General Judiciary

Over 23,000 Lawyers to Attend NBA Annual Conference in Port Harcourt

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, says more than 23,000 legal practitioners from across Nigeria and a number of lawyers from outside the country are expected to attend its 66th Annual General Conference scheduled to begin on August 21, 2026, in Port Harcourt. NBA President, Mazi Afam-Osigwe, SAN, disclosed this at a press conference in Port

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Politics

NDC Chieftain Criticizes Rivers Assembly Over Constituency Projects

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Walter Akani, has criticized some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over plans to execute constituency projects six months ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to Today FM’s Preye Izogu, Akani said lawmakers in the 10th Assembly have spent more than three years in

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General

Eze Oha Evo Urges Nigerian Youths to Pursue Their Dreams Without Fear

The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, His Majesty Leslie Eke, has advised Nigerian youths to look beyond the limitations of their present circumstances and pursue their dreams with courage and determination. The Woji monarch gave the advice while delivering a keynote address at the “Dare to Dream” Conference in Port Harcourt. He urged

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Education General

Rivers College of Health Management Faces Calls for Urgent Intervention

A member of the management of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, Promise Igoma, has called on the Rivers State Government to urgently address longstanding challenges affecting the development of the institution. Igoma made the call during a visit by the State Commissioner for Education, Peters Nwagor, to the college. He

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Sports

Anthony Dennis Attracts Interest From Bundesliga Clubs

Several Bundesliga clubs have reportedly joined the race to sign Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis, who currently plays for Turkish Super Lig side Göztepe. Transfer expert Ekrem Konur reports that Hoffenheim, Mainz, Augsburg and Stuttgart have shown strong interest in the 22-year-old defensive midfielder. Clubs from England, Spain and Turkey have also been linked with the

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Sports

Nigerian Defender Chukwuma Eze Joins Villarreal on Loan

Nigerian defender Chukwuma Eze has completed a season-long loan move to Spanish club Villarreal from Real Oviedo. The 22-year-old centre-back will spend the 2026/27 season with Villarreal B as he continues his development in Spanish football. Villarreal confirmed his arrival in a statement on the club’s official website. Eze joined Real Oviedo from Nigerian side

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Sports

Rodri Arrives in Barcelona to Complete Man City Move

Spain midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona as he prepares to complete his move from Manchester City to the La Liga champions. Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal worth about £65 million for the 30-year-old midfielder, who is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Spanish club. Rodri, who played a key role in

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Sports

Danladi Bako Calls for Gusau-Led NFF Board to Resign

Former sports administrator Danladi Bako has called on the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, board led by Ibrahim Gusau to resign over what he described as the country’s poor football performances. Bako criticised the federation following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups, as well as the recent struggles of the

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Politics

Asari-Toru Council, NDLEA Launch Campaign Against Drug Abuse

The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Onengiyeofori George, has called for collective action to tackle illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the area. The council, in collaboration with the Rivers State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, is organising a one-day sensitisation programme on the dangers of illicit drugs. The programme

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Politics

NDLEA Destroys N329bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed over 329,865 kilogrammes of illicit drugs valued at about 301 billion naira in Lagos. The court-ordered exercise was carried out publicly at Navy Town in the Ojo area of the state and involved drugs from concluded and uncontested cases, as well as abandoned seizures. The destroyed

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