Sports

Arokodare Speaks on Premier League Adaptation

Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare has admitted that adjusting to life in the English Premier League has been challenging due to the league’s high tempo and physical style of play. The forward said regular playing time and support from teammates have helped boost his confidence as he continues to improve. Arokodare expressed optimism about making a

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Health General

NAFDAC Defends Nationwide Ban on Small-Size Alcoholic Drinks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has defended the nationwide ban on sachet and small-pack alcoholic drinks, describing the policy as the most effective strategy to curb rising cases of underage drinking in Nigeria. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in Abuja during a press briefing marking the commencement

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Sports

Tottenham Write PGMOL Chief Over Refereeing Concerns

Tottenham Hotspur have written to Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb to formally raise concerns over key refereeing decisions. The club’s correspondence focuses on what it describes as inconsistent rulings involving contact inside the penalty area, which have resulted in goals being allowed or disallowed. Spurs believe they have been adversely affected

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Politics

Ikwerre LG Chairman Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Refers Igwuruta Land Dispute to Committee

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting peace and sustainable development across the council. Wobodo made the remark while receiving representatives of the Omuido and Omuajoku families of Igwuruta, who visited his office over a lingering land dispute between the two families. He urged both parties

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Politics

Okocha Says He, Two Others Backed Fubara’s Emergence in 2023

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, OCJ Okocha, has disclosed that he and two other prominent figures played key roles in the emergence of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the 2023 governorship election. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Okocha said several factors were considered before supporting Fubara, including the need to allow the Ijaw ethnic group an

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Oil and Gas General

MOSOP Faults 3% Allocation to Host Communities in Petroleum Industry Act

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has criticised the three percent allocation to host communities as provided in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), describing it as inadequate. Addressing journalists, MOSOP President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, said the three percent earmarked for host communities is grossly insufficient, particularly for communities in the Niger Delta

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Community General

Engineer Blames Years of Neglect for Flooding at Rumuwoji–Mile One Axis

The lead engineer overseeing the ongoing desilting of drainage channels at the Rumuwoji axis near Mile One Market has described the level of blockage in the water channel as severe. Friday Ugada said years of neglect and the persistent dumping of waste in unauthorized locations are largely responsible for the recurring flooding in the area.

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Community General

CSOs Condemn Alleged Assault on Girl by Ahoada West Council Chairman

A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the alleged assault on a young girl by the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Eugene Epelle. At a joint media briefing, the coalition expressed concern that the perpetrators and others are allegedly still threatening the victim, describing the development as disturbing and unacceptable. The position

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Judiciary Politics

Court Fixes March 17 to Hear Suit Seeking Sack of Three Rivers LG Chairmen

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed March 17 for hearing in a suit seeking the removal of the chairmen of Port Harcourt City, Obio Akpor, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas. Presiding judge, Justice Stephen Jumbo, joined the Chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government, Gift Worlu, and 59 others as the

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Politics

Fubara Sends List of Commissioner-Nominees to Rivers Assembly After Peace Deal

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has forwarded a fresh list of commissioner-nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly following a recent peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. The submission comes weeks after the governor dissolved the State Executive Council on February 12 as part of moves to stabilise governance. The Clerk

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