Author: Naija Daily News

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…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party plans to hold talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other key political figures as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party. Ogidi, who is the PDP South-South Chairman, made the disclosure on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. He said the party had begun consultations with influential national figures to signal its return to active opposition politics. According to him, PDP leaders have already met with former President…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a photojournalist, Umar Iyale, at Danhonu II community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Iyale, who is reportedly battling an undisclosed ailment, was kidnapped from his residence at about 9 p.m. on Monday. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, said security operatives have launched an operation to track down the perpetrators and secure the victim’s release. He appealed to residents of Danhonu and neighbouring Millennium City to support security agencies with credible information that could assist ongoing rescue efforts. The abduction has raised…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on Unity Estate, Mbodo–Aluu, along Airport Road in Port Harcourt, which left several residents injured, properties damaged and one person abducted. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected members of the OSPAC vigilante group from various communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, allegedly accompanied by hired thugs, stormed the estate. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the attackers were armed with pump-action guns, cutlasses, charms and other dangerous weapons, and fired shots…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi Nigerians applying for United States tourist and business visas will soon face a new financial requirement, as the U.S. government expands its visa bond pilot programme to include Nigeria from January 21, 2026.Under the policy, certain applicants for B-1 and B-2 visas may be required to pay a refundable visa bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 before a visa can be issued. The amount is determined by U.S. consular officers during the visa interview and is based on individual assessments.U.S. authorities have emphasized that payment of the bond does not guarantee visa approval. Applicants must still meet…

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. A source at the division told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the incident occurred about 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, after troops received a distress call at Nasarawan Doka. “The troops immediately mobilised, engaged the criminals and neutralised the threat,” the source said. He said one suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested with a gunshot wound to the leg and evacuated to Doka General Hospital for first aid. “Other members of the gang fled the scene,” he said,…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested eight additional suspects over their alleged involvement in the December 24, 2025 suicide bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. The latest arrests came barely three days after the alleged mastermind of the attack, identified as Sheriff Umar, was apprehended by troops in the state capital. The suicide attack occurred at the Gamboru Market mosque, where a bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during prayers, killing at least five worshippers and injuring 35 others. Confirming the development in a statement, the Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Sani Uba, said…