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• Jandor’s Defection: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish – Olabode George

  A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, has labeled the defection of the party’s Lagos governorship candidate in the 2023 election as "good riddance to bad rubbish."

• 15-Year-Old Ifeoluwa Olaiya Wins Nigeria Info’s ‘I Beg to Differ’ Debate Tournament  

  Ifeoluwa Olaiya, a 15-year-old student of Wellspring College, has emerged as the winner of the eighth edition of Nigeria Info’s I Beg to Differ student debate tournament. 

• National Assembly Approves Emergency Rule in Rivers State

  Both chambers of the National Assembly have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.

• Stakeholders Demand Full Autonomy for INEC 

  Stakeholders have called for the full autonomy of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), arguing that its independence is crucial for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.

• Hundreds of Stranded Commuters Trek Distances Mid-night after Karu Tragedy

  Commuters plying the popular Abuja-Keffi road on Wednesday night were forced to trek long distances to their destinations following the traffic gridlock that ensued after a tragic Karu bridge accident.

• Dangote Refinery Temporarily Halts Petroleum Product Sales in Naira, Cites Currency Mismatch 

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira, citing the need to align sales proceeds with crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars.  

• Tinubu Swears in Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator

  President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the sole administrator of Rivers State.

• Fire Razes Plastics Market in Kano

  An early morning fire outbreak has devastated Simra Multi-Purpose Market, a small-scale industrial hub in the Dakata area of Kano, destroying goods and properties worth millions of naira.

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• June 12 Election: Babangida’s Legacy—Hero or Villain?

  The June 12, 1993 election, adjudged by many as Nigeria’s 'freest and fairest', was conducted under Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s military government. While the National Electoral Commission (NEC), led by Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, played a role, the question remains—should Babangida get the credit?

• Nigeria bans 60,000-litre fuel tankers from roads Starting March 2025

  In a bid to curb road accidents involving heavy-duty fuel tankers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on 60,000-litre tankers from operating on the nation’s roads, effective March 1, 2025.

• Apprenticeship vs. Tertiary Education

  If you were to choose between an apprenticeship and a university degree, which would you opt for? Which is more profitable?

• Telecom Tariff Hike: Subscribers association demands action against 50% tariff increase

  The National President of the Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, Deolu Ogunbanjo, has criticised the recent 50% tariff increase by telecom operators, arguing that it is an unjustified burden on Nigerians.

• Nigerians react as Rivers LGA chairman appoints over 100 Special Assistants

  Nigerians have been reacting as the chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, appointed 130 Special Assistants. This is the second time in 6 months he would appoint over 100 SAs.

• Tantita Security Accused of Rights Abuses, Expert Call for Govt Action

  Legal practitioner Robinson Ariyo Esq. has urged the federal government to closely supervise the operations of private security companies in the Niger Delta region, following allegations of misconduct by Tantita Security.

• Fading Fishing Traditions: How Oil Bunkering Ravages Coastal Communities

  The once-thriving fishing settlements of the Niger Delta are now a shadow of their former glory, ravaged by oil bunkering and insecurity.

• Rivers Court Cases: Lawyer addresses binding court decisions

  Legal expert Godspower Egbule has emphasised the role of the police in enforcing judicial decisions and upholding law and order, describing them as a ‘critical’ arm of the executive government.

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• Sinner Defends Australian Open Title, Dashes Zverev’s Grand Slam Hopes

  World number 1 and the defending champion of the Australian Open, Jannick Sinner, has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number 2, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(7-4) 6-3.

• Australian Open: Madison Keys Upsets Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden Grand Slam

  World number 1 and defending champion of the Australian Open, Russia’s Aryna Sabalenka failed to defend her crown at the 2025 tournament as she lost in the final to World number 14, American Madison Keys. In an exciting final that lasted about two hours at Rod Laver Arena, the 29-year-old American, seeded 19th, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.

• Libya vs Nigeria: CAF Awards Game to Nigeria By Forfeit

  After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.

• Are Manchester City Rattled?

  In this weekend review, News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno asks if Premier League champions, Manchester City are rattled by Arsenal’s newfound pragmatism. Plus, there are bits on Chelsea; Barca, and the Milan Derby

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