Author: Olabanji Ayoola

Pope Leo addressing journalists on board the papal plane. (Credit: Vatican Media) Pope Leo XIV has responded to recent criticisms from US President Donald Trump, asserting that his mission is rooted in the Gospel and he has no fear of the American president. Speaking to journalists on Monday during a flight to Algeria—the first leg […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it was denied access to both Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola National Stadium for its national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on April 14, 2026. In an X post on Monday, Kola Ologbodiyan said the party was yet to secure a venue less than 24 hours to […]

Lawyers have differed on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of a Court of Appeal ruling that has been a source of dispute between the electoral commission and the fast-growing opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Citing the court ruling, INEC suspended the recognition for any group laying claims to the leadership of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised a planned tour of ministries and government agencies by labour leaders, alleging it is a covert campaign effort for Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a press statement by its Director of Media […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed Commissioners of Police across the country to immediately end extortion, illegal checkpoints, and all forms of harassment of civilians. In a directive issued to the police management team, the IGP stated that restoring public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force is now […]

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have declared a 72-hour lecture boycott in protest against what they described as the “inadequate and poorly implemented” campus transportation system linked to vehicles donated by the First Lady of Nigeria. The boycott, scheduled to run from Tuesday, April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, was announced […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and President Bola Tinubu A fresh war of words has erupted between allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the camp of President Bola Tinubu, following claims by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, that the President remains politically ahead of opposition figures ahead of the […]

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. Video footage posted by ARISE NEWS shows El-Rufai, in traditional Agbada dress, navigating a crowded […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released the updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its 14 April national convention. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja, said the update was aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible convention. The News Agency of […]

The African Demoocratic Congress, ADC, has confirmed that over 3,000 delegates are expected to attend its national convention scheduled for April 14 in Abuja, as the party moves ahead with preparations despite challenges in securing preferred venues. Its National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, in an exclusive interview with The Punch, accused authorities of frustrating its […]