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“I practice the religion of love, I don’t think fornication is a sin”- Falz
Rapper and singer Folarin Falana, known as Falz, continues to assert that fornication is not considered a sin in his personal religion. This stance follows a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) where he made this claim, sparking a significant debate. Both Christian and Muslim faithful challenged his assertion, citing various scriptures in their responses. Addressing the controversy in a recent interview with Arise TV, Falz reiterated that fornication is not a sin in his…
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“First half, we never see anything” – Falz speaks on lack of progress in the country
Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has given his assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as it recently marked its second year in office. Falz contends that Nigeria has regressed under the current government. He emphasized that little progress has been achieved and stated that the President has the remaining two years of his term to demonstrate his effectiveness. Speaking in a recent interview on Arise TV, Falz said, “It…
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PDP crisis: Some members of the PDP might still defect to APC- Bukola Saraki
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has affirmed his commitment to repositioning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and resolving its ongoing leadership crisis. He acknowledged that some PDP members might still defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP has been grappling with various leadership challenges since the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election. In response, the party recently formed a reconciliation committee, with Saraki at its helm, and he has been conducting meetings aimed…
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“Over 600 Nigerians killed in two years”- PDP slams APC on Insecurity and Economic hardship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the 2027 general elections will serve as a “referendum on the failures” of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government. The PDP criticized the APC’s management of insecurity, economic hardship, and overall governance, pledging to hold the government responsible for its deficiencies. This stance was articulated by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. Ologunagba…
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Uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of every citizen – President Tinubu tells Nigerian police
President Bola Tinubu has delivered a strong warning to Nigerian police officers, cautioning them against intimidating or abusing the citizens they are employed to safeguard. He emphasized the critical need for them to uphold the rule of law and reject any form of misconduct. This warning was issued during the 2nd Annual Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) Award and Commendation Ceremony, held on Wednesday night in Abuja, where the President was represented by Senate President…
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Going to Rivers state gives me mental disorder – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has disclosed that he no longer visits Rivers State, stating that doing so induces a mental disorder. Amaechi explained during an interview on Arise News that witnessing projects he completed during his tenure as governor abandoned and vandalized makes him “go crazy.” He specifically highlighted that some of the primary and secondary schools he built with state resources were neglected and allowed to be vandalized by his successor. He…
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First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu begins new initiative to Eliminate Cervical cancer by 2030
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has voiced strong concern over the widespread issue of cancer affecting women in the country, emphasizing that no woman should succumb to preventable cervical cancer. In response, she has launched a new initiative, the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCIN), aligning with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) elimination target for 2030. She believes this campaign will effectively end the threat of cervical cancer for women of all…
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President Tinubu has done more than all his predecessors – APC secretary, Felix Morka
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu has outperformed his predecessors. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Morka specifically highlighted that Tinubu has reordered Nigeria’s priorities and addressed some of the most difficult economic challenges facing the nation. He said: “Now, this President, in two years, as I have maintained, has done more than, you know, all of the presidents before him in…
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INEC is biased, If Yakubu was INEC chairman in 2015, APC wouldn’t have won- Amaechi reveals
Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has accused the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, of bias. According to Amaechi, Yakubu is not comparable to Attahiru Jega, a former INEC boss, whom he describes as a “real democrat.” Amaechi, who appeared on Arise News on Tuesday evening, claimed that if Yakubu had been the INEC Chairman in 2015, the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not have secured victory against an…
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President Tinubu hosts Gov Adeleke, Davido in Lagos
The Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hosted Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at his Lagos residence for a private meeting on Monday. Governor Adeleke was accompanied by his elder brother, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, a renowned businessman, and his son, the internationally acclaimed Afrobeats artiste David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The visit was announced by President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who shared details on X on Tuesday. Olusegun wrote: “President…
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Rivers: I was once Wike’s boss, I hired him – Amaechi says
Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has addressed claims by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, that Amaechi is not his boss. Wike, during a media chat in Abuja, dismissed his former boss, stating that the former Minister of Transportation lacks influence. He asserted that Amaechi, even as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign, failed to deliver Rivers State to former President Muhammadu Buhari in both the 2015 and…
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Benue, Plateau killings: People are dying everyday because Tinubu is their president who could not defend them- Kenneth Okonkwo
Former Labour Party spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has asserted that Nigerians in Benue, Plateau, and other states are dying due to President Bola Tinubu’s presidency. Okonkwo stated that Nigerians are losing their lives because Tinubu is unable to protect them. In an interview with News Central TV, the Nollywood veteran strongly criticized those commending Tinubu’s administration, claiming the President has failed Nigerians. Okonkwo said: “There is no way anybody will be praising this government and not…
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