Africa
Nigeria Targets Private Capital,Partnership To Accelerate National Climate Adaptation Gap
The Federal Government has called for stronger partnerships and increased private-sector investment to close Nigeria’s climate adaptation gap, saying government alone cannot deliver the level of resilience required to protect
Jowizaza’s Father Joseph Ezeokafor Reportedly Kidnapped In Anambra
Businessman and founder of Jezco Oil and Jezco Group, Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, has reportedly been kidnapped in Awka, Anambra State, after he allegedly went alone to a mountain to pray.
Moruf Abdulsalam: Economic Reality Is Making Doctors More Militant
The First Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State, Dr. Moruf Abdulsalam, says worsening economic conditions are making doctors adopt a more militant approach in demanding better welfare. Speaking
Report Says 21% Of Nigerian Women Have Suffered Physical, Sexual Violence
One in every five Nigerian women aged 15 to 49 has experienced physical or sexual violence, a disturbing finding that has heightened calls for sustained media scrutiny of sexual and
Osun 2026: ARISE News Hosts Governorship Town Hall Tuesday
ARISE News Channel will on Tuesday, August 11, host a special town hall bringing together leading candidates in the 2026 Osun State governorship election to discuss their plans for the
NAPTIP, EU Launch Media Corps To Intensify Reporting Of SGBV In Nigeria
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in partnership with the European Union in conjunction with International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance(International IDEA), has launched
Defence Chief Oluyede Commends Troops For Sustained Fight Against Terrorism, Kidnapping
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended troops across all theatres of operation for their discipline, resilience and unwavering commitment to the defence of the nation.
Tinubu Hails APC Chairman Yilwatda At 58, Praises His Party Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his
Soludo Congratulates Former Governors Obiano, Ngige On Their Birthdays
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has congratulated former governors, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano and Dr Chris Ngige on their birthdays. Both men were born on August
Monday Ubani: EFCC Has No Constitutional Power To Freeze Accounts Without Court Order
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Monday Onyekachi Ubani, says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission does not have constitutional power to freeze an individual’s account without first obtaining a court
