Author: Damilola

Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who had earlier distanced themselves from the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have made a U-turn, announcing renewed support for the move. The lawmakers are the House Minority Leader, Sylvanus Nwankwo; Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency; Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I; and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II. They announced their change of position on Friday during a live broadcast from the forecourt of the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt, just days after appealing for dialogue and a political settlement nto the crisis in the state. Explaining the reversal,…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.15 percent in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure was disclosed in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the statistics agency on Thursday. The NBS said the CPI — which tracks changes in the prices of goods and services — increased to 131.2 points in December, representing a 0.7-point rise from the 130.5 recorded in November. “The December 2025 year-on-year Headline inflation rate stood at 15.15% relative to the November 2025 headline inflation rate (17.33%),” the report stated. Earlier, on January 12, the NBS had…

An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to a legal battle that had drawn widespread national attention. Court documents revealed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation entered a Notice of Discontinuance, leading the court to formally discontinue the criminal defamation and related charges earlier brought against the lawmaker. The case, which sparked intense public debate, arose from remarks allegedly made by Natasha during a televised interview. Its prosecution generated sustained discussions around freedom of expression, political responsibility,…

2p25 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco sealed a place in the final of the competition after defeating Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. After more than 120 minutes of tense, goalless football, the semi-final was decided from the spot, where the Atlas Lions held their nerve to prevail amid a raucous home atmosphere. Before the encounter, Victor Osimhen had played down concerns about the intimidating Moroccan crowd, insisting the Super Eagles were used to “more high-wire, tenser conditions.” But once the match began, Nigeria struggled to find composure inside…

The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, marking another major step by President Donald Trump to restrict immigration into the country. Confirming the development on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the US State Department said, “The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disclosed on X that the affected countries include Somalia, Russia, and Iran. Somalia has been a frequent target of Trump’s criticism, particularly after immigrants were linked to a funding scandal in Minnesota. Leavitt shared a Fox News report indicating that…

Nigerian gospel artiste Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely celebrated for her hit song ‘Omije Ojumi’, has died. Her passing was confirmed on Tuesday through a brief statement posted on Instagram by fellow gospel singer Ayo Melody on behalf of Bunmi’s family. The post included a photo of the late singer and a video of her remains, revealing that she passed away in a Lagos hospital. “With great sadness we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnanu Adeoye (OMIJE OJUMI), who passed away on 12th January 2026 at a Lagos hospital in Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest,” the statement read. Her…

The Ugandan government has disrupted internet access across the country as it prepares for Thursday’s presidential election. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported a nationwide connectivity shutdown beginning Tuesday evening. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) defended the move, saying it was “to mitigate the rapid spread of misinformation.” The blackout started at 18:00 local time, though authorities have not specified when service will resume. Voice calls and basic SMS messaging are expected to continue despite the disruption. NetBlocks warned that the measure could reduce transparency and heighten the risk of vote manipulation. Thursday’s election is a rematch of the 2021 contest…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified moves to broaden its political reach ahead of the 2027 general election, urging former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other high-profile political figures to align with the party. The call followed the inauguration of the ADC’s North-East Zonal Congress Committee, an exercise the party described as part of a renewed strategy to strengthen its internal framework, entrench internal democracy, and reposition itself as a viable national alternative. Details of the development were contained in a communiqué issued on Tuesday by the party’s factional National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, after the inauguration…

Anti-government demonstrations in Iran have intensified, with rights organisations and security sources reporting that more than 2,000 people have been killed since the unrest began. The protests erupted on December 28 in Tehran after a sharp collapse of the national currency, but quickly spread across cities and towns nationwide. What started as economic protests has since evolved into a broader challenge to Iran’s clerical leadership. Anger on the streets has been driven by worsening living conditions, which many Iranians blame on poor governance, Western-imposed sanctions, and long-standing restrictions on civil freedoms. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),…

Controversial singer, Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on nine-count charges involving assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. He was arraigned following a viral video on Sunday showing him in police custody, over an alleged attack on his estranged partner Ashabi Simple and other police officers, including some other persons at the singer’s bar located in Iyana Ilogbo area of the state on New Year’s Day. Portable was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, with dealer number Wally Dex Auto, valued at N12 million and belonging to Ileyemi Damilola, one…