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DRC Protests Erupt Over Proposed Constitutional Changes That Could Allow Tshisekedi Third Term
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrested dozens of people following protests against proposed constitutional changes that could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term.
Tinubu Mourns Olu Jacobs, Says His Work Will Speak To Generations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at 84 on Wednesday. Tinubu described Jacobs as
Lionel Messi Called Up For Oct. 6 Argentina Friendly For ‘Last Tango’
Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentina national team for the friendly against Benin on October 6 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match will be
Anambra debt controversy: Presidency dares Peter Obi to quit presidential race
By Bayo Wahab The Presidency has challenged Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to honor his pledge to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, after the Anambra State
OpenAI Boss Says World ‘Right To Be Afraid’ But Should Trust AI Firms
The boss of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Sam Altman, says people should have greater faith in AI companies to keep the technology safe, while acknowledging that public concerns about its risks are
Liquidation: 13 directors served with court order over NICON Insurance assets
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — In a bid to preserve the assets of NICON Insurance Limited, which is undergoing liquidation, the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the service
Countries move to ban social media for children
The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children’s access to the platforms following
Traffic Worsens On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway As Three Trucks, Car Crash At Otedola Bridge
Traffic congestion on the Lagos Expressway worsened on Wednesday after three articulated vehicles and a smaller car were involved in an accident on Otedola Bridge. Arise News Correspondent, Tochukwu Ilodigwe,
Navy rescues 3 stowaways hidden in ship’s propeller compartment
Hardship made us do it – suspects By Evelyn UsmanThree Nigerian boat drivers who sneaked aboard a Merchant Vessel, MV MAERSK CALABAR,bound for Europe and hid inside its propeller compartment
Niger Delta must shift from oil to production — Alaibe
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Timi Alaibe, has called for a fundamental restructuring of the Niger Delta economy
