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The lawmaker representing Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has weighed in on the political crisis currently rocking Rivers State, saying the situation is manageable and not a cause for alarm. Agbese’s comments comes amid heightened political tension following the decision by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, whom the lawmakers accused of gross misconduct, including alleged financial misappropriation. Speaking during an appearance on ARISE News, monitored by DAILY POST, the federal lawmaker addressed the unfolding impeachment saga, stressing that the developments should not be…

The late actress Allwell Ademola’s brother, has publicly apologised to Iyabo Ojo after calling her out for not supporting his sister when alive. DAILY POST reports that Allwell’s younger brother had earlier dragged actor Lateef Adedimeji, Iyabo Ojo and other Nigerian A-listers for posting pictures of the late actress after her death. Iyabo Ojo responded, “I over supported your sister when she was alive. I featured in her movies countless times for free.” However, during the service of songs for the late actress on Thursday January 8 2026, her brother approached Iyabo Ojo and begged her for forgiveness. “Big mummy…

A prominent non-profit organization, Bridge of Faith Foundation (BFF), has been making waves in Nigeria with its philanthropic efforts aimed at improving the lives of the less privileged. Founded by Chief Felix Emeka Molokwu as Chairman, Dr. Marge Royle as Director of International Affairs, and Douglas Taylor as Executive Director, BFF was inspired by the strong connection between New Jersey (NJ) and Nigeria. “We see ourselves as a bridge between NJ and Nigeria,” said Dr. Royle. “People of NJ have the financial resources that people in Nigeria need, and we want to collaborate to help provide what they…

Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history as the first-ever African artist to surpass ten billion streams on the global streaming music platform Spotify. The Ojuelegba crooner achieved the feat as his streams across all credits on the platform recently hit the 10 billion-stream mark. His collaborative hit with Canadian superstar Drake and British singer, Tyla is his most streamed song on the platform with almost 4 billion streams. His third studio album, ‘Made In Lagos Deluxe’ is his most streamed project on Spotify with over a billion streams. Wizkid’s most streamed song as lead is…

Datti Baba-Ahmed, former running mate of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has dismissed claims that he had declared for the presidency in 2027. He made this clarification known in an interview on Channels Television on Friday. This comes as claims emerged two days ago that Baba-Ahmed had declared to run for presidency in 2027. Reacting, Baba-Ahmed said he did not declare for presidency; rather, he only reiterated his membership in the Labour Party. “I never declared to contest for presidency; I simply reiterated my membership in the Labour Party. Even though there…

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has expressed regrets over the decision of the White House to withdraw the United States from 35 international organisations and 31 UN entities. Guterres, in a statement by the UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric on Thursday in New York, said the UN has a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on the organisation. President Donald Trump had directed the immediate withdrawal of the U.S. from some international organisations, Conventions, and Treaties that his administration considers as being contrary to the interests of the country. In a White House Memorandum, dated January 7, 2026, Trump said that…

Austin Tam George, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as a destabilising force in Rivers State, accusing him of attempting to exert godfatherism over the state’s political affairs. He argued that the move to impeach the governor is a calculated attempt to reassert political control and reduce Fubara’s growing influence. Tam George, who served under Wike’s administration, made the remarks on Thursday while speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television. He said he resigned as commissioner due to what he described as Wike’s propensity for chaos…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced an outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory. This was contained in a public notice by AEDC on Thursday. The outage affected Kuje, Galadinmawa, Games Village, Kaduna Garden, and parts of Wuye, Utako, Apo, Garki, Asokoro, Keffi, and Akwanga. The disco said the outage is due to maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Thursday. “Parts of Gwagwalada, Kuje, Galadimawa, Games Village, Kabusa Garden, Railway, Idu Industrial, and parts of Wuye, Utako, Apo, Garki, Asokoro, Karu, Keffi, and Akwanga. Please be informed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will…

A former Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Austin Tam-George, has suggested that the defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, altered the political dynamics in the state, weakening the influence of the camp loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Tam-George said that political calculations in the state within the last three weeks has changed, noting that the development appeared to have unsettled Wike and his allies. Speaking during the Arise Television’s Prime Time, the former commissioner stated it was why Wike in recent weeks embarked on visits to several…

The Niger State Commissioner of Mineral Resources, Hon. Muhammed Qasim Danjuma, has appealed for the revival of the illegal mining task force to aid in enforcing mining laws against offenders in the state. Danjuma stated this during a visit to the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, with his entourage at the Police Headquarters in Minna. He said reviving the task force would ensure a more peaceful environment and help achieve the vision of a new Niger State. According to him, “Some miscreants are hiding under the guise of mining to cause chaos and perpetrate crime in the…