I call Fela Anikulapo Kuti the greatest prophet of our time. I place him in the same moral and historical class as Martin Luther King Jr. This is not exaggeration. There is a reason he named himself  ANIKULAPO :  the one who carries death in his pouch . Fela did not deny death. He chall…

What Does It Mean to Be a Human Rights Activist? Many people, including adults and teenagers, do not understand who an activist is or why someone would openly identify as one, especially in professional environments. To some, calling oneself a human rights activist during a disagreemen…

The United States has delivered military equipment to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing security operations across different parts of the country. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the development in a post on X on Tuesday, 13 January, stating: “U.S. forces …

I woke up this morning to different narratives circulating online, especially from those who are always ready to defend bad leadership because of political affiliation. These are often the same people who loudly criticise and demarket Nigeria whenever their preferred political parties or …

Just days after his stunning knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19 , British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The crash tragically claimed the lives of two of his close associates…

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace , Allen Onyema , has said Nigerians are paying the cheapest domestic air fares in the world , even as airlines implement significant price hikes during the yuletide season. Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Sunday, Onyema said, …

Nollywood is mourning the loss of Allwell Ademola , the talented actress and film producer, who passed away at the age of 43. She was reportedly confirmed dead on Saturday, December 27, 2025 . Sources reveal that Ademola was found unwell at her home by a neighbour and was rushed to Ancill…

Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua returned to the ring for the first time since his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024 Former British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua reminded the boxing world of the gulf between elite pedigree and celebrity hype as …

Anthony Joshua has stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight in Miami Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has defeated Jake Paul , scoring three knockdowns before ending the fight with a brutal right hand in round six . The bout marked Joshua’s first…

Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s most iconic actors, has died at the age of 89. Known as the He Man of Indian cinema, he was celebrated for his versatile roles in action, romance, and comedy films, and for his charismatic screen presence that earned him fans worldwide. The actor, who would…

On 13 April 1997, while living in exile, a prominent Nigerian political figure boldly declared in an interview that he did not believe in One Nigeria. At that time, he was facing two treason charges, accused of undermining the unity of the country and working with pro democracy groups a…

"Count your enemies once for what you see, and twice for what you don’t, for every shadow holds a silent rival." There are wars fought in silence and battles that leave no scars upon the skin. The greatest dangers rarely announce themselves with thunder. They move softly, lik…

The truth has a power that unsettles the comfortable and exposes the deceitful. Those who fear it, whether out of guilt, insecurity, or a desire to maintain control, often take the most predictable action. They attack the messenger. They attempt to paint seekers of truth as untrustworth…

Cameroon is heading to the polls on Sunday, October 12, in a closely watched presidential election that could extend President Paul Biya’s more than four-decade rule. Biya, 92, has been in power since 1982 and is seeking an eighth term in office — a victory that would keep him …