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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the church and residents to continue praying for his administration as he resumed duties after a six-month emergency rule ended. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Opobo Town, his first public appearance since resuming, Fubara emphasized the importance of prayers for his strength and…
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Football Association (FA) are investigating Liverpool Women’s goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe for allegedly using discriminatory — reportedly racist — language towards a teammate during a pre-season training camp. Borggrafe, who joined Liverpool from SC Freiburg this summer, has not yet made an official appearance for the club. Initially absent from the squad due to what the…
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National Association of Agricultural Development Initiatives (NAADI) have expressed commitment on building robust governance and operational standards for youth agricultural groups in Nigeria’s South-South region to enhance access to funding from government, development partners, and international organizations. NAADI pledge to collaborate with expos and institutions to train youths in cooperative management, financial accountability, and global…
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held a second phone call since Trump’s return to office, discussing key issues including a potential deal to transfer control of TikTok’s US operations to American investors. Trump praised the talks as “very productive” and announced plans to meet Xi at an Asia-Pacific…
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President Bola Tinubu has visited the residence of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna to offer condolences and reaffirm his commitment to preserving Buhari’s legacy of honesty, integrity, patriotism, and hard work. Tinubu assured Buhari’s widow, Aisha Buhari, and the family of his continued support and dedication to the late leader’s values. meanwhile…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on citizens to move beyond the recent political crisis and focus on peace, stability, and development. In a statewide broadcast, he declared that peace has returned to the state and emphasized the government’s commitment to completing projects, boosting the economy, and improving citizens’ well-being. Fubara urged political leaders…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has halted self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products effective September 18, 2025, to promote its free delivery scheme for retail outlets and prevent sales to unregistered marketers. The company emphasized that payments made after this date will be rejected but reassured that its free delivery service remains operational for…
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In Malawi’s recent presidential election, the main candidates—President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika—have claimed victory, prompting criticism from the electoral commission, which has not yet announced official results. The election was closely contested, with over 99% of votes counted, but results remain pending amid the country’s economic struggles. The electoral commission has however,…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied allegations that he sought a third term in office, asserting that no one can produce evidence of such attempts. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, he emphasized that if he had wanted a third term, he would have achieved it, especially since securing…
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Following the end of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State declared by President Bola Tinubu, there are calls to investigate the tenure of the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.). The emergency, imposed in March 2025 due to political conflicts between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and ex-ally Nyesom Wike, was lifted after a…
