The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has officially flagged off the construction of Arterial Road S1 with a three-span bridge from Ring Road II to the FCT Fire Service station in Kaura District, Abuja. Speaking during the project flag-off ceremony.on Tuesday, Wike said the crucial road would not only open up the Kaura District for development, but would also enhance the operational capacity of the Fire Service Station within the area. His words: “It will help the fire service station in case of emergencies. By the time this road is constructed with a three-span bridge,…
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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the security agencies to apprehend killers of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. TheHintsNews reports that Maduagwu had her life cut short untimely when 14 armed robbers invaded her estate in the early hours of Monday in Katampe area of Abuja. Tinubu in a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the broader media community over this painful and shocking loss. He said: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received with deep sorrow…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the sales of forms for the Osun state Governorship election and delegate firms will commence on November 12, 2025 and end on November 26th. The ruling party pegged the expression of interest form at N10 million, while the nomination form goes for N40 million. It revealed that the primary election is scheduled to take place on December 13th, while the primary election appeal would hold on December 14, 2025. TheHintsNews reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) had fixed August 8, 2026 for the Osun governorship election. The National…
The National Industrial Court has temporarily restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from cutting gas and crude supply to Dangote Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Sublim who gave the order on Monday in Abuja also restrained PENGASSAN from embarking on its planned industrial action. In granting the application, the court agreed with applicant’s lawyer, Mr George Ibrahim, SAN, that irreparable damage may be occasioned if the necessary orders are not granted. Justice Sublim in a ruling on an exparte application on Monday, specifically restrained the defendants which included Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd, (NNPCL), Nigeria…
Contrary to reports in the media, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied suspending action on the proposed delineation of Wards in the Warri Federal Constituency. TheHintsNews reports that the supreme court had ordered the electoral body to carry out the delineation of the constituency. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Monday said the clarification became necessary following reports in the media that the exercise has been suspended. He said: “Our attention has been drawn to a report published by a national newspaper in which an official of…
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday in Abuja when Arise News Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu was murdered in Abuja by armed robbers who invaded her residence. The armed robbery incident which occurred in the Katampe area of Abuja is already being investigated by the Nigeria Police. ARISE News in a statement by Hadiza Ajayi said Maduagwu, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with the viewers. The statement reads: “It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE…
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary match against Lesotho played on 21 March 2025. FIFA also fined SAFA CHF 10,000, while Teboho Mokoena has received an official warning. The world football governing body in a statement issued Monday said South Africa breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) and Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations by featuring the player, who was not eligible for selection. To this…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that a total number 6,232,673 Nigerians have registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online within six weeks. The commission added that out of the 6.2 million that have registered, the youths between ages 18 and 34 constitute 4,230,715, while students are: 1,565,824 and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) constitute 137,865. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi in a breakdown released on Monday further disclosed that females constitute 3,250,338 (52.15 per cent), while males constitute 2,982,335 (47.85 per cent). After five weeks, the commission said: “Total number of…
A group, Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR) has called on President Bola Tinubu to proscribe the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for disrupting the country’s economic stability. It warned PENGASSAN, NUPENG, and associated bodies pursuit of “selfish agendas detrimental to national interest” could lead Nigerians to seek lawful redress beyond government intervention. Its Executive Director, Akinloye Oyeniyi in a issued Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the dispute over Dangote’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers for product distribution. He expressed concern over…
RingTrue with Yemi Adebowale, September 29, 2025. yemiadebowale@yahoo.com; 08054699539 (text only) The sleaze allegations against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are very clear; that as a public servant, he bought three buildings in the United States estimated at $6 million. This loquacious, impetuous, and entirely uncouth man has been a public servant for almost his entire life. He was a local government chairman; Chief of staff to a governor for four years; minister under the Jonathan government for four years; governor for eight years; and now minister under this Tinubu government. We all know what…