Sports

AFCON 2025: Ex-Senegal Coach Lists Super Eagles Among Favourites To Win Title

Libya head coach Aliou Cisse has listed the Super Eagles among his favourites for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles are among the 24 teams that will compete for the title in Morocco next month. Nigeria made it to the final at the last edition of the competition, but fell 2-1

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General

Governor’s Wife, Valerie Fubara, Praises Resilience of Rivers Women at 2025 Women Converge

The wife of the Rivers State Governor, Valerie Fubara, has highlighted the vital role of women as both gatekeepers of their homes and strong anchors of society. She made the remark at the Alfred Diete-Spiff Civic Center during the 2025 Women Converge in Port Harcourt. Speaking on this year’s theme, Fubara noted that it reflects

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General

Fresh Faction Emerges in Rivers TUC Leadership Crisis

Just 48 hours after the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State announced a new leadership, a fresh faction has declared its own chairman, deepening the ongoing leadership tussle within the organisation. Addressing journalists, Samuel Ogan insisted that he remains the authentic chairman of the TUC in Rivers State, citing his election on October 30,

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Politics

Rivers Liberation Movement Calls for Policy-Driven Leadership, Respect for Institutions

The Rivers Liberation Movement has urged political leaders in the state to look beyond election cycles and prioritise policies, institutional integrity, and inclusive governance as pathways to meaningful development. Speaking at the group’s Inaugural Leadership Summit themed “Leadership, Followership and Loyalty: The Rivers Democratic Experience,” Convener Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa said leadership should not be restricted

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Education General

Rivers SUBEB Denies Witch-Hunt Allegations in Posting of School Heads

The Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has dismissed claims of a witch hunt in the recent posting and reposting of principals and teachers across the state. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent, SUBEB Chairman, Sam Ogeh, described the allegations as mischievous and a “tissue of lies” aimed at misleading the public. He

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Politics

Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team for US-Nigeria Joint Working Group on Security

President Bola Tinubu has approved the formation of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, a key step in strengthening bilateral cooperation aimed at addressing the country’s security challenges. The approval follows agreements reached during a recent visit to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

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Politics

Senator Ndume Calls for Cuts to National Assembly Activities to Fund Security Efforts

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called for a reduction in discretionary government spending, including the activities of the National Assembly, to free up funds for addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking on the growing fiscal pressures facing the country, Ndume proposed that lawmakers could convene less frequently, suggesting a quarterly sitting schedule with

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Politics Security

IGP Egbetokun: Over 11,500 Police Personnel Recalled After Presidential Order on VIP Security

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that a total of 11,566 police personnel have so far been withdrawn from VIP security duties in line with the presidential directive aimed at strengthening national security. Egbetokun made the disclosure on Thursday during the Strategic Police Managers Conference in Abuja, where he noted that the

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Esan and Kalabari Communities Reunite After 27 Years in Colourful Traditional Marriage Ceremony

Port Harcourt witnessed an emotional and culturally rich reunion as the Esan and Kalabari communities came together after 27 years for a traditional marriage ceremony between the families of Iyamabo and Datubo. The event, steeped in heritage and symbolism, brought together relatives, friends and an international mix of guests to celebrate the union of Fred

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Sports

CAS Clears Super Eagles’ Group Opponent For AFCON 2025

The Taifa Stars of Tanzania have been cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ,CAS, to participate at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation. The CAS announced on Tuesday it has dismissed the appeal filed by the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT) to overturn Tanzania’s qualification for AFCON 2025. Guinea argued that Tanzania fielded a

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