Economy General

Lawyer Raises Concern Over Slow Pace of Rivers Blue Economy Project

Human rights lawyer Chetam Nwala has expressed concern over the slow pace of the Rivers State Government’s Blue Economy project. He criticised the abandonment of the four-kilometre road project linking Ngo Junction to the Atlantic Ocean, saying its completion would have boosted economic activities and development in the area. Nwala also urged the state government

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General

Drivers’ Association Raises Alarm Over Alleged Vehicle Seizure by Suspected Touts

The Chairman of the Commercial Drivers Welfare Association, Ikwerre Road Unit, Agbakaekwu Chibueze, has raised concerns over the alleged forceful seizure of one of the association’s vehicles by suspected touts at the Rumuokoro area of Port Harcourt. He alleged that one of the association’s drivers was unlawfully detained before the vehicle was taken away under

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Sports

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Beat Benin 3-2

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Benin, with Ifeanyi scoring the decisive goal to seal the win. The closely contested encounter saw both teams produce an entertaining display, but the Flamingos held their nerve to emerge victorious and strengthen their campaign in the tournament. The win gives Nigeria valuable momentum as the Flamingos

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Sports

Nigeria, Kosovo to Play International Friendly Following New Sports Partnership

Nigeria and Kosovo have agreed to play an international friendly match as part of a new sports partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The agreement is expected to deepen bilateral ties through sports by promoting technical exchanges, athlete development, coaching programmes, and collaboration between sporting institutions. Officials from both countries described the

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Sports

World Cup: France Edge Paraguay 1-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals

France secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their Round of 16 clash. The French side broke Paraguay’s resilient defence with the game’s only goal, sealing a narrow win and advancing to the last eight of the tournament. France will now turn their attention to

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Sports

England Face Mexico as Brazil Take on Norway in World Cup Last-16

England will face Mexico, while Brazil take on Norway as the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with two highly anticipated knockout fixtures. England booked their place in the last 16 after defeating DR Congo, while Mexico advanced with a convincing victory over Ecuador. Brazil secured their spot by overcoming Japan, and Norway progressed

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Politics Security

Army Chief Says Rescue Operation Underway for Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Chief of Army Staff has confirmed that security forces are actively conducting operations to rescue the pupils abducted in Oyo State. He assured the public that troops are working with other security agencies to secure the safe release of the victims and bring those responsible for the abduction to justice. The Army chief also

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General Security

NDLEA Uncovers 43,980 Tramadol Pills Hidden in Fuel Tanks

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 43,980 pills of tramadol concealed inside modified fuel tanks in a major anti-drug operation. The agency said the discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation, describing the concealment method as a deliberate attempt by drug traffickers to evade security checks. NDLEA said investigations are ongoing to

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

’77: The Festac Conspiracy’ Makes History with Sold-Out World Premiere in Zambia

The highly anticipated political thriller, ’77: The Festac Conspiracy’, has made a strong debut after its star-studded world premiere in Lusaka, Zambia, attracting a sold-out audience and reinforcing the growing global appeal of African cinema. The premiere, held at the International Conference Centre, served as a major highlight of the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026,

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Foreign Politics

FG Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa, Demands Justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the incident as unacceptable and calling for a thorough investigation. The government urged South African authorities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice and to strengthen measures protecting the lives and rights of Nigerians living in the country. It

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