U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine used a torpedo to sink the Iranian warship. Furthermore the vessel was named after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani. In addition Qasem Soleimani died in a 2020 drone strike. President Trump ordered the strike at that time. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Highlights Historic…
NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announced the totals on March 3 2026. Moreover the agency detailed how its satellites played a key role in saving lives from life-threatening situations. In addition 183 people came from water incidents while 47 survived aviation emergencies and 70 escaped dangers on land. System Detects Emergency Beacons Worldwide…
Yakuza Leader, Takeshi Ebisawa, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on March 3 2026 by a New York court. U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon handed down the term in Manhattan federal court. Moreover the judge ordered five years of supervised release. Subsequently she directed that authorities deport Ebisawa to Japan once he completes the…
NDLEA (The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency), arrested 58-year-old drug kingpin Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya in Lagos. Officers from the agency’s Special Operations Unit carried out the high-stakes, well-coordinated operation on February 23 2026. This action ended his more than 15 years on the run. Arrest Follows Intelligence Led Operation NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy…
Popular Nigerian singer Asake, whose real name Ahmed Ololade. Has melted hearts online by surprising his mother with a brand-new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon to celebrate the Ramadan season. In a video making rounds on social media, the “Lonely At The Top” hitmaker. Seen gifting the white luxury car to his mother in what seemed like an…
Seplat Energy Plc has successfully restored 49 previously idle wells acquired from ExxonMobil to active production. As part of an aggressive turnaround strategy following its landmark $1.28 billion acquisition of the company’s onshore and shallow-water assets. The Lagos- and London-listed energy producer disclosed that the idle well restoration programme became a major growth driver for…
Popular Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has publicly apologized to music superstar Wizkid and his loyal fanbase, known as Wizkid FC. The apology follows a series of online controversies caused by comments Carter Efe made about the singer, which led to backlash from fans. In a viral video, Carter is seen kneeling and sincerely asking…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has distributed over 70,000 Go Cashless cards. To ease traffic congestion and restore smooth operations at airports. The update was provided by Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN. During an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday. He acknowledged that the transition created inconvenience…
Annabel Schofield, a celebrated supermodel of the 1980s who later became a TV star, has died at the age of 62 following a cancer diagnosis. Schofield rose to fame as the face of major beauty brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Rimmel, and Revlon. Her career skyrocketed internationally after her iconic campaign with Bugle Boy Jeans….
Mrs. Jumoke Ajayi has appointed Chief Executive Officer of the West African Exploration. And Production Company (WAEP), marking a significant moment in Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Ajayi, who also serves as President of the National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPEN). Has long regarded as a respected leader and trailblazer in the energy sector. Her elevation to…
