By Adamu S. Ladan, FCAI The recent exchange between veteran broadcaster, Dr Reuben Abati and his Arise News colleague, Rufai Oseni, during the station’s Morning Show has produced something of a media storm. What began as a disagreement during political discussion quickly became the subject of public debate, with viewers taking sides and commentators questioning whether the conduct of the presenters was consistent with the standards expected of professional journalists. But perhaps the more important question is not who won the argument. It is what the episode tells us about journalism, professional conduct and the power of the microphone in…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna has vowed to fight his way back to the top after two years marked by disappointing results on the international stage and compounded by personal struggles. The former African champion is determined to revive his career with a fresh start in France, where he has joined Amiens Sport Tennis de Table, a second-division club in the French Table Tennis League. Aruna left Lagos over the weekend after a brief holiday and has since linked up with his new club. According to the Nigerian star, the move represents more than…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Atiku as the new Emir and Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi of the Zurmi Emirate Council. Announcing the appointment, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the approval followed due consultation and the recommendation of the kingmakers of the Zurmi Emirate Council, in accordance with established traditions, customs and relevant laws of the state. The new monarch ascends the throne as the 21st Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, succeeding His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bello Suleiman, who passed away on…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State in the 2026 edition of Leading Ladies in Cross River State. Bassey’s recognition was contained in a congratulatory letter from the editorial team of the publication, informing her that she had made the final list following consideration of several nominations. According to the organisers, the selected personalities were recognised in appreciation of their accomplishments and the inspirational value of their individual stories. The recognition is significant…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State has been selected as one of the 36 states of Nigeria to host the 2026 Crusade of Christ for All Nations (CFAN), with the campaign tagged “Calabar 2026.” The international evangelistic ministry, founded by the late German-American evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, will hold the Calabar crusade from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Calabar International Conference Centre grounds. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda is expected to lead the preaching during the four-day gospel campaign. The Executive Director of CFAN Africa, Rev. John Darku, disclosed this in Calabar during a news conference to announce the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has responded to allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the persistent water shortage in the state, saying various interventions are ongoing and that the APC-led administration remains committed to ending the crisis. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Iyan Sokoto, the ministry said it had taken note of a statement by the ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, regarding water supply in the state. “While we respect his right to comment on public issues, it is important to set the…
By Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed deep sadness over the recent fatal accident along the Girei-Jimeta Road and visited the homes of several bereaved families to offer his condolences. Speaking to members of the Correspondents’ Chapel in his office in Yola, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Leader Teneke, said the governor was particularly saddened by the continuing accidents on the road, which have claimed innocent lives. “One of the victims was a close relative. He has personally visited the homes of several bereaved families to offer his condolences. “I accompanied him on…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Tension eased in Sokoto metropolis on Monday following a brief clash between youths protesting the arrest of Dahiru Mai-Barewa and security personnel. The incident caused a temporary uproar as security operatives intervened to restore order and ensure public safety. The protest followed a court order for the re-arrest and remand of Mai-Barewa. Some youths in Sokoto expressed opposition to the decision, calling for justice and respect for the rule of law. The protesters reportedly blocked roads and staged demonstrations in some parts of the city, while security personnel moved to bring the situation under control.…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with security agencies, has arrested eight people for allegedly engaging in the illegal sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). The arrests followed a raid conducted by a committee established by the state government to address reported cases of the illegal sale and diversion of RUTF. Our correspondent reports that the eight suspects were arrested at locations in Mashi and Katsina Local Government Areas, where they were allegedly selling the food items. The State Commissioner for Health, Musa Adamu Funtua, led the operation alongside officials from the State Ministry of…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of preparations to conduct free, fair and credible elections in the 2027 General Election, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Monday, September 7, 2026, declared open the South-West Zonal Interactive Meeting and Readiness Assessment for the 2027 General Election. He described the engagement as a departure from more than two decades of administrative practice in which zonal preparations were handled primarily through the Commission’s headquarters directorates. According to a Commission bulletin, the event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, marked the commencement of a…