By Barth Ikiebe Christopher Kolade, doyen of the boardroom, broadcaster and teacher, has died peacefully early Thursday, at 93. Dr Kolade was born in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Nigeria, in 1932. He was the son of an Anglican missionary and completed his secondary-school education at Government College, Ibadan, after which he […]
Day: October 9, 2025
1,000 RIVERS WOMEN RECEIVE GRANTS FROM RHI TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESSES
•As First Lady Flags-Off Economic Empowerment Scheme No fewer than 1,000 women across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State have benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women Economic Empowerment Programme, receiving small business recapitalisation grants aimed at expanding their ventures, supporting their families, and strengthening local communities. […]
“We Must Sow Good Seeds and Reap Better Old Age ” Geriatric Care Consultant,Dr Ayibaemi Ken – Fashola Urges Youth At International Day of Older Persons
Knight of John Westley( KJW )and Geriatric Care Consultant, Amb/ Dr Ayibaemi Ken – Fashola has urged Nigerian youths to sow good seeds to ensure a better old age for themselves. Delivering an address on the occasion of Nigeria’s observance of the International Day of Older Persons in Port Harcourt,Dr […]
Breaking:Council of State Aproves Professor of Law, Joseph Amupitan As New INEC Chair
The National Council of State on Thursday approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman,Bayo Onanuga,President Bola Tinubu,presented Amupitan to NCS as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following […]
“Submit Reports of Unused TETfund Allocations Within 30 Days,”FG Orders Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has directed tertiary institutions to submit reports of intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund( TetFund )that remain unutilised within the next 30 days. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, gave the directive in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with heads of institutions. Alausa stated […]
BREAKING: Protesting Youth Storm CAC Over Deregistration of NYCN
Some young Nigerians under the aegis of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja over the Commission’s recent deregistration of the council. The demonstration, led by NYCN President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, marked the […]
Police Arrest 12 Armed Robbery Suspects Involved In The Death of Arise News Staff, Somtochukwu Maduagwu.
The Nigerian Police have arrested 12 armed robbers involved in the robbery that led to the death of Arise News staff,Somtochukwu Maduagu. According to a Police statement forwarded by by Lere Olayinka, Media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,, on Social media,the suspects are: Shamsudeen Hassan ‘m’ […]
AIG Victor Olaiya Inspires Officers & Citizens As Zone 7 Commemorates Police Customer Service Week 2025
By Barth Ikiebe The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Victor Olaiya, psc(+), has joined officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force nationwide in commemorating the 2025 Police Customer Service Week, a period dedicated to celebrating the partnership between the Police and the citizens they serve. […]