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The station, however, in response, stated that it does not fire journalists because of their views. It noted that it allows its editors ‘the freedom to air their opinions unfettered and have created The Office of the Ombudsman to take any complaints and discipline any abuse of office by any…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has trained over 300 participants in the North West on its newly introduced online platforms to improve communication and ease the admission process at tertiary institutions. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, declared this at the opening of the training in Zaria on…
It was a great time at the Mike Adenuga/Alliance Francais Lagos, last week as Artists, guests and BIC executives gathered to celebrate this year’s winners of BIC Art Master Africa Competition amidst discussion on building a sustainable career in the African art industry. The competition which was contested by artists…
Veteran gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele, has celebrated the 25th anniversary of surviving a car accident, which confined him to a wheelchair. The singer shared photos from the accident on his Instagram page, expressing gratitude to God. He wrote, “It’s exactly 25 years ago today… Just keep thanking God on my…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has revealed that she recently miscarried a pregnancy. The actress said this in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Rubbin Minds’ with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Sunday. She also said people usually ask her when she will have another baby despite having a son and a stepdaughter with…
Danjuma, the father of slain Mohammed Danjuma has cried out demanding for justice, over the gruesome murder of his son. Mohammed 34, a graduate of Nigerian Maritime Academy Oron was allegedly murdered on July 7, 2022, within the neighbourhood at Clapperton Road, Sokoto. The deceased father, Danjuma Sidi, who narrated…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, says the agricultural sector generated over N1.2bn as revenue in 2022 in spite of the global food challenges. Olusanya, who also said that the ministry surpassed its one billion naira generated in 2021, made this known at the 2022 Lagos Food…
The Board of Editors of THISDAY/ARISE News has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council’s (PCC) Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Bayo Onanuga and its Director, Strategic Communication, Mr Dele Alake of attempting to silence independent media ahead of the 2023 general election. This was revealed by…
South African comedian and TV show host, Trevor Noah, has officially stepped down as the host of The Daily Show. Trevor had earlier announced that he was exiting the show at the end of the season in September. The 38-year-old gave an emotional farewell speech on Thursday, in which he…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has said she is confident in the plans of the All Progressives Congress for women and Nigerians. The actress made this known on Wednesday when she attended the APC women’s rally for Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the party. Mercy shared photos from the event alongside…
