General Judiciary

Court Bars Police from Harassing Rivers Human Rights Activist

Correspondent: Uchendu Ejiowhor A Rivers State High Court sitting in Okrika has issued a perpetual injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force, its officers, agents and representatives from harassing, intimidating, threatening or arresting human rights activist and freedom fighter, General Gabriel Asabuja. The court, presided over by Justice Lemea Ngbor-Abina, ruled that the police acted unlawfully

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Environment General

Ogoni Youth Group Urges Due Process Over HYPREP Allegations

A youth group representing oil and gas host communities in Ogoniland has called on the public to allow due process to take its course over recent allegations involving the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The Ogoni Oil and Gas Host Communities Youths Association (OOGHCYA) said the allegations against the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Professor Nenibarini

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General Judiciary

NBA Defends Participation in Presidential Policing Bill Working Group

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has defended the association’s decision to join the newly inaugurated Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, saying the NBA is committed to ensuring the proposed legislation includes strong legal safeguards. Osigwe said the association’s participation is aimed at addressing public concerns surrounding the

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Sports

Benin Coach Confident of Historic Qualification Against Nigeria’s Flamingos

Benin U-17 women’s national team head coach, Idah Azonsou, remains confident her side can overturn their first-leg deficit and secure a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the expense of Nigeria’s Flamingos. The Young Amazons suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to the Flamingos in the first leg of the final

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Sports

Celtic Open Talks with Iheanacho Over New Contract

Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have opened discussions with Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho over a new contract as the club seeks to retain the forward ahead of the new season. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill confirmed that negotiations are ongoing with Iheanacho’s representatives, expressing his desire to keep the Super Eagles striker at the club. “I would

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Sports

Barcelona Submit Bid for Borussia Dortmund Winger Karim Adeyemi

Barcelona have submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund for the signing of German winger Karim Adeyemi as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. According to reports, negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Barcelona keen to complete the transfer as soon as possible. Adeyemi is said to have

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Sports

Collina Defends FIFA Referees Amid World Cup Officiating Controversy

FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that referees are not influenced by anyone despite growing controversy over several officiating decisions. Collina’s remarks come in the wake of criticism following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Egypt,

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Politics

Rep. Dekor Condemns Alleged Campaign of Misinformation Against Khana Chairman

The member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dumnamene Dekor, has condemned what he described as a coordinated campaign of misinformation intended to destabilise Khana Local Government Area and tarnish the image of the council chairman, Dr. Thomas Bariere. In a statement issued through his media team, Dekor dismissed reports alleging renewed

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Community General

Ndigbara Denounces Alleged Smear Campaign, Threats to Life

The Gbene-Mene of Bua-Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Solomon Ndigbara, has condemned what he described as a sustained campaign of false accusations and online attacks against him. The traditional ruler alleged that some Ogoni leaders were behind the smear campaign, claiming it was aimed at tarnishing his reputation and endangering

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Community General

Andoni Leaders Reject Claims Over Abandoned Atlantic Road Project

Stakeholders in Andoni Local Government Area have continued to react to the alleged abandonment of the 13.52-kilometre Ngo–Oyorokotor Atlantic Road project by the construction firm, MCC. The project, alongside several internal roads in Ngo, was awarded by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in 2024 as part of his administration’s first anniversary infrastructure programme. In a

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