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By Admin Some medical doctors in Nigeria have tasked their Nigerian counterparts abroad to invest in medical charity in their various communities in Nigeria. They made the call at a one day Medical Outreach on Monday in Nnebukwu, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state. The outreach, which holds annually during the yuletide, is organised…

By Admin Fredrick Odimayo, the Kogi State Correspondent of ARISE News, has been honoured with the “Most Outstanding Male Correspondent Award” in recognition of his exceptional performance and professional excellence during the 2025 broadcasting year. The award was announced at the ARISE News end-of-year celebration held in Lagos, where outstanding staff members from across the…

By Lamara Garba-Azare   A nation is not merely a stretch of land marked by borders on a map. It is a will. It is authority. It is the solemn promise that those who govern will protect those who are governed. The day a country hands that promise to another power even in the name…

By Thompson Yamput Oba Frederick Balogun JP, Olu Apata-Oworo, says Christmas symbolises hope, peace and Joy to humanity across the globe. The traditional ruler  said this in a Christmas message in Lokoja on Thursday. Oba Balogun described Christmas as a season that rekindles the hope of mankind, considering the challenges the federal and state governments…

By Thompson Yamput Former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has urged Christians to exercise true faith as they embrace spiritual essence of the Christmas season marked by the birth of Jesus Christ. In a goodwill message on Thursday, signed by Director of his Media Office, Ohiare Michael, Bello noted that Christmas carries a powerful message…

By Patience Aliyu Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has reinforced security in the state for the yuletide with the recruitment of 1,450 personnel of Operation Rainbow, the state’s security outfit. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Director of Press to the State government, Mr Gyang Bere on Thursday in Jos. Mutfwang, while…

By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has launched ‘Operation Eagle Eye’ in Uyo as part of the agency’s contributions to ensure crash free yuletide in Akwa Ibom. The Head of NEMA, Uyo Operations Office, Mrs Mmandu Aisuein, described the initiative as a special exercise conducted during the yuletide, to reduce road crashes….

By Isaiah Eka A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Richard/Emem Inyang Foundation on Wednesday, conducted free medical outreach to no fewer than 1,000 vulnerable persons in Akwa Ibom. The outreach was held at the Palmer Memorial Hospital, Ikot Usen, in Ibiono Ibom Local Gocnemet Area (LGA) of the state. The gesture was part of the foundation’s Corporate…

By Thompson Yamput Boat drivers and skippers on Wednesday commended the Federal Government and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for safety measures introduced to curb boat mishaps and save lives on Nigeria’s waterways. They gave the commendation at the close of a three-day training programme held at the NIWA Dockyard in Lokoja, Kogi. The…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command says it has deployed 783 personnel across the state to ensure a hitch-free yuletide celebration in the State. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo. Ajatta cautioned motorists to…