Politics

Fubara Calls for Reforms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Civil Service

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on public service administrators across Nigeria to champion reforms that will reposition the civil service to meet the demands of modern governance. Speaking at the opening of the 48th Meeting of the National Council on Establishment in Port Harcourt, Fubara described the civil service as the engine room

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General Security

Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued a 35-year-old woman abducted in Port Harcourt. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the victim was kidnapped on July 11 while attending to customers at her shop before being forced into a white

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Sports

Akor Adams Joins Venezia on Four-Year Deal

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has completed a permanent move from Spanish club Sevilla to Italian Serie A side Venezia, signing a four-year contract. The Super Eagles forward said Venezia’s ambition and long-term project influenced his decision to join the club ahead of the new season. Adams is expected to strengthen Venezia’s attack as the club

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Sports

Al-Ittihad Join Frankfurt in Race for Onyedika

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad have joined German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge. Reports indicate that Al-Ittihad have submitted an official bid for the Nigerian international as they seek to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. Onyedika has attracted

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Sports

Motsepe: World Cup Without Nigeria Is Incomplete

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has described the absence of Nigeria’s Super Eagles from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a major disappointment, saying the global football tournament feels incomplete without Nigeria. Motsepe said Nigeria remains one of Africa’s football powerhouses with a rich World Cup history, adding that the tournament loses

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Sports

Dele-Bashiru Completes Move to Greek Club Aris FC

Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru has completed a permanent move from English Championship side Watford to Greek Super League club Aris FC, signing a three-year contract with the Thessaloniki-based club. The 26-year-old brings an end to his six-year stay at Watford, where he made 81 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in all competitions.

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Politics

South-East Governors Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid – Uzodimma

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Uzodimma said the decision followed a review of the Tinubu administration’s performance in the region, particularly its infrastructure and economic development initiatives. Speaking during

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Politics Security

Court to Rule on NDLEA Bid to Destroy Ogun Meth Laboratory

The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 24 to rule on an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seeking permission to destroy a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory uncovered in a remote forest in Ogun State. Justice Musa Kakaki adjourned the matter after conducting a special court sitting at the laboratory site

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General Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery Resumes Petrol Sales in Naira, Raises Ex-Depot Price

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira after a week-long suspension, ending uncertainty in the downstream petroleum sector over its temporary shift to dollar-denominated sales. Checks indicate that the refinery has increased its ex-depot (gantry) price to ₦1,215 per litre, up from the previous

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Education General

Scholar Urges Academics to Patent Research for Wealth Creation

Educational researcher, Professor Olufemi Adesope, has challenged academics across Nigeria to move beyond publishing research findings and begin patenting their innovations to generate wealth and maximise the value of their intellectual property. Adesope made the call while delivering a paper titled “From Ideas to Impact” at the Fifth Hybrid International Conference of the Faculty of

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