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Transfer: Ndidi set to quit Leicester City this summer

Wilfred Ndidi is expected to leave Leicester City this summer after the team was relegated from the Premier League. The club’s relegation was confirmed after a 1-0 loss to Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. Ndidi has been with the Foxes for eight years and signed a new three-year contract just last summer. Despite the […]

Benue Killings: We need help, not a state of emergency — Gov Alia appeals to FG

Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has asked the Federal Government to give real help to tackle the ongoing violence in the state. He said what Benue needs now is strong support, not a state of emergency. Speaking on Arise TV’s “The Morning Show” on April 23, Governor Alia explained that his government […]

Zelensky rejects Trump-backed Peace settlement recognizing Crimea as Russian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a new peace plan that would let Russia officially keep Crimea. In exchange, Russia would stop its invasion and freeze the current frontlines of the war. The plan, reportedly supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump, includes seven main points and is being discussed in London. Officials from the […]

Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori officially dumps PDP for APC

In a big political change, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move is expected to bring major changes to politics in the state. According to Arise TV, the switch was confirmed on Wednesday after a private meeting at […]

Governor Bago makes u-turn after backlash on stance on dreadlocks

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has reversed his decision to target people with dreadlocks following public outcry. The governor had previously ordered security forces to arrest individuals wearing dreadlocks, cut their hair, and fine them in Minna, the state capital. He described these haircuts as “unacceptable” and urged security agencies to take immediate action. […]

Peter Obi attends late Pope Francis’s lying-in-state in Rome (photos)

On April 23, 2025, Nigerian politician Peter Obi attended the lying-in-state of the late Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, was honored by many visitors, including prominent leaders like Obi. The ceremony marks an important moment in the world, as […]

Benue state gov appoints 2Face Idibia as adviser

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed popular Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia, as his new Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. This decision is part of the state government’s plan to strengthen relationships with the entertainment industry and improve communication with local communities. 2Face, whose real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia, is a well-known […]