General

FG Empowers 18 Rescued Chibok Girls with Cash Grants, Starter Packs

The Federal Government has empowered 18 rescued Chibok girls with cash grants and vocational starter packs to promote self-reliance and economic independence. The support was presented during the graduation ceremony of the girls’ support programme in Yola, Adamawa State. The empowerment initiative is aimed at equipping the beneficiaries with practical skills and resources needed to

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Politics

FG Bars MDAs from Awarding Contracts Without Budgetary Approval

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop awarding contracts or entering into any financial commitments without first obtaining the required budgetary approval and cash backing. The directive is aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and ensuring strict compliance with the nation’s procurement and public financial management laws. The instruction was

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Politics

Delta Police Rescue Human Trafficking Victim, Arrest Suspect

The Delta State Police Command has rescued a 25-year-old victim of human trafficking and arrested a 26-year-old woman allegedly involved in trafficking young women to Côte d’Ivoire under the pretext of providing vocational training. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said the suspect, identified as Ese Betty

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Politics

Ogoni Youth Group Faults Wike Over Remarks on Amaechi’s Ogoni Governorship Candidate

The Ogoni Youth Development Initiative (OYDI) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over remarks it described as mocking former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for supporting an Ogoni governorship candidate on the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADP). Addressing journalists, the President of OYDI, Imeabe Saviour-Oscar, said the group

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Sports

Otele Set for Serie A Move as Lecce Agree Deal with Basel

Nigerian winger Philip Otele is set to join Italian Serie A club Lecce from Swiss champions FC Basel after both clubs reached an agreement over his transfer. The 26-year-old is expected to complete the move after spending the second half of last season on loan at German Bundesliga side Hamburger SV, where he made nine

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Sports

Oshoala Fires Super Falcons Past Zambia in WAFCON Clash

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal as Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Oshoala found the back of the net in the eighth minute after capitalising on a defensive lapse, giving the nine-time African champions an early lead

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Health Politics

Cardiologist Warns Against Excessive Alcohol Consumption, Backs Regulation

An Associate Professor of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Boma Oyan, has warned that excessive alcohol consumption poses serious health risks, affecting the heart, liver, brain and other vital organs. Speaking in an interview with Today FM Correspondent, Odinakachi Celestine, Dr. Oyan expressed support for efforts to ban

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Foreign General Health

Italy Places 19 Cities on Highest Heat Alert as New Heatwave Sweeps Country

Italy has placed 19 of its major cities under the highest “red” heat alert as a fresh heatwave grips the country, prompting health authorities to warn of serious risks to public health. Cities under the maximum alert include Rome, Milan, Venice and Naples, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s degrees Celsius across much of the

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General

Rivers Residents Decry Alleged Exploitation by E-Hailing Drivers

Some residents of Rivers State have expressed concern over what they describe as unfair fare practices by e-hailing drivers, accusing them of demanding payments above the amounts displayed on ride-hailing apps. Speaking to our correspondent, the residents said the growing trend has made e-hailing services less reliable and more expensive, forcing many commuters to return

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Sports

Everton Agree Deal to Sign Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal

Everton have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Danish midfielder Christian Nørgaard in a deal worth £7 million. The 32-year-old is set to leave the Premier League champions just one year after joining Arsenal from Brentford for an initial £10 million, plus performance-related add-ons. Nørgaard made 20 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners

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