APC Warns Against Legislative Coup in Rivers State
Emeka Beke-led APC faction warns Rivers Chief Judge against acting on Assembly's impeachment notices, citing a court injunction. Calls for national party intervention to avert crisis.
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Rivers Assembly Orders Probe of Fubara, Court Halts Process
Rivers State House of Assembly directs Chief Judge to set up impeachment panel against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu. A High Court injunction pauses the process for seven days as four lawmakers reverse stance.
Rivers Assembly: Chief Judge Gets Notice Against Fubara
Rivers State House of Assembly confirms Chief Judge received impeachment notice against Governor Fubara and Deputy. Details on the constitutional process and court intervention inside.
Rivers Assembly Insists Court Can't Stop Fubara Impeachment
The Rivers State House of Assembly insists the court lacks power to intervene in Governor Siminalayi Fubara's impeachment, dismissing a recent High Court order. Get the latest details on this political standoff.
Court Bars Rivers CJ, Assembly from Impeaching Fubara
A Rivers State High Court has issued a 7-day order restraining the Chief Judge and House of Assembly from taking steps to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Hearing adjourned to January 23, 2026.
Group Urges Rivers CJ to Uphold Judicial Independence
The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership cautions Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi to resist political pressure in the impeachment of Governor Fubara. Read more to protect judicial integrity.
Court Restrains Rivers Assembly from Impeaching Fubara
A Rivers State High Court has issued an interim injunction, stopping the State Assembly and Chief Judge from proceeding with impeachment plans against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. The case is adjourned to January 23, 2026. Read the full deta
Female Judge Shot by Ex-Husband Inside Turkish Courthouse
A female judge was shot by her ex-husband, a prosecutor, inside an Istanbul courtroom. A prisoner on day release stopped further violence. Women's groups condemn rising femicide in Turkey.
Groups Condemn Lagos Over Makoko Demolitions, Arrests
Advocacy groups condemn Lagos State's demolition in Makoko, alleging it violates a court order and caused deaths. They demand an immediate halt and release of a detained community leader.
Lagos Releases 16 Inmates, Deports Two Foreign Nationals
Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has freed 16 inmates and deported two Chadians in a lawful decongestion exercise. He insists the process follows strict legal guidelines, not sentiment. Read the full details.
Prosecutor Shoots Judge Ex-Wife in Istanbul Court
A Turkish prosecutor shot his ex-wife, a judge, during a court hearing in Istanbul. The shocking attack draws parallels to a fatal courtroom shooting in Albania months earlier. Read details.
Prosecutor Shoots Judge Ex-Wife in Istanbul Court
A Turkish prosecutor shot his ex-wife judge during a hearing at Istanbul's appeals court on Jan 13. She was wounded in the leg and is in good condition. Police are investigating.
Father traces missing daughter to Abuja after 2 years
A Jigawa farmer located his teenage daughter in Abuja two years after she vanished. A DSS operative is now detained for alleged abduction and forced conversion. Read the full story.
Judge warns lawyer against private meeting in court case
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie cautions Abuja lawyer Victor Giwa against seeking private audience in an ongoing forgery and impersonation trial. Case adjourned to 21 January 2026.
Rivers Assembly Alleges Plot to Stop Duties via Court
Rivers State House of Assembly claims individuals seek ex-parte orders to block impeachment of Gov. Fubara. Elders warn against political vendetta. Get the latest on the crisis.
Rivers Assembly Alleges Secret Plot by Fubara's Allies
The Rivers State House of Assembly claims a secret plot by Governor Fubara's loyalists to use a court order to obstruct its duties. Read the full details and reactions.
Former Disney Actor Matt Prokop Arrested on Child Porn Charge
Former Disney star Matt Prokop is in jail without bail after a Christmas Eve arrest in Texas on child pornography and resisting arrest charges. Get the full details.
NNPP Faults Kano Court Order on Executives' Dissolution
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) dismisses a reported Kano High Court order reversing its dissolution of state executives, calling it a 'rumour' and an abuse of court process. The party vows legal action.
Judge in Netanyahu Case Killed in Highway Collision
Senior Israeli judge Benny Sagi, involved in PM Netanyahu's corruption case, dies after a vehicle veered off-road onto a highway and hit his motorcycle. The shocking incident is under full investigation.
Oyo Govt Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining
The Oyo State Government suspends the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, for alleged illegal mining and violating Executive Order 001/2023. Read the full details of the investigation and government action.
Court Orders Forfeiture of N30.7m in NNPC Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim forfeiture order for N30.7 million linked to alleged fraud involving NNPC officials. The EFCC traced the funds to a BDC operator.
Peter Obi Condemns Niger Killings, Over 40 Dead
Peter Obi criticises the Federal Government over the killing of over 40 in Niger State. Residents flee as insecurity persists. Read the full story on the growing crisis.
Labour Party Protests Candidate Exclusion at INEC HQ
Labour Party members protest at INEC headquarters, demanding their candidates be uploaded for the FCT Area Council elections. They cite a court order and threaten to disrupt the February 21 polls.
China Rejects US as 'World Judge' After Maduro Capture
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticizes the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stating no country can act as the world's judge. Details on the diplomatic strain and China's economic ties with Venezuela.
NASS to Empower Tinubu Against LGA Fund Looting
Senator Sunday Karimi says the National Assembly will enact laws to enforce Supreme Court's LGA autonomy ruling and prosecute governors siphoning funds. Read the full story.
ECOWAS Must Match Democratic Promises with Action
West African leaders must move beyond communiqués to implement democratic reforms. This editorial analyses ECOWAS's credibility gap, citing coups, bad governance, and Nigeria's role. Action is needed now.
Taraba Gov Declares Karim-Lamido Special Security Area
Governor Agbu Kefas declares Karim-Lamido LGA a 'Special Area of Security Concern' via Executive Order. New measures aim to tackle banditry, farmer-herder clashes, and restore peace. Read the full story.
Police Halt Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force suspends its tinted glass permit policy following a court injunction. Get the latest details on the legal battle and public reaction.
Tinubu Applauds Edun's Royal Victorian Honour
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Finance Minister Wale Edun on receiving the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) from King Charles III. Read about this prestigious international recognition.
Tinubu Reacts to Minister Edun's Royal Appointment
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Finance Minister Wale Edun on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles III, calling it an 'exceptional honour'.
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