The recap of top stories that you might have missed this Friday evening, 16th January, 2026
Rivers court stops impeachment proceedings against Fubara
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt on Friday, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and two others, including the Clerk of the House, from sending any correspondence to the Chief Judge of the state.
The court also restrained the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, from receiving, forwarding, considering or in any way acting on any request, resolution, articles of impeachment or other document from the first to the 27th defendants for the purpose of constituting a panel to investigate the alleged misconduct against the state governor and his deputy for seven days.
The presiding judge, Justice F.A. Fiberesima, in a ruling on a motion ex parte in two separate suits filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, also granted leave to the claimants/applicants to serve the interim order and the originating processes in Suit No. OYHC/7CS/2026 and Suit No. OYHC/6/CS/2026.
Ass well as all subsequent processes meant for the first to 31st defendants at the gate of the Rivers State Assembly quarters.
Lagos father laments as nine-month-old twins die
A grieving father, Samuel Alozie, known as Promise Samuel on TikTok, has lamented the death of his nine-month-old identical twin sons, Testimony and Timothy, who reportedly died about 24 hours after receiving injections at a primary health care centre in Lagos.
The tragic news went viral on Wednesday after Alozie posted a video on TikTok showing the remains of his sons in separate body bags.
Sapeaking in a follow-up video on Thursday, Alozie, using the TikTok handle #promise.
Samuel099 detailed the events leading up to the tragedy.
He stated that he took the boys for routine immunisation on the morning of December 24, 2025.
According to the father, the twins became extremely weak immediately after the injections and were unable to eat or play.
Despite administering paracetamol as advised by the nurse and bathing them to calm a rising temperature, the twins reportedly died on the morning of Christmas Day, December 25.
Four Rivers lawmakers make a U-turn, back Fubara’s impeachment
Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew from the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reversed their decision and declared support for the process.
The lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo; Peter Abbey, representing Degema Constituency; Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I; and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II.
The lawmakers made the U-turn on Friday during a live broadcast aired from the front of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, days after publicly calling for an amicable resolution of the political crisis rocking the state.
Nwankwo said,
“You will recall that on the 12th day of January 2026, myself and my colleague, Honourable Peter Abbey, addressed the press, wherein we made a plea to our colleagues to seek for a political solution to this impasse that is going on between the Assembly and the Governor of Rivers State.
Alaafin kicks as Makinde installs Ladoja chairman of Obas council
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after 15 years, with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerging as its first chairman.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was conspicuously absent from the inauguration, which was held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan.
At the inauguration, Governor Makinde explained that the chairmanship of the Oba council will be rotated among the Olubadan, Alaafin and the Soun of Ogbomoso.
According to him, it was an agreement reached at a meeting with the three first-class monarchs.
But in a swift statement on Thursday by his media aide, Bode Durojaye, the Alaafin countered the governor, saying there was no such meeting.
The statement read:
“The attention of the Alaafin’s palace has been drawn to a statement credited to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde that he consulted with the three traditional rulers in the state, the Alaafin, the Olubadan and the Soun of Ogbomoso on the rotational Chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Education key to ending banditry –Ex-gov Bisi Akande
Ex-Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, has suggested measures that could be adopted to end the insecurity ravaging especially the northern part of the country.
Akande gave the suggestions while speaking with journalists in Ila, Osun State, on Friday during an event organised to mark his 87th birthday.
He said that only exposure to proper and deep education can gradually eradicate the menace.
The ex-Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress warned against lowering educational standards, noting that individuals produced in a country with low education standards will not be able to compete with their peers from advanced countries with robust education systems.
“You should face education; that is what differentiates humans from animals.
When you are not educated, you are an animal.
When you are not educated, you don’t mind killing people, you can be a murderer, and you won’t be ashamed of it.
Ex-BBNaija star Liquorose mourns father’s death
Dancer and Big Brother Naija Season Six Runner-Up, Roseline Afije, popularly known as Liquorose, has taken to social media to mourn the loss of her father.
The reality TV Star, in a post on her official Instagram page on Friday, shared a picture of her father, saying she misses him so much.
She said, “MY DADDY. I miss you. I love you, I love you so much.”
Former Big Brother housemates and celebrities have sent their condolences to the reality star.
Imam Abubakar did what leaders failed to do — Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, describing the late cleric as a rare example of humanity and moral courage whose actions saved lives and offered Nigeria a powerful lesson in leadership rooted in compassion.
In a statement on Friday, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate said the Imam’s life stood as a stark reminder that true leadership is not defined by position or power, but by the willingness to protect human dignity in moments of danger and division.
“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, a man whose life stood as a quiet but powerful rebuke to hatred and division.“
By opening his home and his mosque to those in danger, he reminded us that the truest expression of faith is the protection of human dignity.
Why Chelle should continue as Super Eagles coach – Ndidi
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has urged NFF to retain the current coach Eric Chelle, emphasizing that continuity is key for the team’s future success despite missing out on the AFCON final.
Speaking to the press ahead of the third-place playoffs, the midfielder stressed the importance of maintaining the current coaching setup.
“For continuity, I feel like they should keep the coach because he is a wonderful manager; the only thing we need in this team is continuity.
We should not change things now because we did not make it to the final; we should remain focused because there are so many competitions ahead,” Ndidi said.
The Besiktas man also spoke about his experience leading the national team as a captain as a “great privilege,” praising both the coach and his teammates for their contributions during the tournament.
“It’s amazing for a long time, being the captain is a great privilege for me, with the help of the coach, players and other leaders of the team,” he said.
Impeachment: Fubara tried to influence constituents, Rivers Assembly lawmakers allege
Lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have revealed what they describe as the real reason behind moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct.
According to Hon. Looloo Opuende, representing Akuku Toru Constituency 11, while stakeholders and some Assembly members sought a political solution to the ongoing crisis, Governor Fubara was reportedly attempting to influence their constituents to recall them from office.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday at the temporary Assembly complex on Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Opuende said:
“While the impeachment process was ongoing, the governor was busy paying our constituents to withdraw us from the Assembly.
If you wanted peace, you should have called the leadership of the Assembly and discussed the right way forward.
DNA saga: ” I saw one of the DNA results, Davido isn’t her father” – Daddy Freeze weighs in on singer’s paternity drama with Anu Adeleke
Media personality Daddy Freeze has weighed in on singer Davido’s paternity saga with Anu Adeleke
Anu, in an Instagram post, requested a DNA test to establish her identity.
She shared her struggles with bullying and mental anguish, saying classmates mocked her claims of being Davido’s daughter.
Responding to her, Davido denied paternity, saying he had already undergone five DNA tests, all of which were negative, and challenged Anu’s claims.
The singer expressed frustration and disappointment, saying he’d chosen three hospitals for the tests, while Anu’s team chose two, both of which returned the same negative result.
Davido threatened to take action against Anu’s mother, saying she needs to be held accountable.
On his Instagram page, he shared a video of himself weighing in on the situation, revealing that David isn’t Anu’s father.
Freeze said he saw one of the DNA results, and it confirms that Davido isn’t her father.
“David is not Anu’s father, I saw one of the DNA results”.
