Community General

Obio/Akpor Council Dissolves Transport Task Forces, Warns Illegal “Agbero” Operators

The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Gift Worlu, has announced the immediate dissolution of all transport-related task forces, committees and monitoring teams operating on road decongestion and enforcement of daily ticket payments in the area. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Council, Goodluck Nsirimi, the dissolution covers task forces and

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General Health

Pharmacist Migration Threatens Drug Safety in Rivers, ACPN Warns

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Rivers State Chapter, says the growing migration of pharmacists out of the country is already affecting healthcare delivery in the state, particularly as young community pharmacists leave the profession in search of greener pastures. Chairman of the association in Rivers State, Lawson Onengiyefory, stated this in an

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Sports

Burkina Faso Thrash Flying Eagles 4-1, Secure U-20 AFCON Ticket

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship. The defeat ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, as Burkina Faso secured the zone’s sole qualification ticket. Burkina Faso took control of the encounter with

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General

RSU Walk for Life Promotes Unity, Healthy Living — VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, says the institution’s monthly Walk for Life programme is designed to promote unity, collaboration and social bonding among staff and students. Professor Zeb-Obipi stated this during the latest edition of the monthly walk held on the university campus in Port Harcourt. He said the programme

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Sports

NSC Salutes Junior D’Tigress After Reaching U-18 AfroBasket Quarter-Finals

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has congratulated Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress following their qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIBA U-18 Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Junior D’Tigress secured their place in the knockout stage after defeating Senegal 70-40 in their final Group C match. Nigeria had earlier opened its campaign with

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Sports

Maldini: Guardiola Didn’t Reject Italy Job Over Money

Italy legend Paolo Maldini has said Pep Guardiola did not turn down the opportunity to become head coach of the Italian national team because of financial considerations. Maldini, who previously worked with Guardiola at Manchester City, said the Spanish manager’s decision was based on factors beyond money. According to Maldini, Guardiola had other considerations that

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Politics

Ikwerre Council Assures Non-Indigenes of Security, Fair Treatment

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Charles Wobodo, has assured non-indigenes living and doing business in the area of adequate security for their lives and property. Wobodo gave the assurance during a sensitisation and empowerment programme for non-indigenes held at the headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government in Isiokpo. The council chairman

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Politics

Rivers Government Denies Owing Nigerian Legion Outstanding Donations

The Rivers State Government says it has no outstanding financial obligation to the Nigerian Legion over donations or pledges made by the state. In a statement signed by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Juliana Masi, the government said it had consistently

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Sports

Super Falcons Crash Out of WAFCON After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, after suffering a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to rivals Cameroon on Sunday. The defeat ended Nigeria’s hopes of defending their continental title and securing an automatic qualification ticket for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon advanced to

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General Security

NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Businessman Over Alleged Cocaine Ingestion

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman over the alleged ingestion of 98 wraps of cocaine in Anambra State. The suspect was reportedly arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu during the outward clearance of passengers for an Ethiopian Airlines flight, ET930. According to the information, the

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