Gov. Fubara, defection to APC has reshaped state’s political arithmetic, unsettles Wike camp-Former Commissioner
Month: January 2026
Lawmakers May Resign If Constitution Cannot Be Enforced –Amaewhule, Rivers Speaker
Photo: Amaewhule, Rivers Speaker By: Henry Isieke The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has said legislators should consider resigning their seats if they are unable to uphold and enforce the constitution under the prevailing political situation in the state. Amaewhule made the remark on Thursday during plenary amid the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. He faulted narratives portraying the situation as a personal feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insisting that the issue was fundamentally…
Read MoreJUST IN: Rivers APC Opposes Impeachment Move Against Governor Fubara
Photo: Governor Fubara By: Mandy Park The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has distanced itself from the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, cautioning that the move could destabilise the state and negatively impact the party. In a statement, the party leadership said it was aware of recent developments in the Rivers State House of Assembly and acknowledged the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities. However, it described the impeachment move as politically motivated and unacceptable. The APC argued that the development stems from lingering internal crises…
Read MoreRenowned Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Husband Mourn Loss of 21-Month-Old Son
Photo: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie By: Ndidi Okafor Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died at the age of 21 months after a brief illness. According to a statement released on behalf of the family by spokeswoman Omawumi Ogbe, the toddler passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a short bout of sickness. The family described the loss as “devastating” and asked for privacy as they mourn in seclusion. The…
Read MoreAmadi warn’s INEC over attempt to stop Obi from being on presidential ballot
Photo: Prof Sam Amadi By: Mandy Park Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Prof. Sam Amadi, has expressed concern over the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that its recent actions could create a perception of political bias against former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. Amadi raised the alarm in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, cautioning the electoral body against steps that could erode public confidence in the credibility and neutrality of the electoral…
Read MoreBaba-Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Affirms Commitment to Labour Party
Photo: Senator Baba-Ahmed By: Lawrence Peters Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging continued loyalty to the Labour Party. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday, January 7, during a rally at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s opposition political space. His declaration comes in the wake of the exit of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development that…
Read MoreNLC Knocks FG Over New Tax Laws, Warns of Worsening Poverty
Photo: Comrade Joe Ajaero NLC President By: Daniel Kanu Editor The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Federal Government over its newly introduced tax laws, warning that their current form and implementation could exacerbate poverty and deepen economic hardship for workers and low-income Nigerians. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, raised the concerns on Wednesday in Abuja at the book launch and 85th birthday celebration of a former NLC President, Mr. Hassan Summonu. Ajaero faulted the process through which the tax laws were formulated, saying organised labour and the wider…
Read MoreGov. Oborevwori mourns Punch Journalist, Ochei
Photo: Late Matthew Ochei By: Mandy Park Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Punch Newspaper Correspondent, Mr. Matthew Ochei, describing his passing as a significant loss to the media profession and the nation. Ochei, an indigene of Ukunzu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 43. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor sympathised…
Read MoreFive Feared Dead as Bandits Launch Night Attack on National Park in Oyo
By: Mandy Park At least five people are feared killed following a deadly night attack by suspected bandits on personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in Oyo State. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Oloka community in Orire Local Government Area, where the assailants reportedly took NPS officers by surprise. Multiple casualties were recorded during the attack, with some personnel said to have been killed and others injured. As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of fatalities and injured persons has not…
Read MoreIsuofia Platinum Club Pays Courtesy Visit to Patron, Chief Dr Ebuka Onunkwo
By Mandy Park Executives and members of the Isuofia Platinum Club have paid a courtesy “thank you” visit to their patron, Chief Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Seahorse Lubricant, at his residence in Ihembosi, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Led by the club’s chairman, the delegation described the visit as an expression of gratitude for Chief Onunkwo’s unwavering support and guidance following the successful inauguration of the club held in Isuofia a few days earlier. The visit was marked by a warm and cordial…
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