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Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara Amid Rift With Wike
The political crisis rocking Rivers State reached a boiling point on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly officially commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the legislative body moved forward with a formal notice of allegations. The Majority Leader, Major Jack, led the proceedings by reading out claims of gross misconduct leveled against the governor. In a…
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Abuja Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of 57 Properties Linked To Former AGF Malami
The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a significant blow to the former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, by ordering the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to him. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an application by the EFCC, which cited reasonable suspicions that the multi-billion-naira real estate holdings are “proceeds of unlawful activity.” These extensive assets, spanning across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna, include luxury…
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Five feared de@d as b@ndits attack National Park in Oyo
Tragedy struck in Oyo State on Tuesday night, January 6, as suspected bandits launched a violent assault on the National Park Service (NPS) facility in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area. The attack has left five persons feared dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves through the local community and the security apparatus. The assailants reportedly stormed the facility at approximately 9:00 PM, catching the personnel completely unawares. In the chaos that followed, multiple officers were…
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PDP Chairman Says Party Will Hold Strategic Meeting With Atiku, Peter Obi, Other Powerbrokers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially launched a high-level outreach campaign to reconcile with former heavyweights, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to rebuild the nation’s main opposition platform and consolidate power ahead of the 2027 general elections. Emmanuel Ogidi, the PDP Chairman in the South-South, revealed on Wednesday that the party is currently “doing the rounds” to engage with influential national figures. He noted…
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2027: I won’t Dump Labour Party As Obi Did – Datti Baba-Ahmed
As the 2027 general elections begin to loom on the horizon, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has made a definitive stand regarding his political future and party allegiance. The former vice presidential candidate officially pledged his unwavering loyalty to the Labour Party this week, the same platform that propelled him into the national spotlight during the 2023 polls. At 56, Baba-Ahmed remains a significant figure in the Nigerian political landscape after serving as the running mate to…
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Trump says Venezuela ‘turning over’ up to 50m barrels of oil to US
In a significant move following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, that Venezuela’s newly installed interim authorities will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of high-quality oil to the United States. In a post on Truth Social, the President clarified that the oil will be sold at its current market price—estimated to be worth between $1.65 billion and $2.85 billion—and that the resulting revenue…
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Abducted Edo twins freed after ransom payment — Family faults police on rescue claims
The family of two 16-year-old twins, Emmanuel and Emmanuella, has publicly challenged the Edo State Police Command’s claim that they were “rescued” from kidnappers in the Etsako East Local Government Area. Okhale Ilabeshi, the brother of the twins’ late father, clarified in an interview on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, that the teenagers were only released after a significant ransom was paid. This contradiction comes after the police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, had previously told reporters…
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ADC Presidential Ticket: No one is stepping down — Atiku
In a firm response to calls for a consolidated ticket, former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has dismissed the idea of any presidential aspirant stepping down within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. Through a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Atiku rejected the notion that he or any other contender should withdraw to favor Peter Obi. This stance follows recent public comments from Obi’s allies, including Prof.…
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If Tinubu continues for another four years, Nigeria will improve — Ex-lawmaker
Senator Chris Adighije, a former lawmaker and key stakeholder in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Umuahia, he asserted that a second term for Tinubu would guarantee a better future for Nigeria. He noted that the President’s current policies are already yielding results, specifically citing a perceived downward trend in the prices of food and fuel across the country. During the event, Adighije was officially…
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Osimhen-Lookman Row: NFF dismisses ruckus in Nigeria camp
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to dismiss reports of internal unrest within the Super Eagles camp following an on-field confrontation between star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In an official statement released by Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor, the federation addressed the “dark innuendoes” of a rift that emerged following Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night—a result that secured the team’s place in the quarter-finals of the 35th AFCON in…
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Court Grants ₦500m Bail To Former Attorney General Malami, Wife, Son
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has officially granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in the sum of ₦500 million. Malami, who is currently facing a 16-count money laundering charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was granted bail on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami (a Senior Advocate of Nigeria), and one of his…
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BREAKING: Turaki-led PDP faction in closed-door meeting with Goodluck Jonathan
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Turaki arrived at Jonathan’s Maitama office around 5:45 p.m., accompanied by members of the NWC and a few selected state chairmen, travelling in a convoy of six SUVs. The meeting comes amid internal tensions within the PDP, particularly in Rivers State, where the Tanimu Turaki-led faction…
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