Judiciary General

ODINKALU FAULTS EFCC CHAIRMAN OVER ‘60% STUDENTS ARE CRIMINALS’ CLAIM

Human rights lawyer Chidi Anselm Odinkalu has criticised the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over claims that 60 percent of Nigerian tertiary students are criminals. Odinkalu described the statement as irresponsible and unconscionable, warning that it amounts to unlawful profiling and undermines constitutional protections. He argued that the anti-graft agency has no

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General Technology

FIBRE CUTS PUSH TELECOM OPERATORS TO BACK DIG-ONCE POLICY

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications stakeholders in Nigeria have called for the adoption of a “Dig-Once” policy to curb the rising cases of fibre cuts affecting network quality across the country. The operators made the call at a policy forum in Lagos, where industry players reviewed persistent infrastructure damage that continues to disrupt services and increase

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Sports

FULHAM STALL ON €24M MOVE FOR CHUKWUEZE

Premier League side Fulham FC have reportedly delayed a proposed €24 million move for Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze. The deal, which had been under consideration, is now facing uncertainty as negotiations have slowed. Chukwueze, who has attracted interest from several European clubs, remains a key transfer target, but Fulham are yet to reach a final

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Sports

GERNOT ROHR EXPLAINS WHY MICHAEL OLISE REJECTED NIGERIA INVITATION

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has explained why Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise turned down the opportunity to represent Nigeria at international level. Olise, who was born in England and is eligible to play for Nigeria, France, England and Algeria through his heritage, ultimately chose to pursue his international career elsewhere despite Nigeria’s

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Sports

48 POINTS EMERGE AS SURVIVAL BENCHMARK IN NPFL RELEGATION BATTLE

A new analysis of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has identified 48 points as the key benchmark for teams aiming to avoid relegation. The report shows that survival in the NPFL is often decided by very narrow margins, sometimes as little as one point, with tiebreakers frequently determining which teams stay up. Historical data

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Sports

ATLETICO MADRID 1–1 ARSENAL IN TENSE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL FIRST LEG

Atlético Madrid and Arsenal FC played out a 1–1 draw in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return fixture. Arsenal took the lead in the first half after Viktor Gyökeres converted from the penalty spot, following a foul in the box. The visitors controlled much of

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Security General

IGP APPROVES DISMISSAL, PROSECUTION OF OFFICER OVER DELTA SHOOTING

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, over the killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. The decision followed a review by the Force Disciplinary Committee, which found the officer acted in violation of established rules on the use of firearms. The

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General

PRP ACCUSES APC OF SUPPRESSING OPPOSITION VOICES

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to silence opposition voices. The party’s chairman in Rivers State, Dr Nature Dumale-Kieghe, alleged that dissenting views are being suppressed, warning that this could undermine democratic governance. He also expressed concern that despite controlling over 30 states, the APC still appears

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General

ANALYSTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

A lecturer in Politics and Governance, Professor Ken Nwaeke, has expressed concern over recent political developments in the country ahead of the next general elections. He said the process surrounding the purchase of nomination forms may not necessarily open up the political space, alleging that restrictions within the ruling All Progressives Congress could limit competition.

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Politics

NEW INEC RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER ASSUMES DUTY IN RIVERS

A new Resident Electoral Commissioner has assumed office in Rivers State. Dr Johnson Sinikiem takes over from Professor Gabriel Yomere, who supervised the recent by-elections in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies.

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