Politics

Nigeria, Hong Kong Sign Double Taxation Treaty to Boost Trade, Investment

Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China have signed a Double Taxation Agreement aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment, and strengthening economic cooperation between both jurisdictions. The agreement is designed to eliminate double taxation on income, prevent tax evasion and avoidance, and provide greater certainty for businesses and investors operating in both

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Politics

ADC Urges Voters to Remain at Polling Units Until Results Are Uploaded

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots during the 2027 general elections to ensure votes are counted and uploaded before leaving. The National Deputy Chairman of the ADC for the South-South and party leader in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Oha Andrew

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Education General

Concerned Rivers State University Students Demand Improved Facilities at Satellite Campuses

Concerned students of Rivers State University have called on the institution’s management to urgently improve infrastructure and learning facilities across its satellite campuses, particularly the Faculty of Social Sciences campus in Emohua. In an open letter addressed to the university management, the students said the appeal was aimed at drawing attention to the pressing infrastructural

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Education General

New UNIPORT Vice Chancellor Unveils Eight-Point Agenda, Vows Academic Excellence

The 10th Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Princewill Chike, has pledged to position the institution as a globally respected university known for academic excellence, innovation, and impactful research. Professor Chike made the commitment during his official handover and assumption of office ceremony, where he unveiled an eight-point agenda focused on research

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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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