Judiciary General

Court Hears Evidence in Alleged Murder of Rivers Pharmacist

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The trial of Leesor Kpugisere, who is facing charges over the alleged murder of pharmacist Muanalo Sunday from Zaakpo community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, continued with the testimony of a prosecution witness before the High Court. An investigative officer with the Rivers State Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of

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Politics

NDC Says INEC Grants Access to Candidate Nomination Portal

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, says the party has been granted access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal to upload the names of its candidates for the 2027 general elections. Dickson disclosed this in a statement posted on his X account, revealing that the party had

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Sports

Nigerian Striker Chidera Okoh Joins Bulgarian Club Botev Plovdiv

Bulgarian First League side Botev Plovdiv have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chidera Michael Okoh from Greek club Asteras Aktor ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old joins the Bulgarian club after a two-year spell with Asteras Aktor, where he featured for both the senior team and the reserve side. Botev Plovdiv confirmed that

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Sports

Morocco Knock Out Netherlands on Penalties

Morocco advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 match. The two sides were level after regulation and extra time before Morocco held their nerve in the shootout to eliminate the Dutch and continue their

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Sports

Paraguay Stun Germany on Penalties to Reach Round of 16

Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead before Kai Havertz equalised for Germany in the second half. With neither side able to find a winner after

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Sports

Brazil Beat Japan to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Brazil booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in their Round of 32 clash. Japan took the lead through Kaishu Sano in the first half, but Brazil responded after the break with an equaliser from Casemiro. Gabriel Martinelli then struck

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Oil and Gas Politics

IPMAN Raises Concern Over Delay in NNPCL-Chinese Refinery Partnership

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Eastern Zone, has expressed concern over the delay in finalising the proposed Technical Equity Partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and two Chinese firms. The association warned that the delay could slow efforts to expand local refining capacity, improve fuel availability and reduce petrol

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Environment General

CSOs Urge FG to Assess, Clean Up Bille Kingdom Over Prolonged Gas Leak

Civil society organisations in Rivers State have called on the Federal Government to carry out an immediate environmental assessment and clean-up of Bille Kingdom following reports of a prolonged gas leak in the area. The groups made the demand in an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and presented through the Office of the

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Nigeria Receives 18 Repatriated Benin Artefacts from Switzerland

Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Kingdom artefacts returned from Switzerland, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to recover its stolen cultural heritage. The artefacts, including religious objects believed to be among the renowned Benin Bronzes looted from the ancient Benin Kingdom in the late 19th century, were formally handed over to the Federal

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Security General

FG Moves to End Fine Option for Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this while highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-drug laws and improve the

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