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Rivers Assembly moves to probe Fubara, Deputy, seeks judicial panel
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers reached the decision through a unanimous vote at…
Read More »Man allegedly sets father ablaze in Delta community
By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck Oghior Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday as a young man, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze, leading to his death. Eyewitnesses said the incident followed a violent confrontation between the suspect and…
Read More »Impeachment: Uncertainty grows after Rivers Assembly fails to resume plenary
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, one week after adjourning its last sitting, deepening uncertainty surrounding the ongoing impeachment process in the state. At its first sitting of 2026, held last Thursday, the Assembly initiated impeachment…
Read More »NIS rolls out enhanced passport tracking feature amid delay complaints
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of an enhanced passport tracking feature aimed at addressing widespread complaints over delays in passport issuance and collection. The Service disclosed the update in a post on its official X handle on Thursday, noting that the move followed…
Read More »Police nab two suspected armed robbers after gun battle in Anambra
By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers linked to a proscribed secessionist group following a two-hour gun battle at Enugwu-Agidi Junction in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued…
Read More »Rabiu hails Super Eagles, upholds $500,000 pledge after AFCON semi-final exit
Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their spirited outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, pledging to honour a promised $500,000 reward despite the team’s semi-final elimination. Nigeria’s unbeaten run at the tournament came to an end on Tuesday night…
Read More »Banks, Fintechs to Begin 7.5% VAT Collection on E-Banking
The Federal Government has directed all banks and financial technology companies to begin collecting and remitting a 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on selected electronic banking services, effective Monday, January 19, 2026. The directive was communicated to customers through email notices issued by payment platforms, including Moniepoint, on Wednesday.…
Read More »TUC gives FG seven-day ultimatum over ‘no work, no pay’ circular on JOHESU
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a final warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of a circular enforcing a “No Work, No Pay” regime and the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) from January 2026. In a statement…
Read More »Mane strike sends Senegal into AFCON final, extends dominance over Egypt
By Deborah Nnamdi Former champions Senegal booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final with a hard-fought victory over Egypt, dominating possession against a cautious Pharaohs side and extending their recent supremacy in the rivalry. The Teranga Lions will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday’s final,…
Read More »Housewife allegedly kills husband, lover in Delta, injures neighbour
By Deborah Nnamdi A yet-to-be-identified housewife from Isoko ethnic nationality in Delta State has allegedly killed her husband and his alleged lover, while grievously injuring another woman, in a violent incident at Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, a mother of two, is…
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