News – Page 35 – Rise Africa

Monarch Seeks Govt’s Support To Develop Traditional Festival

26.10.2025

The Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin, has appealed to both the Federal and State Governments to harness the tourism and economic potential of the annual Olokemeji TakoTabo Festival in the town. Oba Adegbite-Adedoyin made the appeal on Sunday during this year’s edition of the festival,...

Gov Inuwa Mourns Victims Of Kano Line Accident, Sympathizes With Families

26.10.2025

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic motor accident involving a Kano Line passenger bus that departed from Gombe, resulting in the death of 13 passengers and injuries to 5 others. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as heartbreaking and a monumental loss, not only to the families of...

Anambra Traditional Rulers Council Commends Non-Indigenes

26.10.2025

The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has commended the Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State (ANIAS) for its role in promoting peace, social stability, and unity across the state. The commendation came as the Chairman of the Council and traditional ruler of Obosi, His Majesty Eze Iweka III, Igwe Chidubem Iweka Ogalagidi, was conferred with...

Gombe Govt Announces Death Of Commissioner, Abdullahi Bello

26.10.2025

The government of Gombe State has announced the passing of the Commissioner for Inter al Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd). Speaking in a statement issued on Friday, October 24, by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the state government said the date of the funeral prayer will be announced in...

Why We Chose To Produce Doncoco In Nigeria – Onwunali

26.10.2025

The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Iki Leads Limited, Mr Innocent Onwunali, has explained why his company decided to produce its newest liquor brand, Doncoco, locally instead of importing it. He offered the explanation at the unveiling of the new product in Lagos, over the weekend. He noted that the company’s decision was...

Tafiri To Empower Young Designers With N5m Grant

26.10.2025

Celebrated Nigerian fashion designer, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, is marking the 15th anniversary of her eponymous brand with a week-long exhibition and empowerment initiative designed to celebrate creativity and nurture emerging talent in the country’s fashion industry. The anniversary celebration, themed “The Loop in Time: The Retrospective,” will run from October 29 to November 2, 2025,...

NOA Announces Animation Award To Advance National Values

26.10.2025

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced a new animation award initiative with a total cash prize of N22.5m, aimed at promoting national identity and values through creative storytelling. The award, which was unveiled recently at the ninth Lagos International Festival of Animation, is being implemented in partnership with the festival. Speaking at the event,...

Pleasing God In Your Financesshettima Leads Tributes At Funeral Of CBN Dep Gov’s Mother

26.10.2025

…says Usoro’s daughter, Ms Emen, embodies a mother’s dream fulfilled Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid glowing tribute to the late Deaconess Eno Nnana Usoro, mother of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor Ms. Emem Nnana Usoro, describing her as a woman whose life exemplified grace, faith, and service to humanity. He noted that...

Family Members, Friends Celebrate Stella Obasanjo At 20th Memorial Service

26.10.2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, family members, and friends gathered in Abeokuta to celebrate the 20th memorial service of former First Lady Stella Obasanjo. Dignitaries at the Church service held at Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, OOPL, Abeokuta, on Saturday include former Governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun. Obasanjo, in a short response during an...

Apprehension As Truck Plunges Off Oshodi Bridge

26.10.2025

There was apprehension on Saturday when a truck with registration number AKD 135 UK plunged off the Oshodi Bridge into the terminal ditch. The accident occurred along the Oshodi Old inward Mile 2 axis with the six-tyre truck laden with toner printing materials. Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued a severely...

1 … 33 34 35 36 37 … 1,792

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

Latest news

Olubadan, Sagay, Uwazurike, Afenifere, Others Differ On State Creation

Trump Designates Nigeria ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Christian Genocide

Why Dangote refuses to buy moribund NNPC refineries

Nigeria secures $500m for solar manufacturing plants

Latest News

Monarch Seeks Govt’s Support To Develop Traditional Festival

Gov Inuwa Mourns Victims Of Kano Line Accident, Sympathizes With Families

Anambra Traditional Rulers Council Commends Non-Indigenes

Gombe Govt Announces Death Of Commissioner, Abdullahi Bello

Why We Chose To Produce Doncoco In Nigeria – Onwunali

Tafiri To Empower Young Designers With N5m Grant

NOA Announces Animation Award To Advance National Values

Pleasing God In Your Financesshettima Leads Tributes At Funeral Of CBN Dep Gov’s Mother

Family Members, Friends Celebrate Stella Obasanjo At 20th Memorial Service

Apprehension As Truck Plunges Off Oshodi Bridge

Must Read

The Battle for Africa

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

Popular Posts

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

You may have missed it

Olubadan, Sagay, Uwazurike, Afenifere, Others Differ On State Creation

Trump Designates Nigeria ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Christian Genocide

Why Dangote refuses to buy moribund NNPC refineries

Nigeria secures $500m for solar manufacturing plants

Oando’s profit after tax surges 164% in Q3 2025 results

ASSBIFI decries high rate of casualisation in banks

Follow Us on Social Media

Themes