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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has barred the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, from receiving or acting on any correspondence from the Rivers State House of Assembly relating to moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu. The presiding judge, Justice F….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, arresting three suspects and confiscating 115 bags of Cannabis sativa, weighing approximately 1,600 kilograms, in Mowe, Ogun State. According to a statement issued by the NDLEA’s Public Relations Officer, Haris Musa, on January 14, 2026, the suspects,…
A heated paternity dispute has erupted between popular Afrobeats singer Davido and a 13-year-old Nigerian girl, Anu Adeleke, who claims to be his biological daughter. The controversy began when Anu, also known as Mitchelle Anuoluwapo Adeleke, publicly appealed to Davido to undergo a DNA test, sparking a firestorm of reactions on social media. According to…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the immediate employment of children of fallen servicemen in the state as part of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day activities. This move is aimed at providing direct socio-economic support to the families of deceased servicemen and improving the welfare of members of the Nigerian Legion…
The Dangote Refinery has significantly increased Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply by 64% to 32 million litres per day in December 2025, up from 19.5 million litres in November. This surge has led to a 19% decline in fuel imports, which fell to 42.2 million litres daily. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)…
In a shocking move, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba, as he is commonly known, has pledged his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Abba cited the leadership style of Senator Barau…
Nigerian celebrities Davido and Peller are counting their losses after placing big bets on Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final match against Morocco. Davido staked a whopping $50,000 on Nigeria to win, while Peller bet $3,000 on the Super Eagles to triumph within 90 minutes. Unfortunately, Morocco won 4-2 on penalties, leaving both celebrities out of pocket. Peller…
The Federal Government of Nigeria announces that the country has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries, marking a significant achievement in Nigeria’s economic reform agenda. This development, confirmed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering…
Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 15.15% in December 2025, a significant decrease from 34.80% in December 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributes this decline to a methodological review and rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Key Highlights: – Food Inflation: Dropped to 10.84% year-on-year, with prices of staples like tomatoes, garri, eggs,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Eagles, despite missing key player Wilfred Ndidi due to suspension, put up a valiant…