Sports

Nigerian Midfielder Adeoye Set for Middlesbrough Move

Nigerian midfielder Aderemi Adeoye is set to join English Championship side Middlesbrough from Nigeria Premier Football League club Ikorodu City. The highly-rated midfielder is expected to complete the transfer after impressing with his performances for Ikorodu City, where he emerged as one of the standout players in the Nigerian top flight. The move is seen

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Sports

Spain Reach World Cup Final After Defeating France

European champions Spain have booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semi-final played in Dallas, Texas. Spain delivered another impressive display, dominating possession and creating the better scoring opportunities to secure a comfortable win over the former world champions. The victory extends Spain’s

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Politics

Okpebholo Promises Improved Power Supply for Edo Welders

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured members of the Edo State Welders Association of his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment by addressing the challenge of unreliable power supply. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the President of the Edo State Chapter of the Welders Association, Peter Osagie, and other members during

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Environment Politics

HYPREP Begins Mud Logging Training for 300 Ogoni Youths

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has commenced a specialised mud logging training programme for 300 Ogoni youths. Speaking during the orientation at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity, noting that more than 17,000 people applied for the programme. The six-month training combines

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Education General

Rivers State University Appoints Substantive Registrar

The Governing Council of Rivers State University has approved the appointment of Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo as the substantive Registrar of the institution. A statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Victor Banigo, said Dr. Daminabo had served as Acting Registrar since December 2025 before her confirmation. Her appointment took effect from June 11,

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Politics

Court Fixes Trial Dates for Men Accused of Attempted Murder of Gani Topba

A Rivers State High Court has fixed November 10, November 24 and December 8, 2026, for the trial of four men charged with the attempted murder of the leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, Gani Topba. The defendants are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. The

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General Oil and Gas

Expert Warns Against Dangote Refinery’s Planned Dollar Pricing

An energy expert, Dr. Joseph Obele, has warned that Nigeria’s inflation could worsen if the Dangote Refinery begins selling petroleum products in United States dollars. Dr. Obele said pricing locally refined petroleum products in foreign currency would increase the cost of doing business, weaken the naira and deepen poverty across the country. He urged the

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General Health

Pharmaceutical Society Seeks Help Over Threatened Resource Centre

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch, has appealed for intervention following the impact of the Rumuosi land dispute on its property. State Chairman of the society, Lekia Princewill, said its multi-million-naira professional resource and drug analysis centre, which is about 80 per cent completed, has been affected by the crisis. Meanwhile, leaders of

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Investigates Victory Estate Land Dispute

The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into a land dispute involving more than 6,000 plots at Victory Estate in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Enemi George, said the dispute is one of 14 petitions currently before the committee. He noted that several property

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Economy General

Commercial Drivers Reject Petrol Price Reduction

Commercial drivers in Port Harcourt have rejected the recent reduction in petrol prices, describing the ₦50 and ₦100 cuts as insignificant and insufficient to reduce their rising operational costs. The drivers said many filling stations are still dispensing petrol at over ₦1,150 per litre, despite the announced price reductions. They also accused some independent marketers

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