General

ADC Bayelsa Mourns Amaechi’s Mother, Extends Condolences

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bayelsa State has expressed condolences to its Vice Presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, who died at the age of 89. In a statement issued on behalf of the party’s Interim Executive Committee and members, the Bayelsa State Leader of

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Sports

South American Football Chief Pushes for 64-Team World Cup in 2030

The President of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), Alejandro Dominguez, has called for the expansion of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams to mark the tournament’s 100th anniversary. Dominguez said the proposed one-off expansion would celebrate the centenary edition of the global football tournament, which is scheduled to be hosted by Spain,

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Sports

Okoronkwo, Alozie, Kanu Join Super Falcons Camp Ahead of WAFCON 2026

Super Falcons trio Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu have arrived at the team’s training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The arrival of the experienced players has increased the number of players in camp to 22, with only three players—Gift Monday, Deborah Abiodun

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Sports

Ati-Zigi Backs Queiroz to Remain Ghana Coach

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has backed Carlos Queiroz to remain head coach of the Black Stars following the team’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ati-Zigi described the Portuguese tactician as a great coach, praising the positive atmosphere he has created within the national team and expressing hope that the Ghana Football Association retains

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Sports

Genk Reach Agreement with Pisa for Durosinmi

Belgian club Genk have reached an agreement with Italian side Pisa for the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi in a deal reportedly worth €10.5 million, with additional performance-related bonuses. The agreement also includes a 10 percent sell-on clause for Pisa, making it the most lucrative player sale in the Italian club’s history. Durosinmi joined

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Community General

Gokana Community Seeks Urgent Government Intervention Over Failing Bridge

Residents of Deken Community in Gokana Local Government Area have appealed to the Rivers State Government for urgent intervention over the deteriorating condition of the bridge linking the community to neighbouring towns. The residents said the bridge has developed serious structural defects and is at risk of collapse following weeks of heavy rainfall, which triggered

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Politics

Ankio Briggs Blames Rivers Political Crisis for Governance Challenges

Niger Delta environmental activist Ankio Briggs has blamed the prolonged political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for the governance challenges facing Rivers State. Reacting to claims that Governor Fubara is not in charge of the

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General Health

Rivers Deputy Governor Commends Task Force on Primary Healthcare Performance

The Rivers State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Task Force on Primary Healthcare, Professor Ngozi Nma-Odu, has commended members of the task force for their commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state. Professor Nma-Odu gave the commendation during the 2026 second-quarter review meeting of the task force at Government House, Port

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General Judiciary

Rivers Court Restrains Bakana Monarch, Land Committee Over Disputed Community Lands

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Degema has restrained the Government-Recognized Amadabo of Bakana, Lawrence Odum, and the Bakana Land Committee from further trespassing on disputed community lands. Justice B. S. Kokpan issued the order after hearing submissions from counsel to the claimants, I. F. Igbikikuno, and counsel for the defendants, D. L. Dokubo,

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Politics

Tinubu Appoints Fayose, 25 Others to Boards of Federal Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 officials into the boards and leadership of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose named chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments were announced in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

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