Sports

Super Eagles Coach Focused on Algeria, Not AFCON Title

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said that Nigeria is concentrating fully on its upcoming quarter-final match against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He stressed that the team is not thinking about winning the tournament title at this stage, but is focusing on preparing well, staying disciplined, and executing their game

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Sports

AFCON 2026 Reaches Quarterfinals as Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, and Morocco Clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially entered its highly anticipated quarterfinal stage, with four of Africa’s top footballing nations set to battle for a place in the semifinals. In today’s fixtures, Mali will take on Senegal at 5:00 pm in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter between two West African

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Security General

Troops Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout in Plateau, Recover Weapons

Troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, neutralizing suspects and recovering weapons during a swift operation based on credible intelligence. In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer of the JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Joshua Atu John, confirmed that four suspects were

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Oil and Gas General

Ogoniland Landlords Vow to Resist Oil Production Over Unsettled Demands

Landlords of oil and gas facilities in Gokana, Eleme, Tai, and Khana in Ogoniland have vowed to resist the resumption of oil production in their communities until their demands are fully addressed. The President of the group, Ben Harry, made the disclosure following a meeting with the Ogoni Dialogue Committee. He insisted that all backlogs

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General

Media Veterans Condemn Attack on Arise TV Crew, Former Commissioner in Port Harcourt

A coalition of media veterans, publishers, and media managers in Rivers State has strongly condemned the recent attack on an Arise Television crew and a former state commissioner in Port Harcourt. Speaking under the umbrella of the Port Harcourt Press, the group described the assault as a direct threat to press freedom and public safety.

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Economy General

Tinubu Hails Capital Market as It Crosses ₦100 Trillion Mark

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed excitement over the Nigerian capital market surpassing the ₦100 trillion benchmark. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the development as a historic milestone and a strong signal of renewed investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. President Tinubu noted

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Denies Wike’s Influence in Fubara Impeachment Process

The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking in an interview, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, insisted that the lawmakers are acting strictly in line with constitutional provisions and not at

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Politics

Ijaw Groups Call for De-escalation of Political Tension Between Wike and Governor Fubara

Ijaw groups have called for the immediate de-escalation of political hostility by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, towards Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. At a joint briefing, the Eastern Zone of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) expressed concern over what they described as the increasing

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Politics

APC Rejects Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara, Deputy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has rejected the impeachment proceedings initiated by the State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a statement, the party described the impeachment move as untenable, warning that it could further destabilize governance in the state. The APC’s spokesperson in Rivers State, Darlington

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Politics

Fresh Impeachment Notice Deepens Political Tension in Rivers State

A fresh political crisis is looming in Rivers State following another impeachment notice issued by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. Thursday’s notice marks the third impeachment move against Governor Fubara. Previous attempts were made on Monday, October 30, 2023, and Monday, March 17, 2025,

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