Economy

CBN Warns Against Rejection of Standard N100 Note

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses, and financial institutions against rejecting the standard N100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender across the country. The apex bank stressed that all standard N100 notes issued by the CBN are valid for transactions and should be accepted without discrimination. The

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Politics

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

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

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Sports

Sevilla Demand €15m for Akor Adams

Spanish La Liga club Sevilla have placed a €15 million price tag on Nigerian striker Akor Adams amid growing interest from newly promoted Serie A side Venezia. The Italian club is reportedly keen to strengthen its attack ahead of the new season and has already agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old Super Eagles forward. However,

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Sports

Nigerian Striker Victor Mbaoma Joins Kenya’s Tusker FC

Kenyan Premier League club Tusker FC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma from Nigeria Premier Football League side Remo Stars. The 29-year-old forward signed a one-year contract with the Kenyan club, becoming Tusker FC’s first signing ahead of the 2026/27 season. Mbaoma enjoyed an impressive campaign with Remo Stars, scoring 14 goals

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Sports

Switzerland Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Colombia

Switzerland have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in their Round of 16 clash at BC Place in Vancouver. Both teams failed to break the deadlock after 120 minutes despite creating several scoring opportunities. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel emerged

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General

FG to Construct Service Lanes, Drainage to Tackle Flooding on Lagos-Calabar Highway

The Federal Government has announced new measures to address persistent flooding along the Lagos corridor of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement in Lagos, saying the Federal Ministry of Works, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, will construct service lanes with integrated drainage systems along

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Politics

Tinubu Inaugurates Committee to Drive State Police Implementation

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to develop the legal framework for the implementation of state police across Nigeria. The inauguration, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was performed on the President’s behalf by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. According to a statement by the

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Sports

Egypt Crash Out of FIFA World Cup After Dramatic Defeat

Egypt have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Argentina in the Round of 16. The Pharaohs were on course for victory until Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, scoring three goals, including the winner in stoppage time, to book a place in the quarter-finals. In another

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General Health

Medical Experts Advocate Better Skin Care Awareness

Medical experts have urged Nigerians to pay greater attention to skin health, describing it as an essential component of overall well-being. The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Chizindu Alikor, made the call during activities marking World Skin Day in Port Harcourt. He stressed that the skin deserves the same

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Politics

INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration in Rivers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Rivers State by two weeks. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem, said the exercise, initially scheduled to end on July 10, will now close on July 26, 2026. He explained that registration centres across the

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