US To Cut All Aid To Nigeria+Soludo Hails Tinubu For SE Growth+ Fake DG Flown On Private Jet|OjyOkpe

The US House of Representatives has voted to withhold 100% of US assistance to Nigeria over what lawmakers describe as Nigeria's failure to prevent violence against Christians and religious minorities. In another development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration's economic reforms are stabilising Nigeria and boosting investor confidence, but many Nigerians are questioning when these gains will lead to lower living costs and improved living standards. Anambra Governor Charles Soludo says President Bola Tinubu is helping heal Civil War-era divisions through new infrastructure projects, including two approved highways linking Anambra to Kogi and Imo to Abia. In another story, AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore says his trial over alleged social media defamation of President Bola Tinubu is politically motivated and driven by fear of his grassroots support. Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila has sued Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi for ₦15 billion over alleged defamatory claims of corruption and abuse of office, seeking damages, a public apology, and an injunction against further statements. It comes as a newly surfaced video of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi boarding a private jet has sparked reactions as he faces criminal charges. A 20 year old woman in Delta State identified as Favour took her own life, saying that a popular content creator known as the "Odogwu of Asaba" sexually assaulted her in a hotel room. Meanwhile, Delta State Police have arrested the creator over allegations linked to the death of 20-year-old Favour amid growing calls for justice and stronger protections for young women. In Kogi State, all four remaining victims abducted during the attack on Government Secondary School, Olowa, have been rescued through a joint operation by security agencies, renewing concerns over repeated attacks on schools. Arise Correspondent Anieze Osakwe breaks down the Federal Government’s statement that about three in four Nigerian children cannot read age-appropriate text by age 10, underscoring the need for urgent reforms to improve teaching, school infrastructure, and safety. In our Good News Report, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso received the 2026 Central Bank of the Year Award in London, earning international recognition for Nigeria's central banking leadership. It comes as Nigeria’s financial sector celebrated a major boost as the stock market becomes the world’s top-performing equity market in dollar terms, following gains across key sectors. Under Milestones, Arise News extends condolences to former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and his family following the passing of his mother, Mrs. Mary Amaechi, at the age of 89. Under Entertainment, we celebrate Afrobeats superstar Wizkid on his 36th birthday for his global impact and success since emerging on Nigeria’s music scene in 2010. NigeriaNews Nigeria USNigeriaRelations USCongress ReligiousFreedom NigeriaEconomy EconomicReforms TinubuAdministration InvestorConfidence CostOfLiving NigerianPolitics BolaTinubu AnambraState KogiState InfrastructureDevelopment Soludo Sowore AAC PoliticalFreedom RuleOfLaw Gbajabiamila DefamationCase JusticeForFavour DeltaState ProtectWomenAndGirls SchoolSafety SafeSchools EducationCrisis AniezeOsakwe NigeriaEducation CBN OlayemiCardoso NigeriaStockMarket AfricanEconomy GoodNewsNigeria RotimiAmaechi Wizkid Afrobeats NigerianMusic EntertainmentNews AriseNews NigeriaToday BreakingNews Subscribe to our Channel for high profile interviews. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ARISEtv | and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisenewsofficial | and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AriseTVNews | Check out our website www.arise.tv