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Court Order Halts Impeachment Track as Rivers Assembly Moves to Activate Panel Request

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State entered a decisive legal phase on Friday, with a High Court order temporarily freezing the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, even as the House of Assembly formally activated the next constitutional step by writing

January 16, 2026

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Insists on Fubara’s Removal

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, declaring that the process is constitutional and unavoidable despite calls for reconciliation. This position was restated during a

January 16, 2026

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Countdown to 2027: Abba Atiku’s Defection Sparks Early Election Chess Moves

The defection of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is being viewed by political observers as an early, symbolic maneuver in Nigeria’s unfolding 2027 electoral landscape. Abba officially joined the APC

January 16, 2026

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Museveni Takes Early Lead as Uganda Releases Preliminary Presidential Results

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has announced preliminary results from the country’s presidential election, showing President Yoweri Museveni with a commanding lead as vote collation continues nationwide, Prime Business Africa reports. According to figures released by the commission, Museveni has secured about 76 per

January 16, 2026

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60% VAT Formula Could Reduce South-East Allocation, Chidoka Warns

Former minister Osita Chidoka has warned that a proposed change to Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) formula could sharply reduce allocations to South-East states. In a post shared on his public WhatsApp channel, Chidoka highlighted that the South-East contributed ₦101.09 billion to

January 14, 2026

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FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated voters’ register for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), listing 1,680,315 eligible voters ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections. The revised figure marks an increase from the 1,570,307 voters recorded

January 14, 2026

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Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

Nigeria’s Senate leadership is facing growing pressure over delays in considering the Electoral Bill 2025, with activists and commentators warning that the country risks repeating the problems that marred the 2023 general elections. The criticism has been driven largely by campaigners on

January 14, 2026

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million Nigerians have registered as members in the first week of its nationwide electronic membership drive. The party expects the total to reach eight to nine million before the exercise ends on

January 14, 2026

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Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the release of students and other individuals arrested during protests in Ekpoma last weekend. The unrest, which began on Saturday, 10 January 2026, was sparked by rising kidnapping and insecurity in the community. Residents had

January 14, 2026

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Uganda Opposition Voice Concerns as Internet Blackout Deepens Tensions

The shutdown of internet services across Uganda during the election period has drawn sharp reactions from opposition figures and their supporters, who accuse the government of trying to silence dissent and limit scrutiny of the vote. Shortly after access was cut on

January 13, 2026

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Nigeria, UAE Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a deal aimed at deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries, Prime Business Africa reports. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi during the

January 13, 2026

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Court Order Halts Impeachment Track as Rivers Assembly Moves to Activate Panel Request

Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Insists on Fubara’s Removal

Countdown to 2027: Abba Atiku’s Defection Sparks Early Election Chess Moves

Museveni Takes Early Lead as Uganda Releases Preliminary Presidential Results

60% VAT Formula Could Reduce South-East Allocation, Chidoka Warns

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Uganda Opposition Voice Concerns as Internet Blackout Deepens Tensions

Nigeria, UAE Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

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