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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as destabilizing and unnecessary. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said while it recognized the constitutional independence of the legislature, it would not support what it described as a resort to impeachment against an APC-led government. “Our position as at today on this matter is that we solemnly reject the resort to an impeachment process…

By Gabriel Efe There was a time when life in our town was simple. Not easy, perhaps, but simple. The kind of simplicity that did not need to announce itself because it was woven quietly into everyday living. The town was big. Very big. Big enough that walking from one end to the other felt like a journey, yet small enough that it never felt lonely. You could set out in the morning to greet a friend on the far side of town, knowing fully well that along the way you would be stopped, questioned, greeted, and sometimes delayed by…

The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking operation in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, rescuing 33 underage girls from a compound allegedly used for illegal activities. The operation was carried out on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following sustained investigations into cases of kidnapping, abduction and missing children in the state. Confirming the development in a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that three of the rescued girls were among those abducted in Ebonyi State on September 26, 2025. He identified the victims…

The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sack and investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged corruption and actions it described as inimical to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued by its chairman, Obinna Nwachukwu, the group accused Wike of undermining democratic institutions and engaging in practices that allegedly include manipulating governance processes and procuring favourable court rulings. CP-PDP described Wike as a “political vagabond,” alleging that he was disgraced by the same political interests he served after working against the PDP, which…

By Deborah Nnamdi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly criticized Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as “a bad child” who lacks gratitude, while declaring that his political “rainbow coalition” will dominate all elective positions in the state in the 2027 elections. Wike made the remarks during a “thank you” visit to Asari-Toru Local Government Area as part of his ongoing tour of the 23 local government areas of Rivers State to appreciate supporters who stood by him and President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general election. The former governor explained that the rainbow…

The Niger State Police Command has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday. He said the recovery followed a report received on Monday from the Divisional Police Officer of the Ibbi Division in Mashegu. According to Abiodun, residents of the community had earlier sighted an object suspected to be a missile in a forest within the area. Police operatives from the division were immediately deployed to the scene, where they cordoned off…

File image: Martins Amaewhule, Speaker,Rivers State House of Assembly By Deborah Nnamdi Political tension in Rivers State heightened on Thursday as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision followed a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, during which the Majority Leader, Major Jack, read a notice of allegations against the governor. The notice, signed by 26 lawmakers, was presented in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution. Jack outlined seven allegations of gross misconduct against…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and argued by its counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN. An enrolled copy of the order, sighted on Wednesday, showed that the affected properties are located across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano and Kaduna states. The court held that the assets are reasonably suspected to have been acquired through unlawful…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, reaffirming his commitment to the Labour Party amid ongoing political realignments. Baba-Ahmed, 56, who was the running mate to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, made the declaration at a rally held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. His announcement comes barely one week after Obi exited the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress, a move that has sparked intense debate over the future of the party and the broader opposition ahead…

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in Oloka village, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving several officers feared killed or injured. The attack, which reportedly occurred around 9:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, caught the NPS personnel off guard. Details of the incident remain sketchy, as the exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the attack, describing it as an assault by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on National Park Service operatives. “Yes, there was an attack by…