The Rivers State House of Assembly requested a probe into Governor Siminalayi Fubara. They asked Chief Judge Simeon Amadi to form a seven-member panel. Lawmakers accused Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. Speaker Martins Amaewhule led this effort. The assembly aimed to start impeachment proceedings. They sent the request last week. However…
President Bola Tinubu established the Forest Guard outfit to fight insecurity and illegal activities in forests. In Kwara State, officials promised a merit based process. They prioritized applicants with vigilante experience. The state recruited thousands of guards. For instance, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved 2,600 new hires in October 2025. Training occurred at Hajj Camp in…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court. He challenges specific decisions from the Court of Appeal concerning Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. The move escalates a long-running conflict between the two lawmakers. Akpabio insists the Senate followed proper procedures. The Dispute Begins The conflict erupted in February 2025. Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the…
Lawmakers take a bold step in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The House Oversight Committee votes to recommend holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress. They refuse to comply with subpoenas for testimony. As a result, the issue now heads to the full House for further…
The Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgement on January 21, 2026. He ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize the Caretaker Committee led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman. Moreover the court declared Nenadi Usman as the valid leader….
Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, a key APC chieftain and security expert, strongly warned against replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima. He made this statement ahead of the 2027 elections. Mumuni served on the Tinubu/Shettima campaign team in 2023. He argued that such a change could harm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election chances. Moreover Mumuni stressed the dangers…
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu. He sought recognition as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party. This decision came on January 20, 2026. Additionally, the ruling marked the end of a prolonged crisis within the PDP. Anyanwu’s tenure expired in December 2025. As a result,…
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, a key figure in the African Democratic Congress, declared that the partnership between the ADC and the Obidient Movement will remove the All Progressives Congress from power in 2027. He shared this view during a major event in Benin City, Edo State. The statement highlights growing opposition to the ruling party. Odigie-Oyegun…
The All Progressives Congress starts its electronic membership registration in Rivers State. Party leaders aim to attract six million new members through this drive. They focus on using technology to streamline the process. This move comes as the party prepares for future elections. The Launch Event Party officials flagged off the exercise in Port Harcourt….
The Nigerian Federal Government recently amended cybercrime charges against activist Omoyele Sowore. Authorities dropped Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corporation as defendants. This move focuses the case solely on Sowore. Background of the Charge Officials arraigned Sowore on December 2, 2025, in Abuja. They accused him of posting statements on social media that called President…
