General

Somali Referee Denied US Entry, Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States despite holding a valid visa. Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, arrived at Miami International Airport but was refused

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General Economy

Stakeholders Call for Creation of Rivers Ministry of Blue Economy

Stakeholders in the energy and maritime sectors have called on the Rivers State Government to establish a Ministry of Blue Economy to accelerate environmental clean-up efforts and harness economic opportunities in the sector. The call was made during the World Oceans Day 2026 celebration organised by the Rivers State Council of the Energy and Maritime

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Environment General

Lecturer Advocates Collaboration for Effective Waste Management in Rivers

A lecturer at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Dr. Anochi Clifford, has called for stronger collaboration between the Rivers State Government and residents to achieve effective waste management and a cleaner environment. Dr. Clifford said government agencies must enforce environmental regulations while residents take responsibility for proper waste disposal. He also urged the Rivers State

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General Security

Police Deploy DIGs Across Geopolitical Zones to Tackle Insecurity

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to all six geopolitical zones of the country as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and address growing insecurity. The deployment, which takes effect on June 15, 2026, was announced during the Monthly Strategic Conference with senior police

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General Entertainment & Lifestyle

Asari-Toru Council Chairman Congratulates Miss World Nigeria 2026

The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Onengiyeofori George, has congratulated Tamunosoye Karibi-George on her emergence as Miss World Nigeria 2026. In a statement, he described her victory as a proud moment for Asari-Toru, the Kalabari Kingdom, Rivers State, and the Niger Delta region. He said her success reflects the talent and resilience of young

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Foreign General

Over 500 Nigerians Cleared for Evacuation from South Africa

More than 500 Nigerians in South Africa have been screened and cleared for evacuation following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement that Nigeria’s mission in Pretoria has extended the screening of affected Nigerians who have expressed interest in returning home until Wednesday, June 10, 2026. According

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Judiciary General

Court Restores NYCN Registration, Dissolves CAC Interim Committee

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, by the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC. The court also dissolved the Interim Management Committee established by the commission to oversee the affairs of the youth organisation. The CAC had withdrawn the council’s certificate of registration in October

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General

Commercial Drivers Accuse Rivers Government of Ignoring Concerns Over Illegal Levies

Commercial drivers in Port Harcourt have accused the Rivers State Government of failing to address concerns over illegal levies, harassment, and the destruction of vehicles by touts, popularly known as agberos. The Chairman of the Commercial Drivers Welfare Association of Rivers State, Christopher Ezeali, said months after a solidarity march to Government House, drivers have

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Security General

Rivers Police Train Officers on Fraud Investigation and Forensics

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a training programme for officers on fraud investigation and forensic techniques to improve evidence-based investigations and prosecutions. Speaking at the opening of the two-day training in Rivers State, Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju described the programme as a key component of ongoing police reforms being driven by the Inspector-General

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Community General

Odual Kingdom Demands Justice Over Killing of Two Indigenes

The Odual Kingdom in Abua/Odual Local Government Area has condemned the killing of two of its indigenes, Pastor Moses Matthew Arugu and Azubuike Monday. The victims, who were from Emirikpoko Community, were reportedly attacked and killed by unidentified assailants between May 29 and May 30, 2026. In a statement, the traditional ruler of the community,

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