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Court Blocks Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Strike as Legal Battle With FG Deepens

KEY POINTS A National Industrial Court order has restrained resident doctors from embarking on a nationwide strike slated for January 12. The injunction follows a motion filed by the federal government pending a full hearing on January 21. Underlying disputes over welfare, arrears and...
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Rivers Assembly Confirms Impeachment Notices Served on Governor Fubara and Deputy

Rivers Assembly says impeachment notices alleging gross misconduct have been formally served on Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu. Lawmakers list allegations including constitutional breaches, spending disputes, and obstruction of legislative activities. The state APC has rejected the process, warning it could deepen...

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Fubara Cancels ₦134bn CCECC Contract, Demands ₦20bn Refund

Governor Fubara cancels CCECC’s ₦134bn secretariat project in Rivers State and directs the refund of ₦20bn paid to the firm.
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Abia 2027: Otti Tells APC to Forget Election Rigging Plans

Otti warns APC over 2027 election plot in Abia, urging fair play and respect for INEC campaign rules.
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NDIC Expands Awareness Drive To Protect Small Savers

NDIC rolls out deposit insurance awareness among small savers to protect low-income Nigerians and boost banking confidence.
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Troops Dismantle Seven Illegal Refineries, Foil ₦98 Million Oil Theft

Troops destroyed illegal refinery sites and seized stolen crude worth over ₦98 million in a major Niger Delta operation.
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FG Accused of Insincerity in Talks With University Staff

ASUU at University of Ibadan accuses the federal government of failing to honour collective bargaining in universities despite repeated agreements.
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Nigeria Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 University Rankings

Nigeria leads Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with 24 institutions making the global list
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Court Rules Nnamdi Kanu Fit to Face Trial

A medical panel from the Nigerian Medical Association has declared Nnamdi Kanu fit for trial, ruling that his ailment poses no life-threatening risk
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Army, Family Clash Over Killing of Civilian in Delta

The killing of Ugochukwu Oghenekaro in Delta State has sparked outrage as his family accuses the Army of a cover-up and plans legal action.
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Obi, ADC, Dickson Condemn Growing Wave of Defections to APC

Peter Obi, ADC, and Seriake Dickson criticize mass defections to APC, warning that the moves threaten Nigeria’s democracy and reduce political competition.
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Nancy Mace Says Christians in Nigeria Face Genocide

Rep. Nancy Mace says killings of Christians in Nigeria amount to genocide. Tinubu rejects the claim, calling it exaggerated and divisive.
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ASUU Strike: NLC Condemns Tinubu No Work No Pay Policy

NLC rejects the no work no pay policy. Joe Ajaero says unpaid entitlements, not staff, cause ongoing strikes across the education sector.
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Faduri Slams Tinubu’s Presidential Pardons Over Justice Concerns

Faduri warns that Tinubu’s presidential pardons for convicts of serious crimes could erode justice, security, and trust in governance.
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Court Blocks Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Strike as Legal Battle With FG Deepens

KEY POINTS A National Industrial Court order has restrained resident doctors from embarking on...
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Rivers Assembly Confirms Impeachment Notices Served on Governor Fubara and Deputy

Rivers Assembly says impeachment notices alleging gross misconduct have been formally served on...
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Presidency Sets N12.2bn For Travel In 2026 As State House Budget Hits N43.2bn

The 2026 budget shows heavy travel spending by the Presidency, with the State House allocation rising to N43.2 billion.
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Why Africa’s Push For Visa-Free Travel Is Gaining Momentum

Advocacy for visa-free Africa grows as leaders, experts, and youth push freer movement to boost trade, jobs, and continental unity.

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