DSS arrests journalist who covers Sowore's activities for possessing drone without certificate The Department of State Services (DSS) has said journalist Zainab Sodiq, who covers the activities of presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a drone without the required autho…

University of Alabama student, her friend, and dog found shot de@d inside home A University of Alabama student, her friend, and a dog were found de@d inside the home they were pet-sitting after the homeowner saw a suspicious person in her yard on her security cameras. Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22, and her pal Jose Felix Al…

Boko Haram members attack military base, destroy classroom and hospital in Borno Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday, July 7, launched a coordinated attack on Logomani community in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, k!lling a soldier and destroying critical public infrastructure, including a police outp…

US Publishes names and photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported over "worst of the worst" Crimes The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an updated deportation list containing the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals. According to a statement published on the official DHS website o…

Driver tracked to Abuja and arrested after absconding with employer's car in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a driver, Adesola Ogunrotifa, who absconded with his employer's car in Akure. The spokesperson for the command, Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 9, 2026 said det…

Pathological and serial liar. We don't have your time - Bayo Onanuga slams Peter Obi for claiming the Tinubu-led government is frustrating his life and businesses Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has described NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a ''pathological and serial liar'. He stated this on X while r…

Palm Beach International Airport becomes President Donald J. Trump airport A memo circulating online claims that Florida's Palm Beach International Airport will be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the change taking effect on July 9, 2026, following recently passed legislation.The memo, repo…

Barely four months after the Independent National Electoral Commission unveiled its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, the electoral body has become embroiled in a wave of litigation that could reshape the country's next electoral cycle. Under the timetable released on February…

Three Senior Advocates of Nigeria are set to battle for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association as lawyers across the country prepare to elect new national officers on July 18. The presidential race pits Olumuyiwa Akinboro, Lateef Akangbe and Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya against one another in an election expect…

The wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while facing criminal prosecution, saying the family's support for Tinubu's presidency entitles them to basic courtesy from his administration. Speaking on ARISE NEWS on…

'Son of a b****' - Paraguay senator launches another attack on France captain Kylian Mbappe Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has launched another scathing attack on France captain Kylian Mbappé, escalating a controversy that has sparked international condemnation and a criminal investigation in France. Amarilla, who…

Disturbing comments made by men after man was caught r@ping his wife's teenage niece in Imo Disturbing comments made by some men after the arrest of a 49-year-old man over alleged s3xual abuse of his wife's teenage niece in Imo State have left many shocked. Imo journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma said the incident happened i…

President Trump tells US officials to cut off all trade with Spain over NATO U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to all trade with NATO ally Spain, over what he called a lack of contributions to defense spending. "Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain …

Davido shares interesting story of how he met and used the female video vixen for his popular hit, Aye Singer, Davido has shared an interesting story of how he met and used the female video vixen for his hit song, Aye, which he released 12 years ago. Speaking on CapitalXtra, the singer said"The girl who was meant to be…

GistReel A married lady has opened up on her emotional dilemma, revealing that she is torn between her caring husband and an ex-boyfriend who has returned seeking a second chance. The young woman shared her story in an anonymous confession, explaining that although her husband has treated her well throughout their marr…

GistReel Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi has sparked reactions online after advising people to avoid doing business with anyone who believes Cristiano Ronaldo is a better footballer than Lionel Messi. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), he claimed a person's opinion on the long-running football debate could rev…

The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,373.99 per United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, according to the latest available market data. Data from the official foreign exchange market showed the naira continuing to trade within a relatively stable r…

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the Standard N100 note is still a legal tender and must be accepted for all transactions. The apex bank, in a statement by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, yesterday, said the clarification became necessa…

•As diesel prices rises across major depots By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday trimmed its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ¦ 1 per litre, even as diesel prices climbed across several petroleum depots in Lagos, reflecting mixed trends in Nigeria's downst…

The wife of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband enjoys his constitutional rights while standing trial, insisting that the family is not seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against him. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS o…

The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil and gas corridor is a key point of contention in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage …

South Korea’s highest court upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s seven-year prison sentence on Thursday over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. The case covered accusations that Yoon had obstructed cabinet deliberations and used forged signatures of the prime minister in t…

Iran targets US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the US launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Gua…

Troops intercept woman and 2-year-old child allegedly heading to terrorist enclave in Borno Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a 20-year-old woman and her two-year-old child while she was allegedly attempting to make her way into a terrorist-held enclave near the Mandara Moun…

US Judge orders the release of Trump's $5m payment to r@pe accuser E. Jean Carroll A federal judge ordered the release of more than $5 million to E. Jean Carroll on Wednesday, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to delay paying the former magazine columnist whom a jury found he sexually abused and defamed. The r…