Thursday, 22 January, 2026

Month: January 2026


At least three people have been reportedly killed in separate attacks by militia herdsmen across communities in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, leaving residents fearful and raising concerns about escalating violence. It was gathered from local sources that in Iordye Read more…


The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that 20 commercial banks have so far met its ongoing recapitalization requirements as of Thursday, January 15, 2026. The update was given by the CBN’s Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Dr. Muhammad Read more…


The Rivers State House of Assembly says the Chief Judge of the state has received and acknowledged official correspondence conveying notices of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu. The confirmation was contained in Read more…


Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew from the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reversed their decision and declared support for the process. The lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Read more…


A Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo Local Government Area sitting in Port Harcourt, has issued an interim order of injunction against the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly,  Martin Amaewhule, and 32 others, including the clerk of the Read more…


Former Anambra State governor and Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has described the $9 million spent on foreign lobbyists by the federal government as evidence of what he called the “disgraceful state of Nigeria,” accusing the country’s leaders of prioritising waste, Read more…


International dialogue is being replaced by a “might makes right” approach and reckless unilateral actions, the Russian president says The international situation has been “increasingly deteriorating,” Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned, citing old conflicts reigniting and new emerging flashpoints. The president Read more…


Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to join the APC as a major political development with far-reaching implications. In a statement signed Read more…


The Abia chapter of the Obidient Movement has advised Gov. Alex Otti to remain steadfast, focused and continue to deliver on his mandate, and not get distracted by the activities of the opposition. The Spokesman for the group, Dr Chibuzor Read more…


The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, exactly one week after adjourning its last sitting. The development came amid rumours that some lawmakers were plotting to impeach Amaewhule during the Read more…


Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after 15 years, with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerging as its first chairman. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has commenced the full enforcement of all environmental laws in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor PhD revealed this in a press statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He pointed Read more…