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Rivers State House of Assembly Serves Misconduct Notice on Fubara and DeputyThe Rivers State House of Assembly has begun fresh proceedings to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. NgoziHow to Impeach a Governor in Nigeria: Seven StepsNotice of AllegationsAt least one-third of the State House members must submit a written notice of gross misconduct to the Speaker.Service of NoticeThe Speaker serves the notice to the Governor within seven days, specifying the allegations.Resolution to InvestigateWithin 14 days, the House votes on whether to investigate. Approval requires at least two-thirds of all members. Failure ends the process.Constitution of an Investigation PanelIf approved, the Speaker asks the Chief Judge to appoint a seven-member pane...

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has refuted reports claiming that he recently announced plans to contest the presidency.Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed said his comments had been misconstrued, stressing that he never made such a declaration.“I did not declare to contest the presidency two days ago,” he stated.He explained that his recent remarks were simply a reaffirmation of his continued membership of the Labour Party, amid ongoing political conversations about the party’s future and its leading figures. While acknowledging that political possibilities could arise in the future, he maintained that no decision or announcement has been made.The clarification follows widespread reports across traditional and soci...

The US Senate on Thursday voted 52-47 to block President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela.Entertainment centerThe move came less than a week after Trump authorized a strike that captured the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.The measure, known as a War Powers Resolution, only needed a simple majority to pass in the Republican-controlled Senate and would require Trump to seek the approval of Congress before using the U.S. military again in Venezuela.The legislation, led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., was co-sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.Five Republicans joined all 47 Democrats in voting yes on the motion to advance the resolution to the ...

Residents of Oloka village in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have continued to flee the community following a deadly bandit attack on the National Park Service office earlier this week, despite the deployment of heavy security personnel.Community members say fear, shock, and psychological trauma persist after suspected bandits struck on Tuesday, January 6, leaving at least five forest guards dead and forcing villagers to run for safety. Many houses remain locked, streets are largely deserted, and both commercial and social activities have come to a standstill.A resident, who spoke anonymously, described Oloka as virtually deserted, noting that many villagers had taken refuge in neighbouring communities, while those who remained did so largely because of the presence of se...

The judgment of the Court of Appeal restricting the functions of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) strikes at the heart of one of Nigeria’s most persistent traffic regulation crises. The real lesson is the need to ensure that traffic regulators, in whatever guise, do not overstep their bounds while enforcing traffic laws.In particular, officers charged with enforcing road safety practices should not constitute themselves as roadside oppressors. Besides, the court decision calls for reform of traffic regulations to streamline the functions of agencies and prevent duplication of roles.  The Appeal Court, in its judgment, barred the VIO from stopping motorists on the road, impounding or confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on citizens. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel ...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, January 8, accused the United States of “breaking free from international rules” and warned that Washington is “gradually turning away” from some of its allies, in remarks underscoring growing tensions between Europe and the U.S.Entertainment centerMacron delivered the comments at the Élysée Palace during his annual address to French ambassadors, as European powers debate how to respond to what they consider an increasingly assertive U.S. foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere.“The United States is an established power, but one that is gradually turning away from some of its allies and breaking free from international rules that it was still promoting recently,” Macron said. “Multilateral institutions are functioning less and less...

US President Donald Trump, has invited his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, to the White House, just days after issuing threats of military action over alleged drug trafficking. The invitation followed the first phone conversation between both leaders since Trump took office in January. Speaking on Wednesday night, Trump said he was arranging to meet Petro “in the near future.” “President Petro called to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future at the White House.” The move comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Bogotá after Trump last week warned Petro to “watch his ass” follo...

Russia has restated its long-standing position that any Western military forces deployed in Ukraine would be considered “legitimate targets,” days after the United Kingdom and France pledged to send troops as part of a potential peace agreement. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned that the deployment of military units, facilities, warehouses, or other infrastructure belonging to Western countries on Ukrainian territory would be regarded as foreign intervention. The statement followed a declaration of intent signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron at a recent meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing, where both leaders agreed to deploy a multinational force to help guarantee Ukraine’s security. Russia said it has ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has strongly condemned the attempt by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy.The Assembly had on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor over allegations of misconduct. The impeachment notice is expected to be formally served on both the governor and his deputy within seven days.Reacting to the development, the Rivers APC, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, outrightly rejected the move.“Our position remains clear: we firmly oppose the decision to embark on an impeachment process against our governor and his deputy,” Nwauju said.He described the move as unacceptable, noting that the party cannot remain silent while unresolved intern...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 22-member Constitution Review Committee aimed at strengthening internal democracy, discipline, and overall party administration.The committee was formally inaugurated on Thursday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.Addressing members at the event, ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, said the party’s constitution remains fundamental to its growth and direction. He described it as the framework that guides conduct, regulates internal processes, and protects internal democracy.Mark explained that the decision to review the constitution became necessary as the party continues to expand, stressing the need for ADC’s operations to reflect global democratic standards.According to him, the exercise is focused ...