Sports

Marquinhos Urges Brazil to Show Japan Respect Ahead of World Cup Clash

Brazil captain Marquinhos has urged his teammates to treat Japan with the utmost respect ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, warning that the Asian side has the quality to cause an upset. The Paris Saint-Germain defender said Brazil cannot afford to underestimate Japan, describing them as a disciplined and well-organised

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Sports

Broos Blames South Africa’s World Cup Exit on Lack of Speed, Power

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has attributed his side’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a lack of speed and physical power following their 1-0 defeat to Canada in the Round of 32. Broos said his players struggled to match the pace and physical intensity of the Canadians, adding that the difference

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Sports

Nigerian-Born Winger Emmanuel Owen Joins FC Utrecht

Nigerian-born winger Emmanuel Chigozie Owen has completed a permanent transfer from German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen to Dutch Eredivisie club FC Utrecht. The 19-year-old signed a four-year contract with Utrecht after attracting interest from several clubs, opting for the Dutch side because of its long-term development plans. Speaking after completing the move, Owen said he

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Politics

Atiku Condemns Court Ruling on NDC Registration

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned what he described as attempts to frustrate the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleging that the move reflects President Bola Tinubu’s determination to turn Nigeria into a de facto one-party state. Atiku’s reaction followed a ruling by

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Politics

Dickson Urges NDC Candidates to Remain Calm Over Court Ruling

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has urged the party’s candidates to remain calm following a court ruling setting aside an order for the party’s registration, insisting there is no cause for alarm. Dickson said the party was taking the necessary legal steps to address the court decision and expressed

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Health Politics

Resident Doctors Extend Ultimatum, Threaten Nationwide Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending by four weeks the deadline for the implementation of its outstanding demands. The decision was reached during the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday to review developments following the expiration of its earlier

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Politics

Ihunwo Denies Land Grabbing Allegations

The immediate past Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has dismissed allegations of land grabbing contained in a petition filed against him by his successor, Dr Gift Worlu. Speaking through his lawyer, Obidinma Obidinma, Ihunwo insisted he had no case to answer, maintaining that he lawfully acquired the disputed property from the rightful

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General Technology

FCCPC Denies Approving 48 New Digital Loan Apps

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed as false reports claiming it approved 48 additional digital loan applications, raising the number of licensed digital lenders in Nigeria to 505. In a statement, the commission described the publication as misleading and said it did not reflect its actions or official

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Community Environment

Traditional Ruler Urges Faster Clearance at Collapsed Building Site

The Chairman of the Amadiama Council of Chiefs, Oliver Olunwa, has called on the Rivers State Government to accelerate debris removal at the site of the collapsed five-storey building on Odili Road, Port Harcourt. Olunwa said the slow pace of the operation had reduced the chances of rescuing anyone who might still be trapped beneath

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Environment General

Residents Decry Slow Debris Clearance at Collapsed Five-Storey Building

Residents living near the site of the collapsed five-storey building on Odili Road in Port Harcourt have expressed concern over the slow pace of debris clearance, five days after the incident. Residents of Number 82 Odili Road, which shares a boundary with the collapsed structure, said they have been unable to return to their homes

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