Politics

Asari-Toru Council, NDLEA Launch Campaign Against Drug Abuse

The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Onengiyeofori George, has called for collective action to tackle illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the area. The council, in collaboration with the Rivers State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, is organising a one-day sensitisation programme on the dangers of illicit drugs. The programme

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Politics

NDLEA Destroys N329bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed over 329,865 kilogrammes of illicit drugs valued at about 301 billion naira in Lagos. The court-ordered exercise was carried out publicly at Navy Town in the Ojo area of the state and involved drugs from concluded and uncontested cases, as well as abandoned seizures. The destroyed

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Politics

APC in Okrika Commends Wike for Strengthening Party Structure

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his political efforts in strengthening the party’s structure and advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the area. In a statement, APC Chairman in Okrika LGA, Abibo Tamuno Bereniye,

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Politics

Fubara Commissions Reconstructed 19.79km Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commissioned the reconstructed 19.79-kilometre Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road, restoring a major transport link connecting Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. The project, executed by Julius Berger, is aimed at addressing years of deterioration that had caused prolonged travel delays, economic losses and security challenges for commuters. Governor Fubara said the

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General

Customs Hands Over 399 Seized Rifles to NSA

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says it has handed over more than 399 seized rifles to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in a major move against illegal arms proliferation in the country. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed that the service had completed the coupling and detailed examination of

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Economy General

Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Drops to 15.43% in July

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped from 15.91 per cent in June to 15.43 per cent in July 2026, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. In its Consumer Price Index report released on Monday, the NBS said the July figure represents a 0.48 percentage-point decrease compared with the June

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General

83 Nigerians Set to Return From South Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a new batch of 83 Nigerian nationals will arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, via South African Airways. In a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the returnees are expected to depart Oliver Tambo Airport in Johannesburg at

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General Technology

NDDC Urges Niger Delta Youths to Embrace AI for Wealth Creation

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has urged youths in the region to look beyond crude oil and embrace Artificial Intelligence as a new frontier for wealth creation, employment and innovation. The call was made as the Commission, through its Department of Information Technology and Innovation, commenced a four-day AI training and capacity-building programme aimed

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Sports

Mourinho Approves Real Madrid Move for Arsenal Midfielder Zubimendi

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly approved a potential move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as the Spanish giants look to strengthen their midfield. According to reports, Real Madrid have renewed their interest in the 27-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad last summer in a deal worth €65 million. Zubimendi played an

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Sports

Chukwueze Relishes New Role at AC Milan Under Amorim

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze says he is determined to make the most of his new role at AC Milan under head coach Ruben Amorim. Chukwueze impressed in Milan’s 4-2 pre-season victory over Manchester United in Wroclaw, scoring one goal and providing two assists. The 27-year-old has been deployed as a wing-back by Amorim as

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