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The Federal Government has turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, targeting the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. Announced by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, during an exclusive interview with Arise News on May 31, 2025, this ambitious initiative leverages cutting-edge technology…
An employee of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Mustapha Isa, lost his life on May 29, 2025, after being electrocuted while addressing a power fault at the company’s Mabushi office. The tragic event, which unfolded around 5:50 p.m., has raised serious questions about workplace safety protocols and the risks faced by utility workers who…
In an extraordinary moment at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Lokoja, Kogi State, a father’s overwhelming joy turned to shock on May 30, 2025, when he learned his wife had given birth to not one, but three baby girls. Adamu Muhammed Tenimu, a resident of Ankpa Local Government Area, collapsed upon hearing the news…
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz delivered a chilling ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the militant group accept a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal or face “annihilation.” The warning comes as U.S. President Donald Trump optimistically declared that a ceasefire agreement in the war-torn Gaza Strip is “very…
A catastrophic flood has left a trail of destruction across Niger State, Nigeria, submerging homes, farmlands, and livelihoods in one of the worst natural disasters to hit the region in recent years. In the heart of Mokwa, a small community now grapples with unimaginable loss, as survivors recount harrowing tales of survival amidst the deluge….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a high-profile operation in Toto, Nasarawa State, on May 30, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 43 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The operation, described as a meticulously planned sting, underscores the agency’s relentless commitment to dismantling networks of cybercriminals, popularly known as “yahoo boys,”…
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has launched a landmark terrorism trial against Simon Ekpa, a dual Nigerian-Finnish citizen and self-styled leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. The trial, which began on May 30, 2025, has drawn international attention due to its complex blend of geopolitical tensions, separatist activism, and allegations of digital…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has proclaimed that global confidence in the nation’s aviation sector has been fully restored. The announcement, made recently via the minister’s official channels, highlights a series of reforms, achievements, and strategic initiatives aimed at revitalizing an industry that has long been a critical driver of Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has disclosed that approximately 150 million Nigerians—roughly two-thirds of the nation’s population—have been directly or indirectly affected by the pervasive insecurity plaguing the country. The statement, made during a high-profile event in Abuja, underscores the profound challenges Nigeria faces as it grapples with multifaceted security threats that threaten…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency Incentives Order (2025), a landmark executive order designed to slash operating costs, attract unprecedented investments, and maximize revenue returns in the nation’s vital energy sector. Announced on May 30, 2025, this policy is being hailed as a game-changer, signaling Nigeria’s commitment to reviving…
