Sports

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Knocked Out by Morocco on Penalties

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense semi-final clash against host nation Morocco ended in a 0-0 draw and went to a penalty shootout. Morocco prevailed 4-2, ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final. The match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, was tightly

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General

Bonny Jetty Operators Warn of Livelihood Crisis After Bonny–Bodo Road Commissioning

Boat owners and operators at the Bonny Jetty on Bonny Island have raised alarms over the threat to their livelihoods following the commissioning of the Bonny–Bodo Road. According to the operators, the opening of the road has led to a sharp decline in the number of passengers using sea transport, leaving many boat drivers and

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General

Rivers PDP Rejects Rainbow Coalition, Vows to Remain Dominant Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed discussions around the so-called Rainbow Coalition proposed under the “Renewed Hope Agenda” by the FCT Minister. In a statement jointly signed by the state PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ogbam Ojima, and Secretary, Baribeful Nkor, the party reaffirmed that Rivers State has been a

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Politics

Rivers YPP Rejects Claims of Backing Tinubu, Distances Itself from Fake Spokesperson

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Rivers State has denied being part of any political parties supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu under the so-called Rainbow Coalition led by the FCT Minister aligned with former Governor Nyesom Wike. In a statement, Rivers State YPP Chairman, Dr. Danagogo Wenike-Briggs, described the claims as “laughable, baseless,

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Politics

Rivers Traditional Rulers Set Up Committee to Mediate Wike-Fubara Political Rift

The Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers has inaugurated a nine-member committee to mediate the ongoing political crisis between former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Council Chairman, Eze Chike Amadi Worlu-Wodo, Eze Oha Apara IV of Apara Kingdom, on Wednesday in

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Politics

Impeachment Against Rivers Governor Fubara Hits Snag as Two Lawmakers Withdraw Support

The impeachment attempt against Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, suffered a setback on Wednesday as two more members of the State House of Assembly withdrew their backing for the move. Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, called on their colleagues to halt

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General Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery to More Than Double Processing Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled plans to expand its processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd over the next three years. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote Refinery Plc, David Bird, during a press briefing at the refinery complex in Lagos. Bird explained that the expansion

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Education Politics

FG Approves ₦140,000 Monthly Salary Top-Up for Professors, Readers — Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced the approval of a ₦140,000 monthly salary top-up for lecturers in the professorial cadre, following a landmark agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on a current affairs programme, the minister said the allowance would apply to full professors and

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General

TUC Backs JOHESU Strike, Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), rejecting the Federal Government’s directive enforcing the “no work, no pay” policy on striking health workers. JOHESU, an affiliate of the TUC, had directed its members nationwide to continue with the strike

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Sports

AFCON 2027 Preliminary Round Draw to Hold Tuesday

The preliminary draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will involve the 12 lowest-ranked African national teams, who will play two-legged ties to qualify for the group stage. The teams in the preliminary round are Lesotho, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eswatini, South

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