Entertainment & Lifestyle General

PMAN to Hold General Congress Meeting in Rivers

The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has announced plans to hold its General Congress meeting in Rivers State. According to the association, the meeting is scheduled to take place today at Tamsil Gardens, Abacha Road, by 12 noon. In a joint statement, the Rivers State Governor of PMAN, Mozy B, and the State

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Sports

Mayweather, Pacquiao Set for Blockbuster Rematch in Las Vegas

Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are set to renew their historic rivalry in a stunning rematch scheduled for September in Las Vegas. Mayweather will officially come out of retirement to face Pacquiao at the Sphere on Saturday, September 19, in what promoters are already describing as one of the biggest sporting events

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Politics

2027 Election Will Be Defining Moment for Nigeria — Rivers Liberation Movement

The Rivers Liberation Movement has described the 2027 general election as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy. Convener of the group, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is prepared to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process by resisting any attempts to undermine the will of the people. Dr. Nwibubasa made the

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Judiciary General

Weak Enforcement of Child Protection Laws Fueling Teenage Pregnancy — African Women Lawyers

The African Women Lawyers Forum has attributed the rising cases of teenage pregnancy and maternal mortality in rural communities to weak enforcement of child protection laws. Speaking in an interview, a former Rivers State Coordinator of the forum, Hilda Desmond, said the failure to effectively implement existing child protection frameworks has left many young girls

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Economy General

CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.50% to Stimulate Economy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent from 27 per cent. The decision was announced on Tuesday at the end of the apex bank’s 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja. The Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which serves as

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Politics Security

Tinubu to Forward Tunji Disu’s Name to Senate as Substantive IGP

President Bola Tinubu is set to transmit the name of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The move will follow a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, which the President is expected to convene shortly to formally consider the appointment in line with

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Security General

Port Harcourt Residents Back Tinubu’s Call for State Police, Express Mixed Reactions

Some residents of Port Harcourt have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s call for the establishment of state police as a measure to tackle insecurity across the country. Speaking with our reporter, supporters of the proposal said creating state-controlled police formations would help strengthen security at the grassroots and improve rapid response to local

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Politics

Tinubu Removes IGP Egbetokun, Appoints AIG Disu as Successor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and is set to appoint Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olatunji “Tunji” Disu as the new head of the Nigeria Police Force. Sources in the Presidency said Egbetokun was informed of the decision during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and directed to

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Sports

Tudor Admits Tottenham Are Facing Difficult Period

Igor Tudor has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur F.C. are going through a difficult phase after their heavy league defeat. The coach said the team must improve concentration and defensive organisation to return to winning ways in upcoming matches.

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