Politics

Rivers NULGE Seeks Government Intervention Over Withheld Council Workers’ Salaries

The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called on the State Ministry of Local Government Affairs to intervene in cases where some local government chairmen are allegedly withholding the salaries and allowances of council workers. The appeal was made by the newly elected State President of NULGE, Evangelist

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Politics

Fubara Endorses Tinubu, Chinda for 2027, Backs Rainbow Coalition

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition, bringing an end to speculation over his preferred political platform and candidates for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and equipping of the Riven Medical Facility, a public-private partnership pharmaceutical manufacturing project in Rivers State, Fubara

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Community General Security

OSPAC Assures ONELGA Residents After Omoku Killings

The Commander-General of the Organized Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Emeka Onyeocha, has assured residents of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of their safety following the killing of four persons, including an OSPAC operative, in Omoku. Speaking in a telephone interview with Today FM, Onyeocha said OSPAC is collaborating with relevant security agencies to

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Community Environment General

ONC Urges Rivers Government to Dredge Waterways to Prevent Flooding

The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has called on the Rivers State Government and local government authorities to urgently deploy swamp buggies to dredge and clear waterways and canals across the Orashi region to avert severe flooding during the peak of the rainy season. President-General of the Congress, Ambassador Emeni Ibe, made the appeal in a

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General

Rivers Police Confirm Omoku Killings, Vow to Bring Perpetrators to Justice

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of residents in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, said the command is saddened by the incident, which has disrupted the relative peace enjoyed in the area. Although the police

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Sports

Ijamilusi Joins Super Falcons Camp as Flight Delay Holds Back Abiodun, Monday

The Super Falcons camp in Casablanca, Morocco, has received a major boost with the arrival of forward Folashade Ijamilusi ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ijamilusi, who plays for Chinese club Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, arrived on Tuesday, increasing the number of players in camp to 23 as preparations intensify for

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Sports

Mexico Goalkeeping Legend Guillermo Ochoa Retires After 22-Year Career

Mexico’s legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable 22-year career. The 40-year-old called time on his playing career after representing Mexico at a record six FIFA World Cups, becoming one of only a handful of players to achieve the feat. Ochoa began his professional career

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Sports

Vinicius Jr Debuts New Look After Cosmetic Chin Procedure

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has unveiled a new look after reportedly undergoing a cosmetic chin harmonisation procedure during the off-season. The 26-year-old is said to have undergone the procedure at a dermatology clinic in Goiânia, Brazil, shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The treatment was reportedly carried out

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Sports

Ipswich Complete £20m Signing of Ghana Winger Abdul Fatawu

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City in a deal worth £20 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Championship club, becoming the latest addition to manager Gary O’Neil’s squad ahead of the new season. Fatawu joins Ipswich after scoring 16 goals in 100 appearances

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Economy Politics

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the country’s benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 per cent. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the MPC meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Announcing the outcome, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the committee opted

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