Politics Religion

CAN Chairman Says Not Voting in Elections Is a Sin, Urges Christians to Participate

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has called on Christians to actively participate in elections, declaring that refusing to vote is a sin because it amounts to neglecting a fundamental civic responsibility. Speaking with journalists in Lafia, Rev. Emma said the Bible enjoins believers to

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Foreign Politics

UK Introduces New Settlement Rules for Asylum Seekers

The United Kingdom government has introduced new immigration reforms requiring asylum seekers who can afford it to contribute about £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and financial support before they can apply for permanent settlement. Under the new policy, asylum seekers with sufficient financial means will be expected to repay part of the public

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Receives Three Committee Reports on Public Petitions

The Rivers State House of Assembly has received three reports from its Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions during the third legislative sitting of the fourth session of the Tenth Assembly. Presenting the reports, the Chairman of the Committee, Enemi George, briefed lawmakers on the outcome of investigations into three separate petitions. One of the

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General Security

Two Police Officers Killed in Attack Along Aluu-Airport Road

Two police officers attached to the Aluu Police Division have been killed by suspected armed criminals during an attack along the Aluu axis of the Obiri Ikwerre-Airport Road in Rivers State. The officers were reportedly conducting a stop-and-search operation on Monday night when the attackers, who were travelling in a mini bus, opened fire on

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General Judiciary

Court Hears Evidence in Alleged Murder of Rivers Pharmacist

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The trial of Leesor Kpugisere, who is facing charges over the alleged murder of pharmacist Muanalo Sunday from Zaakpo community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, continued with the testimony of a prosecution witness before the High Court. An investigative officer with the Rivers State Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of

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Politics

NDC Says INEC Grants Access to Candidate Nomination Portal

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, says the party has been granted access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal to upload the names of its candidates for the 2027 general elections. Dickson disclosed this in a statement posted on his X account, revealing that the party had

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Sports

Nigerian Striker Chidera Okoh Joins Bulgarian Club Botev Plovdiv

Bulgarian First League side Botev Plovdiv have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chidera Michael Okoh from Greek club Asteras Aktor ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old joins the Bulgarian club after a two-year spell with Asteras Aktor, where he featured for both the senior team and the reserve side. Botev Plovdiv confirmed that

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Sports

Morocco Knock Out Netherlands on Penalties

Morocco advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 match. The two sides were level after regulation and extra time before Morocco held their nerve in the shootout to eliminate the Dutch and continue their

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Sports

Paraguay Stun Germany on Penalties to Reach Round of 16

Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead before Kai Havertz equalised for Germany in the second half. With neither side able to find a winner after

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Sports

Brazil Beat Japan to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Brazil booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in their Round of 32 clash. Japan took the lead through Kaishu Sano in the first half, but Brazil responded after the break with an equaliser from Casemiro. Gabriel Martinelli then struck

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