Sports

Switzerland Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Colombia

Switzerland have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in their Round of 16 clash at BC Place in Vancouver. Both teams failed to break the deadlock after 120 minutes despite creating several scoring opportunities. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel emerged

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General

FG to Construct Service Lanes, Drainage to Tackle Flooding on Lagos-Calabar Highway

The Federal Government has announced new measures to address persistent flooding along the Lagos corridor of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement in Lagos, saying the Federal Ministry of Works, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, will construct service lanes with integrated drainage systems along

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Politics

Tinubu Inaugurates Committee to Drive State Police Implementation

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to develop the legal framework for the implementation of state police across Nigeria. The inauguration, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was performed on the President’s behalf by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. According to a statement by the

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Sports

Egypt Crash Out of FIFA World Cup After Dramatic Defeat

Egypt have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Argentina in the Round of 16. The Pharaohs were on course for victory until Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, scoring three goals, including the winner in stoppage time, to book a place in the quarter-finals. In another

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General Health

Medical Experts Advocate Better Skin Care Awareness

Medical experts have urged Nigerians to pay greater attention to skin health, describing it as an essential component of overall well-being. The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Chizindu Alikor, made the call during activities marking World Skin Day in Port Harcourt. He stressed that the skin deserves the same

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Politics

INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration in Rivers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Rivers State by two weeks. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem, said the exercise, initially scheduled to end on July 10, will now close on July 26, 2026. He explained that registration centres across the

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Politics

ADC Names David Okumgba as Deputy Governorship Candidate for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Chizi Enyi. According to the statement, Okumgba is an experienced administrator and politician who previously served as South-South

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Politics

Degema Council Urges Calm After Body Found Along Community Boundary

The Degema Local Government Council has urged residents of Obuama in Harry’s Town to remain peaceful following the discovery of the lifeless body of a community member along the river boundary with Emohua Local Government Area. Chairman of the council, Michael John Williams, made the appeal during a fact-finding town hall meeting with the Obuama

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Community General

MOSOP Demands Implementation of Eleme-Okrika Boundary Judgment

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has criticized the Rivers State Government for failing to implement a 1957 Supreme Court judgment demarcating the boundary between the Eleme and Okrika clans. MOSOP President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, raised the issue while reacting to recent cases of land grabbing in Eleme and lingering boundary disputes

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Community General

Landlords Petition Rivers Assembly Over Alleged Land Grabbing in Rumuosi

Landlords at Victory Estate in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, have petitioned the Rivers State House of Assembly over alleged land grabbing, forceful invasion, and destruction of properties by a retired military officer, Colonel Ogwumerum-Eke. The House Committee on Public Petitions convened a hearing following a formal petition submitted by the affected property owners. Speaking

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