Arise Exclusives

Labour Strike Not About Ajaero But Against Official Impunity, NLC Insists 

According to TUC President Osifo, "We went on strike because government refused to act on the assault on Ajaero."

11 months ago

Austin Aigbe: Nigerian Politicians Have Learned To Undermine Election Processes

Civil Society co-convener, Mimidoo Achakpa says the issue of prefilled sheets meant INEC did not do its job properly.

11 months ago

Soyinka Unveils New Novel At CANEX, Says ‘Writing is Anguish’

"I would rather be doing other things more pleasurable... but in the end, you've purged yourself of accumulated debris."

11 months ago

Nobody’s Political Ambition Is Worth The Blood Of Any Nigerian, Jonathan Reiterates on Off-Season Elections’ Eve 

“If you mean well for your people and you want to govern them, you will not recruit thugs to kill…

11 months ago

We’re Working With Police, Security Agencies To Curb Electoral Violence, Says Zakari Ya’u

"Historically, politicians and government have long been the instigators of the violence in the country."

11 months ago

Lokpobiri: The IYC Is Known For ‘Beating People’, But That Is Not My Leadership Style 

Speaking on the upcoming election, he said “there is no space for violence in this election.”

11 months ago

Eradiri: Bayelsa LP Chairman Collected N100 Million From Diri, He Is Working Against Me

He alleged that some parties are stockpiling arms to intimidate voters during the election.

11 months ago

Ubani: Better For Nine Criminally Liable Persons To Go Free Than For One Innocent Person To Be Wrongly Convicted

"We believe that the government will do the right thing in getting those who are criminals to be prosecuted and…

11 months ago

Bayelsa Guber: Police Must Ensure Peace In Elections, Promises Are Just Hot Air, Says King Dakolo

He raised concerns over the lack of boats and personnel to police riverine communities during the elections.

12 months ago

Bishop Kukah: Nigerians Are Committed To Democratic Culture Despite Challenges

“It is long coming, but we must continue relentlessly because it’s the only guarantee against war.”

12 months ago