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The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. He insisted that lawmakers are acting strictly within constitutional provisions and not at the behest of any political figure. Responding to questions on whether Wike played a role in the impeachment, George said mixing politics with constitutional responsibilities would be dangerous. He emphasised that the House should not be reduced to the…

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that superstar French striker Kylian Mbappe is fit to play in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after a knee sprain. The forward was left out of Madrid’s travelling party to Saudi Arabia, with Los Blancos beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final on Thursday to set up a Clasico final on Sunday. “(Mbappe) is a lot better, he is feeling good, and he has the same chance of playing as his team-mates,” Alonso told reporters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Alonso said Mbappe would fly to join the squad on…

It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds, when we had to deal with mediocre sound quality and unreliable performance, all for the sake of ditching cables. Things are much different now. After several product generations, companies like Sony, Apple, Bose, and others are releasing their most impressive earbuds to date.You can get phenomenal noise cancellation…

Nexo has launched a zero-interest crypto lending product that allows Bitcoin and Ether holders to borrow against their assets through fixed-term loans.According to a company announcement, the product, called Zero-interest Credit, offers fixed-term loans for users who hold Bitcoin (BTC) and ETH (ETH), with repayment conditions set in advance. Loans are settled at maturity and can be repaid using either stablecoins or collateral, depending on market conditions.The offering expands a structured lending model that had previously been available only through Nexo’s private and OTC channels, where it facilitated more than $140 million in borrowing during 2025, according to the company.Borrowers choose…

The sister of former Texas quarterback Jordan Shipley has shared an update on her brother’s status, including a photo of his bandaged body, following an accident at his ranch that left him in critical condition. “Please join me in praying (and fasting if you feel led) until Jordan’s next procedure tomorrow morning,” Shelby Nuñez wrote via Facebook on Wednesday, January 7. “This procedure will determine a lot of his next steps depending on severity of damage.” The photo showed Shipley, 40, his hospital bed, covered in bandages. His right arm is outstretched and showing the camera the Longhorns’ “Hook ‘Em”…

The German President, Frank Steinmeier, has condemned the US foreign policy under Donald Trump, stating it could turn the world into a “den of robbers.” PREMIUM TIMES reports that Germany is a key US ally and a member of NATO. It also houses the largest US base in Europe. Mr Steinmeier’s comment thus indicates the concern US allies have about the Trump administration. According to a Reuters report, Mr Steinmeier declared that democracy was under attack due to the actions of the Trump administration. “Then there is the breakdown of values by our most important partner, the USA, which helped…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced an outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory. This was contained in a public notice by AEDC on Thursday. The outage affected Kuje, Galadinmawa, Games Village, Kaduna Garden, and parts of Wuye, Utako, Apo, Garki, Asokoro, Keffi, and Akwanga. The disco said the outage is due to maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Thursday. “Parts of Gwagwalada, Kuje, Galadimawa, Games Village, Kabusa Garden, Railway, Idu Industrial, and parts of Wuye, Utako, Apo, Garki, Asokoro, Karu, Keffi, and Akwanga. Please be informed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will…

Austin Tam George, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as a destabilising force in Rivers State, accusing him of attempting to exert godfatherism over the state’s political affairs. He argued that the move to impeach the governor is a calculated attempt to reassert political control and reduce Fubara’s growing influence. Tam George, who served under Wike’s administration, made the remarks on Thursday while speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television. He said he resigned as commissioner due to what he described as Wike’s propensity for chaos…

A renewed wave of cult-related violence has left two dead in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, after opposing groups engaged in a bloody confrontation on Wednesday. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the development on Thursday through its spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, who revealed that the attack stemmed from a fierce struggle between members of the Red and Black confraternities. Before security agents intervened, several persons from both camps reportedly sustained serious injuries during the melee. Providing more details, Edet said, “On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at about 10:30 hours, operatives attached to Jato-Aka Division responded…

Turkish pundit and football commentator, Levent Tüzemen has insisted that Victor Osimhen is the biggest advantage for Galatasaray to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. Tüzemen stated this on the Libero TV YouTube channel while providing an update on Galatasaray amid the ongoing January transfer window. Lookman has been linked with a move to join Osimhen at Galatasaray. The Nigerian wanted to leave Atalanta last summer but ended up remaining at the Serie A club. “Victor Osimhen is one of those trying to convince Lookman to transfer to Galatasaray,” Tüzemen said via Habersarikirmizi. “Both Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are in talks. However,…