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Five persons are feared dead at an illegal petroleum storage site in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The Guardian gathered that the explosion occurred in a house where people purchased and stored illegally refined petroleum products, including condensate for resale in the area. Members of the Advocacy Centre youth volunteers network under the auspices of the One Million Youth Volunteers Network of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters in the Niger Delta in ONELGA confirmed the incident. According to the Executive Director of Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, who is their leader,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been ranked the most valuable national team in Africa, according to the latest data from renowned football statistics site, Transfermarkt, Soccernet.ng reports. Football remains the world’s most popular sport, with billions tuning in across continents. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, watched by over five billion people, was another spectacular reminder of the game’s universal pull. Now, fresh figures reveal which nations boast the most valuable collection of players — and Nigeria proudly leads the way in Africa. Nigeria Super Eagles. Photo Credit X Globally, England hold top spot with a combined player value of €5.07…

Olufemi Adediran The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, are facing possible prison sentences in the United States after pleading guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud. Oba Oloyede, a US-based accountant and information system expert, was appointed the new Apetu in July 2019. The monarch and Oluwasanmi were arrested in early 2024 for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently obtain $4.2m in COVID-19 relief funds. The two men were charged with 13 counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, and engaging in…

Photo credit: Runtown/Instagram Missed Runtown for a bit? Well, he’s back in town — caught that rhyme? — and even better, he’s back with a brand new song titled ‘Do Me.’ In ‘Do Me,’ Runtown steps into the role of a wealthy, carefree star who’s living large, soaking up the good life, but staying alert to those trying to take advantage of him, particularly women drawn to his flashy lifestyle. He’s not exactly searching for love; instead, he’s navigating attention from women who have their own motives. While he enjoys the spotlight, he’s careful not to get played. The song…

Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins and his Cardiff City side have been relegated from the English Championship following their 1-1 draw on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The last few weeks have been challenging for some Super Eagles stars, as while some are battling for championships, others are going down. Joe Aribo, Paul Onuachu, and Wilfred Ndidi are some of the stars who have dropped, with Southampton and Leicester both getting relegated from the Premier League. The latest player on that list is left-back Jamilu Collins. He has been plying his trade for Cardiff City since 2022 after leaving SC Paderborn. But…

Ahead of the 2027 poll, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Ndigbo to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s aspiration for a second term in office. Kalu stated this when he received a courtesy call in Umuahia from the Tinubu mandate support group, Abia State Chapter, led by Armstrong Okoronkwo, and Club 17 initiative members led by Prince George Nnanna. Kalu remarked that Tinubu has recorded bold economic, social, and political reforms in the last two years, to deserve the support of the Southeast for his reelection in the 2027 poll. The Deputy Speaker…

Cross River State has received another boost in its sanitation drive as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), through its state representative, Orok Duke, donated 79 additional waste bins to the state government. The latest consignment, received in Calabar by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, brings the total number of bins donated by the commission to over 200. The initiative is aimed at reinforcing the state’s commitment to environmental hygiene and its longstanding reputation as a clean and green destination for tourism and investment. Duke, who facilitated the donation, noted that the NDDC’s support aligns with Cross River’s…

Against the backdrop of the 2026 governorship poll in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday, charged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members not to be distracted and remain steadfast, saying his administration had been fair to all federal constituencies regarding the implementation of infrastructural projects and provision of democratic dividends. He also contended that the membership base of the party had increased between 2022 and 2025, and urged PDP members and his supporters to remain united. Apparently reacting to the recent defection of the lawmaker representing Obokun Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Wole Oke, Adeleke, in a…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that he could have joined Nottingham Forest in 2023, but the transfer did not work out, Soccernet.ng reports. Fulham have enjoyed an impressive campaign in the Premier League season. The Cottagers currently sit 9th, with 48 points after 33 games. An important part of the Cottagers’ setup is Super Eagles star Iwobi who is having his best-ever professional campaign this season. The 28-year-old midfielder has been an important part of the team, contributing nine goals and five assists in 33 Premier League appearances. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Meanwhile, in a recent interview, per…

Lara Adejoro The Federal Government says that local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical devices is the sure path to medicine security in Nigeria. The Director, Food and Drug Services, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Olubunmi Aribiena, said this at the National Harmonisation Conference 2025 on Friday in Abuja, themed, ‘Contextualising the presidential initiative to achieve local production of medicines and vaccines in Nigeria’. Aribeana, represented by Adeola Olufowobi-Yusuf, said that local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals also presents opportunities for job creation, international trade, economic growth and national security. He stated, “We cannot afford to be caught flatfooted like during…