General

Give to Gain: Rethinking the True Value of Womanhood in Nigeria

By Paul Chimodo Every year on International Women’s Day, the world pauses to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women to society. It is a day dedicated not only to recognition but also to reflection, reflection on the progress made and the responsibilities that come with empowerment. Across the globe, women have demonstrated

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Politics

Amaechi Says Governance Collapsed in Rivers After 2015, Urges Support for ADC

Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has said governance in the state collapsed after he left office in 2015. Amaechi made the remark during an event in Port Harcourt, where he criticised his successor, Nyesom Wike, and the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara, accusing them of failing to understand what governance entails. According to the former

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Sports

Bundesliga Matchday 25 Preview: Bayern Host Gladbach as Dortmund, Leipzig Chase Wins

As the Bundesliga moves into Matchday 25, attention shifts to crucial fixtures that could influence the title race and European qualification spots. League leaders Bayern Munich will host Borussia Mönchengladbach, aiming to maintain their position at the top of the table. The match is expected to be competitive as Gladbach seek an upset against the

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Sports

Morocco Coach Regragui Quits Three Months Before 2026 World Cup

Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, has resigned from his position just three months before the national team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The unexpected resignation has raised concerns among fans and football stakeholders ahead of the global tournament. The Moroccan football federation is now expected to begin the search for a new head

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Sports

Ajibade Laments WAFCON 2026 Postponement

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed disappointment over the decision to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). She described the delay as a setback for players and fans who were eagerly anticipating the tournament. Ajibade said the postponement could affect the team’s preparation and momentum ahead of future international competitions. She

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Sports

EFL Expands Championship Play-offs to Six Teams From Next Season

The English Football League has confirmed that the EFL Championship play-offs will be expanded from four to six teams starting from next season. Under the new format, teams finishing between third and eighth position will compete in the post-season play-offs for a chance to secure promotion to the Premier League. Supporters of the change say

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Politics

Gunmen Burn Down ADC Secretariat in Ikwerre, Shoot Sporadically Near Amaechi’s Family Home

Suspected armed thugs have reportedly set the Ubima Ward 8 Secretariat of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on fire. The attackers were also said to have fired shots sporadically at the gate of the family residence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, without any intervention from

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Politics

Fubara Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Air Force to Tackle Insecurity

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), saying stronger collaboration will help tackle insecurity, pipeline vandalism, and illegal oil bunkering in the state. Governor Fubara stated this on Thursday while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Government House in

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Education General

Court Awards ₦10m Damages Against Jephthah College Over NECO Exam Denial

A State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled that Jephthah College acted wrongly by denying one of its students, Emmanuel Chukwuma Uzorna, the opportunity to sit for the National Examination Council (NECO) examination in 2023. Delivering judgment in the case, Justice Beauty Okere awarded ₦10 million in damages against the school. Speaking to

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General Security

Condemnations Trail Killing of Traditional Ruler in Andoni

Condemnations have continued to trail the murder of a traditional ruler in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by suspected gunmen. A stakeholder in the area, Dr. Sampson Ngerebara, described the killing as a sacrilege to the people of Andoni and the traditional institution. Ngerebara urged the council chairman to intensify efforts to ensure

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