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Abandoned Project: Bayelsa calls for tripartite funding of Akenfa bridge construction
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has called for a tripartite funding arrangement to expedite action on the completion of the Akenfa Bridge project
Kenya Suspends Flights To Somalia For Three Months
Kenya announced that flights between Nairobi and Mogadishu had been suspended. Kenya announced Tuesday that flights between Nairobi and Mogadishu had been suspended, just days after Somalia said
Insecurity: We’re ready to protect our people ― OPC
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Worried by the spate of banditry and kidnapping for ransom in some parts of Ogun State and perceived inability of the security agencies to stem the
Burkina Army Says 20 ‘Terrorists’ Killed In Joint Operation
Burkina Faso’s armed forces, pictured during training, have carried out security sweeps in an attempt to stem jihadist violence.Photo: Issouf Sanogo/AFP Burkina Faso’s army on Tuesday said it
2023: Is Nigeria ready for a woman president? [opinion]
By Zubaida Baba Ibrahim In less than two years from now, the curtain will be drawn on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. But while he is still the present
Nigerian goals out of Europe: Osimhen reaches 10-goal mark
Forwards cost so much, therefore, so much is expected of them, especially as the season comes to a close. The post Nigerian goals out of Europe: Osimhen reaches 10-goal mark
NSIA CEO Uche Orji Speaks on 2020 Financials, Abacha Loot and Improving Nigeria’s Infrastructure
Uche Orji, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority speaks to ARISE NEWS on various topics from Abacha Loot to improving infrastructure in the country
Southern Governors’ Forum: A welcome development
By Sola Ebiseni The news came so subtly and quite unusual with stories associated with such giant newsmakers: that Governors of Southern Nigeria met on May 4 on the State
The scourge of ritual killings in Nigeria
By Dakuku Peterside Iniobong Umoren was a young woman in her early 20s who lived in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital. She shared, on Twitter, her need for a
Lagos and the revitalisation of public health [opinion]
By Tayo Ogunbiyi THERE is a saying that “a wealthy nation is a healthy nation”. This assertion is anchored on the belief that a healthy population contributes immensely to the

