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Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara Begin in Rivers Assembly

By Michael Ehindero
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh . During Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule and broadcast live on Channels Television, the House Majority Leader, Major Jack, read out a notice of allegations and gross misconduct against the governor. The notice, signed by 26 lawmakers, cited breaches of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaker Amaewhule stated that the notice would be formally served on Governor Fubara within seven days. Deputy Majority Leader Linda Stewart also presented a separate notice of allegations against Deputy Governor Oduh. Both notices were issued pursuant to Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution. Among the accusations against Fubara were the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds due to the Assembly Service Commission, and refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on legislative financial auto...
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Nigerian Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dead at 52

By Michael Ehindero
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Godiya Akwashiki , Nigerian Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, has died at the age of 52. A family source confirmed to journalists that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in India, where he had been receiving treatment for a protracted illness. The family, in a statement, described his passing as a "great loss" to Nasarawa State and the country at large. Prior to being flown abroad, Akwashiki had reportedly been battling health challenges for several months. Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Akwashiki was a seasoned legislator. His political journey began in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, where he served from 2011 to 2019. During his tenure, he rose to become the Majority Leader and later the Deputy Speaker before his election to the National Assembly. Share this story
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Peter Obi Defects to ADC from LP

By Michael Ehindero
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Peter Obi , the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his decision in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31. The former Anambra State governor said the move, ahead of the 2027 general election, is aimed at transforming and rescuing Nigeria. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” he declared. We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027", he said. Share this story
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Resigns from PDP

By Michael Ehindero
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With less than 24 hours to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally resigned his membership of the party. Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, had announced on Monday that the primary scheduled for Tuesday would no longer hold due to the deepening factional crisis within the party. He added that Governor Adeleke had withdrawn from seeking the party’s nomination as a result of the internal disagreements. However, a separate letter from the PDP National Secretariat insisted that the primary would proceed as planned on Tuesday at the Atlantic Multipurpose Hall in Osogbo. Amid the conflicting positions, a letter dated November 4, 2025, and circulated on Monday evening, confirmed Governor Adeleke’s resignation from the PDP. According to the letter, titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Adeleke wrote: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership ...
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BREAKING: Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Arrests President Embaló

By Michael Ehindero
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Guinea-Bissau’s military has taken control of the country and arrested embattled President Umaro Sissoco Embaló following days of political tension. The military's high command announced on Wednesday that it had assumed full authority, deposed President Embaló, and halted the ongoing vote count from Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections. Key government and political figures including the chief of the armed forces, the interior minister, and an opposition leaders were detained as soldiers moved swiftly to consolidate control. Borders have been closed, and a nationwide curfew has been imposed. The takeover comes after rival candidates claimed victory amid disputes over the opposition’s exclusion from the poll. Guinea-Bissau, which gained independence in 1974, has experienced at least nine coups or coup attempts since then. Share this story
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PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Ayo Fayose & Others from Party

By Michael Ehindero
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu for alleged anti-party activities. ________________________ RELATED :  FCT Minister Nyesom Wike & Nigerian Soldier get into Heated Altercation [WATCH] ________________________ The decision was taken at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, where a motion moved by Bode George and seconded by Bauchi PDP Chairman Samaila Buga was adopted through a voice vote. Others removed include factional chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman; Imo PDP Chairman Austine Nwachukwu; Abia Chairman Amah Nnanna; South-South Zonal Secretary Turnah George; National Organising Secretary Umaru Bature; National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade; factional BoT chairman Mao Ohuabunwa; and Edo PDP leader Dan Orbih. The expulsion notice, posted on the party’s official X handle, marks a fresh escalation of the PDP’s long-running internal cris...
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Charles Soludo Re-elected as Anambra Governor¡

By Michael Ehindero
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Incumbent governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) h as been re-elected as Governor of Anambra State . The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Soludo won 422,664 of the 584,054 votes cast across the state on Saturday, November 8. His closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the APC, trailed with 99,445 votes. The ADC and PDP candidates polled 8,208 and 1,401 votes respectively. State Collation Officer, Prof. Edogah Omoregie of the University of Benin, declared the results on Sunday at INEC’s headquarters in Awka. FULL RESULTS  Dunukofia LGA APC: 3,284 | APGA: 14,892 | LP: 71 | PDP: 16 Awka North LGA APC: 3,661 | APGA: 15,895 | LP: 299 | PDP: 203 Njikoka LGA APC: 5,687 | APGA: 22,213 | LP: 311 | PDP: 47 Nnewi South LGA APC: 9,281 | APGA: 17,286 | LP: 73 | PDP: 12 Nnewi North LGA APC: 5,441 | APGA: 20,320 | LP: 1,140 | PDP: 45 Ayamelum LGA APC: 7,478 | APGA: 13,340 | LP: 117 | PDP: 13 Anambra East L...
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Immigration Officers Seize Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Passport on 'Alleged' Orders of Senate President Akpabio

By Michael Ehindero
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on Monday alleged that Nigerian Immigration officials seized her passport at the airport, temporarily preventing her from travelling abroad. __________________ ___________________ In a live video shared on social media, the lawmaker claimed her travel document was withheld on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “Godswill Akpabio has instructed the Controller-General of Customs to withhold my passport. This is wrong,” she said. Akpoti-Uduaghan further alleged that President Bola Tinubu had directed Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi to withdraw all Federal Government lawsuits against her. Her passport was later released by immigration officers, allowing her to proceed with her travel plans. The senator was embroiled in a high-profile dispute with Akpabio earlier in the year over Senate seat reallocation, a confrontation that led to her six-month suspension effective March 6, 2025. She return...
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Uganda Shuts Down Internet as President Museveni seeks to extend 40 year rule

By Michael Ehindero
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Uganda has been plunged into a nationwide digital blackout on Tuesday evening as the government ordered internet service providers to sever connections just two days before a pivotal general election. The formal directive from the Uganda Communications Commission cited the need to curb misinformation, electoral fraud, and potential incitement to violence as justifications for the shutdown.  While government officials privately confirmed the order to AFP, the administration has avoided making a public announcement, reportedly to distance itself from the controversial decision. The timing of the disconnection heightens tensions as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule against a familiar challenger, singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine. The blackout, which commenced at 6:00 pm local time, marks a stark reversal of recent government promises. Authorities had previously dismissed reports of an impending shutdown as "false" rumors designed to sp...
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Trial of K!llaboi who allegedly mvrdered his Girlfriend to begin today

By Michael Ehindero
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The trial of Nigerian internet punter Benjamin Best , popularly known as Killaboi , is set to commence today, Thursday, January 15, 2025. ___________________ RELATED : K!llaboi & Austa: The Billionaire Punter, The Model, and the M8rder That Shook Social Media! ___________________ Mrs. Cordelia Okonye, mother of the late Augusta Onuwabhagbe, confirmed the development in a post on her social media page, stating that the matter would be heard at the High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Best is accused of killing 21-year-old Onuwabhagbe, a student of Lead City University, at his residence located at No. 24a Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate in Ajah, Lagos, in July 2023. He reportedly fled the country shortly after the incident and was declared wanted by Nigerian authorities. He was arrested in Qatar in February 2025 and later extradited to Nigeria in April 2025 to face trial. Share this story
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52 AAU Students Arrested at Midnight and Jailed over Kidnapping Protests [WATCH]

By Michael Ehindero
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A high court has remanded 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) , following a protest against local insecurity that turned violent in Ekpoma, Edo State. The demonstration was initially organized by residents to decry a recent surge in killings and kidnappings. However, the situation escalated as mobs looted commercial shops and vandalized the ancestral palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma. _______________________ _______________________ While police moved in to restore order, several students claimed they were caught in a dragnet. Many reported being arrested during a 3:00 AM raid on their hostels, maintaining they were asleep when security agents arrived.  The suspects were transported to the court in a police van, where anxious relatives gathered to await the hearing. Presiding Judge, Justice William Aziegbemi, declined to grant bail, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the matter. He directed the defense team to file formal bail applications at the Ubiaja High Cour...
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Negligence in a Nigerian Hospital caused the death of my 21 month old son - Chimamanda Adichie

By Michael Ehindero
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Eminent Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged medical negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  Adichie’s media team confirmed to ARISE News on Saturday that the author penned a detailed statement of the incident, which was originally shared privately with family and close friends before becoming public. In the statement, Adichie said her son was taken to Euracare Hospital for an MRI scan and the insertion of a central line. He was sedated for the procedure but allegedly not properly monitored after being administered propofol, resulting in severe complications, including loss of responsiveness, seizures, and cardiac arrest. She stated that her son “would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th,” where he was taken for medical procedures. Adichie explained that her family had been in Lagos for Christmas when her son developed symptoms they initially a...
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Court grants former AGF Malami, Wife & Son 1.5 Billion Naira Bail

By Michael Ehindero
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abdulaziz Malami , his wife, and his son. Each defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of ₦500 million, accompanied by stringent conditions intended to ensure their appearance for trial. The court's decision follows Malami’s period in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he has been held since December 8. His detention followed a reported failure to satisfy administrative bail terms previously established by the commission. In his ruling, Justice Nwite mandated that each defendant must provide two sureties in like sum. These sureties are required to be owners of landed property within the high-brow Abuja neighborhoods of Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa. Furthermore, the court ordered the defendants to surrender their international passports and land title...
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Bill Gates pays $8 Billion to ex-wife Melinda Gates as part of Divorce Settlement.

By Michael Ehindero
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Bill Gates transferred $7.9 billion to a nonprofit led by Melinda French Gates in late 2024, according to a recent tax filing, the New York Times revealed. The move forms part of an agreement reached last year, in which Gates pledged $12.5 billion to support French Gates’ philanthropic efforts after the former couple opted to stop collaborating through the Gates Foundation. Gates and French Gates, whose 27-year marriage ended in 2021 in what remains one of the most expensive divorces in history, have continued to reshape their philanthropic legacies independently. Following the split, French Gates received roughly $76 billion in assets. Before the transfer was disclosed, Gates, now 70, held an estimated net worth of $118 billion, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. French Gates, 61, is currently valued at about $17.7 billion. The funds were directed to Pivotal Philanthropies, a tax-exempt nonprofit launched in 2022. It sits within French Gates’ broader network, Pivotal V...
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Arsenal and England star Declan Rice banned from driving for 6 months

By Michael Ehindero
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Arsenal and England ace midfielder Declan Rice has been hit with a six-month driving ban after being caught speeding twice on the same road in just one week. The £105million midfielder was first caught doing 37mph in a 30mph zone on January 3 last year. Barely five days later, the 26-year-old was caught again on the same stretch of the A217, hit for doing 49mph in a 40mph limit. The England international, who did not attend the hearing at Crawley Magistrates Court Tuesday, 01/06/25, he was hit with a £2,185 bill in fines and costs.  The disqualification comes after the new offences took his license to 15 points, way over the total limit. Share this story
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X officially Suspends @twitter Account

By Michael Ehindero
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Elon Musk 's X has officially suspended the iconic @ twitter handle in a move that marks the final symbolic severance from its past. The account, dormant since Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover, now displays a "Rule Violation" notice, though the company has not specified which policy was broken. The move marks a symbolic end for the "Blue Bird" era. Since the 2023 rebrand, Musk has steadily erased legacy features to make room for his "everything app" vision. While some see the suspension as a routine cleanup of inactive assets, others view it as the ultimate sunsetting of the Twitter brand. Neither Musk nor X leadership has commented on the deactivation. Share this story
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Nigerian FG declares Public Holidays on December 25th, 26th & January 1st

By Michael Ehindero
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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo _____ The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25 , and Friday, December 26, 2025 , as public holidays to mark Christmas Day and Boxing Day .  It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026 , as a public holiday for the New Year celebrations. The announcement was conveyed in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajayi , on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo . Dr Tunji-Ojo extended Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to all Nigerians. He noted that the festive season provides an opportunity to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. He urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic background, to use the period to pray for peace, security and national progress, while supporting the Federal Government’s efforts toward u...
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BOXOFFICE ON THURSDAY - Sean Combs: The Reckoning

By Michael Ehindero
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Executive Producer : 50 Cent  Director : Alexandria Stapleton Coming : December 2 Streaming On : Netflix ________________________ ________________________ Plot :  In a 4 part series, ' The Reckoning ' is a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender Sean 'Diddy' Combs .  In July, Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution, and is currently serving time in federal prison.  ________ The film includes previously unseen footage and fresh interviews with several of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former associates, childhood friends, artists, and employees, according to a press release. Director Stapleton says this documentary extends beyond Combs, Cassie, the alleged victims, and the ongoing legal proceedings. In her words: “This story ultimately serves as a mirror reflecting us as a society and what it means when we elevate celebrities to such high pedestals,” she said....
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