General Health

RSUTH Reaffirms Commitment to Free Cleft Surgeries as National Conference Begins

By Odinakachi Celestine The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries as it welcomed members of the Nigerian Association of Cleft Lip and Palate (NACLP) to Rivers State for the pre-conference activities of its 7th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. The conference, which

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Sports

Atalanta Reject Brighton Bid for Honest Ahanor

Atalanta BC have rejected an initial bid from Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. for highly rated defender Honest Ahanor. Reports indicate that Brighton submitted an offer worth about €34 million (£30 million) for the 18-year-old defender, but Atalanta turned it down as they value the player significantly higher. The Serie A club are determined to

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Sports

Madugu Targets WAFCON Title Defence with Super Falcons

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has declared that Nigeria’s primary objective at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is to successfully defend its continental title and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Madugu said the team remains determined to retain the championship despite the heightened expectations that come with

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Sports

Michael Emenalo Steps Down as Saudi Pro League Football Chief

Former Super Eagles defender and football executive Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his role as Chief Football Executive of the Saudi Pro League following the expiration of his three-year contract. Emenalo, who joined the league in 2023, played a key role in overseeing its football operations and player recruitment strategy, helping drive the Saudi

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Politics

Tinubu Explains Approval of NYSC Reforms

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that his approval of reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is aimed at making the scheme more relevant to national development and the needs of young Nigerians. The President said the reforms are designed to strengthen the NYSC programme by enhancing skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, community development and national

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Politics Security

Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Recover Vehicle After Gun Battle in Ondo

Police operatives in Ondo State have rescued an abducted woman and recovered her vehicle following a gun battle with suspected kidnappers. The rescue operation was carried out after security personnel engaged the armed suspects in a fierce exchange of gunfire, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene. The police said the victim

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Politics

FRSC, NITT Sign MoU to Strengthen Transport Training, Road Safety Research

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening transport training and advancing road safety research in Nigeria. The partnership is expected to enhance capacity building, promote professional development and support research initiatives focused on improving road safety and transportation

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Politics Security

Akwa Ibom, Rivers Police Commissioners Unite Against Crime

The Commissioners of Police in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states have agreed to strengthen collaboration in tackling piracy, kidnapping, cultism and other cross-border crimes affecting both states. The police chiefs said the partnership will focus on intelligence sharing, joint operations and coordinated security strategies to improve safety along the waterways and border communities. They noted

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Sports

Liverpool Complete £60m Signing of Jérémy Jacquet

Liverpool F.C. have completed the signing of French defender Jérémy Jacquet in a deal worth £60 million. The highly-rated centre-back joins the Premier League champions as part of the club’s efforts to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season. Liverpool believe the French defender’s arrival will add quality, depth and long-term stability to

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Entertainment & Lifestyle

Deyemi Okanlawon Says He Quit Acting in 2019 Over Poor Pay

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he stepped away from acting in 2019 due to poor remuneration and what he described as the prevalence of mediocre productions in the industry. Okanlawon said he became frustrated with the quality of work and the financial rewards available to actors at the time, prompting him to focus

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