Sports

UEFA Declines New Red Card Rule for Players Covering Mouths

UEFA has announced that players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in its competitions. The European football body said it would not adopt the new rule in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League next season. The law change, which makes the act punishable by

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Judiciary Politics

Court Rejects El-Rufai’s Fresh Bail Bid Over Disputed Medical Report

A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after the National Hospital, Abuja, disowned a medical report submitted in support of the request. Justice Darius Khobo rejected the application, which was based on claims that El-Rufai was suffering from advanced metastatic prostate cancer requiring

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Politics

Adeyemi Denies Impersonation Allegations, Says He Will Be Vindicated

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly presented himself as the Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and Presidential Economic Advisory Council, has denied any wrongdoing. Adeyemi insisted that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was aware of his appointment and maintained that he acted within the law. The defendant, who

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General

Rivers Residents, Analysts Fault NYSC Uniform Proposal as FG Clarifies Adire Comment

Public affairs analysts in Rivers State have criticised the Federal Government’s proposal to replace the traditional National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, khaki uniform with local Adire fabric, describing the move as a misplaced priority. The critics argued that the country is currently facing severe economic hardship and worsening security concerns, and urged the government to

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Environment General

Activist Demands Evacuation of Bille Residents Over Environmental Concerns

Human rights activist, Courage Nsirimovu, has said recent government promises to upgrade the healthcare centre in Bille community do not address the immediate crisis confronting residents of the area. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, had pledged to improve the facility following environmental concerns in Bille, Degema

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Community General

Gunfire Erupts as Okrika, Eleme Communities Clash Over Land Dispute

Fresh tension has broken out between the people of Okrika and Eleme local government areas in Rivers State, with heavy gunshots reported along the troubled axis on Thursday night. The latest crisis is believed to be connected to a lingering land dispute between the two communities. As of the time of filing this report, the

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Politics

Court Ruling Gives ADC Stability Ahead of 2027 — Rivers Chairman

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court affirming former Senate President David Mark as the party’s authentic National Chairman. Justice Musa Liman on Thursday dismissed a suit filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, holding that the executive led by Mark was

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Politics Security

FG Secures 1,721 Terrorism Convictions Since 2017

The Federal Government says it has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences since the launch of its mass trial programme in October 2017. Director of Legal Services in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari Mijinyawa, disclosed this during a joint security briefing in Abuja, describing the programme as a key part

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Sports

Klopp Set to Replace Nagelsmann as Germany Coach

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach following the team’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports in German media said Nagelsmann could be dismissed after Germany’s Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, with a decision on his future expected soon. Klopp, who

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Environment Politics

FG to Probe Gas Leak in Rivers Community

The Federal Government has said it is intensifying efforts to investigate the gas seepage affecting Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, led a Federal Government delegation to the community, where officials promised immediate humanitarian support and a lasting solution to the environmental

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