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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…

*Police Crack Down On Suspected Cultists, Recover Weapons By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A group, Nigeria House of Dream Parliament (NHODP), has conferred its prestigious Award of Excellence on the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Benue State, Sir Tersoo Kula. It defended the action, saying the gesture was in recognition of what it described as Kula's outstanding contributions to the media profession and public service. The award, known as an Icon of Hope in Journalism in Nigeria, was presented on Tuesday at Government House, Makurdi, by a delegation led by National Speaker of NHODP, Comrade Hon. Mike Egilamics…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, for allegedly violating the state’s Executive Order 001/2023, which governs mining activities in the state and for encouraging trespass on government's gazetted assets. The government noted that the decision was taken to protect the interest of the State and its people. According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the State Governor, Moses Alao, on Tuesday, Chief Sobaloju, according to a letter signed by the Director, Chieftaincy Matters in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Olajire A.…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Prominent politician and member of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief (Dr) Bright Djebah, has lauded what he described as the excellent performance of President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, insisting that they deserve a second term in office in 2027. According to him, the duo have convinced Nigerians that they areready to deliver the dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of everyone. Chief Djebah, during the Yuletide celebration, visited various communities in Delta State and,among other engagements, donated the sum of N1m to support the renovation of Oginibo community conference…

Sneak previews into what the political battle for Rivers State may be like in 2027 continue to play out, this time by National Secretary of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In the latest episode today, Senator Basiru said Wike lacks the right to interfere in the affairs of APC in Rivers State, insisting too that the Minister should “immediately resign” from the President Bola Tinubu administration if he cannot stop interfering in the party’s affairs. "He cannot be in the Federal…

*As World Leaders React To Ouster Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces a sharply contrasting life following his forced fall from power after 13 years in office, arrest and subsequent detention in New York by the United States (US) authorities. He was handed sour New Year grapes after US forces violently ousted him from office in the early hours of Saturday on the orders of US President Donald Trump with whom the Venezuelan strongman has had a running battle over the latter's alleged involvement in narco-terrorism. CBS News reported Maduro arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), Brooklyn, New York,…