Politics

ICPC to Probe Dangote’s Corruption Allegation Against NMDPRA Chief

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed it will investigate allegations of corruption and financial impropriety made by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk. Dangote, who is the Chairman of the Dangote Group, submitted a formal

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Sports

Arsenal Stay Top with 2-1 Win Over Wolves

Arsenal maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took the lead in the 70th minute from a corner delivered by Bukayo Saka, which struck the post and deflected off Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Wolves equalized late through Tolu Arokodare,

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Sports

NPFL: Enyimba, Niger Tornadoes, Bayelsa United Shine

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed weekend as teams battled for crucial points in the 2025/26 season. Enyimba bounced back to winning ways with a 3‑1 victory over Kwara United, while Niger Tornadoes impressed with a 3‑0 home win against El‑Kanemi Warriors. Bayelsa United pulled off a surprise 2‑1 win over reigning

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Sports

Nigerian Players Begin Arriving at Super Eagles Camp Ahead of AFCON in Morocco

Players of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have started arriving at their training camp in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first to report to the camp in Cairo, Egypt, followed by fellow goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Midfielders Fisayo Dele‑Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro have

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Sports

Manchester City Cruises to 3-0 Win Over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park

Manchester City secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, strengthening their position in the Premier League standings. City dominated the game from the outset, controlling possession and creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities. The win was highlighted by clinical finishing and solid defensive work, as they kept a clean sheet against the home

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Entertainment Expert Ediz Calls for Government-Private Sector Collaboration for Christmas Events in Port Harcourt

Entertainment and hospitality expert Edwin Okoli, popularly known as Ediz, has called for greater collaboration between the government and the private sector to promote events and shows during the Christmas season. Okoli made the appeal during the unveiling of “Christmas in Port Harcourt, the Bond & Brag Edition,” praising residents of Port Harcourt for their

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Politics

Ogoniland Landlords Suspend Protest Against HYPREP Over Security Concerns

The Gokana, Tai, Eleme, and Khana United Landlords Association of Oil Facilities in Ogoniland has suspended its planned protest against the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The decision, announced in a statement signed by the association’s President, Ben Harry, cited security concerns following reports that hoodlums intended to hijack the protest and cause unrest. The

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Politics

Civil Rights Advocate Defends Fubara’s APC Defection, Says Move Serves Public Interest

A civil rights advocate, Opunabo Nko-Tariah, has defended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a move taken in the overall public interest. Nko-Tariah dismissed criticisms surrounding the governor’s defection as baseless and unnecessary, emphasizing that the move would not negatively affect the state.

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Community General

Kula Women Protest Two-Year Lack of Electricity, Water Supply

Hundreds of women from Kula community have staged a protest over the prolonged lack of electricity and water supply, which they said has lasted for more than two years. The women marched to the jetty and security checkpoints in the community, carrying placards to express their grievances. They lamented that the absence of power supply

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Education General

Unpaid Polytechnic Employees Allege Exclusion from Biometric Exercise, Seek Fubara’s Intervention

More than 150 persons offered employment by Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic have raised concerns over what they described as their exclusion from the institution’s biometric capturing exercise, despite receiving letters of employment and medical fitness certificates. The affected individuals said they have remained unpaid for over two years and six months, a situation they noted

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