By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national broadcast at 7 a.m. on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday. The broadcast will be aired live on Channels Television and other electronic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria will select its next space representative through a new community-driven astronaut program launched by the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA). The initiative, unveiled on Monday, introduces a blockchain-powered voting platform that allows citizens of Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Thailand to choose their own space representatives. Unlike traditional astronaut programs…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), has called on Lagosians, particularly traditional rulers, to safeguard the state’s history, culture, and heritage for the benefit of future generations. Speaking at an event to mark the 2025 International Archives Day, themed “A Greater Lagos Rising: Preserving our…
By Ayomide Otitoju ARISE News Channel has confirmed the death of anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. The 29-year-old journalist, affectionately known as “Sommie,” succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack, which is currently under investigation by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The wife of Ogun State Governor and Founder of the Ajose Foundation, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has awarded scholarships to 50 indigent students across the state in collaboration with Dufil Prima Foods Plc. The event, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, aimed to ease the financial burden on parents…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has assured that no community will be left behind in his administration’s development agenda, pledging reforms across all sectors as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology in Akure, Aiyedatiwa described…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the Ecobank Design & Build Exhibition, describing the initiative as a strong complement to the state’s drive toward building a modern, livable, and sustainable city. Speaking through Mrs. Bukola Agbaminoja, CEO of the Lagos State Film & Video Censors Board, Sanwo-Olu commended Ecobank for hosting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day deadline to resolve lingering issues affecting lecturers and the education sector. The ultimatum followed the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the University of Abuja. In a statement signed by its…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan should not expect a “free ride” to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027. The group was reacting to comments credited to Professor Jerry Gana suggesting Jonathan’s possible return on the PDP platform. GHSM National Coordinator, Abdulrazaq…
