Sports

Collina Defends FIFA Referees Amid World Cup Officiating Controversy

FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that referees are not influenced by anyone despite growing controversy over several officiating decisions. Collina’s remarks come in the wake of criticism following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Egypt,

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Politics

Rep. Dekor Condemns Alleged Campaign of Misinformation Against Khana Chairman

The member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dumnamene Dekor, has condemned what he described as a coordinated campaign of misinformation intended to destabilise Khana Local Government Area and tarnish the image of the council chairman, Dr. Thomas Bariere. In a statement issued through his media team, Dekor dismissed reports alleging renewed

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Community General

Ndigbara Denounces Alleged Smear Campaign, Threats to Life

The Gbene-Mene of Bua-Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Solomon Ndigbara, has condemned what he described as a sustained campaign of false accusations and online attacks against him. The traditional ruler alleged that some Ogoni leaders were behind the smear campaign, claiming it was aimed at tarnishing his reputation and endangering

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Community General

Andoni Leaders Reject Claims Over Abandoned Atlantic Road Project

Stakeholders in Andoni Local Government Area have continued to react to the alleged abandonment of the 13.52-kilometre Ngo–Oyorokotor Atlantic Road project by the construction firm, MCC. The project, alongside several internal roads in Ngo, was awarded by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in 2024 as part of his administration’s first anniversary infrastructure programme. In a

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Urges Calm Over Rumuosi Victory Estate Dispute

The Rivers State House of Assembly has urged all parties involved in the ownership dispute over Rumuosi Victory Estate to maintain peace and refrain from taking further action pending the conclusion of the Assembly’s investigation. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Enemi George, gave the directive during a meeting with landlords of the

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Politics

Fubara Ally Collins Onunwo Defects to Wike’s Political Camp

A former ally of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Collins Onunwo, has defected to the political camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Onunwo, a former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, confirmed his defection after meeting with the FCT Minister in Abuja. He said his decision followed the

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Judiciary Politics

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Dumo Lulu-Briggs’ NDC Governorship Candidacy

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 governorship election. The suit was instituted by one of the party’s governorship aspirants, Kings Unyeawaji, who alleged that he was unfairly excluded from the

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Environment General

Police Approval for Explosives Destruction in Tai Sparks Opposition

Tension is mounting in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State over a planned exercise by Halliburton to destroy expired explosives in Kpoghor Community. The Rivers State Police Command announced on Tuesday that it had approved the company’s request to carry out the destruction exercise beginning Wednesday. However, several civil society organisations in the Niger

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Economy General Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery Begins Free Petrol Delivery to Six States, FCT

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced free delivery of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to six states across Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The refinery said the initiative is aimed at improving fuel distribution and ensuring easier access to petrol in the affected locations. Despite the free delivery service, the refinery

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Politics

Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Electronic Health Services

The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination, and integration of electronic health services across the country. The proposed legislation aims to provide the legal foundation for a technology-driven healthcare system, promoting the use of digital tools such as telemedicine,

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