Politics

PDP to Meet Peter Obi, Atiku in Move to Rebuild Opposition — Ogidi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party will hold talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other top political figures as part of efforts to rebuild Nigeria’s main opposition platform. Ogidi, who is the Chairman of the PDP in the

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Politics Judiciary

Court Grants Malami, Two Others ₦500m Bail in Abuja

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and two others in the sum of ₦500 million each. The judge ruled that each defendant must provide two sureties with landed property located in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa

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General

Residents Urge Governor Fubara to Focus on Governance Amid Political Tensions

Amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, some residents have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain focused on the core responsibilities of governance rather than being distracted by political controversies. The residents emphasized that the true test of leadership lies in the ability to deliver tangible benefits that directly improve the lives of the

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Community General

Traders Fear Business Disruptions as Political Tension Rises in Rivers State

Traders in Port Harcourt have expressed concern that the rising political tension in Rivers State could pose serious threats to their businesses and economic stability. According to the traders, the political crisis that started in 2023, and was followed by the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, had a devastating impact on commercial

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General

Former Rivers SSG Tammy Danagogo Denies Alleged Assassination Plot

Former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo, has denied allegations of involvement in a purported assassination plot alongside Pastor Tombari Joseph Gbeneol and others. In a reaction to reports circulating online, Danagogo described the claims as baseless, false, and fabricated. The former Minister for Sports, through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,

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Sports

Mali Coach Says No Favourite Ahead of AFCON Round of 16

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has said there is no clear favourite between Mali and Tunisia ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match. Saintfiet noted that both teams are evenly matched and warned that the game will be highly competitive. He added that Mali is fully prepared and focused on securing a

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Sports

Super Eagles Coach Addresses Osimhen-Lookman Incident

Super Eagles Coach Addresses Osimhen-Lookman IncidentFollowing Nigeria’s 4‑0 AFCON victory over Mozambique, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle addressed the on-field clash between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Chelle described the incident as an internal matter that will be handled privately within the team. He reassured fans that the squad remains united and focused on upcoming

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Sports

FIFA to Launch New Global Football Awards in Dubai

FIFA has announced plans to host a new annual global football awards event in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. The awards will celebrate outstanding achievements in football worldwide, recognizing players, coaches, and teams across all levels. The inaugural event will be held in Dubai later this year and aims to become one of the

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of 21 Nominees for Petroleum Regulatory Boards

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. In one of the letters, the President nominated Senator Magnus Abe as board chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Abe,

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Egypt Edge Benin After Extra Time to Advance

Egypt progressed to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Benin in a tense Round of 16 clash that went into extra time. The North Africans were forced to dig deep after both sides were level at the end of regulation time. Egypt eventually found the breakthrough in extra time, sealing their

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