrest of a mortician. Police spokesperson, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday, revealing that operatives acted on […]
Faith and Youth in Focus IN a bold counter-narrative to Valentine’s Day celebrations, over 500 teenagers convened at the Assemblies of God Church, Surulere, to pledge abstinence from premarital sex during the church’s 2026 Chastity Parade. The initiative, organised by HOT Teens Church, has become an annual fixture designed to promote sexual purity and self-discipline […]
By NANCY BLAQ The 1767 Voyage of the Lord Ligonier ON 29 September 1767, the British slave ship Lord Ligonier docked at Annapolis, Maryland, after a brutal transatlantic voyage. Historical shipping records confirm that 98 captive Africans disembarked; 42 others had died during the Middle Passage. The human toll reflected the violence and disease that defined […]
UPU Badagry Chapter Visits Royal Family THE Badagry chapter of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi I, following his passing. Leading the delegation, the chapter’s president, Dr. Ovie Edomi, described the late monarch as a peaceful and compassionate […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is scaling up rural development and strengthening healthcare delivery through record budgetary provisions. Speaking on The Morning Show on ARISE News on Sunday, Aniagwu revealed that the state government has allocated N7 billion to each […]
Measuring Performance in Nigeria’s States GOVERNANCE at the subnational level in Nigeria presents a complex matrix of fiscal constraints, political pressures, security challenges, and public expectations. Despite these structural limitations, certain governors have drawn national attention for what analysts describe as measurable public impact across infrastructure, economic reform, and institutional governance. While performance assessment remains […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Wealth Without Work DELTA State stands at a paradoxical crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources and steady federal inflows, it possesses the financial capacity to become an industrial powerhouse in southern Nigeria. Yet, large-scale factories remain limited, international investors are cautious, and thousands of young people search for jobs in an economy that […]
Monarch Hosts Youth Delegation on Valentine’s Day THE Asagba of Asaba, Asagba Azinge, has charged members of the Umudaike Royal Youths (URY) to prioritise education, remain steadfast in their dealings, and avoid social vices capable of derailing their future. The revered monarch gave the advice on February 14, 2026, when he received members of the […]