Arise Exclusives

Kadaria Ahmed: Marginalisation Of North-West Nigeria Women In Politics Tied To Region’s Underdevelopment

Kadaria Ahmed has condemned President Tinubu’s exclusion of North Western women in the appointment of the NWDC governing board.

3 months ago

Inko-Tariah Hails Rivers LG Election Outcome, Says ‘Nigerians Are Tired of Political Godfatherism’

Former SA to ex-Governor Wike, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, has called the Rivers LG election a victory over political godfatherism's dominance.

3 months ago

We Should Call For An End To Israel-Gaza War Not A Ceasefire, Says Palestinian Ambassador To Nigeria Shawesh

Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria has proposed calling for an end to the "Israel's war on Palestine" instead of a ceasefire.

3 months ago

Kelvin Emmanuel: Naira-For-Crude Will Help Nigeria Align Petrol Prices with Domestic Economic Realities

Kelvin Emmanuel has praised the Naira-for-crude agreement between the FG and local refineries as a step towards efficient petroleum management.

3 months ago

Nwokocha: Only Constitutional Amendment Can Give INEC Authority To Conduct LG Elections

Professor of Constitutional Law Nwokocha says INEC cannot conduct local government elections without a holistic constitutional amendment.

3 months ago

Udenta: Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech ‘Mantra Of Hopelessness,’ Those Who Drafted It Should Be Sacked

Udenta says Tinubu’s Independence Day was “banal and pedestrian" and didn’t inspire hope in Nigerians.

3 months ago

Increased Investment Solution to Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Not Military Contractors, Says Defence Chief Musa

COAS Musa said military contractors are not an option against Boko Haram, advocating for funds to equip the Nigerian military…

3 months ago

Gajam: We Inherited Backlog in Gratuity From Matawalle’s Government, Despite N538bn Inflow in Four Years

Zamfara Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Gajam, has accused Matawalle's administration of mismanagement of funds leading to “backlog of gratuity.”

3 months ago

Gen. Musa: I Can Guarantee That Review of Ruth Ogunleye’s Dismissal Will Not Change Findings

General Christopher Musa says a review of dismissed officer Ogunleye is possible, but he believes the outcome will remain unchanged.

3 months ago

Ade Adefeko: Nigeria Has One of the Lowest Agricultural Mechanisation Rates in Africa

Ade Adefeko says food is available in Nigeria but not affordable and blamed high costs on cyclical production and harvest.

3 months ago