Samson Itodo, Director of Yiaga Africa, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace a value-based and performance-driven approach to politics. Speaking during Channels TV’s special programme on President Tinubu’s second anniversary, Itodo stressed that youth leadership must reflect substance, not just numbers. He criticized Nigeria's prevailing political culture, saying it lacks the values...

…Aims to Cut Export Costs by 50% Under AfCFTA The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), has officially launched the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor—an initiative poised to transform regional trade and accelerate Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area...

Former Rivers State Commissioner for Employment and Empowerment, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, has offered insight into the recent reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, describing it as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Dr. Nwibubasa emphasized that the peace accord...

In a remarkable act of bravery, John Okeke, a vigilant security officer, thwarted a kidnapping attempt by a native doctor named Ezeani in Enugu State, Nigeria. While inspecting his property, Okeke noticed suspicious individuals with a young girl whose mouth was covered. After narrowly escaping an attack, he sought help from various community members, including a priest and an elderly man, but...

UNICEF Calls for Health Screenings at Owerri Airport Amid Diphtheria Outbreak in Imo State The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the implementation of routine health screenings for incoming passengers at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, following a confirmed outbreak of diphtheria in Imo State. The outbreak, with the index case reported in Mbutu...