The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has attributed the recent increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, to the industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking to journalist after a visit to President Bola Tinubu, NNPCL Group Chief Executive […]
A butcher at Swali Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Mr. Onumogbu Kelechi ThankGod, popularly known as KC, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media claiming he was killed following an alleged attack by operatives of the Bayelsa State Volunteers. The Bayelsa State Volunteers is a government-backed security outfit established to support law enforcement agencies in […]
The Amadabo of Moko-Ama, HRH Moses Theophilus-Kenibara VII, has condemned the gruesome murder of Mr. Collins Kuromo-Ayebaye, popularly known as Laku, in Egweama and Beletiama communities of Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The victim was allegedly killed by Mr. Kina John, who is currently in security custody. In a statement, HRH Theophilus-Kenibara VII expressed […]
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has resolved the lingering labour dispute at the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The dispute, which forced the closure of the institution since July 11, was triggered by allegations from the three staff unions, the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), the Senior […]
The Traditional Ruler of Moko-Ama in Sangana, Akassa Kingdom, His Royal Highness King Moses Theophilus, has been nominated for two categories, Man of the Year and Peace Advocate of the Year at the 2025 Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA) in recognition of his contributions to community development and peace in Bayelsa State and Nigeria. Receiving […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a disappointing start to their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Chile, falling 1-0 to Norway in Talca on Monday evening. Rasmus Holten scored the game’s only goal from the penalty spot in the ninth minute after a video review confirmed a handball in the Nigerian box. Despite dominating much of […]
ARISE News Channel has announced the tragic death of one of its young broadcasters, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was a 29-year-old news anchor, reporter, and producer. […]
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the declaration on behalf of the government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the historic occasion. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. […]
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the theft of one of its official vehicles, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from the premises of the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to an internal wireless message relayed by the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command) from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), the vehicle, with chassis number […]
Over thirty years after oil production was suspended in Ogoniland, the Nigerian government is making fresh efforts to resume drilling in the area. The move, spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and framed as part of a broader effort for reconciliation and economic revival, has been met with outright rejection from Ogoni leaders who say […]