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Presiding Pastor of The Carpenter’s Church, Nkechi Ene, Passes Away
The Carpenter’s Church in Port Harcourt has announced the passing of its Presiding Pastor, Pastor Nkechi Ene, who died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
In a statement signed by Pastor Sola Akinwale on behalf of the church, it … Continue Reading
Nigeria: Investigation into Alleged Coup Plot Deepens, Agency Boss Grilled Over Transfer to Sylva
Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, with security operatives reportedly interrogating a managing director of a federal government agency in the South-South region.
According to findings by The … Continue Reading
Ned Nwoko Accuses Regina Daniels of Violence, Drug Abuse Amid Viral Video
Following a viral video of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels tearfully saying, “I cannot stand the violence again,” her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has publicly reacted, alleging that the actress has become violent due to substance abuse.
Nwoko’s Instagram Reaction
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Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plotters Planned elimination of President Tinubu,VP Shettima, Akpabio, Others – Sources Say
Abuja — Intelligence sources report that a group of disaffected military officers allegedly planned a coup to depose Bola Tinubu and assassinate several senior government figures. Among the officials named as targets were the president himself, Kashim Shettima (Vice President), … Continue Reading
Madagascar on the Brink: Elite Soldiers Join Protests as President Warns of Coup Attempt
Antananarivo, Madagascar — Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has warned of an “illegal” plot to seize power in the country, following a dramatic turn in the weeks-long protests against his rule. His warning comes after a key military unit broke ranks … Continue Reading
UN report: Nigeria records world’s lowest life expectancy in 2025 at 54.9 years
LAGOS — Nigeria has been ranked the country with the lowest life expectancy in the world, according to the United Nations’ latest global health report for 2025.
The report puts Nigeria’s average life expectancy at 54.9 years, far below … Continue Reading
Train-7 Protests Escalate in Bonny as Workers Allege Over-Taxation, Intimidation and Threat of Mass Sacks (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
Welders and fitters say IDs were deactivated after peaceful protests; demand auditable payslips, non-retaliation, and clarity on tax remittances
BONNY, Rivers State — September 24, 2025: Protests at the NLNG Train-7 construction site in Bonny intensified this week as welders, … Continue Reading
FCT police arrest 12 over Gishiri apartment robbery that killed ARISE News staffer, guard
ABUJA, Oct. 9, 2025 — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the September 29 attack at Unique Apartment in Gishiri, Katampe, where ARISE News journalist Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and … Continue Reading
World Bank urges Nigeria to turn reform gains into real relief for citizens
ABUJA, Oct. 8 — The World Bank has urged Nigeria to ensure that recent macroeconomic reforms deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives, as new estimates put the number of Nigerians living in poverty at about 139 million.
Speaking at the … Continue Reading
Salah brace fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup as Ghana, Cape Verde close in
CASABLANCA, Oct 8 — Mohamed Salah struck twice as Egypt eased past Djibouti 3–0 on Wednesday to seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup, capping a campaign in which the captain has now scored nine times.
Ibrahim Adel opened the … Continue Reading