Environment General

Flood Cuts Off Ula-Ekata Community in Rivers State

Floodwater has submerged farmlands and cut off residents of Ula-Ekata in Upata Kingdom, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, from other parts of the state. The Chief of the community, Chief Clement Onyiri, disclosed this in an interview, saying residents are finding it increasingly difficult to survive as the flood continues to disrupt

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General

NSCDC, NIPR Seek Stronger Partnership to Improve Public Relations

The Rivers State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dennis Lesor Reuben, has identified public relations as a vital tool for fostering goodwill and strengthening mutual relationships between security agencies and the communities they serve. Lesor Reuben stated this when the Executive Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR,

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Environment General

Orashi National Congress Urges Fubara to Reinstate Flood Committee

The Orashi National Congress, ONC, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to urgently reinstate the state’s flood committee to address the growing threat of flooding in vulnerable communities. The President General of the Congress, Ambassador Emeni Ibe, made the call in an open letter to the governor following recent flooding incidents in parts of

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Sports

Como Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Chelsea Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez on Loan

Italian Serie A club Como have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea for the loan signing of Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. The proposed move comes after Chelsea signed Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa, leaving Sánchez facing increased competition for the number-one position at Stamford Bridge. (Complete Sports) Sánchez, who joined Chelsea from

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Sports

Dessers Scores Again as Panathinaikos Beat Levadiakos

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was on target as Panathinaikos secured a 2-1 away victory over Levadiakos in the Greek Super League on Monday night. Panathinaikos took an early lead after just three minutes when Levadiakos defender Giannis Kosti inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The hosts were reduced to ten men around

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Sports

Nigerian Youngster David Oludase Joins Swedish Club AIK

Swedish top-flight club AIK have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster David Oluwaseyi Oludase from Ikon Allah Football Academy. The 18-year-old winger has signed a contract with the Stockholm-based club that will run until December 31, 2029. Oludase will initially join AIK’s academy side as he continues his development, with the club expecting him to

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Sports

Alcaraz Reacts to Djokovic’s Shock US Open Exit

US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has described Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit from the tournament as a “big surprise,” but says he is focused on progressing one match at a time. Djokovic suffered a shock five-set defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, losing 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defeat marked Djokovic’s

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Politics Technology

NITDA DG Calls for AI, Data and Cloud Independence

By Paul Chimodo The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for greater digital independence in Africa, warning against continued reliance on foreign infrastructure for artificial intelligence, data storage and cloud computing. Inuwa made the call at GITEX Nigeria, where he stressed the need for Nigeria and other

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Politics Technology

Telecoms Contribute N5.2 Trillion to Nigeria’s GDP in Q2 2026

By Paul Chimodo Nigeria’s telecommunications sector contributed about 5.2 trillion naira to the country’s real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in the second quarter of 2026, recording its strongest contribution in two years. The figure highlights the growing importance of telecommunications to Nigeria’s digital economy and broader economic activity. The sector’s contribution represents about 15 per

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General

NAPTIP Rescues Over 180 Trafficked Children Across Five States

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, have rescued more than 180 children who were allegedly trafficked across Kaduna, Anambra and three other states in the country. According to NAPTIP, the criminal groups allegedly posed as members of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, and deceived parents in various communities before

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