Arise News has barred political analyst Anthony Kila from appearing on its television channel and other platforms following allegations that he falsified his academic credentials. The network announced the decision on Tuesday, October 13, after an investigation by Premium Times raised questions about Kila’s professorial title and several academic qualifications he claimed to have obtained
Nigeria has recorded 268 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with 1,138 confirmed cases reported across the country, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The figures highlight the continued public health threat posed by the viral disease, which is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged United States President Donald Trump to impose visa restrictions and freeze the assets of Nigerians allegedly involved in electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank made the call in a notice addressed to President Trump on Tuesday. Frank
The Intelligentsia Machinery (IM) has congratulated Seyi Tinubu on his birthday, celebrating his contributions to enterprise development, humanitarian service, youth empowerment and national engagement. The organisation, in a congratulatory message signed by Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele and Com Umar Farouk on behalf of its resource persons, members and senior executives, described the birthday as an opportunity
IMF, World Bank Warn AI Could Deepen Nigeria’s Unemployment Crisis The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could intensify employment challenges in Nigeria and other developing economies unless governments and businesses invest in digital skills, infrastructure and technologies that boost productivity and create jobs. IMF Managing Director,
Army Expands to 12 Divisions as Shaibu Advocates Multi-Domain Warfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger joint operations, intelligence sharing and multi-domain integration to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges as the Nigerian Army expands its force structure from eight to 12 divisions. Shaibu made the call on
Tinubu to Politicians: Show Nigerians How You’ll Fund Your Promises President Bola Tinubu has challenged politicians seeking to lead Nigeria to disclose the financial implications of their campaign promises, explain how they intend to fulfil them and demonstrate their long-term sustainability. Tinubu said government commitments must be supported by credible implementation plans and sustainable funding
Political analyst and former Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) chairman, Sam Amadi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the economy, insisting that tackling corruption should take priority over debates surrounding fuel subsidy. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, Amadi charged the government to address corruption first before discussing fuel subsidies. Amadi
Lucky Chukwu, an aide to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has reportedly died. Chukwu’s death was reported on Monday, October 12, 2026, although details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately available. He served in the Mbah administration, contributing to the governor’s political and administrative activities. His death was announced by his younger
The Federal Government has approved an increase in the feeding allocation for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during their orientation course, with implementation expected to begin next year. The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this while addressing members of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream One at the Cross River State