General Oil and Gas

Conscience of Ogoni People Rejects Fresh Conditions for Oil Resumption

The leadership of the Conscience of Ogoni People has criticised fresh conditions reportedly set by a faction of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) ahead of the planned resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland. The factional President of MOSOP, Andah Wai-Ogosu, had called on the Federal Government to fully fund the

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General Judiciary

Rivers High Court Dismisses Fundamental Rights Suit Against Emohua Monarch, Awards N2m Costs

By Uchendu Ejiowhor A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Eze Godspower Onuekwa and other members of the Omu-Ogboh Royal Family in Emohua Kingdom against the Paramount Ruler of Emohua Kingdom, His Royal Majesty King Sergeant Chidi-Awuse, the Nigeria Police Force, the Rivers State

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Sports

Osimhen Plans Return to School for University Degree

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he intends to return to school and earn a university degree despite his successful professional football career. Osimhen said education remains important to him and expressed his determination to further his studies, noting that achieving academic success is one of his personal goals beyond football.

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Sports

Super Falcons Open Morocco Camp Ahead of WAFCON 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open a training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on July 15 as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team will spend one week in Mohammedia before relocating to Rabat, where they will play all three of their Group C matches. Head coach Justine Madugu is expected

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Sports

FIFA to Consider Expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

FIFA has confirmed it will examine a proposal to expand the 2030 FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams following the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the proposal would be discussed by the governing body’s relevant committees, noting that expanding the competition would give more countries the opportunity

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Sports

Sporting Braga Sign Nigerian Defender Adebisi Olamikun

Portuguese club Sporting Braga have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Adebisi Olamikun from Nigeria National League side Inter Lagos. The highly-rated 18-year-old centre-back has signed a long-term contract with the former Portuguese champions and has already arrived in Portugal to begin his integration with the club’s youth team. Olamikun impressed with his performances for

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Sports

Colombia Midfielder Receives Death Threats After World Cup Exit

Colombia midfielder Jáminton Campaz has received death threats following the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Campaz became the target of online abuse after missing a crucial scoring opportunity during extra time in Colombia’s Round of 16 defeat to Switzerland before converting his penalty in the shootout, which Colombia eventually lost. The Colombian

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Politics

Tinubu Directs NIMC to Enrol All Nigerians by End of 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that every Nigerian is enrolled in the National Identity Database before the end of 2026. NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, said the commission is partnering with the World Bank-supported Identification for Development (ID4D) project to accelerate nationwide enrolment and expand access to a

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Foreign General

Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Leaves Eight Critically Injured

At least 27 people have been killed and eight others critically injured after a massive fire swept through a bar in Bangkok, Thailand. The fire broke out late Sunday near the stage of the entertainment venue in the city’s Chatuchak district before spreading rapidly, cutting off power and filling the building with smoke. Videos shared

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Politics

SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged Diversion of ₦800 Billion FAAC Funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission, seeking an order compelling the commission to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee allocations for political activities. According to SERAP, reports alleged

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