Foreign Politics

Iran’s President Vows to Defend Country’s Position Ahead of UN General Assembly

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to “firmly defend” his country’s positions as he departed for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Pezeshkian’s visit makes him the highest-ranking Iranian official to travel to the United States since the outbreak of the Middle East war. The conflict began in late February following

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Politics

Tinubu Extends Working Vacation, Returns to Nigeria at Weekend

President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London, where he began his working vacation before proceeding to Paris, France, after spending a week in the United Kingdom. During his stay in Paris, the

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General

Rivers Police Deny Allegation Against Commissioner Over Victory Estate Land

The Rivers State Police Command has denied a social media report alleging that the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, grabbed or facilitated the grabbing of land belonging to residents of Victory Estate, Rumuosi Community, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the Command described the allegation as false and misleading, saying

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General Judiciary

Rivers Chief Judge to Conduct Gaol Delivery Exercise at Port Harcourt Custodial Centre

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, is scheduled to visit the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, to conduct a gaol delivery exercise. According to a statement by the Chief Registrar of the Rivers State High Court, David Ihua-Maduenyi, the exercise is pursuant to Section 1, Subsection

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Sports

Finidi Satisfied as Rivers United Hold Nasarawa United to Draw

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 4 fixture in Lafia. Rivers United took the lead in the 66th minute after Nasarawa United defender Harrison Ebah inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The hosts levelled

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Sports

Iwobi, Bassey Earn High Ratings in Fulham’s Draw With Man United

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have received high ratings for their performances in Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League. Both Nigerians started the match at Craven Cottage, with Bassey playing the full 90 minutes while Iwobi was substituted in the 71st minute. According to BBC Sport ratings reported

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Sports

Orban Scores, Assists as Amedspor Beat Besiktas to Go Top

Nigerian forward Gift Orban scored and provided an assist as Amedspor defeated Besiktas 3-2 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Orban opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a powerful long-range strike from about 25 metres before setting up Dia Saba for Amedspor’s second goal nine minutes later. The result takes Orban’s tally

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Sports

Aduku: Future Is Bright Despite Falconets’ U-20 World Cup Exit

Former Falconets coach Moses Aduku has highlighted the positives from Nigeria’s exit from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, saying the future remains bright for the team. Aduku said the tournament provided valuable experience for the young players and would help in their development as they progress in their football careers. He expressed optimism about

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Foreign Politics

18 Suspects in Haiti President’s Assassination Transferred to U.S. for Trial

Eighteen suspects linked to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida in the United States to stand trial. Moise, aged 53, was shot dead on July 7, 2021, at his private residence in Haiti. He was killed by a group of about 20 Colombian military-trained mercenaries who had been

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Politics

Niger Governor Calls for Ban on Mining in Problematic Areas

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has called for an executive order from the Presidency or the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to ban mining activities in areas identified as problematic across the state. Governor Bago said the state government requires stronger intervention from the Federal Government due to limitations in enforcing mining regulations. The

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