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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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Features General

Has Nigeria Failed Its Children?

By Paul Chimodo Across Nigeria, millions of children are growing up in conditions shaped by poverty, insecurity, poor education, and economic hardship. While political leaders continue to speak of the future, many Nigerian children are struggling to survive the present. That question is no longer asked only in classrooms, policy meetings, or newspaper editorials. It

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Judiciary General

Defendant opens defence in Khana murder trial, alleges police torture

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The first defendant, Henry Barikui-Dele, has opened his defence in the murder trial involving former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Sunny Bekanwa, over the alleged killings of Doctor Lucky Keena and Engineer Deyaa Dunsara. Barikui-Dele and Bekanwa are standing trial over allegations of membership of a secret cult group

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Foreign Politics

Ousmane Sonko elected Senegal’s National Assembly speaker amid opposition boycott

Senegal’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker in a vote boycotted by opposition lawmakers, following months of political tension that culminated in his dismissal from government. Sonko’s emergence as speaker comes just four days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him from his position as prime minister. Opposition

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General Judiciary

Court reserves judgment in trial of five men over Owo church attack

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in the trial of five men charged with alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) charged Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Abubakar with nine

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Politics

Court clears Goodluck Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to participate in the 2027 presidential election. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu held that Jonathan’s eligibility to contest had already been affirmed by both a Federal High Court in Yenagoa and the Court of Appeal, stating that

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General Security

NSCDC deploys tactical teams across Rivers ahead of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command, has deployed specialised and tactical teams across the state ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration to strengthen security and ensure the safety of lives and property. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Command Public Relations Officer, Ihemnacho Umeado, following a

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Education General Judiciary

Trial of Wisdom Gate School proprietor, four others suffers setback in Rivers High Court

The trial of the proprietor of Wisdom Gate School and four other management staff of the Eligbolo branch has suffered another setback at the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. When the matter came up for plea, prosecution counsel from the Office of the State Attorney General, Ministry of Justice, Damatamonu Opubo, applied

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Politics

INEC intensifies preparations for Rivers South-East senatorial bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State says it has intensified preparations for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Johnson Alalibo-Sinikem, said the election is being conducted to fill the vacant senatorial seat following

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Sports

RANGERS CROWNED NPFL CHAMPIONS AFTER FINAL-DAY VICTORY OVER IKORODU CITY

Rangers International of Enugu have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season after a dramatic final-day victory secured their place at the top of the table. The Flying Antelopes edged Ikorodu City 2-1 in Lagos to seal the title, despite strong pressure from Rivers United, who also won their final match

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Sports

UNITY CUP: SUPER EAGLES CAMP SWELLS WITH 17 PLAYERS AHEAD OF ZIMBABWE CLASH

The Super Eagles’ camp has grown to 17 players as Nigeria intensifies preparations for their Unity Cup encounter against Zimbabwe. The team is currently in camp building up ahead of the international friendly tournament, with more players expected to join before the decisive fixture. Head coach Eric Chelle is using the training sessions to assess

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