Sports

England Defeat Mexico to Book Quarter-final Spot

England have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a hard-fought 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico. Jude Bellingham scored twice in quick succession to put England in control before Harry Kane added a third goal from the penalty spot, despite England playing with ten men after Jarell Quansah was sent off

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Sports

Norway Shock Brazil to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals

Brazil have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Norway in their Round of 16 clash. Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages of the match to send Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the nation’s history. Brazil had earlier missed

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Politics

CHRICED Demands Independent Probe Into PFIPC Controversy

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The organisation also urged the immediate suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, pending the outcome of the investigation. CHRICED said an independent probe

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Politics

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is making significant progress in infrastructure development, describing improved mobility as a key driver of productivity and economic growth. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the flag-off of the Dikwa-Gamboru Road project in Borno State, the President said the Federal Government remains committed to rehabilitating

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General Health

Health Expert Warns Against Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol

Health experts have raised concerns over the growing habit of mixing energy drinks with alcohol among young people, warning that the practice could lead to serious health complications despite the widespread belief that energy drinks reduce the effects of alcohol. A Port Harcourt-based pharmacist, Magnus Asonye, said the combination only masks the feeling of intoxication

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Politics

Governor Fubara Receives Vice President Shettima Ahead of 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has received Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Port Harcourt International Airport ahead of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). Vice President Shettima arrived in Rivers State to represent President Bola Tinubu at the annual event being hosted in Port Harcourt. The Nigerian Army Day Celebration commemorates the establishment

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Politics

ONELGA Chairman Blames Salary Delay on Verification Exercise

The Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Shedrack Ogbogu, has attributed the protest by some workers over unpaid salaries to discrepancies arising from the Rivers State Government’s staff verification exercise. He said the council inherited a nominal roll of 1,306 workers and that the verification exercise uncovered irregularities, leading to the temporary removal of some

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General Security

Nigerian Army Commissions Over 250 Community Projects Nationwide

The Nigerian Army has commissioned more than 250 intervention projects across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during the commissioning of a renovated town hall in Ngboji Community, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.

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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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