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On Saturday, the Cup holders will have their work cut out against nifty Ibom Angels in what is a repeat of the 2017 and 2018 Final matches, which Rivers Angels won on both occasions.
The high-octane encounter in the Indian Ocean Island lived up to its billing, with both teams matched strength-for-strength and pace-for-pace for large swathes of the game at the Amaan Stadium.
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The PPRO said the breakthrough was made possible through the strong synergy among the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army and other military formations, including the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
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"It was inappropriate for one of the participants to emerge almost immediately on national television to provide his own version of what was essentially a private conversation with the president".
Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), re-arraigned Dasuki and three others before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged 32-counts of dishonesty and breach of trust.
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The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, through its counsel, SESAN OLA, told the court that no one had come forward to take possession of both the vehicle and the consignment.
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The Police Public Relations Officer, ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, disclosed in a statement that DOGARA JOHN was caught with twenty vandalized reflective road studs, allegedly removed from the Third Mainland Bridge.
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This comes about three months after of the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, with headquarters in Lekki, turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, for interrogation over the incident in the Lekki axis of Lagos.
Corruption
In the case before Justice I.O. IJELU of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, AKUJOBI is facing five counts of stealing, but she pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The suspect arrived in Ibiade community on June 13, 2025, on a mission to abduct a prominent individual at Ago Village, Abigi.
Cup holders Rivers Angels will confront Nasarawa Amazons in the women’s final, before ‘giant-killers’ Abakaliki FC tango with Kwara United in the men’s final.
Security
The police have been criticised for failing to comply with the prohibition of media parade of suspects, arrest of suspects by proxy, prolonged detention of suspects and the requirement for recording of statements of accused persons.
Security
CP Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, replaces CP Salman Garba Dogo, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.
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The Force PRO, ANTHONY PLACID, said the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution.
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The leadership of the NNPP aligned with the founder and Board of Trustees Chairman, BONIFACE ANIEBONAM, announced the development during a media briefing on Tuesday, following its long-running legal battle with the KWANKWASO group and INEC.
Politics
The demonstrators who were seen outside the entrance of the National Assembly complex, also backed the six-month suspension slammed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals will be played across the cities of Santiago, Rancagua, Valparaiso and Talca. The competition, which started as the FIFA World Youth Tournament, was launched in 1977 and was first hosted by Tunisia.
ERNEST OMUSO-IBIMO dragged Saipan construction company and five other defendants before the court, challenging his detention and confinement within the company's premises.
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INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, MOHAMMED KUDU HARUNA, said the commission made the decision, which comes three days to the election, in compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on July 22, 2026.
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The Presidential spokesman, BAYO ONANUGA, said the approval underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges effectively and to strengthen national defence capabilities further.
Prof Soludo who made this known in a Media Chat streamed from the state capital, Awka, said if the courts have ordered the release of Kanu, then he should be freed, as he is needed for discussions on the future of the South-East.
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The suspected gunrunners were identified as EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA, CLIFFORD BOLEYELEFA, AMADI PRINCEWILL, and AMADI FELIX CHIBUIKE, who were arrested in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Bayelsa and Imo States.
Business
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI said NWANKWO INNOCENT ONYEBUCHI confessed during interrogation that he sold off his marble business and other assets to raise the sum of Twenty-Five Million Naira, which he used to pay for the cocaine consignment.
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According to SERAP and NGE, “the right to freedom of expression includes not only factual reporting but also opinions, commentary, and analysis. Journalism without opinion is neither practical nor democratic.”
Community
U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth noted that the Lejja Iron-Smelting Site tells a 4,000-year-old story of ingenuity, innovation, and technological sophistication.
Christened Pamoja 2024, this year’s African Nations Championship promises a lot of thrills and excitement across five venues in three host nations – a novel arrangement in hosting of sports events on the African continent.
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The NDC National Secretariat said it was not involved in the business of picking, choosing, or imposing candidates on any constituency or state. It noted that aspirants were directed to engage with the appropriate caucus leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots members.
Gusau commended the awesome fighting spirit of the Falcons, applauding them for their impressive tally of 14 goals for and only three against, and virtuoso performances that earned a clutch of individual awards.
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PSC spokesman, TORTY NJOKU KALU, said the police officers were promoted following their success in a recently concluded written and oral examination conducted at the Commission's Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
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The Director of Social Communications of the Diocese, Reverend Father MATTHEW STEPHEN KABIRAT, confirmed that the terrorists also razed down the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, as well as the residence of the Catechist, plus a mosque, shops and several houses.
