Staff of Arise News held an end-of-year party marked by music, celebration and recognition which included karaoke , while outstanding employees were recognized with awards for their dedication.
In our Milestone report, we celebrate Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on his 55th birthday, whose journey from student leader to state chief executive has been marked by sacrifice, principle, and transformative governance.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described Governor Sani as a trusted ally whose commitment to democratic ideals and the Renewed Hope Agenda reaffirms that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to the people.
In another development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the new tax laws will go ahead as planned on January 1, 2026, stating that their implementation is meant to support prosperity and shared responsibility.
In Rivers State, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and federal lawmaker Kelechi Nwogu rallied support for President Bola Tinubu across the state.
It comes as in another Rivers State rally, a video emerged featuring the popular highlife musician Duncan Mighty performing his song ‘Port Harcourt Boy’ for Governor Sim Fubara.
In Akwa Ibom, a large crowd of young people publicly declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.
In another development, families in Lagos are grieving after a fire caused the Great Nigeria Insurance Building in Balogun Market to collapse, with reports that three brothers remain trapped under the rubble and accusations that the state government’s rescue efforts are too slow.
In our Good News Report, we highlight the achievement for the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, CVO, by His Majesty King Charles III.
In another Good News Report, multiple award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her contributions to the music and drama industries.
Finally under Entertainment, we remembered some of the world’s greatest entertainers who lost their lives this year – honouring them by remembering the marks they made on their respective industries.
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