Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to residents to remain calm as the State House of Assembly advances moves to impeach him.

The governor made the appeal on Sunday during a church service in Port Harcourt held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

He reassured the congregation that the situation would be resolved.

Governor Fubara explained that his silence amid the unfolding developments was intentional, stating that his confidence and resilience are rooted in his faith in God.

Referring to comments he made during the New Year banquet at the Government House, the governor remarked that “dogs bark when they do not understand”.

In her address, the Deputy Governor of the state, Professor Ngozi Odu, who also addressed the worshippers, encouraged the public to conduct themselves responsibly, echoing the message of the Dean of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Blessing Eyinda, who had emphasized in his sermon that every action would one day be remembered.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ezinihitte Mbaise has welcomed Prince Uche E. Chilaka Ukpo, a UK-based businessman, and his loyalists into the party. The event, held on January 1, 2026, at Prince Ukpo’s country home in Umuome Amorji Umunama, was attended by party leaders, including Ward Chairman Hon. Nwadinobi Ahamba and Ward Secretary Prince Macaulay Chilaka.

Prince Ukpo expressed his commitment to the party’s vision and encouraged grassroots mobilization, saying, “There will be no victory for the party without a cohesive and formidable grassroots mobilization.” The Ward Chairman thanked Prince Ukpo for his support and assured him of the party’s readiness to work together to achieve electoral victory.

The party’s State Assistant Treasurer, Hon. Andyson Obani, emphasized the need for aggressive mobilization and acknowledged Prince Ukpo’s service to humanity.

Angry Algerian players confronted referee Isaa Sy following their 2–0 defeat to Nigeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sy had to be escorted into the dressing room for his safety, after Algerian fans clashed with stadium security.

Officials of the Desert Foxes also confronted the referee on the pitch.

However, things continued to be heated in the tunnel, as they kept harassing the official.

It is believed the Algerians are not happy with some of the decisions from Sy during the defeat.

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in the second half, as the Super Eagles booked a semi-final clash with hosts Morocco.