Sports

Juventus Secure Important Away Win Over Lecce

Juventus recorded a valuable victory over Lecce in Serie A after edging the contest in a tightly fought encounter at the Stadio Via del Mare. The Turin side produced a disciplined performance to secure all three points, managing the game effectively despite sustained pressure from the hosts, who pushed hard in search of an equaliser.

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Sports

Galatasaray Clinch Record 26th Turkish Super Lig Title

Turkish giants Galatasaray have been crowned champions of the Turkish Super Lig after defeating Antalyaspor 4-2 to seal a record-extending 26th league title. The victory confirmed Galatasaray’s fourth consecutive league triumph, further cementing the club’s dominance in Turkish football. (Flashscore) Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen played a key role in the title-clinching victory, scoring twice as

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Sports

Manchester City Keep Title Hopes Alive with Win Over Brentford

Manchester City boosted their Premier League title hopes with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. After a goalless first half, Jérémy Doku opened the scoring in the 60th minute before Erling Haaland doubled the lead with his 26th league goal of the season. Substitute Omar Marmoush added a late third goal

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General

Town Planners Back Rivers Urban Renewal Drive

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has pledged professional support for the Rivers State Government’s urban transformation project aimed at restoring order and improving infrastructure in Port Harcourt and surrounding areas. The institute stated that proper development control remains the most effective way to tackle the growing trend of unplanned urban sprawl across the

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Politics

NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South for Single Four-Year Term

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single four-year term. The decision was reached during the maiden edition of the party’s National Convention currently underway. The motion was moved by Afam Victor Ogene, member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the 10th National Assembly,

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Politics

APC Excuses Three Governors from Re-election Screening Over Official Engagements

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that three incumbent governors seeking re-election were absent from Saturday’s screening exercise due to pressing official engagements in their respective states. The affected governors are Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Agbu Kefas of Taraba State and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who is seeking to contest for the

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Politics

Wike Ally Kingsley Chinda Appears Before APC Governorship Screening Committee

Kingsley Chinda, a political ally and kinsman of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly appeared before the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee ahead of the party’s governorship primaries. Chinda, who currently represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, is also the Minority Leader of the House

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Technology General

Over 20,000 3MTT Fellows to Benefit from Global Tech Recruitment Partnership

By Paul Chimodo No fewer than 20,000 fellows under the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme are set to benefit from a new partnership aimed at connecting Nigerian tech talents with global employers. The initiative, announced through a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and tech profiling platform

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Judiciary Features General

Nigeria: The rise of judicial verdict without judgment

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the Economist described Nigeria over 18 years ago as a “democracy by court order”, it ventured into prophetic journalism. In the period since then, partisan politicians have become comfortable with playing second fiddle to judges, a sizeable number of whom have emerged as the most avid tribe of belligerents in the mortal

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General Education

Rivers State University Unveils Solar-Powered E-Learning Platform

The Rivers State University has unveiled a new solar-powered e-learning platform aimed at improving teaching and research activities. The project was funded and donated by postgraduate students of the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Faculty of Administration and Management. Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Isaac Zeb-Opibi, described the initiative as

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