Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has warned that the impeachment plot against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara must not be used as a political weapon. In a statement signed by Sunny Dada, chairman, and Dr. Christian Onyegbule, secretary-general of its Rivers State chapter, the group stated impeachment is a grave constitutional mechanism meant for accountability, not political retaliation. While noting that it had earlier asked the governor to present the budget, the CLO cautioned that any impeachment procedure must carefully adhere to due process, provide a fair hearing, and take into account the state’s overall political climate. “Rivers State must…

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has condemned the impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The IJW said the action could plunge the state into another crisis, expressing concern over safety and stability. “This is unacceptable. I thought the earlier crisis had been resolved,” said IYC President Jonathan Lokpobiri. He said, “This is going to unsettle that state. I must say it’s unacceptable that these issues we thought were resolved at the altar of the President—how come everybody is turning a blind eye to another round of chaos? That will be very…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has remained silent despite fresh impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The political crisis in Rivers State erupted on Thursday, when the Rivers State House of Assembly launched new impeachment proceedings against Fubara and Odu, giving them seven days to reply to claims of severe misconduct. At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, the House stated that the action was spurred by the governor’s apparent reluctance to bring the 2026 Appropriation Bill for legislative consideration. The 27 members who supported the…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a “threat to democracy.” The political crisis in Rivers State erupted on Thursday, when the Rivers State House of Assembly launched new impeachment proceedings against Fubara and Odu, giving them seven days to reply to claims of severe misconduct. At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, the House stated that the action was spurred by the governor’s apparent reluctance to bring the 2026 Appropriation Bill for legislative consideration. The 27 members who supported the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused the governor…

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed sorrow over the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the son of famed Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege. Obi expressed his sympathies in a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, saying he had closely monitored the child’s sickness and shared the family’s hope for recovery. “I have been following Nkanu’s illness since my beloved sister, Chimamanda, first informed me on January 2nd. During this difficult time, I felt a deep sense of empathy for her and her family,” Obi said. He added, “I shared in…

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed sadness over the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities, emphasizing that assessed financial contributions to the organization are a legal requirement for all member states. The Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on Thursday expressing sadness at the decision announced by the White House. “The Secretary-General regrets the announcement by the White House regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities,” the statement read. The UN chief stressed that funding commitments approved by the General Assembly are…

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has recounted the untimely loss of two close friends as a result of a fatal vehicle crash during an emotional interview with UFC star Kamaru Usman. The chat, captured in a YouTube video provided by Usman, occurred while Joshua was healing from his injuries received in the accident and ahead of an MMA event in Lagos on December 30. Joshua survived a December 29 incident on the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway that killed his friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The boxer was recovered from the wreckage and transported to Duchess International Hospital for treatment. According…

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has lost one of her toddler twins to the cold hands of death, her relatives announce. According to an official family statement, Nkanu Nnamdi, the novelist’s 21-month-old son with her spouse, Dr. Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday following a brief illness. Omawumi Ogbe issued a statement on behalf of the family, saying they were “devastated by this profound loss” and thanking well-wishers while also requesting privacy and prayers. Adichie, an award-winning writer based in the United States, is recognized for works such as Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and her 2012 TED Talk and…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves in the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, calling the situation “untenable” and warning against undermining the state government. Chronicle NG reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly has launched impeachment procedures against Fubara, with Speaker Martins Amaewhule calling the governor a “mistake” and accusing him of serious misconduct. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said: “The attention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has been drawn to the…

The Federal Government has disclosed that the Super Eagles’ match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have cleared the necessary regulatory stages. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, stated that the payments would be reflected in the players’ domiciliary accounts “starting today or tomorrow.” Chronicle NG reports that the Super Eagles on Wednesday threatened to boycott travel to the host city of their quarter-final match at the AFCON over unpaid allowances. Nigeria will play Algeria in the quarter-final on Saturday in Marrakesh, a city about five hours away…