Arise Exclusives

Felix Morka: Government Not Inducing Protest Withdrawal, Induced People Lack Human Agency

“Nigerians have been living with difficulties, the president cannot declare hunger and poverty out of existence,” says Morka.

4 months ago

Oluwole Adelokun: Dangote Refinery Not A Silver Bullet For Inflation, Fuel Scarcity

KPMG West Africa Economist, Adelokun has implored government to take bold steps to address Nigeria's food cost challenges effectively.

4 months ago

Jimoh Oyibo: Banning Sachet Liquor A Lazy Solution, NAFDAC Should Regulate And Control Access

Jimoh Oyibo says Tinubu should hold NAFDAC’s Director General accountable for banning sachet liquor.

4 months ago

We Can’t Encourage Nigerian Youths To Protest, They’re the Victims Of Protests, Says Ndigbo Youth President Nnabuike

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth President Mazi Nnabuike has advised Nigerian youths to shun protests and called for dialogue instead.

4 months ago

Deji Adeyanju: Groups Distancing Themselves From Protest Are Hungry People Paid by Nigerian Government

“Tinubu funded protests against Jonathan, but now rejects protests, Karma is a universal donor,” says Deji Adeyanju.

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery Denies Reselling US and Nigerian Crude Due To Operational Issues

Dangote Refinery insists its distillation unit is in perfect condition, debunks claims its reselling crude.

4 months ago

Benjamin Kalu: The South East Development Commission Is A ‘Healing Balm’ From President Tinubu To The Region

Benjamin Kalu says Tinubu has fulfilled the 54-year-old promise of reconciliation, reconstruction, and rehabilitation made to South-East with new commission.

4 months ago

Mike Ejiofor: Proposed Protests Will Be Hijacked Eventually, No Matter How Good Protesters’ Intentions Are

People are more hungry now and will exploit the opportunity to loot shops, turning the protest violent, says Mike Ejiofor.

4 months ago

Intending Protesters Plan To Imitate Violence in Kenya, Says Nigerian Military Spokesperson Edward Buba

Military spokesperson Edward Buba believes intending protesters plan to feed off the frustration of Nigerians to cause mayhem.

4 months ago

We’re In A Democracy, People Must Be Able To Vent, Bode George Says, Urges Non-Violent Protests

Bode George has urged for peaceful protests, while denouncing "manipulative and mendacious" government policies.

4 months ago