Sports

Simeone Backs Lookman After Impressive Atletico Debut

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has said Nigerian international Ademola Lookman will improve the team after a strong debut performance. Lookman scored and assisted in Atletico’s 5‑0 win over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter‑finals, and Simeone praised his qualities and impact on the pitch. The coach added that Lookman’s different style

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Sports

Falconets Captain Confident Ahead of World Cup Qualifier

Falconets captain Joy Igbokwe has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s home clash with Senegal in the 2026 FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup qualifying series. Igbokwe said the team is determined to reach the World Cup in Poland and believes Senegal will not derail their ambitions. The Nigerian side previously defeated Rwanda 4‑0 on aggregate, while

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Sports

Ademola Lookman Scores on Debut in Last Night’s Match

Ademola Lookman marked his debut for his new club with a goal in last night’s match, helping his side secure a positive result. The forward, who recently completed his move to the team, found the net in the first half to open the scoring and sparked celebrations among fans. Lookman’s contribution was widely praised by

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Politics

Kalabari Democratic Front Raises Alarm Over Tension in Asari-Toru Local Government

The Kalabari Democratic Front (KDF) has expressed serious concern over rising tensions between the executive and legislative arms of the Asari-Toru Local Government. In a statement, the pan-Kalabari political watchdog condemned the growing hostility, distrust, and public disagreements between the Local Government Chairman and the Legislative Council. The group attributed the friction to political forces

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Sports

Premier League Shortlists Four Managers for Monthly Award

The Premier League has nominated four managers for its upcoming monthly award. The nominees are Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick, Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, and Chelsea’s newly appointed manager Liam Rosenior. The winner of the award is expected to be announced next week.

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General Oil and Gas

Alesa Residents Protest at Port Harcourt Refinery Over Planned Sale

Residents of Alesa community in Eleme Local Government Area on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the Port Harcourt Refinery, demanding inclusion in discussions surrounding the proposed sale of the facility to a Chinese company. The protesters blocked the refinery entrance and called for the convening of a town hall meeting involving community leaders and

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General Oil and Gas

NMDPRA Seals 11 Petrol Stations in Port Harcourt, Obio Akpor Over Sharp Practices

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed eleven petrol filling stations across Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Areas for engaging in sharp practices, including under-dispensing, faulty pumps, and other regulatory infractions. The South-South Regional Coordinator of the NMDPRA, Victor Owodiasa, said the enforcement exercise forms part of the Authority’s

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Politics

Backlash Trails Senate’s Rejection of Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Nigerian Senate is facing widespread criticism following its rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. A Professor of Politics and Governance at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Ken Nwaeke, said many senators are aware they may struggle to secure re-election in a truly free and fair

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Foreign Politics

Trump Says U.S. Coordinated Sokoto Christmas Day Air Strikes With Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that the American government coordinated the Sokoto Christmas Day air strikes targeting ISIS militants in collaboration with the Nigerian government. Trump made the statement while addressing guests at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. According to him, the strikes were ordered to decimate ISIS fighters he accused

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General Security

DHQ Explains Scope of Nigeria–US Security Partnership

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that Nigeria’s security partnership with the United States is primarily focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support, and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the DHQ emphasized

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