“Why Nigeria’s Projected Global GDP Growth Depends on the Dangote Refinery, Not Government Policy”

03 Feb 2026

Nigeria’s projected contribution to global GDP in the coming years has been the subject of much discussion, with some commentators attributing this growth to government policies. A closer look, however, suggests a very different reality. The truth is that the country’s projected rise on the global economic stage owes far more to the Dangote Refinery […]

UNIBEN Parents Raise Alarm Over Optometry Admission Crisis, Accuse University of Unfair Treatment

03 Feb 2026

A worried parent of a student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has raised serious concerns over what they described as unfair and distressing treatment of students admitted into the Doctor of Optometry programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The parent, in a message sent to ARISE TV journalist Rufai Oseni via X (formerly Twitter), […]

Man Sparks Outrage After Smashing Girlfriend’s Phone For Rejecting Public Proposal

03 Feb 2026

A dramatic and heartbreaking scene has sparked massive reactions online after a young man smashed his girlfriend’s phone for rejecting his marriage proposal in public. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), reportedly occurred inside a supermarket and was witnessed by several shocked onlookers. In the video, the young man […]

Nigerian Man Recounts How Burial Donations Hit ₦100m Before One Person “Donated” Prayers

03 Feb 2026

A Nigerian man has sparked massive reactions online after sharing a hilarious experience from a WhatsApp group created to plan the burial of a wealthy deceased man. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the man said he was added to the group to assist with burial arrangements but was immediately stunned by the scale of donations […]

Bayelsa Police Arrest Pastor Over Alleged Plot to Kill Rival Cleric

03 Feb 2026

A Delta State–born pastor, Elijah Oro, has been arrested in Bayelsa State for allegedly plotting to assassinate a rival pastor following disputes over church membership and property. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command’s SWAT unit after credible intelligence exposed the alleged plan. According to police sources, Pastor Oro […]

Woman Leaves Boyfriend After He Quit His Job to Care for Her for a Year, Sparks Online Debate

03 Feb 2026

A woman has sparked widespread online debate after a video surfaced explaining why she ended her relationship with her boyfriend—despite his year-long sacrifice caring for her after major surgery. According to the video, the woman underwent a serious brain operation that left her unable to care for herself during recovery. Due to financial constraints, she […]

“Please Help Me Beg Him”: Heartbreaking Marital Dispute Unfolds in Ilorin Court

03 Feb 2026

A deeply emotional scene played out at the Area Court, Centre-Igboro in Ilorin, Kwara State, as a woman tearfully pleaded with the court to save her marriage from collapse. Mariam Alagbede, a resident of Idiape village in the Ogidi Area, appeared before the court visibly distressed, begging her husband to forgive her and abandon his […]

Nigerian Lady Ends Friendship After Friend Dismisses Man for Drinking Pure Water

03 Feb 2026

A young Nigerian woman has sparked widespread conversation on social media after revealing why she ended a long-standing friendship over what many have described as a disturbing display of classism. The lady, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @AdageorgeA, shared the incident in a lengthy post that has since gone viral, amassing over 70,000 views […]

Woman Sparks Debate After Mocking Christian Beliefs About Life After Death

03 Feb 2026

A woman has triggered widespread online discussion after sharing her views on certain Christian teachings about what happens after death. In a viral clip, she expressed surprise that many adults — including those in their late 20s, 30s, 40s and even 50s — still hold literal beliefs about judgment after death. She said, “If you […]