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Sanitation Volunteer Marshal Urges Rivers Govt to Recruit Environmental Officers

A group, the Sanitation Volunteer Marshal, has called on the Rivers State Government to urgently recruit environmental officers to ensure proper and sustainable sanitation across the state. The Coordinator of the Sanitation Volunteer Marshal, Sodin Akiagba, made the appeal during an interview with journalists, noting that the retirement of several environmental officers has created a

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General

Oil Mill Traders Express Mixed Reactions as Obio/Akpor Enforces Street Trading Ban

Traders operating along the Oil Mill Market axis in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area have expressed frustration over the stoppage of street trading along the route, describing the implementation of the policy as hasty. Some of the traders who spoke with our correspondent appealed to the council chairman, Dr. Gift Worlu, to provide an alternative trading

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Economy General

Energy Expert Warns of More National Grid Collapses

An energy expert, Emeka Ojoko, has warned Nigerians to brace for more collapses of the national power grid, attributing the situation to structural weaknesses in the country’s electricity system. Ojoko, in an interview, said Nigeria currently operates on a single national grid, unlike Western countries that use interconnected grids. He explained that interconnected grids provide

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Politics

Senate Sets Up Seven-Man Committee on Electoral Act Amendment Bill

The Senate has constituted a seven-man committee to collate, harmonise and distil lawmakers’ contributions and opinions on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. The committee is mandated to present a consolidated report to the Senate chamber next Tuesday. The decision followed over two hours of deliberations on the provisions of the bill during a closed-door

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General

NARD Gives FG Four-Week Ultimatum, Extends Strike Suspension

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to fully implement all outstanding agreements bordering on salaries, allowances and welfare of its members, even as it extended the suspension of its Total Indefinite Comprehensive Strike (TICS). In a communiqué jointly signed by the NARD President, Dr. Mohammad

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Sports

Blatter raises safety concerns ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, has raised concerns about safety ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to be cautious about travelling to the United States. His comments were linked to recent security incidents in the country. Blatter’s remarks have sparked mixed reactions among football fans and analysts. While some dismissed the concerns,

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Sports

Super Falcons to use WAFU B tournament to prepare for WAFCON 2026

The Super Falcons will participate in the WAFU B Four-Nation Invitational Tournament as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The competition is expected to feature other West African teams and will serve as a warm-up ahead of the continental event. Team officials said the tournament would help the players build

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Sports

Ndidi loses father in road accident

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, following a fatal road accident in Delta State. Reports said he was rushed to the hospital after the crash but was later confirmed dead by medical officials. Messages of condolence have continued to pour in from fans, teammates and football officials. Ndidi’s club also

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Sports

Coach highlights Lookman’s role ahead of Union SG vs Atalanta clash

Union Saint-Gilloise head coach, David Hubert, has spoken about Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Atalanta. Hubert said Lookman’s ability to move between the lines and create chances makes him a key attacking threat The coach noted that his team would need to remain disciplined while exploiting

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Politics

Tinubu seeks Senate approval to increase Court of Appeal justices

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval to increase the number of justices of the Court of Appeal from 70 to 110. The proposal is aimed at reducing the heavy backlog of cases and improving the speed of justice deliver The request was read on the floor of the Senate during plenary,

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