Sports

Moroccan Prosecutors Seek Jail Terms for 18 Senegalese Fans Over AFCON Final Disturbances

Moroccan prosecutors are seeking jail terms of up to two years for 18 Senegalese football fans accused of causing disturbances during the AFCON final. The fans have been held in pre-trial detention since January 18. Prosecutors told the court that some of the defendants deliberately sought to disrupt the proper conduct of the match, and

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Community General

Ikwerre Council Chairman Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Lives and Property

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government, Charles Wobodo, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property across the council. Wobodo made the declaration during a meeting with the Igwuruta Council of Chiefs and Elders, commending the traditional leaders for presenting resolutions aimed at promoting peace and development in the community. He assured the

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Community General

KAGOTE Downplays Insecurity Reports in Khana

The apex Ogoni socio-cultural organisation, KAGOTE, has dismissed reports suggesting a surge in insecurity in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Spokesperson of KAGOTE, Menele Nzidee, clarified that some of the security threats recorded in Khana were largely reprisal attacks between rival gang groups, rather than a widespread breakdown of law and order. He

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Community General

Ex-Obio/Akpor Chairman Ihunwo Denies Land Grabbing Allegation

The immediate past Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has denied allegations of land grabbing levelled against him by the council authority. Ihunwo, who spoke through his lawyer, Obidinma Obidinma, criticised the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council for acting on a petition over a disputed piece of land without first obtaining his side of

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General Health

Rivers State University Teaching Hospital Unveils Service Excellence Unit

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital has unveiled a Service Excellence Unit aimed at improving patient care and service delivery. According to the hospital’s management, the newly established unit will serve as a dedicated platform to receive and address complaints, feedback, and concerns from patients and their families. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Chief

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Politics

Residents Say There’s Nothing to Celebrate as Rivers Assembly Halts Fubara’s Impeachment

Residents of Port Harcourt have said there is nothing to celebrate following the decision of the Rivers State House of Assembly to suspend impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The residents, who spoke on the development, maintained that the governor had not committed any offence to warrant impeachment in

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Politics

ICPC Searches Abuja Residence of Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai

Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was confirmed in a brief statement issued by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. According to the statement, ICPC officials arrived at El-Rufai’s residence at about 2:00 p.m. and

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Politics

Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64

Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, has died at the age of 64. His death was confirmed on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a brief illness. Mpigi’s legislative career spanned more than a decade at the federal level, during which he played prominent roles in parliamentary

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Politics

FCT Declares Work-Free Day, Restricts Movement Ahead of Area Council Elections

Ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared a work-free day and announced a restriction of movement across the territory. Wike made the announcement during a special broadcast aired on national television and radio stations, stating that movement would be restricted from

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Sports

Szoboszlai Set to Stay at Liverpool, Agent Confirms

Dominik Szoboszlai’s agent has dismissed rumours linking the midfielder with a January move away from Liverpool. The representative confirmed that Szoboszlai is committed to the club and focused on helping Liverpool achieve its season objectives. The statement provides reassurance to Liverpool supporters, who had expressed concerns over potential mid-season departures affecting the squad’s stability and

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