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Wike–Fubara Feud: Impeachment Plot Against Rivers Governor Exposed.

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Fresh details have emerged suggesting that the impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is largely connected to his refusal to submit a supplementary budget to the State House of Assembly.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A senior source familiar with the unfolding crisis disclosed that the governor’s stance angered lawmakers aligned with former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who were allegedly anticipating fresh constituency allocations.

According to the source, the lawmakers were expecting a proposed supplementary budget that would allocate about ₦10 billion worth of constituency projects to each pro-Wike legislator—an arrangement the governor reportedly declined to approve.

“The main reason the lawmakers are pushing hard for Governor Fubara’s impeachment is his refusal to prepare and present a supplementary budget,” the source said.

The decision, the source added, further stiffened the resolve of the lawmakers to pursue his removal from office.

Questions Over Earlier ₦350m Payments

The revelation follows earlier findings indicating that at least 26 lawmakers loyal to Wike allegedly received ₦350 million each in September 2025 for constituency projects during the period of emergency rule in the state.

Financial records showed that the payments—totalling approximately ₦10.5 billion—were approved and released on September 12, 2025. However, subsequent checks revealed that none of the constituency projects linked to the funds had been executed.

A memo dated September 12, 2025, and signed by the then Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Atemea K. Briggs, sought approval for the release of the funds for constituency projects for 30 lawmakers at ₦350 million per legislator.

“The purpose of this memorandum is to seek approval for the 2025 constituency projects for thirty members of the Rivers State House of Assembly at the total cost of ₦10.5 billion,” the document stated.

Approval was reportedly granted the same day, with the funds paid into accounts associated with companies nominated by the lawmakers.

Further checks showed that many of the companies were inactive, dormant, or suspected shell entities, some of which were incorporated shortly before the payments were made. Field assessments also indicated that no meaningful work had taken place in the listed constituencies.

Political Crisis Deepens

Rivers State was placed under emergency rule in March 2025 following a prolonged political standoff between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Wike.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the emergency rule on September 17, 2025, allowing the governor and lawmakers to resume their official functions.

On January 8, 2026, impeachment proceedings were formally initiated against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.

During plenary presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader read allegations of gross misconduct, with at least 26 lawmakers endorsing the notice. A separate impeachment notice was also issued against the deputy governor.

Although four lawmakers initially withdrew their support and called for dialogue, they later reversed their position, insisting that the impeachment process should proceed.

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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.

Key highlights from his address include:

  • Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.

  • Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.

  • Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.

Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.

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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.

  • Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.

  • Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.

  • Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.

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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”

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Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.

  • Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.

  • Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.

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