Seven toll gate sites handed over to contractors in Kano
The Kano State Government has officially handed over seven toll gate project sites to contractors for construction across Kano. The move signals the start of work on the planned infrastructure aimed at improving road management and boosting internally generated revenue. Officials said the projects are part of broader efforts to modernise transport systems and enhance […]
NERC cautions Nigerians on dangers of touching live wires, electrocution victims
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has warned residents across Nigeria about the serious risks linked to touching live electrical wires or going near fallen power lines. The agency said such actions can lead to severe injuries or death and urged the public to always treat exposed cables as dangerous. According to the commission, many electrocution […]
Adeleke orders project acceleration, warns against distractions
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has instructed officials to speed up ongoing infrastructure works across Osun State, stressing that governance must stay focused and productive. He said his administration will not tolerate delays or distractions that could slow development projects meant to benefit residents. The directive came during a late-night review meeting with supervisors overseeing […]
Outrage As Simi’s 2012 Post ‘Sexualising’ Four-Year-Old Boy Resurfaces Online
Nigerian singer Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has come under renewed scrutiny on social media following the resurfacing of a decade-old tweet that many users have described as inappropriate. The tweet, posted on March 14, 2012, from her X (formerly Twitter) account, referenced a four-year-old boy named David and contained remarks that critics […]
US Embassy applauds Nigerian-born engineer, Wendy Okolo for leading NASA flight safety research
The US Embassy in Abuja has praised Nigerian-born aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo for her groundbreaking work at NASA Ames Research Center. Her research focuses on flight safety, aircraft monitoring, and control optimisation. Okolo earned her PhD in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington at just 26, becoming the first Black woman to […]
Rapper NBA Youngboy announces birth of his 13th child, 3rd with wife Jazlyn Mychelle
Rapper NBA YoungBoy has welcomed his 13th child, the third with his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle. The couple announced the birth on Sunday, February 22, 2026, sharing the joyous news on social media. The 26-year-old artist posted an emotional Instagram clip from the delivery room, calling his wife his “gangsta” while celebrating their newborn baby girl. […]
FCT polls: Lots of result sheets were tampered with – ActionAid
ActionAid has raised serious concerns over the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, alleging widespread tampering of result sheets. The organization warned that such irregularities could undermine public confidence in the electoral process. According to ActionAid, observers reported multiple instances where result sheets were altered, missing, or mishandled across several polling units. […]
Portable demands N350m to fight Cater Efe, rejects N50m offer
Nigerian singer Portable has reportedly demanded N350 million to face Cater Efe in an upcoming showdown, rejecting an earlier offer of N50 million. The musician stated that the sum reflects the stakes and his market value for the event. Sources close to the management revealed that negotiations had stalled after Portable dismissed the initial offer, […]
ISWAP terrorists kill two soldiers in attack on Adamawa military camp
ISWAP terrorists launched an attack on a military camp in Adamawa State, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers. The assault targeted a strategic location used for ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the region. Military sources confirmed the incident, stating that security forces were able to repel the attackers despite sustaining casualties. Investigations into the attack […]
FCT election: Why ADC lost in AMAC – Sambo
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) failed to secure the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship in the recent FCT elections, according to Arise News Director, Sumner Sambo. He noted that the party’s candidates were not indigenous to the area, which may have influenced voter decisions. Sambo explained that AMAC, being the administrative and cosmopolitan hub […]