General

NCAA Suspends Pilots, Grounds Aircraft Over Asaba Road-Landing Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the pilots and grounded the aircraft involved in the recent incident in which a jet landed on a road near the Asaba Airport in Delta State. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a statement, saying the regulatory

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Judiciary General

Rivers Court Sentences 75-Year-Old Man to 10 Years for Defiling 11-Year-Old Girl

By Uchendu Ejiowhor A Rivers State Family Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a 75-year-old man, Promise Chukwumatti, to 10 years imprisonment without the option of a fine after finding him guilty of defiling an 11-year-old girl. The court also ordered the convict to pay N1 million as compensation to the victim’s family and

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General Security

Defence Doctrine Review Committee Visits 6 Division Headquarters in Port Harcourt

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The Committee on the Review of the Joint Defence Doctrine 2017 has visited the Headquarters of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt Barracks, Rivers State, as part of efforts to develop an updated doctrine that reflects Nigeria’s evolving security landscape and current operational realities. The delegation, led by the Chairman of

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Sports

Super Falcons to Face Ghana in WAFCON Warm-Up Match

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Ghana’s Black Queens in an international friendly on Saturday as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The match will be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca and will serve as the Super Falcons’ last test before they

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Sports

Turkish Club Parts Ways with Henry Onyekuru

Turkish Super Lig side Gençlerbirliği have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of former Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru. Onyekuru leaves the club after a brief spell, bringing an end to his time with the Turkish outfit following discussions between both parties. The 29-year-old, who previously enjoyed successful stints with Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor, is

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Sports

Nigerian Midfielder Adeoye Set for Middlesbrough Move

Nigerian midfielder Aderemi Adeoye is set to join English Championship side Middlesbrough from Nigeria Premier Football League club Ikorodu City. The highly-rated midfielder is expected to complete the transfer after impressing with his performances for Ikorodu City, where he emerged as one of the standout players in the Nigerian top flight. The move is seen

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Sports

Spain Reach World Cup Final After Defeating France

European champions Spain have booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semi-final played in Dallas, Texas. Spain delivered another impressive display, dominating possession and creating the better scoring opportunities to secure a comfortable win over the former world champions. The victory extends Spain’s

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Politics

Okpebholo Promises Improved Power Supply for Edo Welders

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured members of the Edo State Welders Association of his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment by addressing the challenge of unreliable power supply. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the President of the Edo State Chapter of the Welders Association, Peter Osagie, and other members during

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Environment Politics

HYPREP Begins Mud Logging Training for 300 Ogoni Youths

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has commenced a specialised mud logging training programme for 300 Ogoni youths. Speaking during the orientation at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity, noting that more than 17,000 people applied for the programme. The six-month training combines

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Education General

Rivers State University Appoints Substantive Registrar

The Governing Council of Rivers State University has approved the appointment of Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo as the substantive Registrar of the institution. A statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Victor Banigo, said Dr. Daminabo had served as Acting Registrar since December 2025 before her confirmation. Her appointment took effect from June 11,

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