Sports

Barcelona Gear Up for Copa del Rey Clash as Claudia Pina Signs New Deal

FC Barcelona are preparing for their upcoming Copa del Rey match against Deportivo Guadalajara, aiming to make a strong impression in the early stages of the prestigious Spanish cup competition. The first-leg fixture is expected to test the depth and quality of Barcelona’s squad, as they look to secure progression to the later rounds. The

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Sports

Chelsea Beat Cardiff 3-1 to Reach League Cup Semifinals

Chelsea secured a 3-1 win over Cardiff City on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the 2025–26 League Cup. Cardiff briefly equalised in the 75th minute through David Turnbull, but Chelsea pulled ahead with Pedro Neto’s goal and a late strike from Alejandro Garnacho, who scored twice after coming off the bench. The

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Sports

NFF Probes DR Congo Over Alleged Use of Ineligible Players in World Cup Qualifiers

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has initiated a probe into the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The federation said that if the probe is successful, it could reopen Nigeria’s pathway to the World Cup, which will be hosted

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Economy General

Dangote Petitions ICPC Over Alleged Corruption by NMDPRA Chief

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has submitted a petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk. In the petition, filed through his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, SAN, Dangote urged the anti-graft agency to arrest,

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Economy General

Senate Passes 2026–2028 MTEF, Clears Way for N54.4 Trillion 2026 Budget

The Senate has passed the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper, paving the way for President Bola Tinubu to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, estimated at ₦54.4 trillion. The passage followed the consideration and debate of a report presented during plenary on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance,

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General

500 Elderly Citizens Receive Cash Support Under First Lady Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative in Rivers

No fewer than 500 elderly citizens in Rivers State have benefited from a cash support scheme under a social investment initiative of the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu. The initiative, packaged under the Renewed Hope Initiative in partnership with the Rivers State Government, is aimed at appreciating senior citizens for their contributions to nation-building.

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General

Governor Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Development at Road Commissioning

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development and responsive governance. Speaking during the commissioning of the Ihuowo–Ihuama Ring Road in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the people for their continued support of his administration. He said the completion of the ring road would significantly

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General Politics

NLC Begins Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to today embark on a nationwide protest over the rising level of insecurity across the country. Speaking in a chat, the Chairman of the NLC in Rivers State, Alex Agwanwor, said participation in the protest is mandatory for all NLC members and affiliate unions. He expressed deep concern

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Politics

Lecturer, Rights Activist Criticise Supreme Court Ruling on State of Emergency Powers

A university lecturer, Anthony Egobueze, has criticised the Supreme Court over its ruling affirming the powers of the President of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency in any state of the federation. Egobueze, an Associate Professor of Politics and Governance at Rivers State University, warned that the judgment could undermine state autonomy and weaken

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Politics Security

NBA President, Rights Groups Criticise Police Plan to Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

The Nigeria Police Force has come under criticism following its plan to resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from the 2nd of next month. Reacting to the development, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, accused the police of disregarding the rule of law. In a statement, Osigwe said the planned

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