The political turmoil in Rivers State witnessed a major twist on Tuesday as two additional members of the State House of Assembly publicly urged their colleagues to abandon the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. WahalaUpdate gathered that the appeal by Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II marks a significant fracture within the legislative house and comes just 24 hours after two other lawmakers, Sylvanus Nwankwo and Peter Abbey, appealed for their colleagues to “temper justice with mercy” and explore peaceful resolution options outside the impeachment process.…
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The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, January 12, 2026 handed over the sum of N802,420,000 ( Eight Hundred and Two Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira only) to First Bank Nigeria Plc. The money was recovered from a suspect, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley who took unlawful possession of over N1.3 billion belonging to the bank. Bank Petitions EFCC: Glitch Erroneously Credits Customer Kingsley The bank, in its petition to the EFCC, had alleged that system glitches led it to erroneously credit the account of Kingsley, a customer of the bank with the…
Akwa Ibom Government swiftly debunks viral fake news alleging Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi sponsored a controversial bill banning married men-single women relationships, clarifying constitutional limits. The Akwa Ibom State Government has debunked a viral social media report alleging that the Deputy Governor sponsored a bill before the State House of Assembly. A controversial report surfaced, originally penned by Obiavel Albert Abigo, Esq., sparking widespread outrage online. It quickly went viral across social media platforms in Nigeria. Fake ‘Senator Akon Inyang’ Targets Akwa Ibom Deputy Eyakenyi Claim The false claim targeted ‘Senator Akon Inyang,’ falsely portrayed as Akwa Ibom’s Deputy…
The semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)have drawn a geographical line in the sand, setting up two blockbuster semi-final clashes between the powerhouses of North and West Africa. Host nation Morocco delivered an emphatic 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat, while Egypt triumphed in a five-goal thriller to dethrone champions Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 in Agadir. Morocco, Egypt Advance as North Africa’s Last Four Reps With Cameroon (of Central Africa) and Mali (of West Africa) eliminated, Morocco and Egypt have progressed to represent North Africa in the last four. The two AFCON northern giants will be opposed by…
The Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, led by Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has constituted a Project Verification and Payment Committee. This followed one of the resolutions reached at the 9th meeting of the 7th Governing Board of the Commission held on December 8, 2025. Board Approves Verification Committee for Key NDDC Projects The Board greenlit Management’s Project Verification Committee to scrutinize infrastructure, electrification, desilting, environmental, and water initiatives across regions. This ensures accurate data capture on the Commission’s digitized Finance platform, streamlining approvals and payments for verified developments. Federal Government mandated all MDAs to digitize operations and go…
The story of Man United since Sir Alex Ferguson is not a football story. It is a sprawling, Shakespearan tragedy of power, nostalgia, and institutional decay, played out on the grandest stage. Thirteen years. Ten managers. A carousel that spins with increasing, dizzying speed, each revolution stripping away more of the club’s mystique. Leaving behind a shell of its former self and a fanbase trapped between rage and despair. The recent sequence, the sacking of Erik ten Hag, the brief, phantom appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy, the public courting of Ruben Amorim. And now the looming Man United interim reign…
Manchester United have shockingly sacked manager Ruben Amorim after just six months, citing poor results and dressing-room unrest amid a dismal Premier League campaign. WahalaUpdate gathered the club decided this morning and implemented the sacking immediately. Amorim Sacked Hours After Blasting United Leadership It comes directly after Amorim’s public rant yesterday, where he unleashed a fierce criticism of the club’s leadership and direction. While results had been poor, that public outburst was the final straw for United’s hierarchy. He has already left the training ground. Meanwhile, the club has appointed former club captain and current Technical Director Darren Fletcher as…
Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Nsima Ekere, a prominent APC leader, declares the party firmly on track for victory in the 2027 elections. He highlights renewed unity among members as a key strength, fostering collaboration across ranks and eliminating past divisions that hindered progress. APC’s Strategic Leadership Repositions Party for National Challenges and Broad Voter Appeal Strategic leadership has repositioned the APC with focused policies tackling national challenges and appealing to diverse voter bases. Ekere expresses confidence in this trajectory, urging sustained efforts to secure a resounding win in the upcoming 2027 electoral cycle. Ekere Hails Governor…
President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has said that while the United States possesses overwhelming military superiority, including dominance at sea, in the air, and in space, it could still be harmed in a ground confrontation. Museveni linked this to lessons from U.S. actions in Venezuela. Pan-Africanism vs US Venezuela Intervention: Expert Weighs In He made the remarks while responding to a journalist’s question on Pan-Africanism and what Africa can learn from Washington’s recent military intervention in Venezuela. Saying he was still studying developments in the South American country. Museveni noted that the situation nonetheless exposed critical gaps in the global…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Wards 5 and 6, Ukpom, Ikono Local Government Area, have unanimously passed a resounding vote of confidence. Strong endorsement targets Tinubu, Akpabio, Gov. Umo Eno’s exemplary leadership for 2027 in Ukpom, Ikono APC wards. Unanimous endorsement of leaders for 2027 elections signals robust APC unity, future commitment in Ukpom Wards 5 and 6. APC Endorses Tinubu Trio for 2027 Landmark APC joint meeting held over weekend at Barr. Imo Effiong Akpan’s residence, RMAFC Federal Commissioner, Ukpom, Ikono LGA. It united about 184 party stakeholders, including former and current elected officials from APC Wards…