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Fubara Calls For Calm Amid Impeachment Process

KEY POINTS • Rivers Assembly alleges attempts to stall impeachment through court orders• Governor Fubara calls for calm amid rising political tension• Elders and rights groups warn impeachment could destabilise the state On Monday, political tensions in Rivers State grew when the House of Assembly claimed...

January 12, 2026

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Lagos Orders Probe into Hospital after Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Toddler

KEY POINTS • Lagos government orders independent probe into toddler’s death• Health agency visits hospital, reviews clinical conduct• Adichie alleges criminal negligence by medical personnel The Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into possible medical negligence after the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son...

January 12, 2026

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Trump Says One-Third of Nigerian Immigrant Use U.S. Welfare

Trump says Nigerian immigrant welfare data shows one-third of households use public benefits, as tighter visa rules and immigration enforcement reshape U.S. policy.

January 5, 2026

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Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe as Upstream Regulator Chairman

President Tinubu names Magnus Abe to lead the upstream petroleum regulator, seeking Senate approval for new boards under Nigeria’s reformed oil sector.

January 5, 2026

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CIG Motors Dismisses Director, Refers Case to EFCC

CIG Motors has dismissed an executive director and referred alleged misconduct to the EFCC, while the former official disputes the company’s account of his exit

January 5, 2026

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Lagos Weighs N7Bn Oworonshoki Jetty Project

Lagos State plans a N7bn jetty and housing scheme at Oworonshoki as officials argue infrastructure offers deeper economic value than short-term relief

January 5, 2026

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Nigerian Stocks Gain N2.05 Trillion As Year-End Rally Sustains Momentum

NGX ended 2025 on a high, gaining N2.05 trillion as investors flocked to banking, ICT, and consumer goods stocks.

January 5, 2026

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Manufacturers Seek Refinancing Facility And Policy Support To Boost 2026 Output

Nigeria’s manufacturers push for low-cost refinancing, policy reforms, and targeted support to revive industrial output and competitiveness in 2026.

January 5, 2026

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Nigeria’s Mining Revenue Rises to N70bn As Reforms Begin To Pay Off

Nigeria’s mining sector recorded a sharp revenue rise in 2025 as reforms, enforcement, and new investments reshape the industry.

January 5, 2026

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Explaining Nigeria’s New Tax Laws And What Changes In 2026

Nigeria’s new tax laws take effect in 2026, reshaping income tax, business levies, bank transfers, and compliance nationwide.

January 5, 2026

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Tinubu Meets Rwanda’s Kagame in Paris

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu held a private lunch meeting with Rwandan President Paul...

January 5, 2026

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Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Crash That Killed Two Close Friends

KEY POINTS Anthony Joshua paid tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele after a...

January 5, 2026

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Bandits Strike Niger Communities Again, Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted

KEY POINTS Over 30 people were killed in fresh bandit attacks in Agwara and...

January 5, 2026

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Expert Cautions Nigerians on Antibiotic Abuse Risks

A Lagos based medical specialist warns that antibiotic abuse and self medication are accelerating antimicrobial resistance and threatening effective treatment of common infections.

December 30, 2025