Politics

Rivers APC Screening Committee Disowns Purported List of Cleared Aspirants

The Rivers State House of Assembly Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed as false a purported list of cleared and uncleared aspirants currently circulating across various media platforms. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Screening Committee for Rivers State, Tanko Yamowa, the committee described the publication as unauthorized and

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Sports

CAF Confederation Cup Final Ends in Dramatic Showdown as USM Alger Clinch Title

USM Alger have been crowned champions of the CAF Confederation Cup after securing a 1-0 aggregate victory over Zamalek in a tightly contested final. The Algerian side took control of the tie after winning the first leg 1-0 at home in Algiers, with a disciplined defensive display proving decisive across both legs. Zamalek pushed hard

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Technology General

Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Crosses 50% as Subscriptions Hit 109.7 Million

By Paul Chimodo Nigeria’s broadband penetration has crossed the 50 per cent mark, reaching 50.58% in November 2025, as total broadband subscriptions rose to 109.7 million, according to new industry data. The latest figures show a steady growth in Internet adoption across the country, up from 44.43% recorded in December 2024, reflecting increased connectivity despite

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Sports

Barcelona Crowned La Liga Champions After Victory Over Real Madrid

Barcelona have been officially crowned La Liga champions after securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in a high-stakes El Clásico encounter at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants wrapped up the title race in style, with Marcus Rashford opening the scoring early before Ferran Torres doubled the advantage to seal all three points

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Sports

Rangers Beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in NPFL Thriller

Rangers International of Enugu secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance in a Nigeria Premier Football League encounter decided in Enugu. The home side took the lead in the 15th minute through Godwin Obaje, who finished clinically to put Rangers ahead early in the game. Bendel Insurance responded strongly and restored parity in the

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Sports

Arsenal Edge West Ham 1-0 to Strengthen Title Push

Arsenal have secured a crucial 1-0 victory over West Ham United in a tense Premier League encounter, strengthening their position in the title race. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Leandro Trossard finished off a precise pass from Martin Ødegaard to give the Gunners all three points. West Ham pushed hard for

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Security General

Military Defends Airstrikes in Niger State Amid Civilian Concerns

The Nigerian military has clarified that recent air operations in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State targeted bandits and not civilians. In a statement, the Defence Headquarters said the operation was based on intelligence indicating bandit activity in Lukupe Village on May 9. It explained that coordinated airstrikes were carried out on identified locations

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General

Renewed Hope Group Mobilises Support for Tinubu in Rivers

The Renewed Hope Family in Rivers State has called on residents of Ikwerre Local Government Area to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. At the inauguration of ward coordinators, the group’s leader, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, said the President had appointed sons of Ikwerre into key national positions and should be supported in return.

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General

List Circulates Claiming 33 APC Aspirants Cleared, 65 Disqualified

A list circulating online claims that 33 aspirants were cleared by the APC screening committee in Rivers State, while 65 others were not. Although the list has not been independently verified, reports suggest that the disqualified aspirants were affected by allegations including bribery, failure to provide party membership cards, and submission of unsworn affidavits. The

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Politics

APC Screens 98 Aspirants in Rivers Ahead of 2027 Elections

The All Progressives Congress screening committee in Rivers State says it has screened 98 aspirants seeking to contest in the 2027 general elections. The committee chairman said the exercise was conducted over two days in Port Harcourt and described the process as peaceful. The APC Secretary in Rivers State dismissed reports on social media alleging

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