April 2026 – Page 5 – Rise Africa

Borno Deputy Speaker Steps Down For Ndume

30.04.2026

The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Engr Abdullahi Musa Askira, has stepped down from the race for the Borno South senatorial District, and decided to support the incumbent Senator Muhammadu Ali Ndume. Askira made this disclosure at a press briefing at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre on Thursday....

Air Cargo Demand Drops as Passenger Traffic Rises

30.04.2026

Global air cargo demand suffered a setback in March 2026, falling by 4.8 per cent year-on-year, even as passenger traffic continued its upward climb with a 2.1 per cent increase over the same period. This is according to the latest figures released by the International Air Transport Association on Wednesday. This mixed performance shows the...

NNPC Announces Successful River Niger Crossing On OB3 Gas Pipeline

30.04.2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has successfully completed the River Niger Crossing of the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. The development marked a major milestone in the expansion of Nigeria’s national gas transmission network. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by...

BIC deepens Nigeria presence with distributor network

30.04.2026

Global stationery and consumer goods group BIC is expanding its operations in Nigeria, deepening its distribution network and strengthening local partnerships as it seeks to consolidate its position in one of Africa’s largest consumer markets. The company, which produces stationery, lighters, and shavers, said its Nigeria strategy is focused on widening product access, improving supply...

Cubana Chief Priest Declares Political Ambition Ahead of 2027

30.04.2026

Ahead of the anticipated 2027 general elections, Nigerian celebrity barman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has announced his plan to run for a House of Representatives seat. Announcing his political ambition on his official Instagram page, Cubana Chief Priest declared his intention to run for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in...

Ola Aina Speaks On Rejecting England For Nigeria

30.04.2026

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has opened up on his decision to represent Nigeria at the senior international level, despite earlier featuring for England’s youth teams. Born in Southwark, London, to Nigerian parents, Aina was a regular for England’s youth sides during his development years. He progressed through the ranks from the...

‘Don’t Pull Down The Roof’, Shettima Urges APC Unity Ahead Of Primaries

30.04.2026

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has called for unity, restraint, and internal cohesion within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensifies. In a personally signed message titled “2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof,” Shettima cautioned party leaders, aspirants, and supporters against actions capable of dividing the party....

Mission Impossible Star, Rhames Hospitalized After Collapse

30.04.2026

Famous Hollywood star, known for his role in the Mission Impossible franchise, Ving Rhames, has been hospitalised after a medical emergency. New Telegraph gathered that the Rhames passed out on Wednesday afternoon while eating lunch with his family at the Granville restaurant in North Hollywood, California. READ ALSO: Sources privy to the development said that...

Zacch Adedeji Sets Clear Vision For Smarter Revenue, Stronger Institutions In Nigeria

30.04.2026

I sat through the opening address at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters with a mix of curiosity and cautious optimism. Nigerians mostly regard government speeches as leaning heavily on ceremony and praise, but this one felt different. It was deliberate, structured, and most importantly, anchored in policy implementation and formulation. It did...

Carter Efe, Portable Trade Words Ahead Of Boxing Bout

30.04.2026

Ahead of their celebrity boxing match at Chaos in the Ring 4, controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, and social media influencer Carter Efe exchanged new threats. The face-off between the duo is slated for Friday, May 1, at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Portable, who had already...