Ten Nigerians, 25 Ghanaians and 10 Senegalese are among 175 FIFA World Cup visitors who applied for asylum in Canada. See the full list. 175 FIFA World Cup visitors applied for asylum in Canada. Nigerians, Ghanaians and Senegalese were among those listed. Canada said over 26,000 World Cup-related visitor applications were approved. Asylum claims must…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President remains physically fit, actively engaged in governance and retains the support of many Nigerians. APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who appeared…
The House of Representatives has stepped down a bill seeking to ban the production, importation, distribution and sale of unbranded and unfortified edible oils in Nigeria. The decision followed a debate on the bill’s second reading, with lawmakers questioning the need for a new law when existing regulatory agencies already have the mandate to regulate…
About 10 suspected terrorists have reportedly invaded Aboki community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one resident and abducting two others in the community. Kaiama Local Government Area, located in Kwara North, has witnessed a growing wave of attacks linked to armed groups operating around the border areas, with residents repeatedly calling…
Lagos residents may need to keep their umbrellas close as forecasts show rain on most days over the next week. Here’s why Lagos floods so easily and why experts say it’s more than just the weather. Rain is expected on most days over the next week, with chances of rainfall remaining high across Lagos. Lagos…
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of forging his university degree and his NYSC discharge certificate brought against him by the federal government. The former Minister, who was charged to court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) was arraigned before…
The executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, and also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Tony Ojukwu, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress, (NDC), presidential candidate Peter Obi’s claim that his life is under threat as “very worrisome” and one that should be taken seriously. Speaking with ARISE NEWS during an interview, Ojukwu…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 326,113 human rights complaints in June 2026, warning that killings and sexual violence against children are escalating across the country. Presenting the Commission’s June Human Rights Situation Dashboard, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, described the figures as evidence of an “ongoing and…
All women and schoolchildren who were abducted by terrorists in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued. The rescue followed security operations coordinated by federal authorities, according to information released on Friday. Officials said all the victims had been recovered safely through ongoing efforts by security agencies, although details of the operation…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances. In a statement, the operation’s Acting Military Information Officer, Mohammed Goni, described the arrest as “another significant operational success in their sustained campaign to degrade the logistical networks supporting…
