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The  Minority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Sylvanus Nwankwo, who represents the Omuma State Constituency, alongside his colleague Peter Abbey, representing Degema Constituency, have withdrawn from the ongoing plot to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. At a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, January 12, 2026, the duo urged the State Assembly to reconsider its step. According to them, the decision followed an appeal from “our elders and leaders”, who begged for leniency. They said, “Rivers State issued a notice of impeachment on Governor Fubara and his Deputy. We appeal to our fellow colleagues to temper justice with mercy and see how we can solve this matter without the impeachment proceedings. “Having listened to so many calls from our elders and leaders, both within and outside the state, we are begging our colleagues to reconsider our steps and see how this matter can be resolved amicably even though the governor and his deput...

In what will come across as a really startling development, a family of six has been found dead in the Ogale community of Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. The deceased, Obele Theophilus, his wife, children and brother-in-law, retired to bed on Saturday night but failed to wake up on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026.  Neighbours said concern grew when the family's door remained locked as of 10 a.m.  After repeated knocks received no response, neighbours forced the door open and discovered the lifeless bodies. The man and children were found on the bed, the wife in the bathroom, while the brother-in-law was found close to the door, suggesting he may have tried to open the door. Community sources noted that the victims had planned to return to Port Harcourt after the holiday before the tragedy occurred. The cause of death remains unknown, as no one has been able to provide clear details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

  Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has begun his rehabilitation following a successful knee surgery. The Werder Bremen striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, went under the knife in Innsbruck, Austria, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Nigerian international has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season, with the hope of bouncing back for next season. The 25-year-old shared a video on social media showing him working with a physiotherapist.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Martina Dachung, for allegedly selling her newborn baby for ₦1.4 million in Uromi, located in the Edo Central Senatorial District. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 10, 2025 said the mother was arrested following a report by one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor.  According to the PPRO, two other suspects, including a nurse, were arrested in connection with the illegal transaction.    “On 8th Januar y 2026, one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor ‘m’ of Uromi alerted the Command after learning that a mother who is allegedly involved in a trafficking arrangement,"  the statement read.   "Acting swiftly, operatives of Iruekpen Divisional Headquarters arrested one Martina Dachung, the mother of the baby who then led to the arrest of one Matron Ighalo Grace of Eguavon Medical Center, Uromi and Oha Promise, all connected to the illegal transaction.   "The newborn ...

  Nigerian  music superstars, Burna Boy, Rema, Yemi Alade, Shallipopi and Phyno emerged among the biggest winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held on Sunday night in Lagos State. Rema was the standout act of the night, clinching three major awards. The 24-year-old Calm Down crooner won Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul for Calm Down. He edged out top Nigerian artistes including Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid and Asake in the Best Male Artiste in Western Africa and Artiste of the Year categories. Burna Boy won the Album of the Year award for No Sign of Weakness, while Yemi Alade’s You Are from Iyanu: The Animated Series clinched Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary. Fast-rising artiste, Shallipopi won Song of the Year with Laho and also picked up Best African Collaboration alongside Burna Boy for the same song. Phyno won Best African Artiste in African Hip-H...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into the violent incidents that followed Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final in Marrakech. It was gathered that  CAF is reviewing reports from referees, security personnel, and media representatives. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in the second half to secure the Super Eagles’ passage into the semis. However, the Algerians were furious at full time, targeting the match officials for what they perceived as unfair decisions. The players tried to assault referee Issa Sy and his assistants and the stadium security had to intervene. There was also disturbance from the Algerian fans in the stands, and they attempted to breach barriers and reportedly vandalized parts of the stadium.