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Rivers assembly initiates impeachment process against Fubara

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…

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Super Eagles Boycott Marrakech Trip for Algeria Clash Over Unpaid Bonuses

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…

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Police Launch Manhunt After Suspected Bandits Kill Five Forest Guards in Oyo

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…

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Ex-NMDPRA MD’s Probe Will Continue Despite Withdrawal of Dangote’s Petition – ICPC

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…

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