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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Security General

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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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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Security Politics

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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