RIVERS ASSEMBLY MOVES TO IMPEACH GOVERNOR FUBARA

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.
During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, read aloud the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Governor Fubara, citing Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution. The notice, signed by 26 members of the House, listed seven points of alleged gross misconduct, including the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds allocated to the Assembly Service Commission, and defiance of a Supreme Court ruling on legislative financial autonomy. Speaker Amaewhule stated the notice would be formally served to Fubara within seven days.
Similarly, the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, read the notice of allegations against Deputy Governor Oduh. The accusations included reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds, obstruction of the Assembly from performing its constitutional duties, allowing unauthorised individuals to occupy offices without proper screening, and bypassing the legitimate House for budget approvals, among other claims.
This marks the second attempt to impeach the governor and his deputy, following a similar move in March 2025, when tensions escalated between Fubara and the former governor, Nyesom Wike. That crisis led President Bola Tinubu to intervene, declaring a state of emergency, suspending Fubara, Oduh, and the entire Assembly for six months, and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd.) as administrator.
Fubara returned to office after the six-month suspension following a reconciliation brokered between him, Wike—now the FCT Minister—and the lawmakers. In December 2025, Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), shortly after some Assembly members had also joined the APC. On the defection, Fubara stated that his decision was to align fully with the President, describing it as a move away from “backyard support” toward full political alignment.
The current impeachment move signals a renewed political showdown in the oil-rich state, reflecting continuing tensions between the executive and legislative arms of government.

NBA SOUNDS ALARM OVER SURGE IN ONE CHANCE KILLINGS IN ABUJA FOLLOWING MURDER OF LAWYER AND NURSE

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over the resurgence of “one chance” criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following the murders of Princess Chigbo Mediatrix, a lawyer and former Treasurer of the NBA Abuja Branch, and Ms. Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, a healthcare worker.
Both women were reportedly attacked by criminals posing as commercial transport operators, with their bodies later discovered in separate locations across the city.
Confirming Mediatrix’s death, the FCT Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh, said on Wednesday that “discreet investigations” were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the killings.
In a statement on Thursday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, expressed deep concern, saying the incidents have plunged Abuja into grief and fear, warning that insecurity is tightening its grip on the nation’s capital.
“These were not faceless victims. They were professionals, contributors to society, and ordinary citizens whose only intention was to return safely from their daily engagements,” the NBA said, describing the killings as a stark indictment of a growing security breakdown in Abuja, where daily commuting has become a deadly gamble.
Osigwe emphasized that the death of Princess Mediatrix represents both a professional and personal loss for the legal community, noting her dedication and service to the NBA Abuja Branch.
“The Nigerian Bar Association condemns in the strongest terms these senseless and horrifying killings. Criminal gangs, masquerading as commercial transport operators, now operate with alarming confidence on our roads,” the statement read.
The NBA called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to treat the situation as a security emergency, demanding immediate and coordinated action. Measures suggested include intensified intelligence gathering, surveillance, policing of transport corridors, and targeted operations against known “one chance” syndicates.
Extending condolences to the families of the victims, the healthcare community, and the NBA Abuja Branch, the association stressed that the deaths must not fade into statistics, urging authorities to ensure the tragedies become a turning point in restoring safety in Abuja.

OYO POLICE WARN RESIDENTS TO EXERCISE CAUTION AROUND WATER BODIES TO PREVENT DROWNING

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The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday night urged residents to exercise extreme caution around rivers, streams, dams, swimming pools, and other water-related facilities to prevent accidental drownings.
In a statement issued from Ibadan, the state capital, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Olayinka Ayanlade specifically called on church owners and religious organisations whose worship centres are near natural water bodies to implement proactive safety measures during religious activities.
Ayanlade cited past incidents highlighting the dangers of unsupervised water access. In June 2025, a two-year-old girl’s remains were recovered from a well at Orita Mokola Junction, Saki LGA, and in November 2025, the body of a 45-year-old man was retrieved from a well in Odo-Ogbo, Iseyin LGA.
The PPRO emphasized that unsupervised access to water bodies, particularly by children, must be strictly discouraged. He said:
“Members of the public are urged to exercise extreme caution around all water bodies. Church owners, hotel operators, resort managers, and recreational facility administrators must ensure proper supervision, safety notices, and adequate preventive measures are in place to avoid accidents.”
Parents and guardians were specifically advised to monitor children closely, preventing them from visiting rivers, wells, or swimming without responsible adults. Homeowners were reminded to secure wells with proper lids, repair any damage, and restrict access to prevent accidental falls.
Ayanlade also urged operators of recreational facilities to employ trained instructors, lifeguards, and swimming tutors, and to maintain functional safety and rescue equipment at all times.
The statement concluded with a reminder that everyone—residents, facility operators, and community leaders—bears responsibility for preventing drowning incidents in the state.

Arsenal Winger Saka Speaks Proudly of Yoruba Heritage Influence

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Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has spoken with pride about his Nigerian heritage, crediting the cultural values of his Yoruba parents for shaping his character and approach to life.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Saka has consistently embraced his dual heritage, describing it as central to his personal values and worldview. In a recent interview, Saka reflected on the influence of his background, noting how the principles instilled by his parents continue to guide him on and off the pitch.

The winger credits many aspects of his discipline, humility, and professionalism to the traditional Nigerian values passed down by his parents, which he says remains central to his identity.Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has spoken with pride about his Nigerian heritage, crediting the cultural values of his Yoruba parents for shaping his character and approach to life.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Saka has consistently embraced his dual heritage, describing it as central to his personal values and worldview. In a recent interview, Saka reflected on the influence of his background, noting how the principles instilled by his parents continue to guide him on and off the pitch.

The winger credits many aspects of his discipline, humility, and professionalism to the traditional Nigerian values passed down by his parents, which he says remains central to his identity.Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has spoken with pride about his Nigerian heritage, crediting the cultural values of his Yoruba parents for shaping his character and approach to life.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Saka has consistently embraced his dual heritage, describing it as central to his personal values and worldview. In a recent interview, Saka reflected on the influence of his background, noting how the principles instilled by his parents continue to guide him on and off the pitch.

The winger credits many aspects of his discipline, humility, and professionalism to the traditional Nigerian values passed down by his parents, which he says remains central to his identity.

Russia Claims Destruction of 249 Drones After Retaliatory Strike on Rostov Kills Three

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Russia has launched overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing six people, after Ukraine launched a counter-attack on Russia’s Rostov region,  killing three people, according to authorities.

The heightened attacks came after US President, Donald Trump initially gave Kyiv until November twenty-seven, to respond to his proposal to end the fighting. Meanwhile, Russia’s defence ministry said it had also intercepted and destroyed two hundred and forty-nine Ukrainian drones overnight.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, who welcomed the original US plan to end the fighting, has now threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory if Kyiv walks away from the negotiations.

Xi Jinping Presses Taiwan Claim to Trump, Prompting Taipei Rejection

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Taiwan Premier, Cho Jung-tai, has said that a return to China is not an option for the island’s twenty-three million people, after Chinese President, Xi Jinping, pressed his country’s sovereignty claims in a call with United States President, Donald Trump.

Xi earlier told Donald Trump, that Taiwan’s return to China at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing’s vision for the world order.

However, Taiwan’s democratically elected government strongly rejects China’s stance. Likewise, China offered Taiwan a one country, two systems model, but has also been rejected by President Lai Ching-te.

Guinea-Bissau Rivals Claim Victory Ahead of Official Presidential Results

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The two leading candidates in Guinea-Bissau’s presidential elections, have declared victory, even as the country awaits official results.

The camp of Fernando Dias, seen as the main challenger to President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, was the first to claim victory, when his agents claimed to have gulped more than fifty per cent of the vote.

According to elections expert, the competing claims could upset the political climate in the West African country that is prone to army takeovers of power.

Oyo State Approves All-Faith Prayer Rally Slated for January 2026

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As Nigeria continues to experience incessant terrorism coupled with long time suffering, it is important that the nation work together in unity in prayers, as opposed to the individual prayers done in time past.

This admonition was done at a press conference in Ibadan on the twenty-fourth of November, two thousand and twenty-five.

Nigeria has been said to be faced with ancestral, monarchical and general problems birthed from bloodshed, stressing the need for a collective national prayer by all religious bodies to put an end to the incessant suffering in the country.

This was stated by the General-Overseer of Jerusalem Ministry of God Worldwide, Apostle Johncrownfit Anifowose, in a National Press Conference, held in Ibadan, saying that the curses and solutions to Nigeria problems were revealed to him by God since two thousand and nineteen, but all effort to effect the prophecy proved abortive.

He stated that in contrast to past years, the Oyo state government has given its approval to the exercise, pointing out plans and actions in motion to see that other states of the federation observe the prayer exercise at the scheduled dates of January twelfth to fifteenth, two thousand and twenty-six.
He emphasized the involvement of Muslim worshipers, as it must be done collectively by all religious bodies.

He however revealed further that the failure to conform to the instructions given by God will bring continuous hardship and bloodshed to the country.

Oyo Governor Makinde Presents Record N891.9 Billion Budget for 2026

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has presented a budget proposal totaling eight hundred and ninety-one billion, nine hundred and eighty-five million, seventy- four thousand, four hundred and eighty naira, seventy- nine kobo, for the  2026 fiscal year, before the  House of Assembly for approval.

While addressing members of the state house of Assembly and residents of the state, Gov Makinde tagged the fiscal proposal as the budget of economic expansion, adding that the budget is aimed at building on the 2025 budget.

Governor Seyi Makinde, while presenting the 2026 appropriation bill before members of the state House of Assembly tagged the appropation bill budget of  Economic expansion

He noted that several flagship projects, such as the Oluyole Free Trade Zone, Special Agricultural Zones, dry ports and logistic ports, the upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Airport, and the 110km Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and corridor linking key transport and commercial hubs, will help position Oyo state as a self-sufficient state.

He further added that Oyo State will mark its 50th anniversary in February 2026, with the theme “Renewa.

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, RT Hon Debo Ogundoyin, promised speedy passage of the bill

A break down of the budget proposal shows that, Infrastructure had the highest allocation with 23.5%, followed by Education with 17..4%, health has 7.9 % and Agriculture with 2.2% of the budget.

Uncertainty Persists Over Number of Abducted Students Due to Incomplete School Records

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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has disclosed that security agencies are fully aware of the identities and locations of the bandit groups responsible for recent mass abductions, including the attack on Saint Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State.

Onanuga made the disclosure during a televised interview, stressing that the government cannot simply launch airstrikes on the identified enclaves. According to him, although security operatives have the necessary intelligence, their operations are often constrained by the risk of collateral damage to civilians being held by the bandits.

He added that uncertainty persists about the exact number of recently abducted students because neither the school nor the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has provided complete records.