Felix Duru Mbah

*Battle Over 2027 Intensifies Teeth appear to have been given to moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Oduh, as the legislature revealed on Thursday that it has successfully served both top officials their impeachment notice. In a post on its official Facebook page,the assembly stated: “The impeachment notice has been successfully served on the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara." Addressed to the governor, the notice contained the signature of at least 19 lawmakers. It also contained about eight alleged acts of gross misconduct by…

Renewed political crisis is rocking oil-rich Rivers State in the Niger Delta as lawmakers loyal to Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, the state's immediate past governor, have kicked off impeachment proceedings against the State governor, Sim Fubara. Fubara is the estranged political godson of the Minister. Recall that the crisis in the state has led to several political upheavals including the imposition of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu and subsequent suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and all elected structures for six months. However, following the lifting of the emergency rule,…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leaders of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally received former Chairman of Governor Seyi Makinde's Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Agboola (aka Halleluya), and over 50,000 members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) into the party. Leaders of the APC described the development as a major boost to the party’s "expanding political base" in the South-West state. The defectors, drawn from all the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Oyo State, were received by the Oyo State Ambassador of Renewed Hope Ambassadors,…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Hon. Deacon Okey A. Ogbodo and Hon. Chief Charles O.C. Egumgbe have jointly clarified recent media reports surrounding Governor Peter Mbah’s appointment of Commissioners following the restructuring of the former Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs. The clarification was made during a meeting with staff, aimed at dispelling misconceptions and ensuring institutional alignment. The meeting followed public confusion arising from the announcement of new appointments on December 22, 2025, after the Ministry was split. Addressing staff, both Commissioners explained that Deacon Ogbodo is the Commissioner for Local Government and Rural Development, while Chief…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Terror rocked Oyo State as bandits, Tuesday night, attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of the State, with five personnel feared dead and others critically injured. The attack reportedly occurred about 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6. Preliminary reports indicated that, at least, five personnel of the NPS were killed during the assault. An eyewitness, a resident of the LGA, who spoke with journalists on condition of anonymity, said armed men stormed the facility and attacked officers on duty, confirming that four personnel were killed while another sustained…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extolled the sacrifices of Nigeria’s ex-servicemen and fallen heroes toward the safety of citizens and the nation’s territorial integrity. Mbah gave the commendation during the official unveiling and launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem held at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. But beyond the yearly emblem launch, the governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, advocated a better structured and more sustainable means of ensuring enhanced welfare for the Nigerian Legion. “It is important that we express to you how we…