Sports

Dessers Targets Strong Comeback After Injury Layoff

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers says he is eager to return to competitive action after spending several months on the sidelines with injury. The 31-year-old sustained the injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a setback that ruled him out for the remainder of the season. He has now resumed training with Greek club

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Sports

Ghana Unveils Provisional Squad for 2026 WAFCON

Ghana’s head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has named a provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as the Black Queens intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco. The squad features a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, with captain Portia Boakye leading the team. Other notable inclusions are Grace Asantewaa,

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Sports

Belgium Hammer USA 4-1 to Book Quarter-final Spot

Belgium have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the United States 4-1 in their Round of 16 clash. The Red Devils produced an impressive attacking display, dominating the contest to seal a comfortable victory and eliminate the hosts from the tournament. The win extends Belgium’s impressive run at the

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Sports

Spain Edge Portugal to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals

Spain have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Portugal 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 encounter. The closely contested match remained goalless until Spain found the breakthrough in the second half, securing a hard-fought victory over their Iberian rivals. The result ends Portugal’s campaign at the tournament, while

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Environment General

NiMet Warns of Flash Flood Risk in Rivers, 26 Other States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an urgent public advisory warning of severe flash flood risks in Rivers State and 26 other states, with the alert taking effect from July 10. NiMet attributed the heightened flood threat to persistent rainfall recorded throughout June, which has left soils across many parts of the country heavily

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General Oil and Gas

FG Meets Dangote Refinery, Marketers to Push for Lower Petrol Prices

The Federal Government has convened a closed-door meeting with the management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), and other key downstream stakeholders as part of efforts to reduce the pump price of petrol nationwide. The meeting, held at the Abuja headquarters of the Nigerian Midstream and

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Politics

ADC Warns of Constitutional Crisis Over Rivers 2026 Budget Delay

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has criticised what it described as the slow pace of governance in the state, warning that a looming constitutional crisis could disrupt public spending. Speaking with our correspondent, the State Chairman of the party, Chukwudi Dimkpa, lamented that governance, administration and development activities across Rivers State have

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Politics Security

Two Killed, Five Injured in Midnight Attack on Rivers Community

Two persons have been killed and five others injured following a midnight attack on Rumuodogo Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The attackers are suspected to have come from the neighbouring Bukuma Community in Degema Local Government Area. The violence is believed to be connected to the earlier discovery of the bodies

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Politics

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Modernising Nigerian Army at Army Day Celebration

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernising the Nigerian Army to strengthen its capacity to tackle evolving security challenges across the country. The President made the pledge at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026 held in Port Harcourt. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu commended the sacrifices

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Summons Heirs Energies MD Over Failure to Honour Invitations

The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the Managing Director of Heirs Energies Limited and the company’s management team to appear before the House on Monday, July 20, 2026, over their repeated failure to honour invitations concerning petitions before its Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions. The resolution followed the presentation and adoption of

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