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Disengaged members of staff of the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency have approached the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt for leave to appeal a decision of the National Industrial Court and to compel the Rivers State Government to pay their outstanding salaries. The workers, numbering about 100, said they were disengaged by the Rivers State Government and their salaries have stopped since 2017. The workers had approached the National Industrial Court sitting in Port Harcourt, and in October 2021, the court delivered a declaratory judgment, stating that their employment subsists and that both the RSSDA and the Rivers State…

Former Super Eagles striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie has criticised Odion Ighalo for advising Victor Osimhen to leave European football for the Saudi Pro League, Soccernet.ng reports. Ighalo made the recommendation to Osimhen in July 2025 when the Nigerian striker was deciding where to continue his career after a prolific season on loan at Galatasaray. At the time, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal were pushing hard to sign Osimhen, with the club prepared to meet Napoli’s €75 million release clause and offer the Super Eagles star a salary package worth tens of millions of euros per year. Victor Osimhen welcomes Galatasaray’s…

Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis The Senate on Tuesday expressed concern over the impact of flooding on communities, farmers and families across the country, urging governments at all levels to improve disaster preparedness and relief efforts. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, spoke during the resumption of plenary, where he also highlighted the rising cost of living and its impact on Nigerian households. Akpabio called for early preparation for floods, adequate protection of vulnerable communities and prompt delivery of relief materials to victims. “A warning must lead to preparation, preparation must lead to protection, and relief must reach the people for whom…

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Wema Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses for global competitiveness following the successful completion of the second edition of its Export Trade Academy in Lagos. The two-day intensive program equipped over 500 business owners, exporters, commodity aggregators, trade associations, and regulatory professionals with the critical knowledge, skills, and strategic resources required to participate effectively in international trade. Designed to help local enterprises navigate the practical realities of the global marketplace, the session focused on identifying viable export opportunities, meeting international buyer expectations, managing documentation, and mastering compliance, financing, logistics, and risk management. Over the course of…

The Super Eagles suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the second game of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s side had earlier opened their campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar last week, giving Nigeria a strong start to their qualification hopes. However, Tuesday’s task proved much tougher, as Guinea-Bissau took control of the game and secured a convincing victory. The hosts took the lead after just 15 minutes when Trabzonspor striker Franculino Dju breezed past Bruno Onyemaechi before firing a curling effort beyond Stanley Nwabali. Super Eagles. Photo by Nsidibe…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, has publicly backed the Portugal captain after his shock departure from the national team’s training camp, sharing a message that accused the country of failing to show the forward enough respect. Ronaldo and sister | IG Aveiro shared the message on her Instagram account on Wednesday, commenting in Portugese, “everything has been said here”, according to the post. Her original post on her reel | IG The translated post read, “CR7 deserved more respect. The national team deserved more structure. “Portuguese journalism deserved more competence and less speculation. “As for the Portuguese people, well… they…

Victor Osimhen has suffered another sharp fall in his Transfermarkt valuation, with the Super Eagles striker dropping from €75 million to €65m in the latest market-value update, Soccernet.ng reports. The €10m reduction comes after a summer in which the Turkish Süper Lig attracted a remarkable collection of global stars, including Mohamed Salah, Rafael Leão and Dušan Vlahović. The latest fall takes Victor Osimhen, often regarded as one of the world’s best strikers, to a new four-year low. The last time Osimhen was valued at €65m was in June 2022, aged only 23, barely two years after joining Napoli from LOSC…

By Iyanuoluwa Abiola Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited, in collaboration with the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, has unveiled the renovated Sari Primary Health Centre, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the wellbeing and development of its host communities. The unveiling ceremony, held on September 28, 2026, brought together key stakeholders, including Sari El-Khalil, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBC; HRM Oba Abdulfatai Oyeyinka Aremu Aromire II, the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom; Jimoh Olawale Saliu, Executive Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA; Lawal Aina Musbau, Chairman, House Committee on Health; alongside local government officials, community leaders, healthcare professionals and other…

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