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GROUP HAILS PRESIDENT TINUBU ON APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS OTUARO AS PAP ADMINISTRATOR

A group, the Niger Delta Liberation Force – NDLF Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Zone has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Chief Dennis Otuaro as the new Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program, saying he is a square peg in a square hole.

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Politics

Chetam Nwala Criticizes the Declared State of Emergency in Rivers, Citing Rising Violence and Economic Decline

Activist and lawyer Chetam Nwala has expressed strong concerns over the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, arguing that it has worsened insecurity and hindered the state’s economic recovery. Nwala reflected on the history of insecurity in Rivers, noting that the most violent period occurred between 2003 and 2008, marked by

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Sports

Lyon Demoted to Ligue 2 Over Financial Troubles

French club Lyon have been demoted to Ligue 2 because of the poor state of their finances. The club were provisionally demoted by the DNGC, the body which oversees the accounts of French professional football clubs, in November. Lyon officials including owner John Textor, met with the DNGC on Tuesday but failed to convince the

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Sports

Nigeria’s Nathaniel Ezekiel Named 2025 NCAA Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year

Nigerian athlete Nathaniel Ezekiel has been awarded the prestigious 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Track Athlete of the Year accolade, capping off an exceptional collegiate season with Baylor University, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The honor was announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association

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Sports

CAF Announces 2025/26 Champions League and Confederation Cup Schedules

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions will commence in September. The shift in the calendar is due to the scheduling of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is set to take place in August. CAF has outlined the following schedule for the

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Sports

NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko Pledges Support for Nigerian Para Powerlifters Ahead of World and Regional Championships

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has promised to support the Nigerian Para Powerlifters as they battle for Paralympics tickets at the World Championships billed for Santiago in August and the Regional Championships holding in Egypt in October. A Para Powerlifting delegation led by Technical Director Ruel Ishaku, accompanied by Athletes Representative Alice Folashade

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Politics

Ibok-ete Ibas says Rivers ready for partnership with Navy to protect maritime assets

The Rivers State says it is committed to enhancing maritime security to boost economic growth. Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas Rtd, the Sole Administrator, said the protection of national assets was uppermost on the commitment of Rivers State. The administrator said the partnership would be in form of strategic collaboration with security agencies, particularly the Nigerian

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Politics

Abduction of Justice Omukoro: Ijaw ethnic leaders call for Duoye Diri’s intervention

By Jeremy Godson The abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Goodness Omukoro which is now in its third day has attracted the outcry of the foremost Ijaw group which has appealed to Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State to save the Ijaw nation from anguish. The group has appealed to Gov Diri to quickly intervene to free

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Politics

Former Senator Benneth Birabi Criticizes Honoring of Ogoni 9 by President Tinubu

A former Senator of the Third Republic, Benneth Birabi, has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to honor the Ogoni 9, describing the gesture as misguided. In an interview, Senator Birabi stated that the Ogoni 9 were not martyrs but perpetrators of violence, asserting that they exploited the poverty-stricken community for their own gains. He

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Politics Health

NDLEA Raises Alarm Over Rising Drug Abuse in Rivers State

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed deep concern over the increasing prevalence of drug abuse in Rivers State. The Deputy State Commander, Operations and Training of NDLEA in Rivers, Emmanuel Ogbumgbada, disclosed this to Rhythm News, noting that a significant number of young people are now roaming the streets of Port Harcourt

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Security General

Chief of Defence Staff Raises Alarm Over Lack of National Census, Citing Security Concerns

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has expressed serious concerns over the country’s failure to conduct a recent national census, warning that the absence of accurate population data is jeopardizing national security and damaging Nigeria’s global credibility. Speaking during an advocacy visit by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator

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