Environment General

Devastating Flood Displaces Families in Eleme Community

Residents of Nyande Community in Aleto Clan, Eleme Local Government Area, have appealed to the Federal, Rivers State and Eleme Local Government authorities for urgent intervention following devastating flooding that has submerged the community. The residents blamed the disaster on poor drainage construction by the contractor handling the Eleme section of the ongoing federal road

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Environment General

Three-Day Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Oyigbo Communities

Residents of several communities in Oyigbo Local Government have raised concerns over severe flooding following three days of heavy rainfall. They said the persistent downpour caused the collapse of soakaway pits and perimeter fences, leading to sewage spilling into streets and residential areas. The affected communities include Graceland, Peace Estate, Oyigbo West, Umusia, Umuokobo, Umuwalia,

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General

Drivers, Commuters Divided Over Proposed Ban on Bus Preaching

Commercial bus and taxi drivers, commuters and Christian preachers in Port Harcourt have expressed mixed reactions to a bill passed by the Senate seeking to prohibit preaching in commercial buses. The proposed legislation prescribes a six-month jail term, a ₦50,000 fine, or both, for anyone convicted of violating the law. Some drivers described the bill

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Sports

England Defeat France 6-4 to Claim World Cup Third Place

England claimed third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in an entertaining third-place playoff played in Miami. The match produced 10 goals as both teams put on an attacking display, but England proved more clinical to secure victory and finish the tournament on a high. The result earned the Three

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Education General

UNICAL Dismisses Eight Staff Over Misconduct

The University of Calabar has dismissed eight members of staff and delayed the promotion of another by two years over various acts of misconduct. The disciplinary actions, approved at the institution’s 174th Governing Council meeting, followed investigations into offences including examination malpractice, diversion of funds and vandalism. The university said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy

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General

MOSOP Denies Leadership Crisis, Backs Ogoni Dialogue

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), led by Fegalo Nsuke, has denied reports of a leadership crisis, insisting the organisation remains united and committed to the Ogoni Dialogue Committee. Speaking with our correspondent, Nsuke dismissed claims that he had rejected reconciliation efforts, describing them as false and aimed at misleading the

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General Health

RSUTH Resident Doctors Advocate Stronger Action Against Drug Abuse

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has called on healthcare professionals to take a more active role in tackling the growing problem of drug abuse across the country. Speaking at a symposium to mark the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, ARD President, Dr.

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General Judiciary

For the Nigerian Bar Association, a time for a bold retool

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The history of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has traveled a path that parallels the political evolution of the country. It began in 1900, the same year in which the government of Queen Victoria assumed formal authority over the country after revoking the Royal Charter of Taubman Goldie’s Royal Niger Company.

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Judiciary

COURT ENDS 100-YEAR LAND DISPUTE IN FAVOUR OF OBUAMA

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a land ownership suit filed by the Usokun Community against the Obuama Community in Degema Local Government Area, reaffirming earlier judicial decisions that recognised Obuama’s ownership of the disputed Obupiri land. Justice David Gbasam, who presided over the matter, struck out Suit No. DHC/76/CS/2020,

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Sports

Atletico President Rules Out Alvarez Move to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has dismissed speculation linking Argentine forward Julian Alvarez with a move to Barcelona, insisting the striker will remain at the Spanish club. Cerezo’s comments came after Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the Catalan club had submitted an offer for the 26-year-old forward. The Atletico president maintained that Alvarez’s future

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