Politics

Group Alleges Planned Sack of 21,000 Rivers LG Workers

A group under the aegis of the Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership has alleged plans by local government authorities in Rivers State to sack about 21,000 workers from September 2026. Spokesperson of the group, C.C.E. Obujunwo, claimed the planned sack followed a recent biometric exercise conducted by the Rivers State Local Government Service

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Sports

Hull City Shock Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League Opener

Hull City have stunned Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, marking a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence. Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, reacting quickest after Manchester United failed to clear a corner. Hull doubled their advantage in the 38th minute when Nobel Mendy

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General Oil and Gas

PETROAN Urges Prompt Conclusion of Fuel Import Proposal Evaluation

The Petroleum Products Retail Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, Rivers State Branch, has called for the prompt conclusion of the ongoing evaluation of fuel import proposals. Speaking to Today FM, the association’s Vice Chairman in Rivers State, Addison Kanu, urged authorities to conclude the process by December to ensure stability in fuel supply and avoid

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Community General

Amadabo of Finima Escapes Assassination Attempt as Gunmen Attack Residence

The Amadabo of Finima in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness Aseme Alabo Dagogo Lambert-Brown, has escaped an alleged assassination attempt on his life. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026, when suspected hoodlums reportedly opened sporadic gunfire at the building housing the monarch’s living quarters

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Politics

Yari Accepts Appointment as APC 2027 Presidential Campaign DG

Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has accepted his appointment as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Yari, who represents Zamfara West in the Senate and is a former governor of Zamfara State, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the APC leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility. He

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Sports

CHARLTON BOSS PRAISES OKONKWO AS ‘EXCELLENT SHOT STOPPER’

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has described Nigeria international goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo as an excellent shot stopper following his arrival at the Championship club. Okonkwo joined Charlton on a season-long loan from fellow Championship side Wrexham. Jones said the goalkeeper had impressed him with his performances, including two outstanding saves against Charlton last season. The

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Sports

YOHANNA MAKES BRIGHTON DEBUT IN GOALLESS DRAW AGAINST TROMSØ

Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna has made his competitive debut for Brighton and Hove Albion in the club’s goalless draw against Norwegian side Tromsø in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off. The 19-year-old came on in the 87th minute, replacing Ferdi Kadioglu, as Brighton were held to a 0-0 draw at the

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Sports

AROKODARE TARGETS IMPROVEMENT AFTER SCORING FIRST AJAX GOAL

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says he is focused on improving after scoring his first competitive goal for Dutch club Ajax. Arokodare came off the bench to score in the 74th minute and provide an assist in Ajax’s 4-2 victory over FC Sion in the UEFA Conference League play-off first leg. The Nigerian forward expressed

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Sports

DAGA SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM CONTRACT WITH MOLDE FK

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has signed a new long-term contract with Norwegian club Molde FK, extending his stay with the club until the summer of 2031. The 19-year-old has continued to make progress since joining Molde and has now committed his future to the club with the new deal. Daga expressed his delight

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Politics

TINUBU DEFENDS FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL, CRITICISES CALL FOR REVERSAL

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing calls for its reversal by one of his political opponents as a demonstration of “serious ignorance” about governance and the economy. Tinubu stated this when he received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa. The President did not disclose

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