Sports

Nigerian Striker Elijah Adebayo Completes Bristol City Move

Bristol City have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Elijah Adebayo on a free transfer. The Championship club confirmed that Adebayo has agreed a two-year contract with the Robins, completing his move to the club ahead of the new season. The transfer adds another Nigerian attacking option to the English Championship, with Adebayo now set

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Sports

Femi Azeez Named in PFA Championship Team of the Year

Nigeria international Femi Azeez has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association, PFA, Championship Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Millwall. The 24-year-old was recognised for his outstanding performances after registering 11 goals and eight assists in 37 league appearances for the Lions. Azeez played a key role in Millwall’s promotion

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Sports

Beach Soccer AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria to Face Ghana in Second Round

Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have been drawn against Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The first leg of the qualifier is scheduled for October 9 to 11, 2026, while the second leg will take place between October 16 and 18. The 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON will

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General

Tinubu Orders Urgent Intervention on Benin-Agbor-Asaba, Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti Roads

President Bola Tinubu has directed urgent intervention on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road and the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti road in Ekiti and Kogi States. In a statement, the spokesperson to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, Francis Nwaze, quoted the minister as expressing deep concern over the deplorable condition of the roads and the hardship faced by motorists

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Politics

Tinubu Orders Coordinated Operation to Rescue Niger Abduction Victims

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies to launch an immediate and coordinated operation to rescue victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State. The directive followed reports of the abduction and killing of residents in the state, which the President condemned as a barbaric attack on innocent Nigerians. In a

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Politics

Akuku-Toru Chairman Assures Kula Community of Support on Security, Welfare

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiya-a Bob-Fubara, has assured residents of Kula Community of his administration’s continued commitment to their welfare and security. The Chairman gave the assurance when the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Kula Kingdom, His Royal Highness Kroma Eleki, led the leadership of the kingdom on a visit to his

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General Judiciary

NBA President-Elect Pledges Inclusive Leadership, Training for Lawyers

The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to run an inclusive administration and prioritise training and career development for lawyers. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Parley of the African Women Lawyers Association, AWLA Nigeria, in Port Harcourt, Badejo-Okusanya said every NBA member deserves leadership that supports

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Politics

NULGE Calls for Calm Among Rivers Local Government Workers After Verification Exercise

The Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in Rivers State, has called for calm among local government workers following the recently conducted staff verification exercise. The union made the call after its State Executive Council meeting on Monday, August 24, where members deliberated on issues arising from the outcome of

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Community General

NYCOP Raises Concern Over Comments Capable of Causing Division in Ogoniland

The National Youth Council of Ogoni People, NYCOP, has expressed concern over what it describes as comments capable of setting individuals against leaders in Ogoniland. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the Publicity Secretary of NYCOP, Jigo Nkani, said recent comments attributed to Oscar Imeabe could reopen old wounds arising from the tragic

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General Health

RSUTH Begins BLS, ACLS Training to Strengthen Emergency Response

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH, has commenced a training programme on Basic Life Support, BLS, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, ACLS, aimed at strengthening emergency response and improving patients’ chances of survival. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Professor Chizindu Alikor, said emergencies such as cardiac arrest and

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