May 2025 – Page 116 – Rise Africa

Olu Of Warri, Zulu King, Enters Economic, Cultural Bilateral Pact

17.05.2025

It was a rich cultural extravaganza between the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III and His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of South Africa, Zulu Kingdom, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two Royal Majesties aimed at fostering economic and social cultural exchange. The signing of the MoU between the respected...

Faunter Warns Fifth Columnists Against Meddling In Party Affairs

17.05.2025

The Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Festus Fuanter, has warned fifth columnists and their sponsors to desist from interfering in the internal affairs of the party. Speaking in an interview on Saturday in Jos, Fuanter condemned the actions of some faceless groups planning a protest against the recent appointment of...

Oyo Elders Defend Visit To Speaker Over Alaafin’s Chairmanship

17.05.2025

The Committee of Elders in Oyo Town, Oyo State, has clarified that the recent visit of some indigenes to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, was to appreciate the legislature for retaining the permanent chairmanship status of the Alaafin of Oyo in the ongoing amendment of the State Council of...

I No Longer Comment On Nigerian Politics – Kwankwaso

17.05.2025

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has firmly denied making any recent statements concerning Nigerian politics, the administration of President Bola Tinubu, or political developments in the country. Speaking via his verified social media page, Kwankwaso distanced himself from a widely circulated statement attributed to him,...

Humanitarian Leader Condemns Attack On Aid Workers, Urges Greater Protection

17.05.2025

A Nigerian humanitarian leader, Ameen Abdul, has strongly condemned the increasing attacks on humanitarian aid workers around the world, describing the ugly situation as unacceptable and a gross violation of international humanitarian laws, as well as fundamental human rights. Abdul, who is a member of the Africa Governance Group of the International Federation of Red...

Socialite Cubana Chief Priest Acquires Lavish New Home In Lagos’ ‘Billionaires’ Haven’

17.05.2025

Celebrity bartender and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has added another luxurious property to his impressive property portfolio. The businessman recently acquired a multi-million-naira private villa inside the exclusive Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate, Lekki Phase 1—dubbed ‘The Billionaires’ Destination’. Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate is one of Lagos’ most prestigious gated communities, known for...

My Induction Into NBR Hall Of Fame Comes With Responsibility — Olowu

17.05.2025

The Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, HRM Hammed Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III, has said that his induction into the Nigerian Books of Record (NBR) Hall of Fame has imposed a huge responsibility on him. Speaking at his palace in Kuta on Saturday following his induction, Oba Makama said the recognition would spur him to redouble efforts...

Ekiti Lawmaker Assures Tinubu’ll Be Re-Elected

17.05.2025

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ido/Osi, Moba, and Ilejemeje Federal Constituency of Ekiti StateEkiti State, Kolawole Akinlayo, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected for a second term in 2027. The lawmaker also predicted that Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State will secure re-election unopposed in 2026, citing...

LP Hails Obi Of Onitsha, Igwe Achebe, On 84th Birthday

17.05.2025

The Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI) of the Labour Party (LP) has extended warm felicitations to the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. In a statement signed by the Director General of the Directorate, Marcel Ngogbehei, the Labour Party celebrated the monarch’s enduring...

APC Chieftain Speaks On Alleged Treatment Of Shettima By Tinubu Govt

17.05.2025

A prominent Rivers State chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has raised strong concerns over what he described as the systematic sidelining of Vice President Kashim Shettima by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The ruling party chieftain and former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party...