General Health

Rivers Government Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Gender-Based Violence

The Rivers State Government has reiterated its commitment to intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the state. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Lauretta Davies Dimkpa, gave the assurance during her opening remarks at the commencement of a three-day refresher training on Transformative GBV Prevention for members of the

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Politics Security

OSPAC Boss Urges National Assembly to Back State Police, Warns Against LG Police Plan

By Preye Izogu The Commander General of the Organized Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Emeka Onyeocha, has urged the National Assembly to focus on establishing state police rather than introducing local government police units. Onyeocha said policing at the local government level could be easily compromised, noting that effective security depends heavily on secrecy

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Politics Security

Tinubu Nominates Ex–Defence Chief Gen. Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, naming Musa as the replacement for Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday citing health reasons. In the letter, President Tinubu expressed confidence

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General Technology

DStv Warns 12 Warner Bros. Discovery Channels May Go Off-Air in January

By Paul Chimodo DStv says 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels may be removed from its platform on January 1, 2026, if a new distribution agreement is not reached. The current deal between MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery expires on December 31, 2025. Channels that may be cut include: Discovery Channel, CNN International, TLC, Discovery Family,

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Sports

Akor Rues Sevilla’s Defeat To Real Betis

Jerome Adams Akor has lamented Sevilla’s defeat to Real Betis in their LaLiga encounter. Sevilla lost 2-0 at home to their city rivals on Sunday night. It was the Rojiblancos fourth defeat in five league matches. Akor said Sevilla controlled the game, but their failure to convert the chances created cost them maximum points. ‘We

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Sports

Lookman Is An Essential Asset For Us –Atalanta Coach

Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has described Ademola Lookman as an essential asset to his team. Lookman was on target again as he netted in Atalanta’s 2-0 home win against Fiorentina, in the Serie A on Sunday. The Super Eagles star forward has now scored in back-to-back matches for Atalanta. The former African Player of

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Sports

Ligue 1: Moffi Plays 90 Minutes In Nice Loss Vs Lorient

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi was in action as Nice lost 3-1 to Lorient in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international, who was making his ninth appearance, has scored two goals for Nice this ongoing season. Nice took the lead in the 12th minute through Ebong before Abergel leveled parity for Lorient in the

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Sports

EPL: 10-Man Chelsea Hold Arsenal In Fiery Derby

A 10-man Chelsea played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge. Despite starting strong, Chelsea suffered a huge blow when influential midfielder Moise Caicedo was dismissed in the 38th minute following a reckless tackle on Merino. However, Chelsea opened the scoring just two minutes into the second

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General

INEC Receives Misplaced Criticism Caused by Political Parties’ Failures — Edo REC Onuoha

The Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Anugbom Onuoha, says many of the criticisms Nigerians direct at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are actually the result of failures by political parties to fulfil their responsibilities. Prof. Onuoha, an indigene of Rumuepirikom in Obio/Akpor LGA, told our reporter, Emelda Ifeme, that most political parties

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General

NGO Accuses HYPREP of Owing Months of Unpaid Salaries to Workers in Ogoniland

A non-governmental organisation, Community Advancement Initiatives, has accused the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) of failing to pay the salaries of some of its contracted workers for several months. HYPREP has recently faced renewed criticism following the collapse of two water tanks in Gokana and Eleme Local Government Areas last month, heightening public concern over

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