French footballer Paul Pogba expressed his relief on Friday after his doping ban was officially reduced from four years to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). …
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Gunmen kidnap Anambra community leader, APGA chieftain
Some yet-to-be-identified assailants have abducted the President-General of the Umunze Progressive Union in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ezekiel Iheazor, alongside key chieftain of the All Progressives …
Read More »No state can ban mining operations – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has warned state governments against the closure of mining sites, stressing that sub-nationals lack the constitutional authority to do so. Alake stated …
Read More »Atiku hails Rivers LG poll as victory for democracy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State as a pivotal moment for constitutional democracy. In a statement on Friday via X, Atiku …
Read More »NPA appoints new general managers, others
The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced the new appointment and redeployment of General Managers. The agency said that the move was geared towards repositioning the NPA for greater efficiency and …
Read More »Rivers LG poll: NBA slams police over refusal to provide security
The Nigerian Bar Association has expressed grave concerns over the Nigeria Police Force’s refusal to provide security for the upcoming Local Government elections in Rivers State, scheduled for Saturday. The …
Read More »LG poll: Come out and vote, Omehia, Secondus, others urge Rivers residents
Rivers State Political leaders and elders have commended the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara for his doggedness and strong efforts to ensure the smooth conduct of the October 5 Local Government …
Read More »Meta updates Facebook to woo Gen Zs, young adults
Facebook, once synonymous with social networking for parents and grandparents, is taking steps to attract younger users, head of Facebook at Meta Tom Alison said. Alison emphasized that while the …
Read More »Biden not confident US election will be peaceful
President Joe Biden said Friday he was not confident the US election in November would be peaceful, citing incendiary comments by Republican contender Donald Trump, who still rejects his 2020 …
Read More »Oluremi Tinubu visits Akwa Ibom gov over wife’s death
Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, described the late Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, as a peaceful and God-fearing woman who truly loved …
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