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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16 years Academic staff to receive a 40% salary review effective January 2026 New allowances and funding commitments target stability and reduced strikes The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff...

January 15, 2026

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Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara Total withdrawals rise to four, weakening momentum within the Assembly Lawmakers cite peace, stability and stakeholder intervention as reasons The impeachment effort against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy,...

January 15, 2026

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Kwankwaso Rejects Claims He Backed Gov Yusuf Defection to APC

KEY POINTS Kwankwaso denies backing any plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to leave NNPP ...

January 15, 2026

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FG Moves to Revoke Oil Block Licenses Over Delays

Nigeria’s government plans to revoke oil block licenses held without development, warning investors of strict timelines and no refunds under the current licensing round.

January 15, 2026

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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.

January 14, 2026

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Sowore Sues Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Violations

Activist Omoyele Sowore has sued Nigeria’s police chief, alleging unlawful arrest, detention, and rights violations linked to a protest in Abuja.

January 14, 2026

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NYSC to Standardise Protocols for Corpers With Disabilities

NYSC introduces a standardised protocol to ensure inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities during the orientation course and service year.

January 14, 2026

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FG Honours Fallen, Serving Army Officers for Gallantry, Service

Nigeria honours serving and fallen Army officers at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, recognising gallantry, leadership, innovation and sacrifice.

January 14, 2026

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Peter Obi Urges FG to Halt New Tax Laws Over Errors, Lack of Public Input

KEY POINTS Peter Obi urges the Federal Government to pause implementation of newly gazetted...

January 14, 2026

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Ogun Court Denies Portable Bail Over Assault, Theft Charges

KEY POINTS Ogun High Court in Ota denied bail to singer Portable over assault,...

January 14, 2026

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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state•...

January 13, 2026

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Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake...

January 13, 2026

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New Awujale to Emerge Within a Month as Ijebu Ruling House Screens 86 Nominees

KEY POINTS Fusengbuwa Ruling House says screening of 86 nominees for Awujale has been...

January 13, 2026

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Nigeria DisCos Collected N210 Billion in October, NERC Says

Nigeria’s DisCos collected N210 billion in October 2025, according to NERC, as billing gaps and subsidies continued to weigh on electricity sector finances.

January 13, 2026