Politics

PRP Governorship Candidate Welcomes INEC Voter Registration Extension

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State, Nature Dumale-Kieghe, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) two-week extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as a step in the right direction. Speaking in an interview with Today FM, Dumale-Kieghe said the extension would provide more Nigerians, particularly first-time voters,

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General Security

Police to Destroy Expired Explosives in Rivers Community July 8–10

The Rivers State Police Command has announced plans to destroy expired explosive materials in the custody of Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited at Kporghor Community in Tai Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing-Kaborlo, the command said the controlled disposal exercise will take

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General

FG to Evacuate More Nigerians from South Africa on Tuesday

The Federal Government has announced that another batch of Nigerians will return from South Africa on Tuesday as part of its ongoing voluntary evacuation programme for citizens affected by rising anti-immigration tensions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said an Air Peace aircraft will depart Lagos for Johannesburg and return with about 270

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Politics

Court Orders Forfeiture of Five Properties Linked to Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the permanent forfeiture of five properties belonging to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Federal Government. The order was issued on July 2, 2026, following Mamman’s conviction and 75-year prison sentence for corruption-related offences involving the diversion of public funds during his time

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Politics

Fubara Says Army Day Celebration Counters Negative Narratives About Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the decision by the Nigerian Army to host the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Port Harcourt has helped counter what he described as negative narratives and sponsored campaigns aimed at portraying Rivers State in a bad light. Speaking at the grand finale of the Army’s 163rd

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Sports

UEFA Criticises FIFA Over Balogun Red Card Decision

UEFA has accused FIFA of crossing a “red line” following its decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun. The European football governing body questioned the decision, claiming it undermines the integrity and independence of disciplinary processes after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump lobbied for the suspension. The development

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Politics

ICPC Recovers ₦5.79bn in Proceeds of Crime

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered ₦5.79 billion in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its ongoing anti-corruption efforts. The commission said the recoveries reflect its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency and good governance across the country. ICPC also warned that corruption continues

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Sports

D’Tigers Thrash Rwanda, Qualify for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers Second Round

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, secured a place in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers after a commanding 106-62 victory over Rwanda. The emphatic win completed a flawless qualifying window for Nigeria, with D’Tigers winning all their matches to strengthen their bid for a place at the FIBA Basketball

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Politics

Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Resign or Drop Re-election Bid

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign from office or abandon any plans to seek re-election, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Obi accused the Federal Government of lacking compassion for victims of insecurity and failing to fulfil key

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Community General

Six Feared Dead as Gunmen Attack Rumuodogo Community in Rivers

Tension has gripped Rumuodogo Two Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following an attack by suspected gunmen that reportedly left more than six people dead. The Youth President of Rumuodogo One and Two, Progress Ohiege, alleged that the attackers, believed to be from neighbouring Oboma Community in Degema Local Government Area, also

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