The political standoff in Rivers State reached a boiling point today, January 8, 2026, as the House of Assembly commenced the impeachment process for Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu. Speaker Martins Amaewhule condemned the administration’s actions as unconstitutional, alleging that their continued tenure poses a direct risk to the state’s democratic stability. Speaking shortly after, Amaewhule condemned the governor for “deliberately refusing” to present the state budget as required by law. “Nothing is holding the government from presenting the budget; he chose not to,” Amaewhule said. “And…
Category: Politics
No Individual or Governor Dictates APC Policy, Says Chairman Yilwatda
Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the ruling party is not under the control of any governor. According to the chairman, governors do not have ultimate control over the party as decisions are often made at the national level. “Across the country, nobody can take any section of the party. For anything you are going to do at the state level, it is planned at the National level. It is not planned at the state level. This is the APC structure and that is how we…
Nigerian Man Faces FBI Charges for Visa Overstay, Assault
A Nigerian national, Oluwadamilola Ogooluwa Bamigboye, has been arrested by the FBI and faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting a federal agent and evading arrest during an immigration enforcement operation. The two defendants, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye and Rekeya Frazier, were arraigned in federal court today on charges of assaulting a federal officer. On December 10, HSI agents went to Bamigboye’s apartment in Plymouth, Minnesota, to apprehend him in connection with an alleged student visa overstay. The reported incident occurred during this operation. HSI agents arrived at the scene and, according to…
BIGG Board of Trustees Congratulates Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, Ph.D (Baraden Kano) on His Ambassadorial Nomination.
The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the BAT Initiative for Good Governance (BIGG) proudly extends its profound congratulations to Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, Ph.D (Baraden Kano) Founder and National Chairman of BIGG on his honorable nomination as Ambassador by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. General Dambazau’s nomination stands as a powerful affirmation of his lifelong commitment to Nigeria, his distinguished statesmanship, and his unparalleled strategic vision. His vast contributions to national development, governance, diplomacy, and security continue…
LT. GEN. AB DAMBAZAU — A SYMBOL OF HOPE, UNITY, PROSPERITY AND TRANSFORMATION FOR NIGERIA
The recent nomination of Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, PhD, as Ambassador-designate has sparked more than celebration, but ignited renewed hope, unity, trust and confidence across Kano State and beyond. To many, he stands as ever a symbol of aspiration, integrity & national renewed hope.Lt. General Dambazau also bears the traditional title of Baraden Kano, a unique title in the heritage of Kano Emirate specially reserved for a person deeply trusted to protect, and safeguard the norms & values of the emirate including welfare of the people.As Baraden…
”Death Rumour Refuted: Ex-Anambra Governor Obiano Alive and Well”
Contrary to news reports that former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano passed away in a London hospital, a former commissioner the State strongly refuted the story, maintaining that Obiano is ‘alive and well’ Rebuking the death rumors, Don Adinuba, a former commissioner for information and public enlightenment in Anambra, confirmed on Friday, November 14, that Obiano is ‘healthy, strong, and residing in Texas, US’.” “The Nigerian media have been abuzz in the last couple of hours over a rumour that the immediate Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has passed…
9-Day Ordeal Ends: Kidnapped Kebbi Deputy Speaker Released by Bandits
The Deputy speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly Hon. Muhammad Bagudo, has regained his freedom after being held captive by bandits since Friday, 0ctober 31. Earlier, Sooth News reported the unfortunate incident on Saturday, November 1st, that the lawmaker was abducted by suspected bandits in Bagudo LGA while returning home shortly after observing Isha’i prayer. The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Nafi’u Abubakar, in a statement confirmed both Bagudo’s release on November 8, around 8 p.m., and his subsequent receipt of treatment at a medical facility before being reunited…
Wanka Urges Women to Break Barriers, Participate Actively in Governance
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has called for renewed efforts to dismantle the social and cultural barriers hindering the active participation of women in politics and governance in Northern Nigeria. She made the call while speaking as a guest at a virtual meeting organized by the Network of Women for Sustainable Development (NEWSd), a women-led civil society organisation promoting gender equity and inclusive leadership across Nigeria. Hon. Wanka, who shared highlights of the engagement on her verified…
Kaduna: Court Declares Police Ban On ADC, SDP Rallies Illegal, Awards N15M
On Wednesday, October 15, the Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice Murtala Zubairu, declared the state commissioner of police’s ban on political gatherings unconstitutional.In his judgment, the justice Zubairu had struck out the case filed by the commissioner of police against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing it as an “abuse of court process”. This resulted from a lawsuit over the disruption of an ADC meeting on August 30, 2025, that was attended by former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai and other…
BREAKING: Council of State approves Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman.
The council of state has unanimously approved the nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan, as the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the conclusion of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure. This decision was reached during a meeting of the council held at the State House presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sooth News conducted a brief investigation into the biography of Prof. Joash Amupitan, ‘’Distinguished Academic who believes in leadership by example, Professor Amupitan joined the services of the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the…