The political situation in Rivers State has escalated once again, with the state’s House of Assembly moving ahead with impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Oduh. This marks the third time in less than three years that Fubara has faced such action, signaling the deepening political crisis in the state, […] The post Wike Vs Fubara: Why Rivers Peace Deal Collapsed appeared first on Naija News.
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Imo State command of the Nigeria Police Force has commenced an orderly room trial of officers accused of demanding a ₦100,000 bribe from a 15-year-old rape victim. The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday, January 8. Okoye disclosed that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and an Investigating Police […] The post Police Officers Face Trial For Demanding Bribe From Rape Victim appeared first on Naija News.
A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has raised concerns over the absence of an appropriate budget for the state in the 2026 fiscal year. Naija News reports that Ewor voiced his worries during a “thank you” visit to the Ahoada East Local Government Area of […] The post Fubara Yet To Present 2026 Budget – Ewor appeared first on Naija News.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has stated that the party is closely monitoring the unfolding political developments in Rivers State and will issue a response only after a thorough assessment. Abdullahi, on Thursday, in an interview with Vanguard, said, “We’re studying political developments in Rivers. Let us study […] The post Fubara: ADC Monitors Political Tensions In Rivers State appeared first on Naija News.
The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has allocated another ₦7 billion for the solarisation of the Presidential Villa, following a similar initiative in 2025. According to Sahara Reporters, the amount earmarked under the State House expenditures for the 2026 fiscal year is meant to fund the installation of a solar mini-grid for the Villa, which houses […] The post Tinubu Administration Allocates ₦7 Billion For Solarisation Of Aso Rock Villa appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has responded to allegations made by the Zamfara State Government that he is using the Office of the National Security Adviser to harass and intimidate opposition figures in the state. Naija News reports that the Zamfara State Government, in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s […] The post Matawalle Reacts To Allegation Of Using NSA To Harass Zamfara Opposition Figures appeared first on Naija News.
Austin Tam-George has suggested that the defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reshaped the political landscape in Rivers State, diminishing the influence of the camp loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Appearing on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Tam-George, a former Rivers State Commissioner for […] The post Fubara’s Defection To APC A Threat To Wike – Former Rivers Commissioner appeared first on Naija News.
The family of Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), FCT branch, has announced her tragic death after she was abducted by unidentified kidnappers in the nation’s capital. In a heartbreaking statement released on Thursday, the family confirmed that Nwamaka was killed on Monday following her abduction. […] The post Family Mourns As Abuja Lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo Dies After Kidnap appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” with an upward review of ₦171 billion above the initial proposal submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Naija News reports that the approval followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Economic Planning […] The post Lagos Assembly Passes ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
A late-night fire outbreak has reportedly destroyed a warehouse and goods worth about ₦15 million in the Barakallahu area of Gusau, Zamfara State, throwing the neighbourhood into panic. According to Daily Trust, a witness, Sambo Balarabe, said the incident was first noticed at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday by a motorcycle rider who observed smoke […] The post Fire Guts Zamfara Warehouse, Destroys Multi-million Goods appeared first on Naija News.
