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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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Sports

Evans Ogbonda Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Rangers International FC

Rangers International FC have confirmed that Evans Ogbonda has officially extended his stay with the club, signing a new two-year contract that will keep him at the Coal City side until the end of the 2026/2027 football season. The deal was finalized on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the club’s corporate office in Enugu. Present

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Sports

Mike Brown Appointed Head Coach of New York Knicks on $40M Deal

The New York Knicks have officially appointed Mike Brown as their new head coach, marking a significant strategic shift as the franchise aims to build on its recent progress in the NBA. Brown, who once coached Nigeria’s men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, becomes the 32nd head coach in the Knicks’ storied history. Known for his

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Sports

Nigeria’s Ajayi Kayinsola Wins 100m in France, Equals Personal Best

Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Ajayi Kayinsola, stormed to victory in the men’s 100 metres at the Meeting International de Sotteville in France, clocking 9.92 seconds (1.7m/s) to equal his personal best. In what was his first race following an impressive NCAA season, Kayinsola broke the meet record with the blistering performance, finishing ahead of Cameroon’s Emmanuel

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Politics

Gov Aiyedatiwa Lauds NDDC on Achievements at 25th Anniversary

The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on its achievements over the past 25 years.The Governor gave the commendation during the NDDC’s 25th Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service, held at the St. Thomas Anglican Church in Akure, Ondo State. The Thanksgiving Service marked the beginning of a week-long

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Sports

FIFA Club World Cup: PSG, Real Madrid Set for Semi-Final Clash as Chelsea Await in Final

European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on Spanish giants Real Madrid this evening in a highly anticipated semi-final clash at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup. The blockbuster encounter will determine who advances to face Chelsea in the final of the tournament, scheduled to hold on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey,

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Politics

Khana Stakeholder Downplays New Coalition, Backs Tinubu’s Second Term Bid

A political stakeholder in Khana Local Government Area, Government Tigidam, has dismissed concerns over the recently formed political coalition, saying it poses no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking to reporters, Tigidam stated that the presidential ambitions of key coalition members would eventually lead to internal divisions and weaken their collective

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Politics

Rivers Residents Decry Poor Governance Under Emergency Rule, Raise Security, Sanitation Concerns

Nearly four months into the Emergency rule in Rivers State, some residents of Port Harcourt are expressing dissatisfaction with the administration of the state’s Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, accusing him of neglecting critical issues affecting the people. Residents who spoke with our reporter, Joshua Ayah, cited numerous concerns including mounting piles of

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Economy General

Port Harcourt Traders Lament Low Sales as Rains, Economic Hardship Hit Hard

With the rainy season in full swing, business owners and traders in Port Harcourt are expressing deep concern over dwindling patronage and mounting losses. Many traders say the persistent rainfall has severely impacted sales, with customers staying away from markets due to poor weather conditions. Several shop owners reported that they have not recorded any

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General

U.S. Limits Nigerian Non-Immigrant Visas to Single Entry, 3-Month Validity

The United States Department of State has announced new restrictions on non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerian citizens, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for just three months. In a statement released on Tuesday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria said the move aligns with the reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy introduced during the administration of former

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Politics

LASIEC: No Political Party Barred from July 12 LG Polls in Lagos

The Chairperson of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, has affirmed that no political party is barred from participating in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. Justice Okikiolu-Ighile dismissed claims that the Labour Party was excluded from the polls due to internal crises that have split

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