Community Environment General

ONC Urges Rivers Government to Dredge Waterways to Prevent Flooding

The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has called on the Rivers State Government and local government authorities to urgently deploy swamp buggies to dredge and clear waterways and canals across the Orashi region to avert severe flooding during the peak of the rainy season. President-General of the Congress, Ambassador Emeni Ibe, made the appeal in a

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General

Rivers Police Confirm Omoku Killings, Vow to Bring Perpetrators to Justice

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of residents in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, said the command is saddened by the incident, which has disrupted the relative peace enjoyed in the area. Although the police

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Sports

Ijamilusi Joins Super Falcons Camp as Flight Delay Holds Back Abiodun, Monday

The Super Falcons camp in Casablanca, Morocco, has received a major boost with the arrival of forward Folashade Ijamilusi ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ijamilusi, who plays for Chinese club Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, arrived on Tuesday, increasing the number of players in camp to 23 as preparations intensify for

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Sports

Mexico Goalkeeping Legend Guillermo Ochoa Retires After 22-Year Career

Mexico’s legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable 22-year career. The 40-year-old called time on his playing career after representing Mexico at a record six FIFA World Cups, becoming one of only a handful of players to achieve the feat. Ochoa began his professional career

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Sports

Vinicius Jr Debuts New Look After Cosmetic Chin Procedure

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has unveiled a new look after reportedly undergoing a cosmetic chin harmonisation procedure during the off-season. The 26-year-old is said to have undergone the procedure at a dermatology clinic in Goiânia, Brazil, shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The treatment was reportedly carried out

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Sports

Ipswich Complete £20m Signing of Ghana Winger Abdul Fatawu

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City in a deal worth £20 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Championship club, becoming the latest addition to manager Gary O’Neil’s squad ahead of the new season. Fatawu joins Ipswich after scoring 16 goals in 100 appearances

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Economy Politics

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the country’s benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 per cent. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the MPC meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Announcing the outcome, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the committee opted

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Politics

Reps Order Probe into Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses, casualties, and properties abandoned by Nigerians following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, during Tuesday’s plenary session presided over by Speaker

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Community Politics

Iriebe Monarch Seeks Government Intervention Over Alleged Boundary Attacks

The Paramount Ruler of Iriebe Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Jeremiah Worenwu, has appealed to the state government to urgently intervene over alleged attacks by persons from the neighbouring Umuebule Community in Etche Local Government Area. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Eze Worenwu said the boundary separating Iriebe and Umuebule communities

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Opobo Kingdom Announces Coronation of New Monarch

Opobo Kingdom has announced the official coronation of His Majesty, King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI, as the Amanyanabo and Treaty King of the kingdom. In a statement, the Chief of Protocol and Public Relations of the Opobo Council of Alapu, Godwin Nengia Bupo, said the coronation ceremonies will take place from September 18

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