The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment process initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as unnecessary and capable of destabilising the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju,…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. At a plenary session on Thursday presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally presented a notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against the governor. The proceedings were broadcast live on…
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Reports indicate that the toddler, one of the couple’s twin sons, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. The news has drawn an outpouring of sympathy from readers, colleagues, and…
Manchester City’s Premier League title ambitions suffered a significant setback on Wednesday night after Brighton fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. City took the lead in the first half through Erling Haaland, who converted a penalty to register his 150th goal for the club. However, the landmark strike proved insufficient…
Fulham secured a 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night, deepening the Blues’ struggles as incoming head coach Liam Rosenior watched from the stands. Chelsea were reduced to 10 men early in the contest when Marc Cucurella was sent off in the 22nd minute for a professional foul on Harry…
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona powered into the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 semi-final victory over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night in Saudi Arabia. The holders and record 15-time champions will now face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, who contest the second semi-final on Thursday, in Sunday’s final. Despite leaving teenage…
Players and officials of the Super Eagles have reportedly refused to travel to Marrakech ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final encounter with Algeria, over unpaid match bonuses. The development was disclosed on X (formerly Twitter) by BBC Africa journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, who is currently covering the tournament in Morocco. Nigeria, one of…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that those responsible for the recent attack on the National Park Office in Oloka Village, which led to the killing of five forest guards, will be apprehended and brought to justice. The governor condemned the attack and appealed for calm while security agencies continue investigations to unravel…
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt following a deadly attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office in Oloka Village via Ikoyi-Ile, which claimed the lives of five forest guards. The attack occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2026, when suspected bandits, numbering about 12, reportedly emerged from surrounding…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that its investigation into the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, will continue despite the withdrawal of a petition filed by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote. The anti-graft agency disclosed that it received a…
