This afternoon’s headlines are dominated by a deepening political crisis in Rivers State, a heartbreaking personal loss for a global literary icon, and significant shifts in U.S. foreign policy. In a historic move, the Rivers State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Rivers Assembly initiates impeachment against Fubara, deputyThe Rivers State political crisis reached a boiling point today as 26 lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, signed an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Oduh. ‘Nyash,’ ‘Amala,’ ‘Moi Moi’ enter Oxford english dictionaryNigerian English has achieved a new milestone with the addition of several local words to the OED. Nigerian fatally shot at Toronto bus terminalA 46-year-old Nigerian, Osemwengie Irorere, was killed in a shooting at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal in Canada last Sunday.

Source: Punch January 08, 2026 15:06 UTC