Sports

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS WIN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE AFTER 1-1 DRAW WITH AS FAR

South African side Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned champions of Africa after securing the CAF Champions League title following a 1-1 draw with Morocco’s AS FAR in the second leg of the final in Rabat. Sundowns completed a 2-1 aggregate victory after edging the first leg 1-0 in Pretoria, sealing their second continental crown in

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Sports

MESSI SPARKS INJURY CONCERN FOR ARGENTINA AHEAD OF 2026 WORLD CUP

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has sparked fresh injury concerns just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup after limping out of Inter Miami’s dramatic 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old forward, who played a key role in the match with two assists, was substituted in the 73rd minute after appearing

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Technology General

81% OF NIGERIAN BUSINESSES SAY META HAS EXPANDED THEIR CUSTOMER BASE – NEW REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new research report has found that 81% of Nigerian businesses say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer base, highlighting the growing role of digital tools in business growth across the country. The report shows that Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Meta AI, and Threads are increasingly being used by small and medium-sized

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Politics

OBIO/AKPOR COUNCILLOR CONGRATULATES APC CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES

The councillor representing Ward One in Obio/Akpor Legislative Council, Michael Azuonwu, has congratulated Kingsley Chinda on his emergence as the APC governorship candidate. He also congratulated Speaker Martin Amaewhule for securing the party’s ticket to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency. Azuonwu expressed confidence that both candidates will perform effectively

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General

SURVEYOR-GENERAL CALLS FOR GREATER POLITICAL PARTICIPATION BY PROFESSIONALS

The Surveyor-General of Rivers State, Peter Ogolo, has urged professionals in the built sector to actively participate in politics to strengthen governance and development. He lamented that many professionals are disconnected from political structures, limiting their influence in decision-making processes. Stakeholders at a memorial lecture also stressed the need for integrity, accountability and ethical leadership

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Community General

OGONI MONARCH CALLS FOR PEACE AMID RUMOURS OF DEATH

The Gbenemene of Bua Bori Kingdom, Solomon Ndigbara, has urged Ogoni people to embrace peace, unity and political tolerance following rumours surrounding his death and political position. He said no individual can determine the political direction of Ogoni land and warned against misinformation capable of causing unrest. The monarch expressed willingness to work with relevant

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Politics

AKUKU-TORU CHAIRMAN PLEDGES MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR APC AND PRESIDENT TINUBU

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, says his people are ready to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections. He made the declaration during a victory celebration organised in honour of the President following his emergence at the party’s presidential primary. Other party leaders

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Politics

FORMER LAWMAKER URGES ADHERENCE TO ZONING ARRANGEMENT IN ONELGA

A former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Dr Christian Ahiakwo, has called on political leaders in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area to respect the existing zoning arrangement. He said Constituency One, which comprises Egi, Igburu and Omoku blocs, has an established rotational system that should be upheld for fairness and equity. Ahiakwo maintained

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Politics

PIDOMSON DECLARES “RIVERS FIRST” AGENDA AS ADC GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN BEGINS

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Gabriel Pidomson, says his mission is to end years of stagnation in the state. Pidomson said his administration, if elected, will be guided by a “Rivers First” agenda focused on addressing the core needs of the people. He dismissed expectations of financial inducement from

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Community General

CONSUMER GROUP ACCUSES ILLEGAL TASKFORCES OF EXTORTION IN RIVERS MARKETS

A consumer rights group has urged the Rivers State Government to clamp down on illegal taskforces allegedly extorting traders under the guise of enforcing sanitation policies. The Consumers Satisfaction and Safety Initiative says some individuals still harass traders and demand money despite the cancellation of the Thursday sanitation exercise. The group said traders are often

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