Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs and hasn't 'ruled out' presidential run

The popular Democratic congresswoman also said "anything was possible" when asked about a possible Senate bid.

Rivers-born Chess Player Clinches Third Position At World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship

A veteran Rivers State chess player, Apollos Akomaka, has finished in joint 3rd place at the just-concluded World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship held in Abuja. Akomaka, who is the director of physiotherapy at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, overcame a shaky start to secure a podium finish in the 11-round rapid event […]

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B’Faso Deny Flying Eagles AFCON Ticket

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles fell 4-1 to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship on Saturday at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in the Ivorian city of Yamoussoukro.

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Esiovwa-Thompson Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal at Commonwealth Fencing Championships

Olakunle Adewale Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson yesterday made history at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s U-23 epee at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Lagos.

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Digital-asset operators oppose tax on money movement,demand levy on profits

Digital-asset operators in Nigeria have opposed the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions based on the movement of money, rather than actual profits, warning that the approach could drive users and businesses away from the country’s regulated market. The Digital Assets Coalition, an industry alliance representing digital-asset operators and participants, raised the concern in its formal position […] The post Digital-asset operators oppose tax on money movement,demand levy on profits appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Oyinlola, Lalong, Elegushi, Others Listed for 2nd NGF Golf Summit in Abuja

The 2nd edition of the Nigeria Golf Federation’s Summit for Golf Stakeholders has been scheduled to hold between August 26 and 27 in Abuja. According to the President of the NGF,

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Ugboaja Urges Unity as He Bids for NBBF Presidency

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Former Nigerian international Ejike Ugboaja has announced his intention to contest for the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). The ex- D’Tigers forward said he was

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HFTs Shun India Stock Closing Auction Over SEBI Short-Selling Hurdle

India’s new method of setting official closing prices for its stocks is drawing complaints from some of the firms that do the most to keep its $5.2 trillion market humming along.

RSPHMB Set to Upgrade Primary Healthcare Facilities in Ogu/Bolo

The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has announced plans to rehabilitate the Ogu and Bolo Primary Health Centres in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of the State. The board also announced plans to furnish and equip the new Primary Health Centre under construction at Ele upon completion. The Executive Secretary of the Board, […]

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Association Seeks Intervention to Save Domestic Airlines

The Vice Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and Chairman of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the nation’s aviation industry, warning that several domestic airlines may cease operations if the current challenges confronting the sector are not addressed. Onyema gave the warning at […]

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WEC: FG Inaugurates Governing Board … As Nigeria Rejoins Council

Nigeria has rejoined the World Energy Council (WEC) with the inauguration of a National Member Committee and Governing Board to strengthen the country’s participation in global energy policy and investment discussions. The Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer, WEC, Dr Angela Wilkinson, disclosed this in a statement, last Thursday. The Governing Board is chaired by the […]

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NMDPRA, NUPRC To Strengthen Domestic Crude Supply Chain ………, Says Nigeria’s Refining Capacity Hits 1.25 Million bpd

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has said it would enter into negotiations with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), to resolve teething issues relating to crude oil supply shortages to local refineries. The NMDPRA says enhanced crude supply to local refineries has become important as Nigeria now boosts of about 1.125 […]