Politics

OSPAC Insists It Is Apolitical, Says It Will Not Be Used for Political Intimidation

The Organized Security Peace and Advisory Committee, OSPAC, has reiterated that it is an apolitical security outfit and is not affiliated with any political party in Rivers State. The OSPAC Public Relations Officer, Egbo Godknows Nkem, stated this while speaking to Today FM, stressing that the organization was established to protect residents irrespective of their

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General

Rivers High Court Fixes September 29 for Hearing in PAMO University Rights Suit

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for the hearing of a suit seeking the enforcement of fundamental rights filed by PAMO University of Medical Sciences and its Vice Chancellor, Professor Smith Jaja, against the Rivers State House of Assembly and other respondents. The respondents in the

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Politics

Rivers Chief Judge Releases 14 Inmates in Legal Year Gaol Delivery Exercise

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has released 14 inmates from the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre as part of activities marking the 2026/2027 Legal Year Opening. The exercise, conducted pursuant to the Criminal Justice (Release from Custody) (Special Provisions) Act, is aimed at decongesting the custodial facility. Justice Chibuzor-Amadi said

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Politics

Fubara Seeks Global Partnerships, Investments at UNGA

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says his participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York is aimed at exploring global partnerships and attracting investments to the state. Fubara said he would use the international platform to engage potential investors, particularly in the oil and gas sector, where Rivers has significant resources. He

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Sports

Nigerian Striker Kingsley Eduwo Joins Tunisian Club Etoile du Sahel

Nigerian striker Kingsley Eduwo has completed a permanent transfer to Tunisian giants Etoile Sportive du Sahel. The 30-year-old forward returns to Tunisia after previous spells with Esperance and Club Africain, where he scored 16 goals and provided four assists in 71 appearances. Eduwo began his professional career in Nigeria with Gateway United, Sunshine Stars and

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Sports

Madagascar Arrive Uyo Ahead of Super Eagles AFCON Qualifier

Madagascar’s national football team, the Barea, have arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. A 28-member delegation of players and officials landed at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo at about 2:05 p.m. on Sunday and proceeded to their hotel after completing immigration formalities.

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Sports

Super Eagles to Hold First Training Session Ahead of Madagascar Clash

The Super Eagles will hold their first training session in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa Ibom, on Tuesday ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar. The session was confirmed on Monday night by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe. According to Efoghe, the first 15 minutes of the training will be

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Sports

Infantino Calls for FIFA Governance Review Amid Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has initiated moves for an independent review of the organisation’s governance framework following criticism from member associations, leagues and fan groups. The development comes amid concerns over recent administrative decisions and congestion in the international football calendar, which have attracted criticism from stakeholders across the game. In a letter to the

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Politics

Wike Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that securing the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election remains his major political priority. Wike made the declaration on Monday in Abuja while speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing road projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The FCT Minister also

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Economy General

FG Denies Plan to Increase Electricity Tariff

The Federal Government says it has no plans to increase electricity tariffs in the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a media parley marking his first 100 days in office, covering the period from June 8 to September 16. Tegbe said he received several calls over the

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