July 2025 – Page 10 – Rise Africa

Your ‘No Vacancy’ Comment Arrogant, Undemocratic

30.07.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described as arrogant and undemocratic the statement credited to the newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, that there would be “no vacancy in Aso Rock” in 2027. In a statement issued by its interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC...

Tinubu Meets Kwankwaso Ally, Jibrin Amid Defection Rumours

30.07.2025

President Bola Tinubu has met with Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting came amid growing speculation that Kwankwaso and his political associates are considering a defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress...

Digital Oil Marketplace Launched for Downstream Trading

30.07.2025

A digital oil and gas company, Petroleumprice.ng, has unveiled a dedicated digital marketplace for petroleum products trading, infrastructure, and logistics services. This development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Petroleumprice.ng, Olatide Jeremiah, on Tuesday. The company said the platform, launched amid ongoing discussions around pricing transparency frameworks in West...

Legendary Michael Jackson’s Dirty Sock Sold For $8,000 At French Auction

30.07.2025

A single, rhinestone-encrusted sock once worn by pop legend Michael Jackson has been sold for a staggering €7,688 ($8,822) at an auction in the southern French city of Nîmes. The off-white sock, stained with age and yellowed rhinestones, was reportedly discovered by a technician near the late singer’s dressing room following his 1997 concert in...

Nollywood Actor Don Richard Battles Kidney Disease, Cries For Aid,

30.07.2025

Nollywood actor, Don Richard who is known for his dare-devil roles in Yoruba movies is down with kidney disease. The actor opened up about his ongoing battle with kidney disease, lamenting that condition has not only left him in poor health, but also caused significant financial strain. Speaking in an interview with actress and host...

KBSG Distributes N2.7bn Learning Materials To Schools

30.07.2025

The Kebbi state government, has inaugurated the distribution of learning materials, vehicles and motorcycles worth N2.7bn to schools across the state. Speaking while flagging off the distribution in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris said the items distributed include, literacy books, exercise books, computers, vehicles, and motorcycles among others. The Governor stated that, from inception of...

ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Units In Women’s Ministry

30.07.2025

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday inaugurated the Anti-Corruption Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. This follows the anti-graft agency’s disclosure on Tuesday, July 29 that 92 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies were yet to establish ACTU units, while 172 others had weak or ineffective units....

Inclusive Police Force Builds Confidence, Deter Insecurity

30.07.2025

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) on Wednesday enunciated advantages of the Federal character in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), stating that in the Police Force, it builds confidence and deter insecurity. The FCC Acting Executive Chairman, Hon. Kayode Oladele who stated this when the management of the Police Services Commission (PSC) visited the headquarters of...

Tanzania Explores Nigerian Maritime Model, Endorses IMO Council Bid

30.07.2025

The United Republic of Tanzania has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, citing strong bilateral relations and Nigeria’s past support as key factors. Also, the country further expressed its eagerness to tap into Nigeria’s experience in developing its marine and blue economy sector....

Reps Set To Establish Three Technical Colleges To Empower Youths

30.07.2025

The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved for the establishment of three new vocational and technical institutions as a strategic step toward curbing youth unemployment in Nigeria. Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education, Rep. Fuad Laguda disclosed this at a public hearing for three bills in that regard. He...