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Terry Yorath: Former Wales Captain and Leeds United Star Dies Aged 75

Terry Yorath, the former Welsh international who captained and later managed the Wales national football team, has died at the age of 75. As a player, Yorath was known as a combative midfielder and defender for Leeds United, becoming a regular from 1972 onwards under Don Revie and later Jimmy Armfield. He won a First Division title in 1973-74 and played in the 1975 European Cup final against Bayern Munich.

Yorath made 198 appearances for Leeds before moving to Coventry City as captain, and later to Tottenham Hotspur, concluding his top-flight career in 1981. Internationally, he earned 59 caps for Wales, 42 as captain, during a period of modest national success. As Wales manager from 1988 to 1993, he led the team to its highest-ever world ranking at that time, 27th, and came close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.

He later managed Lebanon, raising their ranking from 145th to 87th, and had managerial stints at Swansea City, Bradford City, Cardiff City, and Sheffield Wednesday, though these did not replicate his international success.

Born in Grangetown, Cardiff, Yorath initially played rugby at Cathays High School but excelled in football, representing Wales Schools before being signed by Leeds at 15. Despite early competition from Billy Bremner and Johnny Giles, he broke through in 1972 and featured in multiple European finals, often amidst controversy over refereeing decisions.

Yorath was also noted for his bravery off the field, helping save spectators during the 1985 Bradford fire, sustaining an injury in the process. His coaching career began at Bradford as a player-coach, before he moved into management, achieving promotion with Swansea City and later revitalizing the Wales national team.

He endured personal tragedy when his eldest son, Daniel, died at age 15 in 1992, a loss that eventually contributed to the end of his 1971 marriage to Christine Kay in 2007. Yorath is survived by three children from that marriage: Gabby, Louise, and Jordan.

Terence Charles Yorath, footballer and manager, born 27 March 1950; died 8 January 2026.

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14 Nigerian Banks Yet to Meet CBN Recapitalization Deadline

With just over eleven weeks remaining before the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalization deadline, 14 banks have yet to meet the minimum capital requirements.

As of January 6, 2026, 19 Nigerian banks had already complied with the apex bank’s recapitalization benchmark. Among those that have met the requirements are Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, GTBank (GTCO), UBA, Zenith Bank, and twelve others.

The banks still falling short include First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Unity Bank, Keystone Bank, Union Bank (Titan), Taj Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Parallex Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Others on the list are FBH Merchant Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, Coronation Merchant Bank, Alternative Bank, and some non-interest banks.

Financial experts have warned that the remaining banks may face pressure to merge or be acquired as the March 31, 2026, deadline approaches.

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Impeachment Crisis: APC, Rivers Assembly Clash Over Fubara and Deputy

PORT HARCOURT — Political tensions in Rivers State escalated yesterday as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed with the Rivers State House of Assembly over impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu. The proceedings were launched over allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds.

Lawmakers reconvened earlier than their scheduled recess, which was set to end on January 26, to begin the removal process, before adjourning to January 15. The move has sparked significant controversy across the state’s political landscape.

Several groups, including Rivers APC, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), condemned the impeachment efforts and urged legislators to resist attempts to destabilize Fubara’s administration.

The APC emphasized that Fubara had not committed any wrongdoing by not presenting a 2026 budget, noting that the National Assembly-approved budget during the six-month emergency rule would remain in effect until August 2026.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeared divided: the Wike-backed faction supported the impeachment, while the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) took a cautious, watchful approach. Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said it was monitoring developments closely before taking a stance.

Why the Assembly Wants Fubara and Odu Removed

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, stated that the impeachment initiative stems from the governor and deputy’s alleged failure to present the state’s budget. Lawmakers claim Fubara blocked the Assembly from contributing to appropriation bills, citing this as grounds for impeachment.

The motion was presented by Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol and seconded by Silvernus Nwankwo. Relying on Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Majority Leader Major Jack listed seven allegations against Fubara, including:

Demolition of the Assembly Complex
Extra-budgetary spending
Withholding funds for the Assembly Service Commission
Defiance of the Supreme Court ruling on financial autonomy of the House

Following this, Deputy Leader Linda Stewart presented a notice of gross misconduct against Deputy Governor Prof. Odu. Accusations against her include:

Reckless and unconstitutional use of public funds
Obstructing the Assembly from performing its constitutional duties
Allowing unauthorized individuals to occupy offices without proper Assembly approval
Seeking budgetary approvals from alternative groups instead of the legitimate House
Seizing salaries and allowances due to the Assembly and its Service Commission

The impeachment saga has intensified political tensions in Rivers State, with both sides digging in for what could be a protracted and contentious battle.

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Chimamanda Adichie mourns the loss of one of her twin sons

Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her family have announced the death of her son Nkanu Nnamdi, one of the twin boys she and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, welcomed through surrogacy in 2025.

According to a statement from Omawumi Ogbe, Adichie’s spokesperson, little Nnamdi passed away on Wednesday, January 7, “after a brief illness.”

“The family is devastated by this profound loss, and we ask that their privacy be respected during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement said.

Adichie had surprised the world in February 2025 when she revealed in an interview in the UK that she and her husband had welcomed twins via surrogacy. Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a baby on behalf of another person or couple, typically using the intended parents’ sperm and eggs.

In May 2025, speaking to Nigerian journalist Chude, Adichie expressed no regrets about using surrogacy, emphasizing the importance of normalizing non-traditional paths to parenthood.

“I want more women to feel no shame in talking about reaching motherhood through non-traditional means,” she said. “The story of my twins is real because it cannot be hidden—the existence of two perfect human beings speaks for itself.”

Adichie, an outspoken feminist, has long advocated globally for women’s rights and equality. This personal tragedy comes amid a series of losses in her life: she lost both her parents within a span of months. Her father, James Nwoye Adichie, a statistics professor, died suddenly from kidney failure complications in 2020, while her mother, the first female registrar of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, passed away in March 2021.